Post by FormerBondFan on Dec 18, 2010 3:46:05 GMT -5
Folks.....we have reached the end of the Star Trek movie ratings.
Star Trek marks as the first movie to feature the TOS crew since Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and reboots the 44 year science fiction franchise that started with Star Trek: The Original Series. Unlike any other reboots, it ties the new movie with the old Trek we know through the incursion of an older Spock and the movie's villain Nero, thus creating an alternate reality. Plus, it's the first Trek movie to win an Oscar (Best Makeup).
Following the critical and financial failure of Star Trek: Nemesis and the cancellation of Enterprise, it was decided that the franchise needs a new direction. And that direction is a prequel movie taking place before the events of TOS. This concept, however, is nothing new as it has been around since 1968 when Star Trek creator Gene Roddenbery declared that he would make a prequel movie to TOS. The prequel idea would later be resurfaced several times over the decades.
The first attempt was in the late 1980s. The prequel movie (titled The Academy Years) was to take place during the early years Kirk and his crew spent in Starfleet. But the project was shelved, following the objections from the original cast and the loyal fan base.
The second attempt was in 2005 after Nemesis' failure and Enterprise's cancellation (as mentioned before). Developed by Trek producer Rick Berman, the film was to take place between Enterprise and TOS, focusing on James T. Kirk's ancestor Tiberius Chase during the Earth-Romulan War. However, the idea did not come to pass due to issues resulting from Viacom/CBS split.
And the third attempt......it was taken charge by none other than J.J. Abrams. At first, I have to admit that it was weird having someone outside the Trek territory to take the job, but in the old saying, don't judge the book by its cover. At the same time, Paramount decided to reboot the franchise, following the trends of reboots set by Batman Begins.
Together with writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, they decide to take a different approach by modifying the Star Trek timeline through time travel, meaning rebooting the franchise while still having ties with the old Trek history we know and love. Additionally, Leonard Nimoy is back as Spock so the new Trek movie will not be a true reboot like Batman Begins is. But it's still a reboot due to the changing events from time travel. You can see why Nimoy's Spock is in there. I know fans would hate changing histories in the timeline, and I would too. But according to the writers, the good news is that the old universe we know still exists, and that the alternate timeline splits from there.
The Star Trek prequel worked. It was originally intend to release in Christmas of 2008, but the studios pushed back to summer of 2009, feeling that moviegoers would most likely to see the movie during the summer than winter. More appropriately, a 2009 release would mean the 30th anniversary of the franchise's first movie, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It would later become one of 2009's biggest successes, and the sequel is on way for June 2012 release. So anyway, enough with this background and history.
Before the sequel comes out in theaters in 2 summers from now, let's give this prequel/reboot a rating.....shall we?
And that's it for Star Trek. Next up......the Batman!
Star Trek marks as the first movie to feature the TOS crew since Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and reboots the 44 year science fiction franchise that started with Star Trek: The Original Series. Unlike any other reboots, it ties the new movie with the old Trek we know through the incursion of an older Spock and the movie's villain Nero, thus creating an alternate reality. Plus, it's the first Trek movie to win an Oscar (Best Makeup).
Following the critical and financial failure of Star Trek: Nemesis and the cancellation of Enterprise, it was decided that the franchise needs a new direction. And that direction is a prequel movie taking place before the events of TOS. This concept, however, is nothing new as it has been around since 1968 when Star Trek creator Gene Roddenbery declared that he would make a prequel movie to TOS. The prequel idea would later be resurfaced several times over the decades.
The first attempt was in the late 1980s. The prequel movie (titled The Academy Years) was to take place during the early years Kirk and his crew spent in Starfleet. But the project was shelved, following the objections from the original cast and the loyal fan base.
The second attempt was in 2005 after Nemesis' failure and Enterprise's cancellation (as mentioned before). Developed by Trek producer Rick Berman, the film was to take place between Enterprise and TOS, focusing on James T. Kirk's ancestor Tiberius Chase during the Earth-Romulan War. However, the idea did not come to pass due to issues resulting from Viacom/CBS split.
And the third attempt......it was taken charge by none other than J.J. Abrams. At first, I have to admit that it was weird having someone outside the Trek territory to take the job, but in the old saying, don't judge the book by its cover. At the same time, Paramount decided to reboot the franchise, following the trends of reboots set by Batman Begins.
Together with writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, they decide to take a different approach by modifying the Star Trek timeline through time travel, meaning rebooting the franchise while still having ties with the old Trek history we know and love. Additionally, Leonard Nimoy is back as Spock so the new Trek movie will not be a true reboot like Batman Begins is. But it's still a reboot due to the changing events from time travel. You can see why Nimoy's Spock is in there. I know fans would hate changing histories in the timeline, and I would too. But according to the writers, the good news is that the old universe we know still exists, and that the alternate timeline splits from there.
The Star Trek prequel worked. It was originally intend to release in Christmas of 2008, but the studios pushed back to summer of 2009, feeling that moviegoers would most likely to see the movie during the summer than winter. More appropriately, a 2009 release would mean the 30th anniversary of the franchise's first movie, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It would later become one of 2009's biggest successes, and the sequel is on way for June 2012 release. So anyway, enough with this background and history.
Before the sequel comes out in theaters in 2 summers from now, let's give this prequel/reboot a rating.....shall we?
And that's it for Star Trek. Next up......the Batman!