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When he told the Vulcan elders that he was joining Starfleet, then told them to "live long and prosper," I just loved the way he oooozed sarcasm. It was like a big F-you to all the pointy-ears. Nice!
Kirk was ok. I didn't think his character was really explored that much. He seemed to be there for eye candy and to be badass, but he was overshadowed by other characters like Spock, Scotty and Bones (whom I loved by the way.)
I liked Ohura. I like that they gave her a bit more sass and the relationship with Spock was refreshing.
I loved the nods to old and new Trek, especially what they did with Captain Pike. Him in a wheelchair at the end is an awesome nod to "The Menagerie," by far one of the best old Trek episodes out there. And the comment about Captain Archer's beagle (Scott Bakula's Archer from "Enterprise") is pretty funny. Though I haven't watched Enterprise, I was familiar with the dog for whatever reason. Chances are, there were more references to TNG, DS9 and Voyager, but that will take some time hunting for when the DVD comes out.
I think the only thing that really disappointed me was Eric Bana as Nero. He just fell flat (as did all the Romulans.) I don't think the movie did them justice in terms of portraying their common ancestry with the Vulcans (The Romulans having embraced their violent/savage ways and the Vulcans having risen above that.) They all were just like big, stupid thugs, imho. I wasn't impressed by Nero in any way, shape or form.
Liked the familiar faces--even Winona Ryder as Spock's mom. Especially loved seeing Cameron from House as Kirk's mom. I read an interview with her somewhere in which she stated that she would be playing Momma Kirk and that it was quite a remarkable role.
Kirk was ok. I didn't think his character was really explored that much. He seemed to be there for eye candy and to be badass, but he was overshadowed by other characters like Spock, Scotty and Bones (whom I loved by the way.)
I liked Ohura. I like that they gave her a bit more sass and the relationship with Spock was refreshing.
I loved the nods to old and new Trek, especially what they did with Captain Pike. Him in a wheelchair at the end is an awesome nod to "The Menagerie," by far one of the best old Trek episodes out there. And the comment about Captain Archer's beagle (Scott Bakula's Archer from "Enterprise") is pretty funny. Though I haven't watched Enterprise, I was familiar with the dog for whatever reason. Chances are, there were more references to TNG, DS9 and Voyager, but that will take some time hunting for when the DVD comes out.
I think the only thing that really disappointed me was Eric Bana as Nero. He just fell flat (as did all the Romulans.) I don't think the movie did them justice in terms of portraying their common ancestry with the Vulcans (The Romulans having embraced their violent/savage ways and the Vulcans having risen above that.) They all were just like big, stupid thugs, imho. I wasn't impressed by Nero in any way, shape or form.
Liked the familiar faces--even Winona Ryder as Spock's mom. Especially loved seeing Cameron from House as Kirk's mom. I read an interview with her somewhere in which she stated that she would be playing Momma Kirk and that it was quite a remarkable role.
