So I had some time to settle my boner down and straighten the movie out in my mind lemme talk about some negative points, since I feel its gotten the required dick sucking so far.
BIG SPOILERS
Nero has some pretty weaksauce motivation, powered by an almost laughable leap to conclusions to sit in one spot for 25 years and wait for Spock. And despite having a drill and magic black hole juice he never felt like that much of a threat. He was just a cardboard antagonist for Kirk et. al. to earn their stripes against.
Pacing was scattershot and certain points lacked cohesion.
Many plot points felt rather... convenient. Reg. Spock's reason for having Kirk not tell Past Spock is a shining example.
Uhura? Moar liek Uwhorea.
No seriously though, Spock/Uhura felt straight up tacked on and pointless.
The flanderization of Kirk was not a big deal, but his rapid promotions were to me. Why did Pike make him first officer? Because he idolized his dad? Up until that point Kirk was an arrogant jackass who had only proved he had potential that needed tempered by experience. It was irresponsible and again, too convenient.
Basically It felt like a star trek fanfiction. That about sums it up right there.
That said, I stand by the fact it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie and I would see it again.
BIG SPOILERS
Nero has some pretty weaksauce motivation, powered by an almost laughable leap to conclusions to sit in one spot for 25 years and wait for Spock. And despite having a drill and magic black hole juice he never felt like that much of a threat. He was just a cardboard antagonist for Kirk et. al. to earn their stripes against.
Pacing was scattershot and certain points lacked cohesion.
Many plot points felt rather... convenient. Reg. Spock's reason for having Kirk not tell Past Spock is a shining example.
Uhura? Moar liek Uwhorea.
No seriously though, Spock/Uhura felt straight up tacked on and pointless.
The flanderization of Kirk was not a big deal, but his rapid promotions were to me. Why did Pike make him first officer? Because he idolized his dad? Up until that point Kirk was an arrogant jackass who had only proved he had potential that needed tempered by experience. It was irresponsible and again, too convenient.
Basically It felt like a star trek fanfiction. That about sums it up right there.
That said, I stand by the fact it is a thoroughly enjoyable movie and I would see it again.
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When in doubt: It was sarcasm.