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Alright, let's talk massive Spoilers. You really shouldn't...until you've seen it. ironclad Send a noteboard - 15/05/2013 03:27:41 PM

So Cumberbatch is Khan after all. The creators denied it for two years and then he simply is. To be honest, I didn't see Wrath of Khan until 1 or 2 years ago and was so disappointed. That film felt old and dull. So I was somewhat indifferent to the idea of the character being rebooted. They ultimately decided to pick up the character in their alternative universe established by the first film. And as far as I am concerned, that worked. Cumberbatch was excellent and a real menace.

I loved that Khan is not an evil villain, though. He's a soldier and does what he does best. If that means teaming up with the good guys as long as he needs them, fine. It was also very refreshing that the bad guy did not die, but was needed in the end of the film.

Which leads us to what will probably cause the biggest reaction to the movie. Inverted to the original Khan film this time it's Kirk taking the radiation and dying from it, with Spock crying outside the window. I find the scene worked (mostly thanks to Quinto's fine acting), but I won't blame anyone who has a problem with this homage/rip-off.
But instead of ending the film on a down note and with a possible set up for a Search for Kirk film, he comes back to life thanks to Khan's blood. Again, won't point my fingers at anyone calling that lame, but the delivery was so great you don't notice until later that it was a tad lazy perhaps.

Also: didn't like the new golden, hairless look of the Klingons. They can do better than that.

*MySmiley*

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
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Thanks for the review! Looking forward to this movie big-time. - 10/05/2013 03:43:37 AM 789 Views
You really love getting spoiled, don't you? - 10/05/2013 02:37:39 PM 794 Views
I do like spoilers! - 10/05/2013 03:36:00 PM 746 Views
Re: You really love getting spoiled, don't you? - 11/05/2013 11:38:06 PM 1365 Views
This review really has my fingers itching - 11/05/2013 06:33:58 PM 787 Views
I could write a reply with lots of spoilers, I suppose - 11/05/2013 08:30:06 PM 768 Views
Alright, let's talk massive Spoilers. You really shouldn't...until you've seen it. - 15/05/2013 03:27:41 PM 888 Views
is it wrong I was lauging my ass off when ... ((SPOILER)) - 17/05/2013 07:38:09 PM 811 Views
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Amazing...I completely agree with Cannoli's post. - 30/05/2013 04:58:39 PM 775 Views
It's because I like movies... - 31/05/2013 04:02:38 PM 791 Views
I think you just like summer Hollywood blockbusters. *NM* - 10/06/2013 05:16:55 PM 433 Views
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Starfleet's militarization - 18/05/2013 06:12:44 PM 942 Views
I found that to be 90 percent of a fun movie. (spoilers) - 18/05/2013 10:58:30 PM 802 Views
Quick thoughts on a couple of your complaints. - 19/05/2013 12:57:28 AM 1066 Views
Re: Quick thoughts on a couple of your complaints. - 19/05/2013 01:13:08 AM 940 Views
Re: Quick thoughts on a couple of your complaints. - 19/05/2013 08:25:36 AM 1035 Views
The film was an acceptable, but unremarkable addition to the franchise - 19/05/2013 04:01:41 PM 925 Views
Loved the homage to Wrath of Khan..... - 22/05/2013 04:26:07 AM 744 Views
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I couldn't agree more - 10/06/2013 05:52:52 PM 815 Views
I thought the same. *NM* - 06/06/2013 10:11:43 PM 367 Views
Just saw it.....one of the best Star Trek movies ever! - 22/05/2013 04:20:22 AM 758 Views
Definitely. Even though competition isn't that big - 22/05/2013 04:05:19 PM 890 Views

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