We went to see Star Trek ($22) with our friends Doug and Sarah this past weekend, leaving the kids with a babysitter ($50), and then going to dinner ($35). And we had a good time. The movie is clearly worth it, especially if you are rationing your theater-going. It is big and rambunctious and fun and noisy and all the things a summer flick should be. Recommended.
Two things of note from my viewing:
- I’ve seen Star Trek is its various incarnations, and I have to say, I have never really liked Kirk. Shatner never seemed sexy enough to be who Kirk is supposed to be, and while I like the twinkle in his eye, I never did buy that he was serious enough, smart enough, or… heroic enough to be this guy. I blather, but enough to say that Chris Pine made me a believer in Kirk.
- The Star Trek phaser pistol has always been ridiculous, especially when compared to icons like Han’s blaster or Deckard’s pistol (go Harrison Ford!) but the easily-missed flip between stun and kill on Kirk’s pistol was pretty damn cool.
Go see it if you have enough money. Us? We’re starting a special fund for movie nights. We should have enough saved up by next month to go see another one.
If you last saw a movie in the theater in 2008: [xrr rating=4/5 max_stars=5]
If you hate Star Trek, science fiction, or fun: [xrr rating=3/5 max_stars=5] (it’s that loud)
Hrm. I have only a passing interest in this film. I’m perfectly satisfied to wait until it shows up for rent on iTunes in HD. Gosh, when was that last movie I was excited to see in the theater…? Also, I marvel that dinner is not the most of your night out. Good on ya!
To answer my own question….
I am curious about it, but between not being familiar with the book (more Shel Silverstein in our house, though there’s room for both, clearly) and being disappointed to learn that it is a Jonze movie and not a Gondry movie… I have some reservations.
I look forward to your review.