05-17-2009, 12:54 AM
Well...
Not the worst film I have ever seen, (Anyone remember Mega Force?) but certainly nothing to write home about. There were some amusing bits and I do enjoy Space Opera, even so-so Space Opera, however...
There has been a lot of talk, mostly by critics, that George Lucas could learn a thing or two from J.J. when it comes to re-tooling or re-booting a Film Franchise. Now I will admit that I am not "unbiased" (just one look at all the Star Wars stuff in my garage will convince you of that) but after watching this Star Trek I don't think Lucas has anything to worry about. And I say this despite Episode One, whiny Anakin, no chemistry romance, and yes -- Jar Jar Binks. (Who is loathed by everyone in my household except by me and my grandson.)
And I do agree, editing in action scenes is so frenetic as to cause nausea. Indeed, look at any Kurosawa film to see a master at work -- His battles are scenes of confusion but never confusing. Or how about Martin Scorsese's tracking shot in Good Fellas -- what a piece of art. Or for that matter the long tracking shot through the prison battle in Children of Men. There is a director who has studied the old masters and shows to good effect the lessons he has learned.
:wink:
Narukami
Not the worst film I have ever seen, (Anyone remember Mega Force?) but certainly nothing to write home about. There were some amusing bits and I do enjoy Space Opera, even so-so Space Opera, however...
There has been a lot of talk, mostly by critics, that George Lucas could learn a thing or two from J.J. when it comes to re-tooling or re-booting a Film Franchise. Now I will admit that I am not "unbiased" (just one look at all the Star Wars stuff in my garage will convince you of that) but after watching this Star Trek I don't think Lucas has anything to worry about. And I say this despite Episode One, whiny Anakin, no chemistry romance, and yes -- Jar Jar Binks. (Who is loathed by everyone in my household except by me and my grandson.)
And I do agree, editing in action scenes is so frenetic as to cause nausea. Indeed, look at any Kurosawa film to see a master at work -- His battles are scenes of confusion but never confusing. Or how about Martin Scorsese's tracking shot in Good Fellas -- what a piece of art. Or for that matter the long tracking shot through the prison battle in Children of Men. There is a director who has studied the old masters and shows to good effect the lessons he has learned.
:wink:
Narukami
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Burbank CA
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