skyjedi2005 said:I'm also glad that JJ kept things on the lighter side, and still trek has a hopeful future even in a time of crisis and great evil mankind rises to the Challenge with that pioneer spirit so nobly evoked in the opening credits for Enterprise.
...they paid tribute to the great bird of the galaxy's hopefull future.
Some fans won't get on board this new Trek. But Rod Gene's son has. Shatner has, as well as nimoy, takei, and the doohan family. They embraced the new film as a worthy sucessor. As did Gene's wife before she died.
Excellent points, Sky. The film definitely has that hopeful future vibe. In the Reel Time interview on XM Radio, Orci & Kurtzman said they made a point of keeping that as a central part of the film.
Also, as you pointed out, there are some very heavy hitters in the Trek world that have given this film their blessing. That's not something to be taken lightly. Those people have spent decades of their lives delivering us the Trek world. They're as aware of it's message as anyone.