So I got most of the squeeing out of my system. BUT I CAN ALWAYS DREDGE UP MORE LOVE FOR STAR TREK.
First, tentacled female reproductive system!ship is a winner. Also I am a fan of the fact that they made this a proper prequel to the first series and didn't go all "Let's just fall back on the Star Trek Storyline of finding a new planet/crazy alien species for Kirk to make out with!"
Instead, they practically had Kirk make out with Spock. Which, in my book, is A++++++.
And okay, if you knew anything about my Super Secret Internet Life, you would realize that this had been coming ever since I saw there was a ST movie with hot-off-the-griddle Spirk.
But I'm sorry if I just traumatized the rest of you.
Anyways, I also am a great big nerd. So of course, when I saw the Enterprise, the first thing that I thought is "WHAT A GORGEOUS SHIP." I may have actually squealed a bit when Old Spock flashed the StarTrekHand. But the best part of the nerdery?
When Kirk gets marooned on the ice planet--as soon as he popped his head out, my father and I turned to each other (grinning madly) and said "HOTH!!!"
It's all in the DNA, folks.
Anyways, I also would have loved for Old Spock in the cave to just be Luke Skywalker. And I DID love how the first monster Kirk meets on the ice planet gets chomped by another monster in a total "There's always a bigger fish" moment.
Yes, I made gratuitous Star Wars references throughout this movie. No, I don't care.
Also, I love how all it takes to turn a perfectly nice guy absolutely batshit is to threaten his preggers girlfriend. It worked for Anakin, and it worked for Nero.
Totally loved the mind control slug, want one like burning. And the cute Russian kid. Also want one like burning.
But easily, the part that made the movie beyond great: "Since my customary greeting would seem oddly self-serving..."
The world is a better place because Leonard Nimoy is in it. He makes my little fangirl heart explode with joy.
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Now I really want to go see it. Hm.
Although some parts of that were truly traumatizing. Way to go.
If you want mind control slugs, read Animorphs. Every volume. If you read one a day, it'll take you a little over a year. And then you will also understand my childhood (though without the early influence of Japan via Dragonball).
Leonard Nemoy is the best thing since word processing. You should find his self-portrait. And read his poetry. And hear him sing. These have all been life-changing experiences for me.
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