Hasn’t basically every star trek movie been kinda bad?
iMO the IP does better when it has time to go slow.
I love many Star Trek movies, but the big screen is not important to the franchise, and it’s best work has always been on the small screen.
Star Trek tends to suck on the big screen because instead of relatable sci-fi we get action scenes and explosions. It’s not the same.
It’s worth noting that the last time I heard Ben Stiller talking Trek - five years ago on the official podcast - he made it pretty clear that he was a TOS fan, and hadn’t really seen anything else.
Nothing wrong with that at all, but relevant IMO.
Also, he definitely doesn’t actually have a pitch.
…they asked him “Do you have any Star Trek pitches?” He promptly replied, “Yeah, let’s do it.”
He only wants something TOS related (since he only watches TOS). But that won’t happen.
Christ… TOS is the worst of them for like the first 6 shows or something. Uncultured swine.
What’s wrong with it? It’s very much a product of its time, but it’s still serviceable.
Just the acting, the writing, and the effects mostly. Otherwise, not so bad.
Hear me out, it’s called The Orville and… oh, no wait. I’m being handed a message.
The Orville isn’t “big screen.” What we need is a sequel to Galaxy Quest.
the note says “please dont be that guy on the internet”
He should just go to the Orville new season or an Orville movie, Star Trek is kinda beyond the point where it can go back to what it was
Maybe his idea isn’t any good though.
If you could make a movie that stays true to the idea of Star Trek while still maintaining broad enough appeal to reach a wider audience, sure.
I believe, to this day, that still has yet to be done. Without the broad appeal it’s better to just do the show, and without the ideals of Star Trek… it’s just another generic sci-fi action movie.
I mean, at this point I’m willing to give Ben Stiller the benefit of the doubt on all sorts of things.
I don’t think he needs the benefit of the doubt on “reach a broad audience” in the first place, because… well, it’s Ben Stiller. I mean on the Star Trek ideals thing.
They will do just wrath of khan again and call it innovative
IDK, Ben Stiller made Severance, which is pretty thoughtful, philosophical sci-fi. He’s got the chops and the interest in making something, the idea leaves me cautiously optimistic.
I still want the Quentin Tarantino Star Trek movie.
Can you FUCKING IMAGINE? Can you FUCKING IMAGINE, MOTHERFUCKER?
There are dozens of us!
Yes please
i hope that it’s star trek but it’s literally just his character from extras.
