It took a while but it finally arrived, the long avaited Caprica.
For all who might not know, Caprica is a spin-off from the reimagined Galactica TV series. Like its predecesor it was created by a long time Star Trek writer, producer, etc,… Ronald D. Moore and again he did an excelent job. The pilot was released on April 21st on a DVD and via digital download.
It looks very promising, a series that combines elements of a sci fi, soap or space operas and cyberpunk. In my own words I like to call it a “modern cyberpunk”, it is still far from Ghost in the Shell but is a lot closer to Blade Runner.
Since this is the decade of prequels we find ourself with yet another one. But what is so good about this one is the fact that you don’t have to be fan of the “original” Galactica series, you don’t have to even know that it exists or what it is.
I’d give it 4 out of 5, but that’s just because I knew (guessed) where they were going with the story in the first 30 minutes. For the complete review we will have to wait for the series release which will be in 2010.
I was one of the privileged Trekkies that were able to get tickets to the premiere of the new Star Trek movie called Star Trek XI or Star Trek Zero, since this happens to be the year of the prequels.
Story starts with a conflict between strange renegade Romulan faction and a Federation star ship, which is by some unusual coincidence captained by James T. Kirks fother and is destroyed. Kirk – wild as he always was – is brought up on Earth. He is portrayed by Chris Pine, and he can shake Wiliam Shatners hand. The story progresses slowly, but with enough action and drama that keeps even non-trekkies up and watching for next kick. Crew of Enterprise slowly gets together. Joung Vulcan Spock is portrayed by Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban stars as Kirks friend Bones, seductive Zoe Saldana portrais Uhura, John Cho samurai Hikaru Sulu and Anton Yelchin comical Pavel Chekov. One of the last characters Scotty is portrayed by Simon Peg. Movie was directed by J. J. Abrams and in my opinion he did the franchise a favour. With a single expert director move he made it possible to reboot all of the series once again.
Now I could tell you much more regarding the story, but you should really go to the movies and see it.
I will rate this movie 9 out of 10.
The story is believable, not too fast, and not too slow. Character are well portrayed and perfect replacement for now older players from series. Movie has action, drama, intrigue. The story is complete without a need for another movie, but still open enough for the writers to make one. Now the effects … ;) well we have advanced from the Enterprise series. They are superb. What else … Oh yes … Nokia will rule the world ;)
So go to the movies and check it out by your self. If you are not convinced by this review than maybe check the trailer and maybe it will convince you.
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