lazyninja
Comments by lazyninja
discussion comment
11 years ago
zipman68
the speed force!
I like Deep Space 9 myself -- it took a couple seasons to find its stride, but it certainly doesn't disappoint.
I think Wrath of Khan is the best single example, but it relies on a little back story. From that perspective, it doesn't exactly stand on its own, but as a suspenseful sci-fi flick it really works for me. The action has consequences -- and the stakes are high. It paces itself perfectly and spends some time on themes, too. Not wanting to lose, but having to face death, for example.
The new ones, and maybe this is just me being old and curmudgeonly, just seem like there's too much everything. Like they're almost being intentionally obtuse. "Oh, I heard you like big starships. How's THIS for you? Oh, I heard you like loud explosions. Well there's THIS, and THIS..... and THIS!!!!" Too much tension between characters and not enough rapport and trust. Too much comic relief -- what's with Scotty's sidekick? Good for a laugh or two, but he doesn't do anything else.
The stories are taking a back seat to eye candy and deafening sound effects. Not that they're bad, but like I said before, it's like someone found out you like something and they've set out to see just how much of it you're willing to take at one time.
discussion comment
13 years ago
JacksonEsskay
Virginia
Excellent idea. Thanks for putting in the effort to try to promote a better understanding.
review comment
10 years ago
taz99
Michigan
Echoes my thoughts on the nose.
article comment
13 years ago
CTQWERTY
Excellent take on how things go. This wouldn't have been that club right next to the airport near the hooters would it? If it's the one and if it's the one I've been to, I had an almost identical experience.