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Nehkara · 03-08-2009, 10:12 PM

I think one of the strongest points for this movie is the casting and directing. They pulled actors from so many different backgrounds and genres, many of whom have their own followings, that it will bring in audiences from all over the place (in terms of interests).

Zachary Quinto will bring in some Heroes fans.

Simon Pegg will bring in some of his legion of fans (Shaun of the Dead + Hot Fuzz + Run, Fatboy, Run).

John Cho will bring in some from the general comedy genre (everyone who loved the Harold and Kumar movies)

J.J. Abrams has his own legion of fans too after many successes (LOST, Alias, MI:III, Cloverfield)

You have some seasoned and recognizable actors in there such as Karl Urban, Bruce Greenwood, Eric Bana, and Winona Ryder.

Then you have all of Star Trek fans.

There is a lot more buzz around this movie than the previous Star Trek movies, it is getting a lot of coverage in the media.

In my mind, I would be shocked if this movie didn't do well. Paramount is of the same mind. They moved it to the first week of Blockbuster season because they felt it was such a good film that it could make a LOT of money in that spot.

03-08-2009, 10:12 PM	#136
Nehkara Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Exp:	I think one of the strongest points for this movie is the casting and directing. They pulled actors from so many different backgrounds and genres, many of whom have their own followings, that it will bring in audiences from all over the place (in terms of interests). Zachary Quinto will bring in some Heroes fans. Simon Pegg will bring in some of his legion of fans (Shaun of the Dead + Hot Fuzz + Run, Fatboy, Run). John Cho will bring in some from the general comedy genre (everyone who loved the Harold and Kumar movies) J.J. Abrams has his own legion of fans too after many successes (LOST, Alias, MI:III, Cloverfield) You have some seasoned and recognizable actors in there such as Karl Urban, Bruce Greenwood, Eric Bana, and Winona Ryder. Then you have all of Star Trek fans. There is a lot more buzz around this movie than the previous Star Trek movies, it is getting a lot of coverage in the media. In my mind, I would be shocked if this movie didn't do well. Paramount is of the same mind. They moved it to the first week of Blockbuster season because they felt it was such a good film that it could make a LOT of money in that spot. __________________ Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!