Were you underwhelmed by the trailer for “Star Trek Beyond” that was released this week? If so, you’re not alone, as George Takei wasn’t exactly bowled over by it either.
He did, however, allow that it will likely be successful thanks largely to its action elements.
“It looked like a terrific action-adventure movie. A lot of clinging on cliffs and getting smashed against rocks, so it should be a very successful ‘Star Trek’ movie,” Takei continued.
Which, again, doesn’t make it as weighty as the original.
“I didn’t in the preview note anything of the substance of what made Gene Roddenberry‘s ‘Star Trek’ so engaging and it was the commentary on social justice, political reality at the time,” Takei offered.
Wisdom of Leonard Nimoy's Mr. Spock: 11 Top Life Lessons (Photos)
"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" - "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"
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“Interesting. You Earth people glorify organized violence for 40 centuries, but you imprison those who employ it privately” - "Star Trek: Dagger of the Mind"
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"Insufficient facts always invite danger" - "Star Trek: Space Seed"
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"It is curious how often you humans manage to obtain that which you do not want" - "Star Trek: Errand of Mercy"
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"Space still contains infinite unknowns" - "Star Trek: The Naked Time"
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"I have never understood the female capacity to avoid a direct answer to any question" - "Star Trek: This Side of Paradise"
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“After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting” – “Star Trek: Amok Time”
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“Humans smile with so little provocation” – “Star Trek: Journey to Babel”
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“In the strict scientific sense, Doctor, we all feed on death, even vegetarians” – “Star Trek: Wolf in the Fold”
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“Evil does seek to maintain power by suppressing the truth” – “Star Trek: And the Children Shall Lead”
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“I have noted that the healthy release of emotion is frequently very unhealthy for those closest to you” – “Star Trek: Plato’s Stepchildren”
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Actor portrayed the iconic ”Star Trek“ character since the ’60s on TV and film
"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" - "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"