Actually winding again the clock for a mission is frequent observe in “Star Trek,” a lot in order that the property even has a strict algorithm overlaying all of the do’s and don’ts of time journey (lest anybody step on a butterfly and wipe James Kirk out of existence). Prequels, then again, solely actually got here into vogue within the 2000s with the one-two punch of “Star Trek: Enterprise” and Abrams’ movie, the latter of which additionally launched the alternate timeline often known as the Kelvin Universe. Now, a lot as its huge display screen reboot 15 years in the past served to reinvigorate the franchise whereas additionally interesting to a brand new era of Trekkies, it is doable Paramount’s aim right here is for Haynes’ prequel to revive the Kelvin collection earlier than bringing the primary forged again whereas on the identical time providing a jumping-on level for many who’re new(ish) to the entire trekking throughout house factor.
Haynes’ film itself has beforehand been described as an “origin story” for “Star Trek” at massive, which actually helps the thought of it functioning as a gentle reset with out really wiping out any earlier continuity (similar to Abrams’ film). The director, for his half, has already demonstrated an appreciation for the property along with his acclaimed “Black Mirror” episode “USS Callister” — a darkly satirical tackle “Star Trek” tropes and poisonous fandom — whereas his work on the “Star Wars” collection “Andor” proves he is greater than up for the duty of taking a beloved sci-fi property and subverting it in contemporary and exhilarating methods. With a little bit luck, these previous eight years will show to be greater than well worth the wait.
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