honeypunk

I definitely appreciated the more diverse casting in this movie. Representation really does matter and it was refreshing to see it in a sci-fi blockbuster. Though the dialogue was weak at times, I think the actors did their best with a somewhat silly script. Anthony Ramos especially went all in on his role. He and Dean Scott Vazquez as his little brother were excellent and served as the heart of this movie.

I would have liked a lot more of Michelle Yeoh though. Peter Dinklage's villain was more likable than Optimus Prime, but that maybe says more about how great I think Dinklage is.

I did not overthink this film. I very much enjoyed the casting, let bad dialogue slide, and relished the beautiful landscape shots when possible.

Two of my favourite genres were combined in this lovely, funny, joyful, moving installment. I'm a sucker for a musical episode at any time, but singing Star Trek just hits different for me.

Despite the novelty of the format, a number of existing storylines and relationships are advanced or resolved during the course of the show (perhaps focusing on those actors with the best singing voices?). Although I enjoyed all of the numbers, I felt those featuring Nurse Chapel were the most fun. I would fully watch a "musical medical bay" spin-off. Chapel and M'Benga? Yes please.

Excuse me while I go and watch that all again...

Tom Holland is lovely and Tati Gabrielle is a gorgeous, scary baddass. The movie looks good but the improvised dialogue is annoying and the variety of heinous accents made my ears bleed. The pathetic and insulting "Scottish" accent is especially grating.