Monthly Archive: May, 2013

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Hammerle on Star Trek Into Darkness Rating: This Star Trek captures all of the goofy charm that made the TV series so loveable. How can you miss it when the great Leonard Nimoy makes a guest appearance? I find it safe to say that most of you will find J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness to be a completely fun ride. While you don’t need to be a fan of the old TV series, the film won’t disappoint if you find yourself in that league. While William Shatner certainly wishes he had Chris Pine’s penetrating blue eyes, they both are chips off the same Captain Kirk block. Arrogant yet caring, bullheaded to a fault, they will always find the ability to lead the Enterprise out of the cauldron they created. Zachary Quinto is a young Leonard Nimoy as he plays Mr. Spock, a man whose dedication to intellect over emotion frequently annoys his comrades, not to mention himself. While Spock and Kirk often battle, they both would give their lives for the other. Furthermore, Karl Urban strikes the right chord as the pugnacious Dr. “Bones” McCoy, and he helps you remember the fun brought to the screen by the late DeForest Kelley. In addition, Simon Pegg, the very funny Englishman who I hope you have seen in such scatological endearing films as Paul (2011), Hot Fuzz (2007) and Sean of the Dead (2004), makes the neurotic Scotty a full-time treat. But the film clicks due to a wonderful performance by Benedict Cumberbatch, here playing Khan, a human-looking ball of destruction. As a result of shedding the necessity of artificial makeup, Cumberbatch’s Khan has been able to survive the centuries for one specific purpose, namely to get even with everyone. He’s a great villian. Finally, the success of the film centers on a group of friends rediscovering each other’s strengths while gradually rejecting their personal weaknesses. They all need to be reeled in at times, and Spock is helped immensely from the fact that he is in love with Uhura. Zoe Saldana is able to do a lot with very little,and her Uhura is able to pierce Spock’s heart in the same way her Neytiri did to Sam Worthington in Avatar (2009). Climb aboard and blast off.

Star Trek Into Darkness

Rating: This Star Trek captures all of the goofy charm that made the TV series so loveable. How can you miss it when the great Leonard Nimoy makes a guest appearance? (Warning: Spoilers)

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The Company You Keep

The Company You Keep

Rating: There are over 50,000 names of Americans on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, all who died young. Their efforts resulted in Vietnam now being a vacation spot for Americans. Go see… Continue reading →

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Commentary by Hammerle

If Indianapolis wants to be recognized as one of the finest cities in the Midwest, then we have to focus on several matters that demand immediate attention.

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Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

Rating: What if Osama bin Laden made funny home movies? Ben Kingsley is about to provide you with a walk through the devil’s park.

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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby (2013)

Rating: Director Baz Luhrmann has recreated the magic of his memorable Moulin Rouge (2001). See it on the big screen and enjoy.

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The Place Beyond the Pines

The Place Beyond the Pines

Rating: No patron should be allowed to enter the theater with either knives or nail files, as many will be inclined to cut themselves before leaving.

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The Angels Share

The Angels’ Share

When I saw the previews for Director Ken Loach’s new film, The Angels’ Share, I was concerned about missing out on much of the dialogue. Taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, it is a… Continue reading →

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No

No

Rating: The film has weaknesses, but don’t we all? Gael Garcia Bernal will again remind you of why his prior films like Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001) and The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) were… Continue reading →

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Mud

Mud

Rating: Mud is a searing drama that recognizes love as a twisted journey. After all, the best relationships have a few rocky roads.

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