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Why is it so hard to just sit and watch STIV

whisky

Boobie inspector
So I have a wife who's not really into star trek, by way of getting her ready to watch the new film next year, I suggest we watch STIV, which will be the most easily watchable film for someone whos not already a trekkie to get into.

Thomas is already in bed, we've both spoken to our parents that night, so not expecting any phone calls.

24 frigging seconds into the film, Jenny's sister rings up, nag nag, yak yak, 5 minutes later she gets rid of her, and we start to watch again, they recap the previous few films, using film of shockingly bad quality for a suposedly state of the art two disk special edition.

The recaps do nothing to make her think this will be a film worth enjoying, the credits start, and half way though that, Thomas wakes up, and I turn the film off, having watched the recap of previous films, and 30 seconds of cast member names go by.

Remember single people, you might bitch about being lonely, but when you put a film on, you probably get to watch it.
 
I would have shown her FC. It's a great action movie, features Earth, introduces the Vulcans and handholds any new viewers with Lily's questioning of Picard as they walk through the corridors. Might not feature the TOS cast, but you can go back after that and show the II-IV trilogy.
 
I agree that FC is the best newbie movie.

My girlfriend hates Sci-Fi. Like, a lot. I made her watch the OT of SW and she thought they were alright but I haven't even attempted to introduce her to Trek.

Sometimes it can be difficult when you want to share something you have a passion for and your nearest and dearest doesn't really appreciate it. It's through no fault of their own but, meh...
 
It is their fault.
 
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