So, anyone else see the new Knight Rider movie?

I have to say it was a very "busy" movie, just one thing happening after another. It was quite a change of pace when "the bad guys" were dealt with and then setting up for a potential new series.

A few criticisms: rather a lot of what seemed to be stereotypical characters... I'm not yet totally sold on the new driver for KITT - while he is Michael Knight's son, he really does seem to be "immature and selfish" (as described by one of the other characters) but also I wonder if the producers were also attempting to target a "core" youth audience, with him being "20-something/moody/edgy" and what is wrong with his razor and the unkempt rough-shaven look?? :freak: I liked the Micheal Knight character because he was a decent, good man who, because of circumstance, was ideally placed to conduct the rather covert operations that he took on with his new identity. Some of the other characters also seemed to be somewhat one-dimensional as well.

The new KITT: Well. I have to admit that I wasn't sure what to expect aside from some publicity shots and a lot of negative comments about why KITT (or other S/F type vehicles) should never ever be Fords. I'm not entirely certain about the new KITT... but I have to say that he (and let's make no mistake- KITT is decidedly male) is everything that a new KITT for this decade ought to be!! I had no idea who voiced KITT, it was something of a surprise to me when I found out that it was Val Kilmer. Not because I don't think that Mr. Kilmer wasn't capable of doing it, I just couldn't tell who's voice it was! The processing for the voice was very good as well, giving it a rather atonal quality that suits the new AI's personality. I think I could accept this new KITT without ever losing the original KITT's place in my fond memories of this show!

Any idea if the "red monstrosity" that was in Knight Rider 2000 still fits in the scheme of things? This was never that much of a favourite of mine and I think that my biggest problem of that vehicle was that it was red instead of black. I have 2 of those models in my stash; maybe I should do one in black, the way I think it ought to be.... ;)

I have to stand up and say i am 10000000000000% all forward standing ovation whistling and all that jazz (in my head) for the new KITT..
I care not what anyone may argue about whatever silly moot points about the car they may find NON CANON.. whatever thats supposed to mean in a world that is made available to us courtesy of another mans F I C T I O N A L
ideas.
That car is an EXCELLENT CHOICE,and there is nothing wrong with using a FORD despite what the self professed critics and supposed know it alls may believe in thier own deluded thouhgts.. they have their OPINIONS and we are allowed to have ours.

Also i totally agree with the comment about the new young Micheal person being the self absorbed devil may care kind of person... needs to get dad smacked a few times.

Hate to be the detractor here, but I'll be surprised if it makes it past one season - IMHO it was just another formulaic, paint-by-numbers show that didn't seem to have any spark.

Cool looking car but after having to swallow the unlikely nanite approach to building the car, I'll quickly lose interest if the car begins defying the laws of physics like the original

I couldnt bring myself to watch it but my girlfriend tried....notice the word "tried".
She couldnt get halfway through it before she gave up and she usually will sit through something the whole way (or mostly) before giving up.

I was a huge fan of the original series, I am also an F-body enthusiast, up untill a year ago I drove nothing but Firebirds for 20 years.
I haven't seen the new movie yet, but I was dissapointed to see that they chose a Mustang for the new KITT, I would have liked to see the new Camaro in that role.

The movie drew an audience of 12.7 million! That just about guarantees a greenlit series.

I heard it was a HUUUUUUGE turd of a show with bad acting all over it. I was told the only redeeming point was the bad a$$ Mustang and Val Kilmer as the voice of Kitt.

I was a huge fan of the original series, I am also an F-body enthusiast, up untill a year ago I drove nothing but Firebirds for 20 years.
I haven't seen the new movie yet, but I was dissapointed to see that they chose a Mustang for the new KITT, I would have liked to see the new Camaro in that role.
Like this? http://picasaweb.google.com/erick.xavier/ChevroletCamaro2006/photo#4975849711546138642

It was a rather mediocre movie.But to be honest it was really setting things up for a possible series. I can see it getting much better in series format. Wouldnt mind seeing it.

I agree about KITT having to be black. Take a look at my vision of it.
http://plmodels3.tripod.com/rattrap3.htm

http://picasaweb.google.com/erick.xa...49711546138642

Exactly !!

(only it should be black)

Thanks Jim !

Cool looking car but after having to swallow the unlikely nanite approach to building the car, I'll quickly lose interest if the car begins defying the laws of physics like the original

I may have already happened during the crash at the end. Even if you buy the indestructable-nanite-enhanced KITT, the crash should have moved him down the road at bit. (Even a little bit?)

It's probably a good thing to get physics out of the way during the first episode. :freak:

http://picasaweb.google.com/erick.xa...49711546138642

Exactly !!

(only it should be black)

Thanks Jim !

:thumbsup:

Even has the cut-out at the front of the hood for the red Cylon eye.

Had to cut it off halfway through - it was causing anal leakage.
I was afraid I might start actually bleeding from my eyes if I continued watching.

I think the car should have been a Dodge!!! ....Jeff