The starship USS Greenwich Village, commanded by Captain Glenn Dirk, is sent to the Deneb system, historically known as the site of Captain Picard’s first contact with the mysterious and powerful being Q. The crew expects a peaceful scientific mission, full of exploration, discovery, and data collection. Newly appointed First Officer Felipe Scott, descendant of the famous Montgomery Scott, brings a fresh approach to planning and enthusiasm for space exploration.
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Written & Directed by Radek Belina
Review by Victoria Angelique:
CAN’T STOP is more than just a STAR TREK fan film, it’s a tribute to the classic television show and the band, The Village People. This is a fun film that shows what the true love of fandoms means, to honor that which inspires.
The majority of fan films are disappointing when it comes to graphics. This film was careful to use high quality graphics for the spaceship and outer space itself. It didn’t look like it was made 40 years ago, as it was clear the filmmaker took time to make the graphics cinematic quality.
The costumes give to the amazing tribute that the filmmaker and cast gave to STAR TREK and The Village People. They appear to be carefully designed so that they honor both the show and the band when it is appropriate throughout the film.
The story itself is one that people can relate to, whether or not that are STAR TREK fans. The idea of being forced to take a vacation, whether or not you have time, and then still being forced to work during the mandated time off. The Captain on this ship is still being ordered to complete reports, even though he and his entire crew were ordered to take several months off. This is a theme all too common in the real world, which is stressful and makes this film relatable to anyone in the adult world.
This film, CAN’T STOP, really is the perfect tribute to STAR TREK and The Village People. It shows the love for both through song and dance while telling a story that everyone can enjoy.
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