By J J Anisiobi
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Trekkies and moviegoers around the globe have been very vocal with their criticism about one particular scene in the new Star Trek Into Darkness movie.
A short scene in the blockbuster that features a semi nude Alice Eve has caused such furore that the film's producer has publicly apologised for it.
Damon Lindelof used his Twitter account to say sorry for the clip which has been deemed 'misogynistic' and unnecessary by some viewers.
Take it off: Alice Eve's underwear scene in Star Trek Into Darkness was deemed unnecessary by some critics and Damon Lindelof has publicly apologised for including it
He posted: 'I copped to the fact that we should have done a better job of not being gratuitous in our representation of a barely clothed actress.'
The troublesome scene sees Eve's character Dr Carol Marcus get undressed out of her work clothes in front of Captain Kirk, played by Chris Pine.
The rather racy shot, which was also heavily featured in the trailer for the film, has been questioned for its surplus nature.
Hands up: Star Trek writer and producer Damon Lindelof said sorry for including the semi-nude scene
Lindelof, who produced blockbusters Prometheus and Cowboys & Aliens and wrote the screenplay for Brad Pitt's World War Z, gave his own explanation for the redundant scene.
While he appeared to apologise for the semi nude shot, he also partially defended it by referencing Captain Kirk's various topless scenes in both movies.
He continued: 'We also had Kirk shirtless in underpants in both movies, [but I] do not want to make light of something that some construe as mysogenistic.
'What I'm saying is I hear you, I take responsibility and will be more mindful in the future.' (sic)
Both sides of the story: Damon slightly defended the decision to include the scene by referencing Captain Kirk's topless appearances
Female fans will surely be hoping Lindelhof's next screenplay, Tomorrowland, features plenty of shirtless scenes as it stars heartthrobs George Clooney and Hugh Laurie.
The futuristic sci-fi film is based on one of the many popular theme lands at the five Disney theme parks around the world.
Star Trek into Darkness - Official Trailer
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