The other, larger reason why the clip is not equivalent, and Abrams is missing the point, is because Cumberbatch’s character is not being ogled, against his specifically expressed will, by a third party who holds his career and freedom in their hands, as scientist stowaway Carol Marcus was. In fact, there isn’t even another character in the scene! Apparently Star Fleet prisoners, men awaiting trials for terrorism and murder, get their privacy. No matter how hilariously grumpy they look.
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