Organic . . . less elegant . . . thrilling!

Rating: 8/10 (27 April 2009)

Quick spoiler-free review-- I had a difficult time catching my breath for a lot of the film--it IS a thrill-ride. It is a far less elegant Trek than that which I have known up to this point, and it has a very organic feel to it. The tag line of it not being your father's star trek is VERY true. Lots of people will find lots of reasons not to like the film, but I found myself very excited at the idea of getting to know these characters all over again . . . what a thought--how fun will it be to see new situations and interactions. The characters are definitely the characters and are very familiar in comfortable ways. They are also different, and for me at least, the differences work just fine.
The effects are stunning. The music is stirring. It is good to see good writing back in Trek again. There are some plot contrivances that are pushing the envelope of suspension of disbelief, but they work to the audience's advantage and help to get our characters in their places so much faster so we can see the story. Overall, the film was a kick! Will everyone like it? that is not possible, but I wouldn't be surprised if lots and lots and lots and lots of folks really do like it. for me: 8 out of a possible 10.