To quote William Shatner, "Get a life will ya people"

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2009)

First off, I am 41 and have grown up with Star Trek my whole life, (since the 1st grade). I have watched and own every episode of every series (including the animated), I have read the comics, and I have seen every movie multiple times. I consider myself a Trekkie, not one of the overbearing Trekkers who get P.O.'d at every little thing that does not fit what they think is Gene Roddenberry's vision. I also state that this is my opinion, not assume I can state Gene's or any other affiliated Star Trek persons opinion.
That said, I thought this was an absolutely fantastic movie. If die hard Trekker's think about it, many of the story line complaints make sense in that this whole movie created and is based on an alternate time-line for the Star Trek universe which I think was utterly brilliant of J.J. Abrams.
By the Romulans going back in history and killing Kirk's father, Spock's Mother, and destroying Vulcan, they've completely changed the course of Starfleet history as we knew it up to now. This opens an entirely new universe of stories and possibilities for the franchise.
Zachary Quinto was exceptional as Spock as was Chris Pine as a young brash undisciplined Kirk. The entire cast was perfectly cast for their rolls. If I had any complaints, it would be the following: John Cho and Simon Pegg did not get enough screen time as their characters, and Chekov accent was very irritating. Otherwise it is an awesome Sci-fi movie and a great kick to the Star Trek franchise.
Trekkers need to remember: Everyone hated Next Generation at first, which became more popular than the original. Abhorred DS9, Voyager and Enterprise, which all became successes. Why? Because it grew on them over time. Give this film a chance, and don't compare to the originals, and you will see this is a splendid movie.