This is how a franchise reboot should be done!

Rating: 9/10 (8 June 2009)

First things first: I have never been a huge Star Trek fan. Sure, I've seen the Original Series and I watched Next Generation.
Now, more than 40 years after the Original Series, finally a bold new version of Star Trek has seen the light of day. It's action-packed, it's beautiful to look at and it's funny. It's everything a good space adventure should be, simply a great time at the movies.
I haven't been a huge fan of J.J. Abrams, either. Sure, Alias was fun at times, but Lost always left me cold. Cloverfield was kind of silly, although the idea was interesting. Mission: Impossible III was fair entertainment, but nothing unforgettable.
In Star Trek, Abrams has tackled a huge challenge - and he succeeds in the seemingly impossible task. The new cast is familiar and exciting at the same time. The visuals are simply stunning. The story is strong, and the script gives the actors plenty to work with.
It all shows in the final product. It's sleek, it's fun, it's interesting, even thought-provoking. That's really almost more than you could ask from a big summer movie. But it's all here.
Welcome back, Star Trek - may you live long and prosper!