Definitely NOT Trek by the numbers

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2009)

I have been a Fan of Star Trek for most of my life. I admit I had SEVERE trepidation about this movie. After the first 10 minutes into what may have been THE most intense action scene ever in Star Trek my fears were put aside. J.J. Abrams vision of Star Trek was not only refreshing but nothing short of brilliant. Even half way through the film I kept thinking "what the heck...that never happened." but after a fateful meeting between young Kirk and old Spock everything is explained and this version of Trek is given a new life. Zach Quintano as Spock was brilliant casting, his performance was excellent. Chris Pine as James T Kirk brought a new level of both cockiness and arrogance that made his portrayal of the famed captain fresh. Karl Urban as McCoy was amazing as was Simon Pegg as Scotty. The best part about this whole movie is that it didn't focus on the usual triumvirate of Kirk,Spock and McCoy. All the members of the crew had involvement in the story and actually had something to do that was so natural they seemed to be playing these characters all along. The action scenes were intense, the special effects were amazing and the sound was incredible. Just a minor note my wife and my daughter , neither of whom are Trek fans in any sense, both wanted to see this. After seeing this movie we are all ready to line up again. I truly hope that they will announce a sequel to this film and carry on with the ongoing mission. Trek is back and in excellent hands... Thank Mr Abrams