An Absolutely Great Reboot for Star Trek

Rating: 10/10 (21 June 2009)

I usually sneer at the term "reboot" in terms of movies or TV shows. Usually. This time, however, it truly is a reboot and it is magnificent. I loved this movie. (saw it twice, so far). Whether you're familiar with the old TV show or any of other TV and screen incarnations or someone who's never seen any of the above, you can thoroughly enjoy the characters and plot. It's a bonus if you're familiar with the old TV series since there are some inside jokes and sparingly used more famous quotes. I think it's clever how they use alternate reality because of the change it causes in the time line. If not for Nero's actions, James Kirk wouldn't have lost his father and become such a handful. This movie gives the satisfaction of seeing the crew of the Enterprise come together in different way. The casting is superb. Chris Pine is a great Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock is genius. The way he played Spock as a complicated man. He keeps his logical self out front, but you can see the passion and feelings boiling just beneath the surface. Each and every actor in each and every part were so perfectly cast. This movie has a plot. An actual, honest plot. Each scene fits seamlessly with the next one. The story builds and there's a satisfying ending. Everything comes around full circle and things are as they should be. The crew of the Enterprise are all together and I can't wait to see what adventures are in store. Surely there will be sequels. There's just so much to love about this movie. The excellent screenplay that provides interesting dialogues.....The wonderful casting and acting involved. There was enough excitement and battles to be satisfied without being overwhelmed by endless explosions. Leonard Nimoy's pivotal part was very good. I loved seeing him as the older Spock. I absolutely recommend this movie. It's very enjoyable and fun, too. Even if you swear you don't like Sci Fi stuff, watch it...I think you'll enjoy it.