Star Trek Is Finally Cool!

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2009)

I've been a long fan of the original series. I grew up on the re-runs and had the toys and the books and the action figures. (I still do!) I even saw Gene Roddenberry when he came touring around before the 1st movie.
J.J. and his writers nailed this movie! It is true to the spirit of the original series yet completely new. It was somehow like having my old friends back but not. A very strange feeling. But how wonderful! I no longer have to watch STII: The Wrath of Khan or STIV: The Voyage Home over and over again.
The new Trek is fun, action-packed, with cool explosions, and gorgeous women. (The new Uhura lights up the screen. I couldn't take my eyes off her.)
Shrewdly, the creative team has the Kirk/Spock relationship at the emotional center of the redux. They have done their homework well. Nice job guys. Congratulations. And a big thanks. Star Trek is finally cool.