Star Trek is an uplifting, fast-paced, witty action film with a superb cast.

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2009)

I just saw this movie and I just thought I'd do some gushing because right now I'm on a buzz. I never watched the TV show but I am familiar with these characters as is anyone who doesn't live in a black hole. Anyway to make a long story short, it's a breath of fresh air. The actors are perfect, the effects are great (they just seamlessly blend into the movie though - the main focus is on the characters) and there's plenty of humor. I know some of the posters have been criticizing the casting in this film but you people are so, so wrong. Chris Pine is terrific, as is Zachary Quinto...in fact, there is no weak link in the cast I can identify at all. There's excellent action and the film has a very fast pace. I saw a comment on the Star Trek message board about how there is too much talking and not enough action and I'd just like to say that's baloney. There's loads of action and the dialogue is sharp, witty and to the point. The movie flows brilliantly from start to finish and there is rarely (never in this posters eyes) a dull moment. The movie feels like an introduction to what will hopefully be a wildly successful franchise. I left the movie theatre feeling uplifted and brimming with optimism.