You think you know Star Trek? Think again!

Rating: 10/10 (5 June 2009)

Seriously, forget everything you know! This is 126 minutes of pure exhilarating, high octane action. From the outset you're thrown straight into the thick of it, bearing witness to the first of many in-space battles & James T Kirk's (Chris Pine) birth.
Yes it's a step back in time, a homage to the original series from the 60s (same outfits in the primary colours, sound effects etc.) but it's not how it was. All thanks to a parallel universe. One that answers the question; how different would Kirk be without his father's influence as he grew up. Would he still become Captain of the famous U.S.S. Enterprise? Well no, not at first. On the Enterprise's maiden voyage it's Pike (Bruce Greenwood) then Spock (Zachary Quinto), at the helm with Kirk (who at the time was suspended from The Starfleet Academy) not even supposed to be on-board. Karl Urban's comedic performance as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy when he smuggles Kirk on-board is one of the highlights. After a chance encounter with future, older Spock (a wonderful guest appearance from Leonard Nimoy), some light relief from 'Scotty' (Simon Pegg) & a temper tantrum from the younger, normally calm & logical Spock; all is right & Kirk takes his seat on the bridge.
All parts are perfectly cast in this is brilliant summer blockbuster. Pine, Quinto and Urban, really shine in this film. Go see it if you haven't already – you'll be missing out otherwise.
Live long and prosper!