That was surprisingly good...

Rating: 8/10 (9 May 2009)

I've never been a Star Trek fan, but you don't have to be a fan to enjoy this movie and I am very sure that was the exact intention of the filmmakers.
To be honest, my expectations weren't that high, apart from Wrath of Khan and First Contact, I did not like the previous Star Trek films, they were slow and sometimes unintentionally comic (and this will surely anger some ST fans, but I believe Star Trek in general is not quite as intellectual as they want it to be).
Now to this new Star Trek films, the Pros: - the story: it was very entertaining though I was somewhat confused sometimes and I've foundthe characters' promotions a bit quick (of course, you kinda have toform the new crew of Enterprise in the first movie). I especially likedthe character introductions, McCoy and Sulu got the best ones.

the actors: the cast was energetic and young, the guy who played Spock was especially good (I didn't expect him to be after seeing the trailers), but the highlight was Kirk, Scotty and that older captain of the Enterprise, whose name I can't recall. oh and McCoy was a blast ("Are you out of your Vulcan mind?!"). Uhura I didn't like, not the portrayal, but the character herself as she was written.

the music: I really liked the new theme, but apart from that, you didn't really notice it as much you'd take notice of the score in a Star Wars movie - visuals: this film look spectacular! best SFX I've seen since Star Wars III and Transformers (yeah, I don't watch a lot of movies:))

The Cons: - the flares: I've found those flares bloody irritating And that's about it. I am eagerly anticipating the announced sequel. I hope they keep all the actors and conjure up a great new story.
To the studio: this new Star Trek film had a soul, a warmth to it that I've been missing in the new Star Wars films (though I kinda liked them in their own way). Keep this soul and you'll get my money in round two (and the DVDs).
Oh and make a better poster for Star Trek XII please!