Fine movie based on the 1960s TV series.

Rating: Null/10 (27 November 2009)

I am of the vintage that watched the Star Trek TV series during its original run. To its credit this movie follows much of the workings of the show quite closely, but adds layers that make it more interesting in a modern take.
As I was watching it I was reminded of the fairly recent movie "Batman Begins." In a similar sense, this movie could quite easily have been called "Star Trek: Captain Kirk Begins." Because that is the movie in its essence, how the character James T. Kirk came about, a bit of his antics as a child, his unorthodox experiences in starship training programs, and what events led to his becoming, at a relatively young age, the Captain of the Enterprise.
Chris Pine, mostly of TV acting background, is ideal as James T. Kirk. Likewise Zachary Quinto, also a very experienced TV actor, is ideal as Spock. From the original series we also have Leonard Nimoy, pushing 80, as Spock Prime, which involves some 'time travel' where Spock Prime ends up interacting with the younger crew members.
As an aside of sorts, it was fun seeing finny Brit Simon Pegg in a different role for him, mostly a dramatic role but with a very funny take, as Montgomery Scott who is credited with developing the approach necessary to transport people to a space ship traveling at 'warp speed.'
There is no need to get into the details here, suffice to say there are fierce battles with enemies. But in the end we see how Kirk became Captain, and how he and Spock forged what would have appeared as an unlikely partnership.
Good movie.
Jan 2010 edit: Saw it again, I enjoyed it even more the second time. Really good movie.