BRAVO !!! This is Why we have Movie Theaters...

Rating: Null/10 (19 June 2009)

Congrats to the everyone involved in the production of this fine movie.
As an original trekker, it was great to be brought back into most of the characters I grew up with and loved. Some even making them their own and owning it (aka- Simon Pegg) !!! Ya, Chekhov was maybe a bit out there, but it fit in and added that global human element that was always a part of the original trek (not to mention a few laughs). I really like all the characters and cannot wait to see them again.
Really only a few minutes of cheesiness, but I did like the way L.Nimoy embraced his human side with finality in the scene with his younger self: "Just once, forget what your head tells you and listen to your heart". For me, that scene elevated this particular Vulcan and his potential. This will solidify the "Alternate time-line" approach and future productions will be wise to remember this moment. Throughout this movie, we see both sides of this character (Spock) and the conflicts that induce his dilemma and inner turmoil, but ultimately I feel that this can more or less be put aside in future episodes and utilize the powerful abilities of this unique character...
As for the effects, wonderful scope and production. I was worried about the "Bouncy Camera" syndrome as mentioned from previous reviewers, It really was not and issue for me because the pace of this film is crazy, but I will say that I hope future releases use more of the "Stop Motion" film technique (aka: The Matrix, 300, GIJOE, The Watchmen...). This allows the viewing audience to really see all that beautiful production without missing the effect...Kinda like going to the gallery. Everyone has a chance to interpret the images and ultimately appreciating them all the more. It is an art form after all...Oh and "Nice Swag" at the end as Chris Pine portrays all the confidence and flair we would expect from CAPT.James T. Kirk.
2 Thumbs Up all the way, Movie of the Summer !