An excellent film and wonderful experience

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2009)

I went and saw this film on Thursday in IMAX. Essentially my friends and I went to see Trek with an open mind. With all the other box office flops and just sheer junk that's come into theaters over the past couple of years we were all skeptical at best.
However I must say that I was very blown away by this film. Me being 21 and not growing up with the original TOS series and being born right in between the making of TNG, I felt out of place sort of among all the die hard trek fans.
Needless to say I see a big variance in reviews among people. Either it's awesome and wonderful or in others opinions horrid. I understand why die hard fans may be frustrated but one must with all films keep an open mind to Abrams own take on Trek.
Basically, the film is very fast paced, in your face and just races and keeps up momentum very well. The acting I think was down very very well. Kirk was played very well, showing a brash young man who eventually we see develop into a bit of the kirk in the original TOS series.
Spock of course made me nervous. I'm sure we all feared the heroes acting return but surprisingly was down very well. And Bones just blew me away. The plot although shaky at times and a little bit of a stretch to contend with was workable and didn't phase me much.
The visuals were just gripping. The overall feeling of this film left me with a hunger to know more about Star Trek! I've never been into the series and now I'm hooked, going back onto CBS.com and watching the old TOS episodes and having an appreciation for this cultural icon.
Needless to say the film score was breathtaking and just grips every moment and is the icing on the cake. Bought the soundtrack loved it too.
In conclusion, from a newcomer to the series I don't understand the disappointment but maybe it's cause I'm new. But honestly if you can spend the money and see it in IMAX. Trust me it's mind blowing. One things for sure, is that Abrams has revived this series and has brought a lot of new people (including myself) into this wonderful universe. Can't wait for the sequel. Live long and prosper! ^_^