From a Star Wars Fan

Rating: 8/10 (20 November 2014)

I was originally under the impression that if you're a Star Wars fan you're not a Star Trek fan. It's one or the other. But this film changed my outlook and I have gradually become more interested in the Trekverse.
I came to realize these franchises are not opposites but complementary. Star Wars is a galaxy constantly at war so it has the better the special effects and action. Star Trek has the deeper story lines and characters. It is multiple galaxies trying to maintain peace. Star Wars is what we want and Star Trek is what we are.
The storyline in this film isn't too weird for Star Trek standards and it does take on more action and humor than usual to make it more accessible and a good spot to start for newcomers. The storyline, as described by my friend, acts as a prequel, sequel, and reboot all at the same time. It tells how Mr. Spock, from the future, goes back in time into a parallel universe altering history as Trekkies know it. We follow younger versions of Kirk and Spock. Kirk is more rogue here than his later self but still more or less the lady killer we know him as. Mr Spock actually taking a love interest is quite dumb but nothing seriously untrue of his character is done.
Many Trekkies disliked this film for straying from the philosophical feels of the original, but don't you want to convert at least a few non followers? The original series may seem a bit dull without a good solid introduction to the characters. To take one of their points, the story could be a bit more complicated and the villain could have been better but these are all small things that don't distract from a good science fiction flick.
I recommend Trekkies show this to any stubborn Star Wars fan that wants nothing to do with Star Trek.