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Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2009)

I have seen some Star Trek episodes on TV, but not very much. I am, however, a fan of J.J. Abrams (Cloverfield, M:I III) and therefore quite hyped for the movie. And it sure wasn't a letdown.
It's a sci-fi adventure movie, with lots of action. It's presented in a way that not only the Trekkies would like it. For example the introduction of Kirk. As a young boy he steals an old-timer with Sabotage by the Beastie Boys playing in the background. This is far too mainstream to be in an old Star Trek movie, but it fits in this one.
It fits because the movie is a blockbuster, and you know it is when the movie starts and the music kicks in. The music is done very well and enhances the (great!) special effects. The movie also features some good humor.
However, it's more than a blockbuster, the story is compelling. It's essentially all about emotions. Spock doesn't show his emotions and Kirk is all too trigger happy with his emotions. Spock's story about showing it's emotions is the main one and Kirks character falls a little bit flat. Also the story might get a bit confusing when time travel comes into play. But not too worry, it doesn't matter all that much and you can still enjoy the movie.
All in all, it's a very good watch and I look very much forward to the next movies.