Loved, loved, loved this Star Trek movie!!

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2009)

This movie couldn't have been any more perfect. I seriously can't think of anything I would have changed. The writing was GREAT! The casting was perfect. Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg are amazing! And Karl Urban as McCoy is priceless. Eric Bana made a very convincing villain. The directing was excellent! This movie is what the new Star Wars movies should have been and weren't. From scene one, you're captivated in by the characters (read this, George Lucas: the characters were actually DEVELOPED!), the visuals and the action. All three of those things need to be there for a good sci-fi movie or it won't satisfy. And this one satisfies in a big way.
I'm trying not to give spoilers here, so I can't say exactly what happened. But the writers and JJ have created a story line that will keep you immersed in the movie from scene one to the last scene. I LOVED that the central theme was the developing relationship between Kirk and Spock. I'm very familiar with the Trek universe, so I really enjoyed that they put in little shout-outs all over the place to us fans. "I'm giving her all she's got!" "I'm a doctor, Jim, not a physicist!" LOL But at the same time, they made a movie that non-fans can enjoy as well. My 20-year-old daughter went with me. She's hasn't really watched any of the Star Trek series except maybe an odd episode or two caught on TV, but she loved the movie as well.
And can I say that if the role of Sylar on Heroes isn't making Zachary Quinto an actual Hollywood star, his turn as Spock in this movie should do it. His Spock really makes the movie. He completely captures Spock's battle over his human, emotional side and his vulcan, non-emotional side with every little slight change of expression.
This may not be your father's Star Trek (as their ad said), but father, son, mother and daughter will all enjoy this one!