An old trekster accepts it.

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2009)

I just saw this movie. I'm 54 and was a child when I saw the original first episode of Star Trek at 10 pm on Thursday night. (later moved to 8pm). I've seen all the episodes of all iterations of Star Trek over and over again and all the movies. I'm not a die hard trekkie but I have been known to say on occasion, "Everything you need to know in life you can learn from Star Trek." I'm a scientist and scifi fan.
This movie is enjoyable and is in the spirit of the original series. Somehow they've managed to capture the essence of the characters in these new people. I was believing it was a younger version of them. They even captured the same group humor. I personally am delighted that they have a movie that will without doubt spawn many more. The Star Trek saga has been rekindled and from now on every couple of years we are going to be treated to new adventures with new old friends.
As far as the new timeline... who cares.. it will allow for new, re-imagined adventures. For you who are trekkies and are dissing the film. We lucked out. We got something new but familiar and well made. The alternative was oblivion. We should be happy.