Enjoyed the Reboot except

Rating: 9/10 (11 September 2009)

Loved Mr.Abrams new vision and how he integrated it with the existing franchise.
Biggest complaint was the Kobyashi Maru scene where Kirk was strutting around beating the program. Very much an out of character moment in my opinion. The scene could have played better had Kirk taken the simulation very seriously and upon his success we saw Spock and the observers shocked and puzzled as to how he managed to win. Then the controversy and investigation after the fact would have more resonance to the viewer.
Kirk would not give away that he cheated the simulation but also wouldn't deny he did it when confronted. That to me, seemed more like the Kirk style rather than the strut he had during it. He's a cocky character, but not stupid! The only other complaint was yet ANOTHER revenge story as the point of conflict for this Trek film. It's been done too many times before and let's face it Nicholas Meyer did the definitive Star Trek revenge film back in 1982! Something fresh next time please!