Loyal Yet Updated

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2009)

I've been watching Star Trek since I was a young boy back in the early days (late 60's) and I loved everything about this movie. The characters were exceptionally true to form and the updated action as well as some much needed additional personality (to Ohuru in particular) was exceptionally well-suited but not overdone. The narrative itself was entertaining, suspenseful and intriguing. Exceptionally well written, in my view. Let's hope the collaborators can come up with another one like this. I feel confident it will be a massive hit.
I'd probably give this movie about a 9.6 out of 10. The one thing that was slightly disappointing was the voice of the young Spock. He just was far too boyish. He did a fine job with the part - but I think they could have scored an actor with a bit more richness, even though still youthful. I had a deeper voice at age 13 than this guy. I think that adds to the richness of Spock's character and logic - and that is central to the character. If that had been better, it would have been a 10 for me.
The beauty of this film is that it was extremely intense and exciting - I suspect it would be enjoyable for even new viewers who do not know the back story.
Yet, it threw plenty of 'bones' (literally and figuratively) to viewers in the characters of McCoy, Kirk, Spock, Sulu and the rest. Many classic phrases from the Doc, Kirk and Spock.
The added centrality of the role for Ohuru was more fitting for our culture as well as extremely entertaining. Zoe Saldana - whew! She is gorgeous. And, she was an excellent Ohuru.