Trekies died of excitement for something not too exciting.

Rating: Null/10 (27 December 2014)

Remakes of some of the biggest franchises of all time lack a certain rhythm that forms a pattern of chemistry. "Star Trek" formed the basis of one of the most popular TV programs of all time and gave way to some big blockbusters throughout the 20th century. "Lost" producer, J.J. Abrams, gives the "Star Trek" franchise a visual upbeat by directing first class stuntmen and visual effects teams to whip up consistently stunning visuals when Abrams decides to use them./ Abrams focuses too much on the boring emotional struggles between some of the most ridiculous sci-fi characters t date. Captain Kirk and Commander Spock take the screen and are the main focus throughout the remake, like in every other "Star Trek" screen work. With about three "Star Trek" fans writing the script, "Star Trek" still feels like a routine get together to reinvent a story that feels like a routine tour with everyone going through the motions to try and surprise and remind Trekies about the glory of this praised franchise. On the day of James Kirk's (Chris Pine) birth, his father dies on his ship in a last stand against a mysterious alien time-traveling vessel looking for Ambassador Spock (Zachary Quinto), who, in this time, is also a child on Vulcan disdained by his neighbors for his half-human heritage. Twenty-five years later, Kirk has grown into a young troublemaker. Challenged by Captain Christopher Pike to realize his potential in Starfleet, he comes to annoy instructors like young Commander Spock. Suddenly, there is an emergency at Vulcan and the newly commissioned USS Enterprise is crewed with promising cadets like Nyota Uhura, Hikaru Sulu, Pavel Chekov and even Kirk himself, thanks to Leonard McCoy's medical trickery. I have never been a "Star Trek" fan, but multiple sources say Abrams honors old "Star Trek" entertainment while trying something new simultaneously. I was bored to tears by this one. Abrams focuses more on the emotional story and sets us up for probably three more films to come while not taking advantage of his ability to create stunning visuals.