To all Trekkers and Trekkies

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2009)

I've decided to delete my previous comment and raise the note because of the comments I've seen.
To be honest - I don't understand you all. The original ST series is dead. Point. It was, in my humble opinion, revived in a respectful matter by TNG and there I stopped. Therefore my opinion is based just on some original movies,TNG, a few eps of Voyager, some games and nothing more. I don't mind being an ignorant in the eyes of some fans.
To the point. Let's make an example of Fallout 3. I enjoyed the game, but was fully aware of the fact, that after many years it was impossible to suit all fans and not keep up to date with modern game technology.
The same goes with Star Trek. I think that it's formula is worth presenting to the younger generation, because it's a great universe with lots of genuine characters and plots. What would you really expect? A copy of the old series? Or an updated version?
Oh yes, Volcan was destroyed. So what? Keep the old storyline in memory and enjoy the new one, where Spock is a more complex character at the beginning.
I look forward to seeing a new series of many movies with this cast, developing new courses of action rather than seeing old story being retold. If the second option was chosen, you would be all despised by the fact of barging into a territory of ST cult. Instead, the team decided to make something new from something old.
Is it bad? Your choice.
I enjoyed the new movie. Really. Because the casting was done superbly and opens lots of possibilities for the future. Rather than nagging about inconsistencies or legend abridgerations I'd prefer to call it, as many are, an alternative (though following the same path) version with lots of cinematic improvements.
And having seen the new Kirk and Spock, completed by the XXI visual effects, I'm thinking fondly of the future productions.
I recommend you do the same and while in love with the classic productions, try to enjoy the fresh view.