Fun movie for trekkies and non-trekkies alike

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2009)

I saw this movie with someone who has been a trekkie for life and a teenager who didn't even know who Captain Kirk was, and I am in the middle - having recently grown to appreciate the original Star Trek, Voyager, and TNG, but not a hard-core trekkie by any means... and we all really enjoyed this movie! For people who aren't original Star Trek fans, this movie has good character development, an interesting storyline, and plenty of fun action - as well as a lot more comedy than I expected, and left all of us smiling at the end. For Star Trek fans (the 3 of you that haven't rushed out and already seen it) - you will enjoy the way it modifies the storyline without destroying the original, and how they included young versions of every memorable crew character from the series.
Chris Pine (I almost typed Pike!) was excellent as the new Kirk and played the role with the right personality, and they set up Spock and Bones in a way that can easily tie in with their 'future' counterparts. Comedic relief was provided by the other characters, and it was fun to see young versions of them (though non-trekkies missed out on a couple 'inside jokes').
The theater was full of people of all ages and walks of life, and the trekkie I saw the movie with thinks it will crate a whole new generation of Star Trek fans. I have to agree!