WOW! and What ?

Rating: 9/10 (19 May 2009)

Well, if you wanted a NEW Star Trek Generation, then you have it ! Not since DC Comics invented the Alternate Universe theory, and all of the problems it created, we have the same dilemma, just a film away. While this Star Trek creates a new time-line, it gets really complicated, because it invalidates ALLOT of what you saw on the TV show. Bad guy Nero(Eric Bana) in an intimidating performance, wants to get revenge for the destruction of his Romulan planet, due to a solar blast. Now it really gets weird, the original Spock was on his way to stop the solar explosion, and I think he succeeds, because he creates a black hole in order to stop planet Romulus from being erased, but this creates a black hole in which Spock and Nero and crew get taken back thru time.. But , apparently Nero doesn't get the message and goes on a killing spree, destroying Federation Starships at will, and also Planet Vulcan, and another 6 Billion Vulcans, this takes place in the past or current day storyline. Those are the only spoilers I am going to reveal. The film stands on its on merits, and the acting is quite good. Chris Pine as James Kirk, and Zachary Quinto as young Spock are quite admirable.Simon Pegg is a hoot as Scotty. The story is only o.k. if you are a fan of the original TV and films. If you are a new comer, you will be more likely to accept the premises that are now the new time-line. I enjoyed the special effects, and the galactic approach to its(the films producers) thinking. Very big on scope ! But, the rest is in the hands of the Trekkie's to either embrace or ignore the new story lines, only time will tell. With ALL of the plot holes, I can't see how the storyline will hold up, it can't support its own weight. I gave the film a 9 on overall effort, not for the inevitable downfall.