A new "all-time" movie

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2009)

I loved this movie through and through. It has all the elements of a great film...tons of action, comedy, adventure, and even some dashes of romance.
The new crew pull off their iconic roles superbly, many of them looking like dead-ringers of their characters' former selves. But these were not copies. These were honest refreshing portrayals that stay true to the characters Roddenberry created while giving the 21st century a fresh breath of the 23rd.
The new Enterprise is beautiful! I understand Abrams was taken with the introduction of the ship in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and I can see the influences in the presentation of the vessel in this movie.
The plot is a good mix of old and new. There are some drastic departures from Star Trek canon which were intentional and I thought appropriate for Abrams goal of re-envisioning the story. There are enough of the classic elements, phrases, tech, and relationships to keep the old fans sated while new twists open up infinite possibilities for more stories.
Can't wait for more!