Not the Star Trek fans have known for years

Rating: 3/10 (22 November 2009)

This movie gets it only one third right. Star Trek has always been about 3 things...the relationships between the main characters; a hopeful, noble vision of a future based on ideals; and imaginative, though science-based technology .
Well, the characters are here, although some, like Bones, are portrayed much more faithfully than others. In my opinion, this Kirk goes beyond 'cocky' to just being a jerk.
The hopeful, noble vision thing is *completely* gone, replaced with typical action-movie garbage. In the Star Trek I know, planets are ultimately saved, though main characters may have to make personal sacrifices. In this movie, a planet central to the whole Star Trek saga is destroyed with billions of lives gone but, hey, Kirk and Spock became friends, so everything is okay. It's Independence Day in space! And science...hmmm...just one question I'll ask here: I know it was originally a mining ship, but what's with the drill? Is it really necessary for the singularity to be created at a planet's core? Like being black hole adjacent wouldn't quite do it right? I suppose in this universe you have to swallow a nuclear device in order for it to be able to kill you.