Star Trek Triumphs

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2009)

I'm 55 and grew up with this as a TV show. In later years I went to the franchise movies and enjoyed them. This film, however, is a cut above the rest because of its casting and story line. Well-edited and directed, the story has moments that are deeply affecting. (When one remembers that this is a fantasy film prequel that is no mean achievement!) My 86 year old mother was with me, and behind us were some teenage boys--a pretty broad demographic--and we all clapped at the end. From a casting point of view, the young Kirk was as charming and virile as ever, an uncanny-looking Spock was well, perfectly Spock, and McCoy and Scottie were terrific. And, without giving it away, who knew about Uhura? This movie delivers on all fronts and the cast and crew should be proud of their efforts. A very enjoyable film.