Well casted good flick

Rating: 9/10 (9 May 2009)

I'm an old school trek fan. Reruns in the early 70s every day after school. I've seen'em all 100 times each. I loved the characters. JJ did a great job picking new people to fill these shoes (literally). Spock and Bones are played well like you would guess they were. Kirk's goofy mannerisms from the 60s are gone, but his recklessness remains (his strength). The plot's a little thin and contrived but effective in pulling together these characters. We all know no one dies of consequence (except the red shirt guys :)) since we know their future (or do we?). The plot has the smart move of allowing for the past to change. If this wasn't there then the outcome would be all too well known. The only things they could have left out were the silly Bones/Spock banter. That type of stuff could have waited for the next movie. Another thing would be the theft of the plot from Wrath of Khan. Twisted yes, but borrowed from on a lot of levels.
9/10. Kirk's rise from cadet to captain was lame and should have taken longer. The villain was not the best. I doubt I could have come up with something better. It was worth the $5 I paid.