Not Great, but good

Rating: 7/10 (9 May 2009)

I can totally get behind an action packed, alternate-universe Trek movie, god knows we needed one after the overly dramatic TNG movies, and this movie delivers on those points. Only complaint? Kirk goes from suspended cadet to 1st officer because he bursts onto the bridge with solid information for capt pike? (no other officers or not suspended cadets to choose from? ??) Then upon graduating, kirk skips the ranks of ensign, Lt, Lt Comdr, and Comdr goes straight to capt and his own ship, the Enterprise . Really? C'mon J.J. Oh, and Uhura and Spock hooking up? Why? There was no point to it. Other than that, great visual effects, not overdone like i was expecting, the enterprise looked great on the outside, but a mixture of a petroleum refinery and an ipod on the inside. The plot was sound, it was good to see the humorous Bones back in action, and the acting was better than expected, kudos to the casting director. Overall, a movie worth watching and owning (it'll look great on bluray)