Stupendous

Rating: 9/10 (15 May 2009)

This film is amazing. I do not really have any thing else to add over what other people have said. Except, I am not a Trekky, I am not a sci- fi nerd (OK well maybe a bit), I just like a good film, and this is an amazing one.
It is probably the only sci-fi film ever made that rivals the original Star Wars in scope, action, and story line. This film is everything the last three Star Wars films wanted to be and failed at becoming.
If you like Star Wars and have never really been bothered about Star Trek watch this. It is amazing. I fear the only people that are slating this film are old school Star Trek nerds who can not get with the present. The use of CGI in this film is breathtaking and beautiful. Yes, beautiful. I am a big fan of good cinematography and who ever did this film should get an Oscar.
Everything about this film is good. The storyline, the ideas, the graphics, the scenery, the pace, the acting, and the humour, of which there are some genuine laugh-out-loud moments. Having always been a fan of William Shatner's hilarious Captain Kirk character I was weary of how anyone could live up to him, but the actor Chris Pine does a commendable job at portraying the young Kirk. Not to mention Zachary Quinto's Spook who is excellent.
I'm going back to watch this film again while it's still doing the rounds. Only this time to the IMAX