The Wait is Over

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2009)

Well, what can I say? After months of waiting, I saw the new Star Trek film last night and I don't know if I can do it justice with words. Whether you're a fan of the franchise or not, this film is incredible.
It's a tour de force that doesn't let up, from the opening scenes to the finale. This is a fast-paced ride packed with action, humour, emotion and strong characters. Star Trek is back, and it means business.
There will be those who complain that this film moves too far from what Star Trek is all about. I disagree. I feel this film moves closer to Star Trek's original intentions. This is a film about finding your place in the world, and overcoming perceived disadvantages, and about accepting that you do not need to prove yourself to anyone other than yourself. This film is much more in keeping with The Original Series, and thankfully sheds the horrible technobabble that would overwhelm the likes of Voyager and Enterprise.
There are some nice touches and nods to the original show, with the characters uttering immortal phrases and the grace and design of the Enterprise bringing the original beautiful design up to date.
As far as direction goes, there were a few moments of glare on the lens that I presume were deliberate and they made a few scenes seem a tad overwhelmed with light, but otherwise it was easy on the eyes. The action sequences are beautiful and you have a sense of the epic when you watch them.
One tiny criticism- the musical score didn't work for me. They were wide of the mark with that- but that is just my opinion and others might find it fits.
As Nero says in the trailer, the wait is over- Star Trek has reclaimed it's place as one of sci-fi's leading lights.