alternate reality

Rating: 9/10 (16 May 2013)

Although quite a Star Trek fan from both the original TV series (yes, I'm THAT old to have watched the original) and the many movies and spin offs, I still enjoy Abrams playing with the alternate reality for the new series and don't think the stories have to be tied that much to the old series.
I find this new look refreshing, but I also enjoy the small kudos to earlier story lines.
And what is not to love about our new/old nemesis played by Benedict Cumberbatch, who I loved in the TV Sherlock series.
More than one character shows emotion and I especially enjoyed those moments and was moved to tears myself, but I especially enjoyed BC's performance talking about his crew to be truly moving.
Lots of action to thrill those who go for that, but I'll still take a good storyline any day. Thought ST fulfilled both of that criteria.
Definitely give it a thumbs up and plan to go see it again.