Arguably the best Star Trek movie yet

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2013)

There were concerns over having Abrams at the helm of this much awaited sequel to the last movie instalment. Then there was the script. We've seen the mixed bag of new generation sequels that followed the first series of original cast movies. They ranged from okay to bland and forgettable. The bar was finally raised with the last movie but with the vast fan base and hordes of Roddenberry faithful, yet another prequel presented a bigger challenge than arguably any other movie franchise, sci-fi or drama. I'd be lying if I said I didn't attend the screening with some concerns. Curiosity had, as always had got the better of me. At best, it would entertain without detracting and at worst, it would be at least a reasonable feast of CG on a big screen. As the tale unfolded however, my concerns evaporated. If you've never seen Trek movie before, you will enjoy this movie. Rich in plot, well-paced, good script and superb action. If you seen a few Trek movies, you will soon realise that this one surpasses those that came before. If you are a fan and have seen the previous movies and TV series, you will appreciate the way the plot intertwines with known story lines and characters, both past and present. The added twists are a bonus. In a nutshell, I thoroughly enjoyed this Star Trek movie. No spoilers, just go see it, then wait awhile and see it again.