Stunning effects, pays tribute to the original

Rating: 8/10 (11 May 2013)

Where to begin? The easiest part: the effects are awesome (although the 3D leaves a lot to desire). Nice explosions and flashy lights.
Also, it pays tribute to the original by developing the personalities of the characters to something that actually resembles ST:TOS. But then you also have some things that do not quite fit, because after all this is a reboot and not a remake (I will not forget that Vulcan is non-existent in this version). So, there are some awesome elements that made me say "This, THIS is Star Trek", followed by "Damn, I have to take that back", then again "THIS is it... no, not THAT... YES... NO".
Mixed feelings, but left with an awesome experience. Many fans of the entire saga will disagree with me on this one, but for me THIS is Star Trek (a little more flashy and shallow).