Interesting new details

Rating: 8/10 (19 May 2013)

On the still altered time line, this new Star Trek provides some completely new material built on top of a familiar antagonist. It is a vey clever approach that allows for much more new thinking in the coming films. That's smart. No need to re-tell old stories. They were done right (in the original series, and the original movies) the first time. What's compelling about this movie, in addition to the story, is the stunning look and feel of it. It's a beautiful film, and the characters play their parts so well. Frankly, I'm anxious to see what happens in the next installment, given the superior knowledge gained by Star Fleet as a consequence of dealing with the villain John Harrison. Oh, by the way, I loved seeing Peter Weller in the movie. And, nice to see a Dr. Who guy in it as well.