With the exception of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, no Star Trek film has managed to capture my imagination or keep my attention. That is, until now. J. J. Abrams has taken Star Trek, the notoriously dull obsession of some virginal nerds and made it cool, sleek, fast-paced, and fun. Sorry, Trekkies, this one's for the rest of us.
Alright, that isn't necessarily true. While I'm sure some hardcore Star Trek fans will feel alienated by this sneakily hip edition of the famous space drama, most will be pleased.
All of the characters are present, even if the faces are unfamiliar. Only Leonard Nimoy returns to reprise the role of (old) Spock. All other past cast members are gone, replaced by younger actors. It may be hard at first for the die-hards to identify Captain Kirk with anyone other than William Shatner, but Chris Pine makes a convincing case for his version of the maverick space captain.
The writers have devised a clever plot for reestablishing the series and starting over with a clean slate Even if that wasn't entirely necessary, it's a good idea. From this new universe comes a lot more action and some impressive visuals. Taking full advantage of current technology, the filmmakers go more boldly into space at a faster, more exhilarating pace. The Enterprise itself looks updated without losing it's signature elements. Most everything feels very futuristic, with a retro flare.
Besides the aforementioned Pine, the other cast members revive their respective characters near flawlessly. In some cases, becoming more memorable than the original (sorry Trek fans). Convincing through many action sequences, some dramatic moments, and even some very Trekkie slap slick, the youthful cast comes through.
Overall Star Trek is an enjoyable film for most any moviegoer. You do not need to own a Klingon dictionary and pointy rubber ears to be a Star Trek fan any more. I foresee a successful series ahead.
Alright, that isn't necessarily true. While I'm sure some hardcore Star Trek fans will feel alienated by this sneakily hip edition of the famous space drama, most will be pleased.
All of the characters are present, even if the faces are unfamiliar. Only Leonard Nimoy returns to reprise the role of (old) Spock. All other past cast members are gone, replaced by younger actors. It may be hard at first for the die-hards to identify Captain Kirk with anyone other than William Shatner, but Chris Pine makes a convincing case for his version of the maverick space captain.
The writers have devised a clever plot for reestablishing the series and starting over with a clean slate Even if that wasn't entirely necessary, it's a good idea. From this new universe comes a lot more action and some impressive visuals. Taking full advantage of current technology, the filmmakers go more boldly into space at a faster, more exhilarating pace. The Enterprise itself looks updated without losing it's signature elements. Most everything feels very futuristic, with a retro flare.
Besides the aforementioned Pine, the other cast members revive their respective characters near flawlessly. In some cases, becoming more memorable than the original (sorry Trek fans). Convincing through many action sequences, some dramatic moments, and even some very Trekkie slap slick, the youthful cast comes through.
Overall Star Trek is an enjoyable film for most any moviegoer. You do not need to own a Klingon dictionary and pointy rubber ears to be a Star Trek fan any more. I foresee a successful series ahead.
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