Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hrs, 6 mins
Cast:
- Chris Pine
- Zachary Quinto
- Eric Bana
- Bruce Greenwood
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Review - "Star Trek"
Reviewer: Charise Payne
Rating:
When I first heard that JJ. Abrams was going to remake Star Trek, I was really worried. I don't consider myself a Trekkie, but I am a huge fan of the TV series and the films, and I was afraid the movie would be an utter fail, as other recent remakes have been. But then I rethought things; I mean, this is JJ. Abrams. He gave us Fringe, Alias, and Lost. How could he go wrong.
Well, he doesn't. The film is amazing, and I loved it! Abrams recreated a seamless reality where every Trekkie could feel comfortable and imagine themselves as part of the Starfleet Command. The characters are re-imagined, yet all the familiar details are included. Each character is introduced in a unique way, which enables them to stays true to the original series, and I found myself grinning ear-to-ear and applauding as each one was revealed.
The film begins with a bang. James T. Kirk is born during a battle in space as his mother father, Captain Kirk, is sacrificing himself to save his stewards. Twenty years later, on the plains of Iowa, Kirk is adrenaline junkie who is offered the opportunity to make something of his life and make his dead father proud.
Meanwhile, on the planet Vulcan, Spock is having to learn some hard lessons, and is torn between cold Vulcan logic and warm human emotion. Still confused, but wanting to make his mother proud, he elects to work on Earth. While at the United Federation of Planets' aviation school, Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) finally meet, but not in a nice, be-my-best-friend way; they can't stand each. But since Starfleet Command has received an urgent call for aid, both are forced to work together under the same captain and on the same ship, the USS Enterprise.
While trying to fight the evil Nero (Eric Bana), the Captain of the Romulan ship, Captain Pike (Bruce Greenwood) is forced to leave the USS Enterprise to go discuss negotiations, and the ship is left in Spock's capable hands. But, of course, Kirk doesn't agree with Spock or his decisions, and so Spock is forced to teach Kirk a lesson and evicts him as a mutineer to the frozen planet Delta Vega. While there, because of an amazing twist (hint: time warp), he meets the much older and wiser Spock (Leonard Nimoy), instantly giving Abrams's movie the tie-in to all the other Trek films, making it feel like one fluid stream of film, not just a solo restart. They together figure out a way for Kirk to take command of the ship, fight the bad guys, and hopefully win.
With outstanding performances, amazing special effects, and a well-written script, I found the film to be incredible. Now that the Star Trek franchise is under the capable hands of JJ. Abrams, it has truly found a new beginning, which I hope will include several sequels. The perfect film for a night of adventure with family or friends.
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