Star Trek (Single-Disc Edition)

Saw the movie in the theater and loved it. Bought the DVD and still love it. A a classic trekker I was cautiously optimistic when the movie came out. Now I am sold on the idea of altering a few things and seeing how it all works out, this time around.

Reviewer [A1NVE91PPN8RH9] | Date [July 30, 2010]

I'm always a bit nervous whenever a classic series is rebooted. It's very difficult to pull it off, but Star Trek made it happen! This addition finished off my entire blu ray Star Trek movie collection, and I'm pleased to say it is one of my favorites!

I loved this movie. I was skeptical about a new Star Trek movie with new actors maintaining the spirit of the original series. I thought this movie did that. They also cleverly fixed it so that any future sequels can entail new stories because they are now on a different timeline of events. Now that's cool!

I rented the new Star Trek movie from Netflix this week.

Before I watched the movie, I had my doubts about it. After watching the movie, my doubts were eased. I found the movie to be very enjoyable.

The movie is part reboot/part prequel to the Star Trek franchise. The movie does a good job of introducing Captain Kirk, Spock, etc. to a younger generation of Star Trek fans. The movie also has some nostalgic references for the older generations of Star Trek fans.

I'm looking forward to seeing sequels that are made.

This is not the Star Trek of my youth, and I was a big fan - yet this movie delivers the freaking goods in ways that the wussy-fied Star Trek of the nineties could only dream about (Deep Space Nine, Voyager). In this film, we're no longer in conflict about sipping 'tainted' mushroom soup (see Voyager - no, don't see it), now the stakes are real, larger than life, and important in the journey of this young crew. The entire cast raises the bar on performances, interaction, good chemistry and comedic timing. It's uncanny how much Zachary Quinto resembles Leonard Nimoy in the role of Spock, while still putting his own tweak to the character. Chris Pine IS Captain Kirk.
Dr. McCoy is lovable and comedic and played to a "T "by Karl Urban.

It is very rare - preciously rare - that a big-budget franchise employs first class effects, compelling sound, and 3 strong Acts all in the service of character-driven storytelling. "Star Trek" is that rarity. This is Star Trek as space opera, big and adventurous, and is only given proper justice by seeing it in hi-def!

Use to watch Star Trek as a kid and seeing this and how closely the actors portrayed their characters was just incredible! I like the new turn of events based on the story line as it does open up new doors for future films if they decide to do so and the movie keeps you interested all the way through. Give it a chance if you haven't seen it yet and you'll be amazed!

I absolutely LOVE this movie. I remember the original series and didn't think I would like the movie, I loved the spin-off series' and some of the older movies. They did an excellent job of making a new movie that grabs you. It stays true to the original series and yet is a new story of them getting together. A definite watch and as much as I cut back on purchasing movies I had to have this one.

Sadly this is Hollywood these days, bad movies galore. I would like the two hours of my life back and the fuel I wasted driving to the library to get rent this afterbirth of a movie. This is clearly not a Trek film, I've seen pornos with better character development and plot. This movie just sucks compared to the rest of Star Trek.

Now to see how bad Spielberg ruins "Ghost in the Shell", not looking forward to that day.

Without a doubt a great looking movie and that's about its only redeeming quality.
This movie probably has one of the most ridiculous plots of anything of the Star Trek franchise, either tv or movie, obviously the producers have absolutely no concept of physics or time paradox.
Over use of special effects, totally pointless action sequences, incessant need to try and work everything from original Star Trek lore into a two hour movie, just jumbled things even more.
If you are a die hard Trekkie, obviously this movie is a must, but if this is the future of Star Trek then the franchise really is doomed.
And what's with the tattooed Romulans, why is it that every bad guy today has to have tats, bit like the 80s, when every bad guy had dangly earing and mullet.
Honestly if you have the ability to go back in time and change things, why wouldn't you just prevent the future destruction of your planet, instead of destroying those responsible, 'makes no sense!"

I have a personal rule of not buying a DVD after I see the film in the movie unless the actor's performance, cinematography, special effects are exceptional. This movie exceeded my expectations. I can look at it repeatedly to find new enjoyment.

I loved watching this movie when it came out in the theaters - I saw it twice the first day! It was greatly anticipated and did not disappoint. I have the DVD and watch it as often as I possibley can. For any STAR TREK fan - this is a MUST OWN!

I feel like I don't have any Trek cred, even though I saw the entire original series in reruns as a kid, most of the movies, and watched Next Generation as recently as this week. As kind of a mid-level consumer of this old, old franchise, I love this movie. I couldn't give it five stars because there were some plot holes, and because Spock did stray from that classic "I'm being so literal that, ironically, it comes across as sarcasm," into actual sarcasm, which was too bad.

Maybe going back and time and doing an alternate universe is a bit of a cheat. This deep into the franchise, using such overworked gimmicks, this movie could have been a total failure. But sometimes, using every cliche in the book just works. This movie took the old tools (time travel alternate universe, the origin of everyone's catch-phrase, saving the Earth from technologically advanced aliens using the unstoppable combination of comradery and pluck...) and used them right.

The cast is great. Zachary Quinto had the perfect warm reserve for Spock, and Chris Pine should be given some sort of ceremonial Key to Shatner City because that was the most thrilling homage to Captain Kirk I could ever imagine. I think it took a lot of sensitivity on his part and on JJ Abrams' to treat this character with so much good humor and not make him a joke.

The special features were also fun. The out-takes are really charming. The featurette was good too. They showed a lot of the home-grown tricks and special effects they used, and bring you into the process. It looks like it was a really fun time, making this movie, and it was definitely fun to watch.

This is the new JJ Abrams film which serves as an introduction to the crew which featured on the long running TV series. This is a prequel to the Star Trek series but should also find favor with new fans or the types who are clueless about Star Trek.
JJ Abrams helms the directorial duties and we are introduced to the crew quickly, so we have James T Kirk (Chris Pine) a directionless youth who is goaded to enlist and in order to honor the memories of his brave father. He quickly gets in to problems namely with a certain commander who himself had a problematic childhood, named Spock. Their problems are relegated to the background when they have to answer an emergency call from Vulcan. So they fly there to prevent the genocide by a Romulan (Eric Bana). The crew comprises of faces that should be familiar to every trekkie, and they include McCoy (Karl Urban), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Chekhov (Anton Yelchin) in a great Russian accent, and Scottie (Simon Pegg).
Also included are appearances by Leonard Nimoy who played Spock on the original series. I wonder why they could not find a story arc for the appearance of William Shatner as the original James T Kirk. However fans will cherish the final two minutes and the computer voice of Rodenberry. I loved the movie even though I have not been a Trek devotee but loved the few episodes that I had watched. Watching this was a nostalgia trip...Three and a half stars. 6/8/10

I would have expected to pay much more. The quality is terrific and I love having a digital copy I can put on my ipod to take on trips. AND at 1/4 the cost I would have expected to pay.

saw it in theaters and bought this as a gift for my brother as he is a big fan. the movie was better then what had expected and would def see it again!!

Star Trek is a fun action movie and much better than I anticipated. Excellent and believable casting placement of original characters, especially Spock. It's backbone is character development of each individual from Scotty to Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy, if you close your eyes at times you could swear it was the original cast you were listening to. The movie story line is very well written and exacted on film along with exceptional visual shots of the ship and space. This one is a keeper for the home movie Star Trek (Three-Disc Edition) [Blu-ray]archives.

Star Trek in the 60s was a pulp sci-fi serial that featured episodes with Greek Gods, Aliens who were basically Cree Indians, floating glowing space heads, a planet of mobsters, and Abraham frikkin' Lincoln. I love old Trek as much as anyone, but let's not saint the source material, okay? And don't even get me started on TNG etc where we tell different monocultured alien races by the configuration of bumps on their foreheads or nakedly preach Communist Utopianism. If anything, Trek's successes owe more to things Roddenberry was prevented from doing by Paramount than to any genius on his part; read the beginning of his novelization of the first Star Trek movie if you don't believe me.

So, dispensing with the idea that JJ Abrams is peeing in a sacred pool, what can we say about the new Trek film? It's kinda dumb, it's kinda implausible, and if (like me) you enjoyed the original series and the first couple films and have no interest in the rest, you might find it fun. Not mind-blowing, not brilliant, but enjoyable. Abrams got a lot of the characters right; Kirk is supposed to be a nasty piece of work, booty hound, and roughneck. What's his face from Heroes was great as Spock, totally doing something new with the character. I don't really get Simon Pegg's take on Scotty but I'm curious to see where he'll go with it in the sequels. Eric Bana was excellent as usual playing Nero; instead of a cardboard villain with laughably stiff expressions (like the Romulans are on TV), Bana played him as a Romulan "average Joe" who'd been driven insane by grief. Seeing an Asian actor playing a strong, confident man of action who's not a stereotype was a treat too, given how insultingly Hollywood still writes a lot of East Asian characters. The plot was serviceable with a couple of small holes, and the pacing was pretty able, building tension without getting in the way of the characters' interactions. Look, if you don't like the movie, fair enough, but it's silly to preemptively reject something because you suspect it won't pander to your nostalgia enough. It's genuinely a fun way to spend two hours even if it won't make you a better person or anything.

I previously had an issue with this product from Amazon. The digital code that I recieved with the movie did not work, but Amazon was prompt it rectify the problem and as always strives for perfection. This waa/is a great movie. I am not a trekkie or a huge star trek fan, but this was done well and I think in a way that could related to current trek fans and maybe even open a door for new fans. Great movie, well done and again thank you amazon for amazing customer service.

J.J. Abrams' Star Trek is very, um, pretty. Sure, let's say that: it's gorgeous to look at. Like a celebutante or cheerleader, you can admire its beauty all day; but once you engage it in conversation, you realize it's essentially vacuous. I could study this film's design for ages, as long as I don't have to endure its hackneyed storyline ever again.

On the day of James Kirk's birth, an impossibly advanced ship spills from a space anomaly and destroys a starship with Kirk's father aboard. But that ship is just beginning: it aims to smash worlds, wreak havoc, and punish Ambassador Spock. Along the way, it rewrites the history of the Federation, and of your favorite bridge crew ever.

In the special features, Abrams and his team admit to devising this Trek by asking what George Lucas would do. Sadly, they pick the wrong Lucas. They prefer the prequels' lavish physical design over the original trilogy's primal mythology. This film has gorgeous sets, intricate sound, sumptuous special effects, and great acting. But its story is paper thin.

Pick any bit from this film, and I promise: it's wholly unoriginal. The time travel and vengeance plot; the "red matter" plot contrivance; the Kirk-Spock rivalry; everything you see is reheated. Even the resolution of the conflict is pinched substantially from The Wrath of Khan. Trek is so creatively bankrupt that it now cannibalizes itself. Nothing original happens in this film.

This film is gorgeous. I want to look at it, handle it, admire it. But Abrams uses this prettiness to conceal his absolute banality. After this film, I watched the Star Trek Motion Picture Trilogy. It's far less intricate, but much smarter, and touches me in a more meaningful way. This elegant wreck is nothing but a lonely echo.

The original Star Trek concept melded problem solving effort with any action used to make the story more palatable. The action was a sidetrack to the elements of achieving the mission.

In this movie, the merging of problem solving with action tends to lean heavily in the direction of the action. Many will find that to be a great addition to the Star Trek mythos. I, personally, do not prefer it. Star Trek has been ridden with much that is meaningless ever since Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Even The Wrath of Khan focuses too much on action and too little on problem solving, though the Kobiashi Maru scenario is developed very well in that film.

Having said all of that, I go on to say that I loved this Star Trek movie for many reasons. First, it is just fun as everything to watch it. So much is going on in it that you have to pay attention to everything. Some of the reality altering ideas really develop for us a viewer's struggle to understand it all. Despite being a very fast paced movie it is also surprisingly and inventively simple.

Now, the problems I mentioned as existing in this film are forgiven for a good reason, though I will dock it one star. This movie certainly did something unique: it broke the convention of all the old Star Trek ideas and yet maintained the nature of the famous Star Trek characters. Zachary Quinto is great at doing Spock, and the fellow playing Kirk manages to do what this really intends: satire. This is a satire of all things Star Trek and the satire is layered in such a way so that while it makes fun of the idea it at the same time does honor to it. This film, despite getting a lot of rave reviews, will probably never be considered for the true artistry within it.

But, have a look at this. I am sure that if you love action, you'll love Star Trek.

So .... I love all things Star Trek. I can watch ANY episode/movie from any of the series ... over and over again.

I saw this movie when it came out. I walked out when it was over ... completely stunned!!! They took the entire franchise and basically yelled ... DO OVER!? Alternate time line starting basically at Kirk's birth? A NEW Star Trek?

Hmmm

Let THAT sink in!

Well ... I could argue both sides of any argument related to the script ... holes can be justified etc ...

But WHY did I watch the shows in the past?

I have watched and re-watched this movie several times ... and BAM ... it dawned on me ...

From day one ... Original Trek ... to ME Star Trek was all about the interaction between Kirk, McCoy and Spock! I loved how they participated in action/adventure ... and still had a sense of humor!! THAT is what fueled my love for sc-fi!!

When I watched the movie originally ... I was distracted by the already famous actors ... Simon Peg, Karl Urban, etc ... so the first time I saw the movie I spent more time adjusting ... in my head I could see their prior characterizations ... I was seeing them individually ... I was seeing more of their past work than the characters I had grown to love in the TV show. In re-watching the movie ... OMG ... they are SPOT ON with their renditions! They used juuust enough common phrases ... mimicked just enough actions ... had just enough humor ... yes they could definitely pass for ALTERNATE TIME-LINE VERSIONS of the originals ...

In rewatching this movie ... I dont think it is intended to replace the original ... I HAD thought that it was ... but no ... THIS IS NOT A REMAKE ... it seems to take the Star Trek franchise from 1963 into 2010 ... if it feels dumbed down .. welcome to our current reality and every other movie out there ... it is a sign of the times.

The loss of Vulcan, Spock's mom, Kirk's dad, etc ... it will affect the future. The changes were difficult to watch, knowing they prolly won't be taken back ... but maybe change is good? I didn't like the Uhura/Spock kiss/relationship ... I coulda done without that bit ... but he is actually the most logical choice for her.

I hope they keep making movies based on this alternate time line and that the makers of this movie thought ahead and contracted the main actors for many films to come!!

When I look at the Original TV show/movies ... and this new movie ... seeing there is nearly FIFTY YEARS separating them ... I feel I can only compare the FEELING I get from the main characters (the duplicates from the original series) ... is it the same feeling I had from the original series?? I take into account ... that writing styles have changed, society has changed, special effects have changed, people have changed, ETC ... BUT I take it all in ... and then ask myself, what feeling did the new characters give me?? I can say that the new characters were cast so well ... that I can definiely imagine the new cast as the originals ... thrown back in time to begin a new set of adventures based on a different time-line/alternate reality.

This movie had action/adventure ... the good guys and bad guys were VERY sexy ... good sci-fi story line which enabled a beloved character from the first series to join the cast ... Uhura had more to say/do than spin in her chair and say "Hailing frequencies open sir" ... etc etc etc ... I will re-watch this movie for years to come.

I plan on buying the 2 disc set to see the deleted scenes and have a digital copy ...

Buy it, watch it, love it!

Star Trek is one of those things that can have very judgmental fans. This movie did a fantastic job playing to the old fans while making Star Trek interesting to a whole new audience. The actors did a phenomenal job playing their roles and the special effects were definitely a step up for Star Trek as a whole. This product is also packed with bonus material to keep a fan busy for hours!

The movie is visually stunning in HD TV. They really did re-make the movie that will appeal to the younger generation with some insertions of things that made the original Star Trek a cult classic.

AWESOME MOVIE AND IT SHOWED UP IN AWESOME CONDITION AND WAS WELL WORTH THE MONEY. THE STORYLINE WAS INCREDIBLE AND THE ACTORS ARE GREAT! VERY PLEASED WITH THIS PRODUCT!:)

I am sure that most Star Trek fans will like this movie. For me the things that I found most satisfying is the perfect characterization the actor who portrayed Kirk achieves. He did a great job in my opinion of capturing Kirk's mannerisms, gestures, swagger and cocky self assurance. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.

I also have the same appreciation for the actor portraying Spock. Perhaps a bit soft spoken, but he is a spit image look alike for Nimoy, and that goes a long way. He also captured the essence of Spock. As for the other standard characters, I found the actor portraying Scott to be the next best performance, but not so much Sulu or Uhuru. Uhuru didn't sell me on her character, and I never knew Spock and Uhuru had a previous relationship. I did not, however, think the actor playing Chekhov was well chosen. Totally unbelievable.

Story line was pretty good, and I thought that Eric Bana played a superb "bad-guy" role. He is fast emerging as my favorite male lead, since Troy.

I am in sincere hopes that the studios will continue the Star Trek series, as it appears they have hit on a winning formula here.

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My husband and I are Star Trek fans. Now, we aren't the kind of fans that dress up and go to conventions, but we watched ALL the different series religiously, except the newest series. We just couldn't get into the newest series.

We were excited when this movie came out and actually went to the theaters to see it. We generally don't go to the theaters - we wait for the movie to come out on dvd. We subscribe to that home delivery movie rental place. Once we saw this movie at the theaters, I couldn't wait for it to come out on dvd so I could buy it. We don't buy very many movies either, but this one is a KEEPER.

The action in this film is very good as are the special effects. However, the endless lens flares are very annoying. They distract from the scenes and smear the picture. Not artistic at all. The acting is sometimes over the top like a Saturday Night Live skit. Chekov's accent is much too exagerated and Bones is far too dramatic; a comic parody of the original actors. I'm sorry I spent $28 when a week earlier it was only $12.

For perspective, I'm a First Gen Trekker...having seen 'em all in their respective timeframes. Which also means I have the benefit of hindsight and I'm not easily swayed.

This movie blows the socks off anything in the franchise. For example, yes, at the time, we were all excited to see the first Star Trek movie 30 years ago. Today, although impressive for its time, it seems a bit silly. Subsequently, we had a 24th century luxury cruise ship staffed by holier-than-thou goodie-goodies, followed by more gritty offshoots and so-so movies that were heavy on production design and short on substance, save Patrick Stewart. And, although perhaps a bit bland, I never had any particular problem with "Enterprise"/Bakula.

But J.J. Abrams is exactly the person who was needed to give the franchise an adrenaline shot straight to the heart muscle. Well done!

*Clever use of an alternative timeline as license to keep the best - including the more successfull, darker side of the Berman style - and jettison the rest.

*Extraordinary casting. It's obvious to me that each actor is a sharp, accomplished professional who deserves every damn dollar he/she can earn from the movie. This is particularly true for the primary crewmembers we all know and love.

*Chris Pine deserves special recognition for capturing all the facial, posture and timing nuances of the character developed by William Shatner. (Did Shatner coach him?). There is no mistaking this is James T. Kirk. Pine nevertheless builds on Shatner's work to make Kirk his own. Again, though, this is something most every lead actor (Quinto, Urban, Saldana, Pegg and Yelchin) does with his/her respective character (Cho, however, is a complete miss on Sulu). A real treat to have such talent together in one movie.

*Storyline development (including humor) and technology are absolutely recognizable to any Trek fan. If you're okay with basic temporal mechanics, you'll feel right at home.

In short, I'm glad to see a clean break with the [tired] Rick Berman style in favor of something which, to me, is truer to Roddenberry's vision.

Entertaining, with some great effects, and some actual acting and heart. My only
disappointment was that, as the film went on the action took over to the point where
the emotions got a bit lost, and the climactic battle felt kind of predictable. The
action is certainly fun, however it gets repetitive. But the human scenes always have
a sense of humor and freshness. Not quite a great movie, but much better than
most mainstream Hollywood films.

I thought this movie was great, and the cast couldn't have done better. They nailed alot of details which made me happy, and for the most part I feel that they handled any historical mistakes very well.

Yep, a lot of purists are raging at the creative liberties taken in this movie, but as a long time Trekkie and certified ST Geek, I have to say that it far, far exceeded my expectations.

This is a masterpiece and I don't care how many disgruntled die-hards click their No buttons in response.

The casting was inspired and the story, production and direction were second to none.

I didn't think anyone could ever play the original cast so credibly, yet in every case, these fine young actors excelled across the board.

Nichelle Nichols was a sex bomb in the original series, yet Zoe Saldana managed to rise to job of portraying her in a modern context. Likewise Zachary Quinto was simply flawless as Spock, as was Chris Pine as Kirk.

This is essential viewing.

Great movie, love that they found a way to update it without disgracing the older ones.

I heard good things while it was in theaters, by just WOW! Who knew that taking Star Trek back to the beginning would be such an amazing story? I didn't follow the shows or other movies much, but this was impressive and interesting to someone who didn't know the back story. Well done!

As a fan of the original series Star Trek cast and characters I would like to go up to JJ Abrams, get in his face, and say "What were you thinking?!?" in my best drill sergeant voice. This new Star Trek movie has gone so far off the reservation in terms of characters and story that I'm not sure it's even on the MAP any more. I mean, I love watching Trek in any form, but Spock getting all whiny and emo when he loses his mother?? That is too much to stomach.

As someone who likes a good popcorn flick with lots of action and explosions, however, I have to confess that I did like this one, because it has plenty of those. Also, Chris Hemsworth did an admirable job as George Kirk, James T's dad, and Karl Urban absolutely nailed the part of McCoy. I think that if DeForest Kelley had lived to see this movie, he would have loved Urban's performance even if he hated the rest of the movie.

All in all, an okay movie, but with too many plot complications and holes to satisfy the old-guard Trek fans. I would recommend it to those who are just getting into Trek with a strong admonition to watch the original series episodes ASAP so they know what Trek is REALLY supposed to be all about.

Great movie! I love how it created a background to a few of our favorite characters. The action is awesome as well!

Best Star Trek film so far. Wished Bill Shatner, instead of Leonard Nimoy, had at least done the "Final Frontier" line at the end though.

Great Movie! Follows in the fine tradition of Star Trek's past and provides a promising future for the continuation of the franchise! Great casting. Great effects. Great storyline. And of course, Blu-Ray "boldy goes where no one has gone before..."

Loved this movie, I watched it again & again & again. I hope they continue this sequence like they did the original.

I am a trekker so I must watch this movie even if I was certain this movie would sucks. Thanks God I was wrong. This movie works well and you feel the chemical between our beloved main characteres. You are able to watch a lot of moments in Star Trek that you know happened but you have never seen on screen like Kirk taking the Kobayashi Maru test.

I like the action, the story and of course the Enterprise for the first time since the Wrath of Khan this lady is not the oldest and most beloved ship in the Starfleet but is the newest, coolest and more powerfull ship. I really enjoy this movie and I bought both DVD and Blu-ray version the latter highly recomended because the other 2 discs are full of extras. Is a must buy for everyone who loves good sci fi.

Great remake. I enjoyed the TV show, I enjoyed the Shatner movies, but I also enjoyed this remake.

Advertised as "New". Expected original packaging and in a box! Received a DVD in an open plastic envelope, that was in an open yellow paper envelope, that was in a larger plastic envelope containing both the "new" DVD and an outside cover. The appearance of the DVD seemed intact. It played well without scratches or smudge marks. What constitutes an item being "New"? I contacted the seller and expressed my disappointment. He explained that's how he receives them. Did I read the fine print he asks? (supposedly it existed)apparently not. He compensated for the Shipping....I found another case for the DVD. Choose wisely!

Excellent product, great condition, amazing movie, fast shipping, best price

You have to buy this; you will not be disappointed.

The special effects are a strong point of the movie and they do their best to not let up on the action. I give this part a 5 star. Watching even the opening sequence of the battle with the USS Kelvin and seeing the startship unleash all that firepower was a plus. It definitely wasn't old series with a pair of phaser beams.

The acting gets a three star from me. I liked the "chip on his shoulder" Kirk. He was suitably brash. Spock alternated between being a wooden puppet and then a drama queen. It's like they tried to do too much with his character over the course of the movie. McCoy was a hoot, probably the most true to the original character. Sulu, Chekov, and Scotty were underutilized and mostly window dressing. Uhura was portrayed well.

The plot gets a whopping 2 stars. Along the lines of Independence Day and stories along the same line, you should just watch the movie and not try to think too much about it. A time traveling divergent reboot opens up a whole can of worms. It's easy to see why they chose the deleted scenes for deletion. They would have made the plot even
more difficult to stomach.

The screenwriters went out of their way to ensure that all the main characters were "special." Things like Chekov leaving the bridge to run down to the transporter room when there is an enemy ship right in front of them or the rapid promotion of Kirk, Spock, and everyone else from cadets to command staff. (I believe he had the con at that time.) I won't go into all the major plot spoilers and plot holes, I'm sure you could go to the 1 and 2 star reviews for that, but suffice to say there are many.

On the positive side, it is uptempo and doesn't stop the action so someone can monologue about the morality of thier predicament. The director just keeps the action rolling.

So, if you're looking for a roller coaster ride with lots of things blowing up and everyone jockeying to get in everyone else's face, you'll enjoy the movie. If you want a deep plot go elsewhere.

I love this movie. I ordered it from closeoutvideo and they sent it to me in very good time. But the disc stalled during the movie and closeoutvideo gave me a refund immediately. What nice people.

This as good as it gets for a Sci-Fi action movie. Destined to be a must have for Star Trek fans or "non-fans" a like.

on a whim,i decided to see this latest film in the Star Trek Universe.i'm sure glad i did.it's an origin story of sorts,a prequel(sort of)to the original Star Trek TV series,and obviously all previous films.some things in the mythology have been a bit tweaked,but that's why it works.it's not the old tired formula.there were some good Trek films in the past,a few excellent and a few not so good.but this one blows them all out of the water,in my opinion.not only is the story good,but the acting is stellar.there are also some very funny moments here.and the action is first rate.for me,this is easily the best Star Trek film yet.if you're a purist,you might not like it,which is understandable.if not though,you might really enjoy it.for me,it's an easy 5* rating

JJ Abram's Star Trek is a good movie. But that's all I can really give it. It is definitely not in the Top 3 best Trek movies of all time, nor I would say its in the top 100 best Sci-Fi flicks of all time. Lets go over the pros and cons.

Pros
J.J. did a masterful job of rejuvenating the series, and was able to get the movie to reach out to people who wouldn't normally ever sit to down to watch a trek episode. Every non-trekker that I have spoken with, only had praise for the movie. So, kudos, J.J.

This movie is just fun to watch too. The actors are completely into their roles, and there's plenty of action, comedy, and romance to go around for everyone. HOWEVER, i think you must be somewhat of a fan of the sci-fi/action genre to consider watching this movie. If you are looking for any critique on present day ideologies, philosophies, etc, you're not going to find it here. This movie is a straight up popcorn flick and does an excellent job of keeping those eyes glued to the screen.


Cons
(Time to let the Trekkie side come out of me a lil)

Pretty much most of my beef starts right around the halfway point in the movie. I have officially ranked the first half of the movie as a GEM. Then, unfortunately, the movie unravels completely. More often during the second half do the action scenes drive the plot, and unfortunately not the other way around.

The writers also felt the need to take the best bits of Star Trek, and somehow fit it into the entire movie. This ranged from the Vulcan neck pinch to the Kobyashu maru to some planet called Delta Vega that appeared in the first episode ever, to......the list continues. It was as if they wanted some viewer to start pointing at the screen and say "oh yeah! that's a famous star trek gag!" or "that's so star trek". It's like fitting all James Bond villains/gadgets/gizmos into one reboot movie.

The writers also violate something that is probably a cardinal sin somewhere in some writing handbook, which was to explain the entire plot of a movie in one flashback scene. Kind of ridiculous. I bet it probably had something to do with the writers trying to figure out how to add Nimoy into the movie.

There's also nothing intellectually stimulating about this movie. There are no political, societal, moral undertones in the movie, something that is so integral to the Trek mythology. That's not to say all movies are like this. Wrath of Khan(STII) and First Contact(STVIII) were straight up action as well(just better movies :) ) But I feel that is something that they should have incorporated into the script, to let newbies know how it sets itself apart from other genres.

The villain is weak. I don't think its Eric Bana's fault though. I just think the character wasn't believable enough due to the poor writing. You might be let down here as well.

As a sci-fi flick, it's ultimately forgettable. But I still do recommend this to any fan of action and sci-fi movies, as you will be thoroughly entertained.

It's not like you were worried it might be a substandard Blu-ray release with poor video or audio quality, not in a big-budget effects-heavy J.J. Abrams movie made recently. They were planning the Blu-ray during filming, you know it.

The bonus stuff is pretty good too -- Abrams is always fun to watch behind the scenes because he looks like how we, the fans, would probably be on the set, occasionally so overwhelmed by how freaking cool it is to be there and how cool is everything going on, that the enthusiasm is infectious.

Great Movie Terrible Villians...CGI 5/5-Top notch special effects...Casting 5/5-Great casting, everyone fit into their roles nicely, there was noone i didnt like...Story 3/5-same old story, "im mad at you cus you didnt save my planet"...Villians 1/5-tattooed romulans with a case of misplaced rage, i was hoping for a Strong villian like Khan or Borg type, maybe in the sequel...