Star Trek (2009)

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• John M

  
  I was never a fan of the original Star Trek series or movies but this was one of the best sci-fi movies I have seen in a long time. From beginning to end JJ Abrams and crew did an amazing re-imagining of the Star Trek franchise.

• Albert K

  
  J.J Abrams takes the helms of the Star Trek saga and delivers it Hollywood-style. I am absolutely amazed that "Star Trek" received such high praise because unfortunately, I was not entertained. I like J.J. Abrams; I think he's a great director with a natural knack to… More
  J.J Abrams takes the helms of the Star Trek saga and delivers it Hollywood-style. I am absolutely amazed that "Star Trek" received such high praise because unfortunately, I was not entertained. I like J.J. Abrams; I think he's a great director with a natural knack to deliver narratives in a very entertaining fashion. The CGI was top-notch and the performances were all solid. Unfortunately, the movie's charm stems from cringe-worthy humor and cliches (particularly the bar scene annoyed me the most). It started reminding me of a cartoon show called "Animaniacs". There were too many slapstick scenes within "Star Trek" that have been done in other past movies hundreds of times and its been more effective in other films. I definitely could see why Trekkie fans would enjoy this movie to death.

• Tim S

  
  Like a lot of people, I was less than interested when I first heard about a reboot of the Star Trek film series. Images and footage kept cropping up that generated a little more interest, but I just couldn't get fully behind it because it was a reboot. Fortunately, the film… More
  Like a lot of people, I was less than interested when I first heard about a reboot of the Star Trek film series. Images and footage kept cropping up that generated a little more interest, but I just couldn't get fully behind it because it was a reboot. Fortunately, the film turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and well-made summer blockbusters to come along in a quite a while. Star Trek is not technically a Star Trek-type film, in the sense that the focus is less on the science fiction and more on the characters, story and action. It's as if Indiana Jones and Star Trek got together and had a baby. Star Trek fans are really down on this movie because of that I think. However, if you can just sit back and enjoy it for what it is, which is a fantastic action/adventure movie with some great performances, lighting, storytelling, cinematography, and even great special effects, then you will enjoy it. Personally, I love it, and I keep revisiting it. Very recommended.

• Melvin W

  
  Christopher Pike: You know your father was Captain of a Starship for 12 minutes. He saved 800 lives. Including your mother's and yours. I dare you to do better.  "The future begins." The first time I watched Star Trek two years ago was my first taste of the Star Trek… More
  Christopher Pike: You know your father was Captain of a Starship for 12 minutes. He saved 800 lives. Including your mother's and yours. I dare you to do better.  "The future begins." The first time I watched Star Trek two years ago was my first taste of the Star Trek franchise. I had never seen the show or any of the old movies that followed it. Since then I have watched most of the old movies and a handful of episodes, but have never gotten to into the original series. But just visiting the origins for this Star Trek made me like it so much more. The first time I watched it I really enjoyed it, but I didn't know any of the characters and how they relate to each other. My second viewing of Star Trek was even more fun then the first. It's one of the better Science Fiction movies of the last decade. What really leaps out at me while watching this is that you don't have to be a fanboy to appreciate it. Like Nolan's Batman , if this is the first of the franchise that you have seen you are still likely to enjoy it. J.J. Abrams is able to appeal to everyone with this. He makes it enjoyable for the Star Trek noob, while clearly not offending any of the fanboys who have seen every episode and movie twenty times. This may seem like no big deal, but it has to be hard to do.  Star Trek looks and sounds great. The special effects are big, but not overblown to the point where it cancels out everything else that is going on. The film features a great cast including Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Simon Pegg, Bruce Greenwood, Anton Yelchin, and the sexy Zoe Saldana. There's also smaller performances from Eric Bana and Winona Ryder.  With of all that put together the film is pretty epic. It's exciting, fun, funny, and occasionally heartfelt like no other Star Trek film has been. There is a great balance between dialogue and action. It never relies too much on the action, but also never provides too much downtime for some viewers to get bored in.  There's always going to be those people who refuse to watch a movie with the name Star Trek in the title. It has that connotation of being only for nerds and losers. I have friends that refuse to watch it no matter how many people tell them how great it is. All I have to say to those people are that they are missing out on quite a film.  J.J. Abrams did an amazing job bringing Star Trek to a new generation and I can't wait until we see a sequel. Let's just hope it is half as good as this one was. Spock Prime: Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life-forms and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before. 

• Raymond W

  
  Seeing the older Star Trek movies before this may be a good idea, but it's not necessary, as this newer version covers most of it all, but I found myself confused a tiny bit only because I had never seen the originals before I saw this one. This newer one is funny, it's got… More
  Seeing the older Star Trek movies before this may be a good idea, but it's not necessary, as this newer version covers most of it all, but I found myself confused a tiny bit only because I had never seen the originals before I saw this one. This newer one is funny, it's got a great story, fantastic visual effects, and lots of action. A great movie that will be fun for the family.

• Colin M

  
  Although some may praise its merits, 2009's "Star Trek" (11) is anything but the Star Trek of the 1960s. Long gone is the intellectualism, sci-fi-ness, and amazing characterization of the legendary 1960s series and its 70s/80s films, and in its place are pretty boys,… More
  Although some may praise its merits, 2009's "Star Trek" (11) is anything but the Star Trek of the 1960s. Long gone is the intellectualism, sci-fi-ness, and amazing characterization of the legendary 1960s series and its 70s/80s films, and in its place are pretty boys, action, and dull characters, with the exception of the much welcomed and anticipated return of Leonard Nimoy as the aged version of Spock, reprising his 40+ year role. His storyline, and that of his younger self, portrayed by Zachary Quinto, is quite interesting and provides the small amount of intellectuality and familiarity in the film. However, the new Kirk's zero-to nothing resemblance in both speech, actions, and appearance to Shatner, the terrible new Bones, and the romantic tendencies of Quinto's Spock make me "yuck" and wonder why such a landmark tale had to be "modernized" in this way. However, I give it 3 stars because as a standalone film it IS entertaining, and it does have Nimoy and Vulcans aplenty in it along with the saving grace of having an in film explanation that the new reality is but an alternate universe created by the events in the main storyline of old. Star Trek will always be Star Trek from the 1960s and viewers better get around to watching Star Trek TOS on Blu Ray or DVD and realizing how much better its original incarnation truly was in comparison.

• Alexander D

  
  This (wow) eleventh STAR TREK movie just might be better than STAR WARS...but that clearly does not settle the debate.

• Brad W

  
  I'm not a trekkie, but I sure want to be now. This movie takes the series and makes it cool for once, I never enjoyed the old show but this movie makes us feel awesome for seeing a nerd movie. This film was genius, JJ Abrhams is one of my favorite Directors, and the cast was… More
  I'm not a trekkie, but I sure want to be now. This movie takes the series and makes it cool for once, I never enjoyed the old show but this movie makes us feel awesome for seeing a nerd movie. This film was genius, JJ Abrhams is one of my favorite Directors, and the cast was incredible as the cast of the original Star Trek series. The effects and makeup are gorcious. In the entire series of the Trek movies, this is the greatest, and one of history greatest Sci Fis, at least to me. What a great film.

• Eric A

  
  Perfect 5 stars! What i love the most is how I had never watched a piece of Star Trek in my life before this movie, and yet after watching it I felt like I had been a Trekkie for life. It takes a a real talented director to be able to do that, J.J. Abrams is that guy.

• Jason R

  
  Probably my favorite movie of 2009, couldn't help but remind me of The Fifth Element -- which, of course, is probably in my top 3. Gotta love a movie that knows that it's a Sci-Fi action movie and boldly go(es) for it (see what I did there...?). Infinitely re-watchable and… More
  Probably my favorite movie of 2009, couldn't help but remind me of The Fifth Element -- which, of course, is probably in my top 3. Gotta love a movie that knows that it's a Sci-Fi action movie and boldly go(es) for it (see what I did there...?). Infinitely re-watchable and with characters you can't wait to see in a sequel, the 24th century has finally made its mark on the 21st century. As much as I loved this movie, I couldn't compete with my mother -- an old school trekkie who saw it 6 times in theaters. Yeah, she's real serious about Spock.

• Letitia L

  
  A fun blockbuster romp, although most of it was lost on me because I've never seen an episode of Star Trek

• Sergio G

  
  I've never been a Star Trek fan, however I used to watch the series on TV and I liked them a lot. This remake by J.J. Abrahams (Lost) probably dislike several Trekies. I loved the appearence of Leonard Nimoy. Good cast, good directing and original story, but not the best of… More
  I've never been a Star Trek fan, however I used to watch the series on TV and I liked them a lot. This remake by J.J. Abrahams (Lost) probably dislike several Trekies. I loved the appearence of Leonard Nimoy. Good cast, good directing and original story, but not the best of stories related to the USS Enterprise.

• Drake T

  
  2009's Star Trek boasts an incredible amount of accessible entertainment. (I can't believe I just said that) From action to humor to casting there are so many things done right here that pleases just about everyone, newcomers and old fans alike. Although the story lacks… More
  2009's Star Trek boasts an incredible amount of accessible entertainment. (I can't believe I just said that) From action to humor to casting there are so many things done right here that pleases just about everyone, newcomers and old fans alike. Although the story lacks originality considering the possibilities of SciFi storytelling but it's quite forgiving since we have the franchise to thank for coming up with those templates, themes and cliches in the first place. Trekkies might miss the philosophy and debate of the TV show but I dare you not to get distracted by the spectacles and humor.

• Jeff "

  
  This is the first Star Trek film that I have ever watched. I was pleasantly surprised. Star Trek is a thrilling, action packed adventure. The cast is phenomenal and the film boasts some wicked action sequences. Eric Bana is absolutely intense as Nero, the villain of this film. A truly… More
  This is the first Star Trek film that I have ever watched. I was pleasantly surprised. Star Trek is a thrilling, action packed adventure. The cast is phenomenal and the film boasts some wicked action sequences. Eric Bana is absolutely intense as Nero, the villain of this film. A truly awesome spectacle, this one of the best Sci Fi films in recent memory. I never got into the whole Star Trek phase, instead I was and still am a Star Wars fan, but this film suprised me and I thought it was very well made, and entertaining. The only thing that bugged me was that Spock seem to whine like a bitch constantly, that got on my nerves. But other than that, Star Trek (2009) is a thrilling rousing sci fi action adventure that will please anyone, whether you're a fan of Star Wars or Star Trek. This updated version of the classic tv series is an almost flawless film and theres none stop entertainment to be had. I love J.J Abrams work, and he directs this thrilling and visually stunning picture with flair. Watching Star Trek you're always on edge and thrilled to the last frame of the film. Maybe the diehard fans of Star Trek will hate it, I know a lot of them did. But to those who aren't really into Star Trek, this is a perfect film to watch. A good blend of Sci Fi and action that is sure to appeal to anyone looking for a good time. Star Trek brings credibility back to a genre that had gotten pretty much stale due to some of the Star Wars prequels.

• Jennifer X

  
  It's...okay. Too long, too jacked up on energy drinks, and too "modern," but some scenes were funny, and I loved the brief seconds I got to lay eyes on Winona Ryder.

• Kase V

  
  Maybe not being a Star Trek fan hindered on my experience, but I didn't enjoy this movie that much. I remember being confused and bored, but occasionally i enjoyed it. Easily forgotten.

• Alexander W

  
  Star Trek is the best film of 2009 garunteed by me. It will make people think differently about calling someone a Trekkie.

• Jameson W

  
  Absolutely fantastic! I know nothing about the previous Star Trek films or shows so I do not know where this film fits or whether or not it does justice to the saga, but regardless....this film was great. One of the best of 2009!

• paul o

  
  Never the biggest fan of Star Trek but this movie was action packed gold. With a fantastic cast and beautiful visuals, Chris Pine shows off his acting skills as Captain Kirk, leader of the U.S.S Enteprise and bound to his future friend Spock. The only issues were Eric Bana's… More
  Never the biggest fan of Star Trek but this movie was action packed gold. With a fantastic cast and beautiful visuals, Chris Pine shows off his acting skills as Captain Kirk, leader of the U.S.S Enteprise and bound to his future friend Spock. The only issues were Eric Bana's acting and some story flaws but apart from that, well worth watching!

• Michael E

  
  a pretty fantastic film during "action summer season of 2009"

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