Thursday, May 21, 2009

Star Trek




A-

What a ride! This newest edition to the Star Trek franchise may be the best film yet. It was exciting and funny. And the opening scene was about the best I've ever seen.

Aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, the most sophisticated starship ever built, a young crew embarks on its maiden voyage. Their path takes them on a collision course with Nero (Eric Bana), a Romulan commander whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind. If humanity is to survive, a delinquent Iowa farm boy named James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and a coolly logical Vulcan named Spock (Zachary Quinto) must move beyond their bitter rivalry and find a way to defeat Nero before it is too late.

I really enjoyed this film. It didn't take itself too seriously and seemed to enjoy poking fun at itself. The characters were believable (given the sci-fi setting). There were plenty of little things that only Star Trek fans would get, yet even the uninitiated will find the the movie thrilling and fun. Well done! The movie is rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and some brief sexuality.

4 comments:

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Anonymous said...

I'd never been into Star Trek at all until I saw this movie and let me tell ya, it was the best initiation I have ever had. This movie was amazing to a whole other level. I loved it! A all the way!

Coach Rockwood said...

I know what you mean. It was great! Wasn't that opening scene astounding? (It was also full of funny little jokes for the star trek fans.)

Anonymous said...

I know! I was holding on to the arm of my chair like my life depended on it. MAN!