If you like great action films don't miss this just because of the name
Added 2/9/2010
I will admit that I am a Star trek fan. I will also be the first to admit that almost all of the previous "Star Trek" movies didn't have a tremendous amount to offer non-fans. This movie is the MAJOR exception. By any name this is a great action movie. The 2-hours fly by as you enjoy not just a great Star Trek movie, but a great action movie. Unlike the other Star Treks, no previous knowledge is required to enjoy this one. Since the movie is a "reboot" the characters are introduced just like they would be in any other movie. The actors do a superb job of playing their characters. The pacing is intense and full of great adventure. The special effects are top notch. There is a ton of humor and none of it will come off as an "inside joke".
For those who were fans of the original series who might have avoided it you don't know what you are missing. As usual the trio of Kirk, Spock, and Bones get a majority of the face time. Uhura gets elevated to almost a "fourth" member of the trio. She is given a much more important part than just sitting at communications. Sulu, Pavel, and Mr. Scott have lesser roles but they are all excellent characters. Personally, I think Bones should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. He is just that good.
As for the script, the movie starts extremely strong before slowing to the normal " Rebel without a cause" scenes including the perfunctory bar fight. Once past that ten minutes or so the movie jumps to warp speed and rarely slows. There is one part that I thought was silly but I guess was needed to advance the plot. I am intentionally trying to be ambiguous because I don't like people ruining important movie parts for me.
To conclude:
Action A
Story B+
Acting A
Special Effects A
Music A+
This movie completely captures the "action-western in space" that Gene Roddenbury had in mind when he first created Star Trek.
One last thing, for those who have long debated who the best Star Trek Captain is this Kirk wins it hands down.
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Great Blu-Ray and Movie, too bad apple got involved
Added 2/9/2010
The extras and movie are great, JJ Abrams didn't have the Trek knowledge or even the proper Trek "experts" around him (the guy in the extras couldn't even identify himself as a Trekkie or a Trekker* properly, if you don't follow or care about that comment, then it doesn't matter to you anyway, just enjoy the movie. It has a hot green chick and I hear the ladies dig Chris, Zach, and Karl); but man did he make a great movie. The Blu-Ray version is awesome. The extras that involve the cast from TOS are really well done.
The only thing about the "pc / mobile device digital version" is that you have to download it and get the DRM involved. If apple has taught us anything, it's that DRM is to be avoided at all costs. These things are a pain in the rear should your hard drive ever crash, you want to make a copy, or if you should ever want to do anything rash like get another computer or want to put it on your desktop AND your laptop.
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Great Movie, reasonable price.
Added 2/8/2010
I bought this for my wife this past Christmas. She loves this movie. I got it very fast, and the price wasn't too bad at the time. My only regret is that I didn't buy it when it was $9.99.
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If you like Science Fiction, this might be one for you. I have family members that do not like Star Trek, nor Science Fiction, yet they were still entertained by this movie. Better than the T.V. series, in my opinion, because I love the special effects. Yet they keep it closely based on the T.V. Series. Came packaged great. With Super Saver Shipping, I got a great deal.
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Rip roaring new look at the Star Trek story
Added 2/8/2010
What a fun movie. The action and effects transport you to a new Star Trek timeline. Meet a young James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) as he set along an uncharted course. All of the favorite characters are here- Bones, Spock, Chekov, Uhura, Mr. Scott and more. The storyline is refreshed and updated for the 21st century.
Star Trek (Two-Disc Digital Copy Edition)
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If you like great action films don't miss this just because of the name
Added 2/9/2010
I will admit that I am a Star trek fan. I will also be the first to admit that almost all of the previous "Star Trek" movies didn't have a tremendous amount to offer non-fans. This movie is the MAJOR exception. By any name this is a great action movie. The 2-hours fly by as you enjoy not just a great Star Trek movie, but a great action movie. Unlike the other Star Treks, no previous knowledge is required to enjoy this one. Since the movie is a "reboot" the characters are introduced just like they would be in any other movie. The actors do a superb job of playing their characters. The pacing is intense and full of great adventure. The special effects are top notch. There is a ton of humor and none of it will come off as an "inside joke".
For those who were fans of the original series who might have avoided it you don't know what you are missing. As usual the trio of Kirk, Spock, and Bones get a majority of the face time. Uhura gets elevated to almost a "fourth" member of the trio. She is given a much more important part than just sitting at communications. Sulu, Pavel, and Mr. Scott have lesser roles but they are all excellent characters. Personally, I think Bones should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. He is just that good.
As for the script, the movie starts extremely strong before slowing to the normal " Rebel without a cause" scenes including the perfunctory bar fight. Once past that ten minutes or so the movie jumps to warp speed and rarely slows. There is one part that I thought was silly but I guess was needed to advance the plot. I am intentionally trying to be ambiguous because I don't like people ruining important movie parts for me.
To conclude:
Action A
Story B+
Acting A
Special Effects A
Music A+
This movie completely captures the "action-western in space" that Gene Roddenbury had in mind when he first created Star Trek.
One last thing, for those who have long debated who the best Star Trek Captain is this Kirk wins it hands down.
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Great Blu-Ray and Movie, too bad apple got involved
Added 2/9/2010
The extras and movie are great, JJ Abrams didn't have the Trek knowledge or even the proper Trek "experts" around him (the guy in the extras couldn't even identify himself as a Trekkie or a Trekker* properly, if you don't follow or care about that comment, then it doesn't matter to you anyway, just enjoy the movie. It has a hot green chick and I hear the ladies dig Chris, Zach, and Karl); but man did he make a great movie. The Blu-Ray version is awesome. The extras that involve the cast from TOS are really well done.
The only thing about the "pc / mobile device digital version" is that you have to download it and get the DRM involved. If apple has taught us anything, it's that DRM is to be avoided at all costs. These things are a pain in the rear should your hard drive ever crash, you want to make a copy, or if you should ever want to do anything rash like get another computer or want to put it on your desktop AND your laptop.
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Great Movie, reasonable price.
Added 2/8/2010
I bought this for my wife this past Christmas. She loves this movie. I got it very fast, and the price wasn't too bad at the time. My only regret is that I didn't buy it when it was $9.99.
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