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Science FictionActionAdventure

Star Trek

- The future begins.

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Release Date : 2009-05-06

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Paramount PicturesSpyglass EntertainmentBad Robot

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Star Trek ZeroStar Trek: The Future Begins

Cast

Chris Pine

Character Name : Cadet James T. Kirk

Original Name : Chris Pine

Gender : Male

Zachary Quinto

Character Name : Commander Spock

Original Name : Zachary Quinto

Gender : Male

Leonard Nimoy

Character Name : Ambassador Spock

Original Name : Leonard Nimoy

Gender : Male

Eric Bana

Character Name : Captain Nero

Original Name : Eric Bana

Gender : Male

Bruce Greenwood

Character Name : Captain Christopher Pike

Original Name : Bruce Greenwood

Gender : Male

Karl Urban

Character Name : Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy

Original Name : Karl Urban

Gender : Male

Zoe Saldaña

Character Name : Lieutenant Nyota Uhura

Original Name : Zoe Saldaña

Gender : Female

Simon Pegg

Character Name : Lieutenant Commander Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott

Original Name : Simon Pegg

Gender : Male

John Cho

Character Name : Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

Original Name : John Cho

Gender : Male

Anton Yelchin

Character Name : Ensign Pavel Chekov

Original Name : Anton Yelchin

Gender : Male

Ben Cross

Character Name : Sarek

Original Name : Ben Cross

Gender : Male

Winona Ryder

Character Name : Amanda Grayson

Original Name : Winona Ryder

Gender : Female

Chris Hemsworth

Character Name : Commander George Kirk

Original Name : Chris Hemsworth

Gender : Male

Jennifer Morrison

Character Name : Winona Kirk

Original Name : Jennifer Morrison

Gender : Female

Rachel Nichols

Character Name : Galia

Original Name : Rachel Nichols

Gender : Female

Faran Tahir

Character Name : Captain Robau

Original Name : Faran Tahir

Gender : Male

Clifton Collins Jr.

Character Name : Ayel

Original Name : Clifton Collins Jr.

Gender : Male

Tony Elias

Character Name : Officer Pitts

Original Name : Tony Elias

Gender : Male

Sean Gerace

Character Name : Tactical Officer

Original Name : Sean Gerace

Gender : Male

Randy Pausch

Character Name : Kelvin Crew Member

Original Name : Randy Pausch

Gender : Male

Tim Griffin

Character Name : Kelvin Engineer

Original Name : Tim Griffin

Gender : Male

Freda Foh Shen

Character Name : Kelvin Helmsman

Original Name : Freda Foh Shen

Gender : Female

Kasia Kowalczyk

Character Name : Kelvin Alien

Original Name : Kasia Kowalczyk

Gender : Male

Jason Brooks

Character Name : Romulan Helmsman

Original Name : Jason Brooks

Gender : Male

Sonita Henry

Character Name : Kelvin Doctor

Original Name : Sonita Henry

Gender : Female

Kelvin Yu

Character Name : Medical Technician

Original Name : Kelvin Yu

Gender : Male

Marta Martin

Character Name : Medical Technician

Original Name : Marta Martin

Gender : Female

Tavarus Conley

Character Name : Kelvin Crew Member

Original Name : Tavarus Conley

Gender : Male

Jeff Castle

Character Name : Kelvin Crew Member

Original Name : Jeff Castle

Gender : Male

Billy Brown

Character Name : Med Evac Pilot

Original Name : Billy Brown

Gender : Male

Jimmy Bennett

Character Name : Young James T. Kirk

Original Name : Jimmy Bennett

Gender : Male

Greg Grunberg

Character Name : Stepdad (voice)

Original Name : Greg Grunberg

Gender : Male

Spencer Daniels

Character Name : Johnny

Original Name : Spencer Daniels

Gender : Male

Jeremy Fitzgerald

Character Name : Iowa Cop

Original Name : Jeremy Fitzgerald

Gender : Male

Zoe Chernov

Character Name : Vulcan Student

Original Name : Zoe Chernov

Gender : Male

Max Chernov

Character Name : Vulcan Student

Original Name : Max Chernov

Gender : Male

Jacob Kogan

Character Name : Young Spock

Original Name : Jacob Kogan

Gender : Male

Lorenzo James Henrie

Character Name : Vulcan Bully

Original Name : Lorenzo James Henrie

Gender : Male

Colby Paul

Character Name : Vulcan Bully

Original Name : Colby Paul

Gender : Male

Cody Klop

Character Name : Vulcan Bully

Original Name : Cody Klop

Gender : Male

Akiva Goldsman

Character Name : Vulcan Council Member

Original Name : Akiva Goldsman

Gender : Male

Anna Katarina

Character Name : Vulcan Council Member

Original Name : Anna Katarina

Gender : Female

Douglas Tait

Character Name : Long Face Bar Alien

Original Name : Douglas Tait

Gender : Male

Tony Guma

Character Name : Lew the Bartender

Original Name : Tony Guma

Gender : Male

Gerald W. Abrams

Character Name : Barfly

Original Name : Gerald W. Abrams

Gender : Male

James McGrath

Character Name : Barfly

Original Name : James McGrath

Gender : Male

Jason Matthew Smith

Character Name : Burly Cadet

Original Name : Jason Matthew Smith

Gender : Male

Marcus Young

Character Name : Burly Cadet

Original Name : Marcus Young

Gender : Male

Bob Clendenin

Character Name : Shipyard Worker

Original Name : Bob Clendenin

Gender : Male

Darlena Tejeiro

Character Name : Flight Officer

Original Name : Darlena Tejeiro

Gender : Female

Reggie Lee

Character Name : Test Administrator

Original Name : Reggie Lee

Gender : Male

Jeffrey Byron

Character Name : Test Administrator

Original Name : Jeffrey Byron

Gender : Male

Jonathan Dixon

Character Name : Simulator Tactical Officer

Original Name : Jonathan Dixon

Gender : Male

Tyler Perry

Character Name : Admiral Richard Barnett

Original Name : Tyler Perry

Gender : Male

Ben Binswagner

Character Name : Admiral James Komack

Original Name : Ben Binswagner

Gender : Male

Margot Farley

Character Name : College Council Stenographer

Original Name : Margot Farley

Gender : Female

Paul McGillion

Character Name : Barracks Officer

Original Name : Paul McGillion

Gender : Male

Lisa Vidal

Character Name : Barracks Officer

Original Name : Lisa Vidal

Gender : Female

Alex Nevil

Character Name : Shuttle Officer

Original Name : Alex Nevil

Gender : Male

Kimberly Arland

Character Name : Kimberly Arland

Original Name : Kimberly Arland

Gender : Female

Sufe Bradshaw

Character Name : Cadet Alien

Original Name : Sufe Bradshaw

Gender : Female

Jeff Chase

Character Name : Cadet Alien

Original Name : Jeff Chase

Gender : Male

Charles Haugk

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : Charles Haugk

Gender : Male

Nana Kagga-Hill

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : Nana Kagga-Hill

Gender : Female

John Blackman

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : John Blackman

Gender : Male

Jack Millard

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : Jack Millard

Gender : Male

Shaela Luter

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : Shaela Luter

Gender : Male

Sabrina Morris

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : Sabrina Morris

Gender : Female

Michelle Parylak

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member

Original Name : Michelle Parylak

Gender : Female

Osgood Perkins

Character Name : Enterprise Communiations Officer

Original Name : Osgood Perkins

Gender : Male

Amanda Foreman

Character Name : Hannity

Original Name : Amanda Foreman

Gender : Female

Michael Berry Jr.

Character Name : Romulan Tactical Officer

Original Name : Michael Berry Jr.

Gender : Male

Lucia Rijker

Character Name : Romulan Communications Officer

Original Name : Lucia Rijker

Gender : Female

Pasha D. Lychnikoff

Character Name : Romulan Officer

Original Name : Pasha D. Lychnikoff

Gender : Male

Matt Beisner

Character Name : Romulan Crew Member

Original Name : Matt Beisner

Gender : Male

Neville Page

Character Name : Romulan Crew Member

Original Name : Neville Page

Gender : Male

Jesper Inglis

Character Name : Romulan Crew Member

Original Name : Jesper Inglis

Gender : Male

Greg Ellis

Character Name : Chief Engineer Olsen

Original Name : Greg Ellis

Gender : Male

Marlene Forte

Character Name : Transport Chief

Original Name : Marlene Forte

Gender : Female

Leonard O. Turner

Character Name : Vulcan Elder

Original Name : Leonard O. Turner

Gender : Male

Mark Bramhall

Character Name : Vulcan Elder

Original Name : Mark Bramhall

Gender : Male

Ronald F. Hoiseck

Character Name : Vulcan Elder

Original Name : Ronald F. Hoiseck

Gender : Male

Irene Roseen

Character Name : Vulcan Elder

Original Name : Irene Roseen

Gender : Female

Jeff O'Haco

Character Name : Vulcan Elder

Original Name : Jeff O'Haco

Gender : Male

Scottie Thompson

Character Name : Nero's Wife

Original Name : Scottie Thompson

Gender : Female

Deep Roy

Character Name : Keenser

Original Name : Deep Roy

Gender : Male

Majel Barrett

Character Name : Starfleet Computer (voice)

Original Name : Majel Barrett

Gender : Female

Ronnie Steadman

Character Name : Shuttle Pilot (uncredited)

Original Name : Ronnie Steadman

Gender : Male

Rico E. Anderson

Character Name : Council Member - Captain Kelley Bogel (uncredited)

Original Name : Rico E. Anderson

Gender : Male

Richard Arnold

Character Name : Romulan Science Tech (uncredited)

Original Name : Richard Arnold

Gender : Male

Tad Atkinson

Character Name : Amphibian Prisoner (uncredited)

Original Name : Tad Atkinson

Gender : Male

Leslie Augustine

Character Name : Doctor (uncredited)

Original Name : Leslie Augustine

Gender : Female

Johnny Baca

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Johnny Baca

Gender : Male

Diora Baird

Character Name : The Wrong Orion

Original Name : Diora Baird

Gender : Female

Sala Baker

Character Name : Drill Tower Romulan (uncredited)

Original Name : Sala Baker

Gender : Male

Leo Baligaya

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Leo Baligaya

Gender : Male

Corey Becker

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Corey Becker

Gender : Male

Larry Blackman

Character Name : Transport Chief (uncredited)

Original Name : Larry Blackman

Gender : Male

Jessica Boss

Character Name : Bridgeport Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Jessica Boss

Gender : Male

Neil S. Bulk

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Neil S. Bulk

Gender : Male

Etalvia Cashin

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Etalvia Cashin

Gender : Female

James Cawley

Character Name : Enterprise Crewmember (uncredited)

Original Name : James Cawley

Gender : Male

Brad Champagne

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Brad Champagne

Gender : Male

Zachary Culbertson

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Zachary Culbertson

Gender : Male

Jeffrey De Serrano

Character Name : Cop (uncredited)

Original Name : Jeffrey De Serrano

Gender : Male

T.C. De Witt

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : T.C. De Witt

Gender : Male

Christopher Doohan

Character Name : Starfleet Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Christopher Doohan

Gender : Male

Claire Doré

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Claire Doré

Gender : Male

Etienne Eckert

Character Name : Vulcan Federation Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Etienne Eckert

Gender : Male

Ken Edling

Character Name : Doctor (uncredited)

Original Name : Ken Edling

Gender : Male

Aliza Finley

Character Name : Hurried Cadet with Clipboard (uncredited)

Original Name : Aliza Finley

Gender : Male

Ian Fisher

Character Name : Shipyard Worker (uncredited)

Original Name : Ian Fisher

Gender : Male

Anna Florence

Character Name : Vulcan Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Anna Florence

Gender : Female

Mathew Thomas Foss

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Mathew Thomas Foss

Gender : Male

Massi Furlan

Character Name : Missile Launcher (uncredited)

Original Name : Massi Furlan

Gender : Male

Tommy Germanovich Jr.

Character Name : FourSquare (uncredited)

Original Name : Tommy Germanovich Jr.

Gender : Male

Mary Grace

Character Name : Shipyard Bar Patron (uncredited)

Original Name : Mary Grace

Gender : Female

Wyatt Gray

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Wyatt Gray

Gender : Male

Nancy Guerriero

Character Name : Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Nancy Guerriero

Gender : Male

Jarrell Hall

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Jarrell Hall

Gender : Male

Justin Rodgers Hall

Character Name : Starfleet Security Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Justin Rodgers Hall

Gender : Male

Jeffery Hauser

Character Name : Kelvin Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Jeffery Hauser

Gender : Male

Brad William Henke

Character Name : Uncle Frank (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

Original Name : Brad William Henke

Gender : Male

Ryan T. Husk

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Ryan T. Husk

Gender : Male

Elizabeth Ingalls

Character Name : Enterprise Nurse (uncredited)

Original Name : Elizabeth Ingalls

Gender : Female

Sierra Kane

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Sierra Kane

Gender : Female

Christopher Karl Johnson

Character Name : Shipyard Worker (uncredited)

Original Name : Christopher Karl Johnson

Gender : Male

Jolene Kay

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Jolene Kay

Gender : Female

Lauren Mary Kim

Character Name : Kelvin Bridge Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Lauren Mary Kim

Gender : Female

Sarah Klaren

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Sarah Klaren

Gender : Female

Makiko Konishi

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Makiko Konishi

Gender : Female

Tashana Landray

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Tashana Landray

Gender : Male

Daniel D. Lee

Character Name : Starfleet Commander (uncredited)

Original Name : Daniel D. Lee

Gender : Male

Anne Leighton

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Anne Leighton

Gender : Female

James Lew

Character Name : Romulan (uncredited)

Original Name : James Lew

Gender : Male

Jill Lover

Character Name : Young Vulcan Midwife (uncredited)

Original Name : Jill Lover

Gender : Female

Steve Luna

Character Name : Lieutenant Star Fleet Command (uncredited)

Original Name : Steve Luna

Gender : Male

Aaron Lynch

Character Name : Flight Operational Air Safety Conductor (uncredited)

Original Name : Aaron Lynch

Gender : Male

Justin Malachi

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Justin Malachi

Gender : Male

Nav Mann

Character Name : Romulan Crew Member Placing Bomb (uncredited)

Original Name : Nav Mann

Gender : Male

Paul Marshall

Character Name : Bar Patron (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Marshall

Gender : Male

Owen Martin

Character Name : Alien Cadet / Enterprise Crew (uncredited)

Original Name : Owen Martin

Gender : Male

Taylor McCluskey

Character Name : Kelvin Alien (uncredited)

Original Name : Taylor McCluskey

Gender : Male

Matthew McGregor

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Matthew McGregor

Gender : Male

Caitlin McKenna

Character Name : Kelvin Computer (uncredited)

Original Name : Caitlin McKenna

Gender : Female

Andrew Mew

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Andrew Mew

Gender : Male

Patrizia Milano

Character Name : Councilwoman (uncredited)

Original Name : Patrizia Milano

Gender : Female

Heidi Moneymaker

Character Name : Kelvin Crewmember (uncredited)

Original Name : Heidi Moneymaker

Gender : Female

Kevin Moser

Character Name : Enterprise Crewman (uncredited)

Original Name : Kevin Moser

Gender : Male

Jonathan Dunkerley Newkerk

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Jonathan Dunkerley Newkerk

Gender : Male

Westley Nguyen

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Westley Nguyen

Gender : Male

Jim Nieb

Character Name : Sal (uncredited)

Original Name : Jim Nieb

Gender : Male

Andres Perez-Molina

Character Name : Romulan Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Andres Perez-Molina

Gender : Male

Mark Phelan

Character Name : Romulan (uncredited)

Original Name : Mark Phelan

Gender : Male

Damion Poitier

Character Name : Drill Hanson #1 (uncredited)

Original Name : Damion Poitier

Gender : Male

Rahvaunia

Character Name : Academy Teacher (uncredited)

Original Name : Rahvaunia

Gender : Female

Bertrand Roberson Jr.

Character Name : Shuttle Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Bertrand Roberson Jr.

Gender : Male

Deborah Rombaut

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Deborah Rombaut

Gender : Female

Leonard Jonathan Ruebe

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Leonard Jonathan Ruebe

Gender : Male

Darth Schuhe

Character Name : Injured Officer in Sickbay (uncredited)

Original Name : Darth Schuhe

Gender : Male

Ramona Seymour

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Ramona Seymour

Gender : Male

William Morgan Sheppard

Character Name : Vulcan Science Minister (uncredited)

Original Name : William Morgan Sheppard

Gender : Male

Katie Soo

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Katie Soo

Gender : Female

Joseph Stephens Jr.

Character Name : Cadet Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Joseph Stephens Jr.

Gender : Male

Joseph Steven

Character Name : Romulan Engineer (uncredited)

Original Name : Joseph Steven

Gender : Male

T.J. Storm

Character Name : Klingon Agitator (uncredited)

Original Name : T.J. Storm

Gender : Male

Kaitlin Sullivan

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Kaitlin Sullivan

Gender : Male

Paul Townsend

Character Name : Starfleet Security Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Townsend

Gender : Male

Scott Trimble

Character Name : Klingon Prison Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Scott Trimble

Gender : Male

Errik Tustenuggee

Character Name : Federation Captain Cartwright (uncredited)

Original Name : Errik Tustenuggee

Gender : Male

Ravi Valleti

Character Name : Cadet at Trial (uncredited)

Original Name : Ravi Valleti

Gender : Male

Jason Vaughn

Character Name : Starfleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Jason Vaughn

Gender : Male

A.J. Verel

Character Name : Enterprise Crewman (uncredited)

Original Name : A.J. Verel

Gender : Male

Brian Waller

Character Name : Vulcan Council Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Brian Waller

Gender : Male

Steve Wharton

Character Name : Star Fleet Cadet (uncredited)

Original Name : Steve Wharton

Gender : Male

Wil Wheaton

Character Name : Romulan (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Wil Wheaton

Gender : Male

Rob Wood

Character Name : Enterprise Crew Member (uncredited)

Original Name : Rob Wood

Gender : Male

Lynnanne Zager

Character Name : Enterprise Computer (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Lynnanne Zager

Gender : Female

Reviews

G

Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

**The following is a long form review that I originally wrote in 2013** I did like _Star Trek_. I did not, however, appear to like it as much as the rest of the whole damn planet. I appreciate the decent helping of Australian actors in the mix (like personal favourite Chris Hemsworth, above). I can get behind the colourful and impressive special effects spectacle. Most of all I dig the reboot angle they pulled. The whole time travel/tangent universe thing is the perfect breeding of remaining true to the original, while still not constricting themselves to the old canon. Fantastic idea. But I didn’t love it. I’m a big fan of origin stories, but I personally feel that _Star Trek_ never really breached past that point. The first half was brilliant, getting to know the characters, the world, the ideals, everything. But in the latter half it seems they just sort of went “Well, we spent a bunch of time doing stuff good, but now we don’t have enough time left to make an actual movie out of this… Oh well, just chuck an hour of lasers in there and we’ll worry about that next film!” which just isn’t good enough. When _Into Darkness_ comes out later this year, the format will probably pay off, but looking at the merits of Star Trek alone, I think it fell short. Simon Pegg (_Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead_) as the new Scotty and Zachary Quinto (_American Horror Story, Heroes_) as the new Spock were both solid choices, but other casting decisions like Winona Ryder (_Black Swan, Alien: Resurrection_) as Spock’s mother were an off-shot in the worst possible way. I suppose though, in science fiction, it’s often safety first and little steps. As a member of what is probably the most frowned upon of the genres, I wish this Star Trek reboot all the best in its inevitable future, and it seems it will make good use of it. But for now, the solo film itself didn’t reach as far as I felt it could have with a little harder work towards the end. 62% _-Gimly_

J

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

A franchise re-energised-big time! It's not an understatement to say that the news of a new Star Trek movie was met in equal measure by suspicion and pretty low expectations. Step forward J.J. Abrams to direct it, and many wondered while the guy behind TV series "Lost" and "Mission Impossible III" would want to dabble on hallowed sci-fi turf?. Things were further eyebrow raising when Abrams openly admitted to not having been a fan of the original show so cherished by a legion of Trekkies. Then news came of the film being a prequel, based around the Starfleet Academy and the coming together of what we know as the U.S.S. Enterprise crew. "Ooh that will be a tough one to carry off" said many, "Kirk & Spock as young spunkers - surely not" they said. Well not only did Abrams pull it off as it were, he simultaneously appeased most Trekkies whilst garnering a whole new generation of sci-fi observers. Budgeted at $140,000,000, Abrams Star Trek went on to gross Worldwide $384,953,778. Figures that, even allowing for the huge fan-base that the franchise has, show that many first timers not only went to see it - but also that they enjoyed it so much they went back for second helpings. I know I did. The success of the film isn't hard to fathom, because although Abrams upped the action quota (with a number of breath taking and eye appealing sequences) he also dispensed with much of the sci-fi psycho babble that has blighted some of the previous filmic instalments in this most up and down of franchise's. Sure there's stuff in there for the discerning fan, with a time travelling revenge plot at its axis, how could there not be?, But Abrams and his writers (Roberto Orci /Alex Kurtzman) keep it simple, savvy and sexy. They smartly link to Trek lore with a crucial plot and character development featuring the Kobayashi Maru, while pain, emotional conflict and personal crisis all feature heavily. This is, one can "logically" say, a spiky post 9/11 Trek movie. There's even room for a romantic strand, a strand that is tender and fits the whole make-up of the piece perfectly. All of which only works because the cast are, in the main, producing great work. Getting Leonard Nimoy to appear in a small, but crucial role, is nothing short of being a master-stroke. His presence keeps the all important essence of Star Trek within what is ultimately a reboot. It's like a father figure watching over proceedings, making not only the cast feel safe, but also us the viewers. The youngsters in the cast are impressive, Chris Pine (Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Spock) and Zoe Saldaña (Uhura) lead from the fresh faced front. While Karl Urban (Bones McCoy) and Simon Pegg (Scotty) impact with comic relief that aids instead of hinders the plot developments. Villain duties falls to Eric Bana as Romulan Captain Nero, he's a touch miffed is Nero, and Bana brings the character's vengeful pain vividly to life. While Bruce Greenwood as Captain Christopher Pike adds a touch of class that he almost always seems to do. This U.S.S. Enterprise has launched itself in another direction, and yes, it's boldly going where no-one has boldly gone before. It is, all told, a bona fide blockbuster with brains and balls. The like of which has sadly been missing from many a modern era summer release. Yes it's not all perfect, the odd scene could quite easily have been jettisoned, and some accents need a bit of fine tuning, but they are very minor complaints. A triumph from Abrams and his team - note the Stardate in the ships log, for this is a noteworthy moment in modern sci-fi cinema. Now comes perhaps a bigger challenge, the notoriously difficult second film... 10/10

C

CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-05-30

I quite enjoyed this. It is a simple, end-to-end action adventure set in space. It doesn't attempt to moralise or philosophise, it is just an interstellar shoot 'em up. Chris Pine is pretty wooden, Zachary Quinto does a passable "Mr. Spock" and Anton Yeltsin seems to be having a good time trying to get the onboard computer to recognise his particularly thick "Chekhov" accent. Sadly Eric Bana completely lacks menace as "Nero" and Simon Pegg's "Scotty" is just plain irritating but the special effects are stunning. If you're just looking for a bit of brain fodder with phasers, then this is your film...