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Release Date: 08 May 2009
Director: J.J. Abrams
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Simon Pegg
Details: USA / 126mins/ (12A)

After numerous failed attempts to reignite the franchise, first with the original cast, then with the popular crew of The Next Generation, it's taken a man with no connection to the Star Trek universe to breathe life into this sleeping beast - JJ Abrams. The numerous films and TV shows always held a cult following, but this reboot should achieve the seemingly unobtainable feat of appeasing the fanboys, and playing like gangbusters to audiences unfamiliar with the world of these characters. This is a hugely entertaining two hours at the cinema, whatever your Sci-Fi persuasion.

The plot, surprisingly, links wonderfully from the old Trek universe, as it opens with the heroic demise of James T Kirk's father, as he sacrifices his own life to save that of hundreds of others - including his wife and newborn son. Years later, and Kirk Jr. has grown up to a bit of a charismatic rogue, with a liking of the broads - regardless of their planet of origin. Soon his potential for greatness is spotted by Captain Pike, a gung-ho leader of his own ship, The Starship Enterprise. Spock meanwhile, is a man torn between two worlds; that of his Earth born mother, and Vulcan father - this, naturally, causes him to carry a bit of a chip on his shoulder as he wows the hierarchy of Starfleet. Very much a two-hander, with the origins of Kirk and Spock nicely explored, the action kicks in when Eric Bana's Romulan wrong sort carries a grudge through a worm hole.

Absolutely zipping along, this bold production is one of the most crowd pleasing blockbusters in recent memory. There's your attractive, engaging cast; the return of Leonard Nimoy, and some really wonderfully handled action. Pine looks like he's having a blast on screen, and this translates really well to the audience; he's almost offensively handsome, but congenial and very much a man's man. Quinto's Spock is his logical counterpart, baring a striking resemblance to Nimoy, and nailing the part unequivocally. This film would not have worked without chemistry between those two - luckily, they have it in abundance. Supporting players are well cast too, offering nicely placed sporadic comic touches.

The bulk of the credit here must go to Abrams, though. There's a dynamism to his direction that makes this film incredibly easy on the eyes. His simultaneous grasp of the spectacular action, and inherently tricky plot is commendable to say the least. He's crafted a genuine blockbuster here, and after the false start of Wolverine, this should delight cinema-goers well into blockbuster season.

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Not a Star Trek Fan But. - andrew

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Ka boom - matt man

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a great blockbuster - Ash

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Review Published 22 May 2009

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Not Terrible - Siobhan L

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Star Rating: Siobhan L has rated Star Trek  rated 2

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Believe the Hype! - ytareh

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Star Rating: ytareh has rated Star Trek  rated 4

A long awaited regeneration... - Jamjaq

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JJ does it again. - Nia

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Star Rating: Nia has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Great movie however - dawn

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: dawn has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Back in space and back on track - Ken

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: Ken has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Star Trek - for this generation - S8rah

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: S8rah has rated Star Trek  rated 5

Hugely entertaining. - Fozz

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: Fozz has rated Star Trek  rated 4

A fan but not a fanatic & I really like it - heidi

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: heidi has rated Star Trek  rated 3

simon pegg got it wrong in spaced. - Brian

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: Brian has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Missing all the depth.. - iarla

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Review Published 15 May 2009

Star Rating: iarla has rated Star Trek  rated 2

A pleasant, thrilling surprise! - Keith R

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Review Published 14 May 2009

Star Rating: Keith R has rated Star Trek  rated 4

"Most Watchable Star Trek Film - Dave" -You right mate - lopabar_paganski

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Star Rating: lopabar_paganski has rated Star Trek  rated 5

the first proper summer popcorn flick - James

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Review Published 14 May 2009

Star Rating: James has rated Star Trek  rated 4

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Review Published 13 May 2009

Star Rating: mazie has rated Star Trek  rated 5

briliant fun - 123dogboy

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Review Published 13 May 2009

Star Rating: 123dogboy has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Film of the year (so far) - simonconnolly

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Review Published 13 May 2009

Star Rating: simonconnolly has rated Star Trek  rated 5

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Review Published 12 May 2009

Star Rating: hiller has rated Star Trek  rated 5

Star Trek Boldly enters a new old generation - Elizabeth

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Review Published 12 May 2009

Star Rating: Elizabeth has rated Star Trek  rated 5

out with the old - newagetrekkie

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Review Published 12 May 2009

Star Rating: newagetrekkie has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Beam me out... - old_no7

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Review Published 12 May 2009

Star Rating: old_no7 has rated Star Trek  rated 3

not your fathers star trek... - Greggie

Dumbed down star trek for today's stupid generation. Gone is the star trek that i love and remember. And in its place a dumb action movie for the normal joe/jane . Jar Jar Adams and his star wars... MORE
Review Published 11 May 2009

Star Rating: Greggie has rated Star Trek  rated 1

best cinema experience I've had in ages. - Aine

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Review Published 11 May 2009

Star Rating: Aine has rated Star Trek  rated 5

Hugely enjoyable. - leo1312

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Review Published 11 May 2009

Star Rating: leo1312 has rated Star Trek  rated 5

The franchise is saved - Cyberx_94

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Review Published 11 May 2009

Star Rating: Cyberx_94 has rated Star Trek  rated 3

has its moments - redjohno

Its an average enough film i thought if your into the original films i dont think this impress will impress you
Review Published 10 May 2009

Star Rating: redjohno has rated Star Trek  rated 3

Wow, just wow ! - Darren

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Review Published 10 May 2009

Star Rating: Darren has rated Star Trek  rated 5

Not for Trekkies - lordtedbear

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Review Published 10 May 2009

Star Rating: lordtedbear has rated Star Trek  rated 1

Spock Prime Back in Time - TAAML

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Review Published 09 May 2009

Star Rating: TAAML has rated Star Trek  rated 5

I cannae take it, Captain... - Justin

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Star Rating: Justin has rated Star Trek  rated 2

I think I liked it? - Stormwatcher

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Review Published 08 May 2009

Star Rating: Stormwatcher has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Great entertainment - Mick Jordan

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Review Published 08 May 2009

Star Rating: Mick Jordan has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Does it do the original series justice? It's better - Kassius84

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Review Published 08 May 2009

Star Rating: Kassius84 has rated Star Trek  rated 5

Most Watchable Star Trek Film - Dave

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Review Published 07 May 2009

Star Rating: Dave has rated Star Trek  rated 5

What a movie! - Sarah

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Review Published 07 May 2009

Star Rating: Sarah has rated Star Trek  rated 5

of above review - momo

oh jesus christ
Review Published 06 May 2009

Star Rating: momo has rated Star Trek  rated 4

Bigger, bolder, brasher...better? - Doyler

I'm afraid that's a resounding 'Nope. Before I begin, I should fess up to being a dedicated Star Trek fan and Trekkie for nearly 15 years. And as to my viewership of the current output of the JJ... MORE
Review Published 06 May 2009

Star Rating: Doyler has rated Star Trek  rated 2

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