Review of Star Trek (2009) by Mel Z — 10 Sep 2014
Star Trek is an extraordinary film on every level. Satisfying both longtime fans and tepid newcomers alike to the series, Director J.J. Abrams' vision of Gene Roddenberry's future is a dazzling achievement of filmmaking, special effects, and story, not to mention a perfect rekindling of a sadly dormant franchise.
While Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, and Anton Yelchin will never replace William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForrest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, George Takei, and Walter Koenig, there is no doubt they can co-exist.
With an impeccable cast; wonderful special effects; a dramatic, far-reaching, and emotional story that doesn't rely on action but rather integrates it perfectly into the film; infectious humor; and spot-on odes to the original stories and characters that define the "Star Trek" universe, 2009's Star Trek is a passionate rebirth, a resurrection for the ages, and it boldly and confidently goes where "Star Trek" must to endure.
This review of Star Trek (2009) was written by Mel Z on 10 Sep 2014.
Star Trek has generally received very positive reviews.
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