Review of Star Trek (2009) by Joe G — 19 Dec 2013

It broadens the franchise to make anyone like the sci-fi adventures of the USS Enterprise. Zachary Quinto makes an oddly amazing performance following his career in the doomed series Heroes.

This review of Star Trek (2009) was written by Joe G on 19 Dec 2013.

Star Trek has generally received very positive reviews.

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