PG-13
Running time: 2 hours 7 minutes
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Director: J. J. Abrams
Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Leonard Nimoy, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, Ben Cross, Winona Ryder, Clifton Collins, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Faran Tahir, Jennifer Morrison, Greg Ellis, Rachel Nichols, Tyler Perry.
Synopsis
The greatest adventure of all time begins with Star Trek, the incredible story of a young crew’s maiden voyage onboard the most advanced starship ever created: the U.S.S. Enterprise. On a journey filled with action, comedy and cosmic peril, the new recruits must find a way to stop an evil being whose mission of vengeance threatens all of mankind. 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, 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.
Review
With a canon that spanned nearly 50 years of TV shows and motion pictures, it's only a matter of time before 'Star Trek' gets itself a decent reboot for the modern generation. This 2009 reboot helmed by visionary director J.J. Abrams plays out both as an approprite universe introduction to all the modern Trekkies and a quasi-sequel that brilliantly continues the storyline without disrespectfully destroying all the things set up by the previous timeline, thus earning all the critical approves from all the old Trekkies alike. One thing I really love about this reboot is how intelligent the filmmakers are creating this brand new environment that'll bound to change the course of lives of every pivotal character. The chemistry between the new Kirk and Spock turns out to be stronger than ever. Quinto's performance as the new younger Spock is emotionally captivating with all his display of personal struggles and racial dilemmas, while Pine's version of the courageous but at times reckless Kirk is heightens up the on-screen energy of the already impressive ensemble cast. The way the story smartly sets up the alternate reality has indirectly opened the door for all the characters to access their characteristic potentials and possible opportunities in near future. With all the emotions, space-opera like special effects and humor intricately woven within Abram's signature style of storytelling that integrates architectural lens flares, intergalactic scores and entertaining pace, 'Star Trek' qualifies as a genuine sci-fi must-love.
Rating
Full 5 Stars
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