Star Trek (2009): Theatrical Review

Star Trek Theatrical Review

 

 

Created in the 1960’s Star Trek is a massive phenomenon.  It spawned 4 spin off series, 10 feature films,  toys, novels and much more.  And in 2009 JJ Abrams has set out to bring Star Trek back with the 11^th feature film.

 

Star Trek takes place at the beginning of the series.  James T. Kirk (Played to perfection by Chris Pine) has entered Star Fleet Academy and with the help of Bones McCoy (Another excellent performance from Karl Urban) lands a spot on the USS enterprise on it’s maiden voyage to respond to a distress call. 

 

Star Trek succeeds in many areas.  The special effects are top notch and the sound design is truly amazing.  The performances are also top notch.  Each actor brings life into his or her character while respecting the original actors.  The story is good, but not the deep quality I’ve come to expect from Star Trek. 

 

In fact that’s really the only problem I have with the film.  It’s just more or less and action film.  But it’s a damn good action film and well worth watching.

 

8/10

-Review By Gamma