Rating of
2.5/4
Star Trek review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 12/10/11
Kirk becomes Captain while his wife gives birth to a boy, and names him Jim. Jim Kirk meets Uhura in a bar, which gets into a fight and in the end is being recruited in the Starfleet by Captain Christopher Pike . Jim meets Leonard McCoy in a flight. Kirk explains that a “lightning storm” is an attack based during his childhood; Nyota Uhura backs it up with a report. The Enterprise arrives at Vulcan to find the rest of the fleet destroyed and while the Narada drills into Vulcan's core. A supernova needs to be destroyed. Nero becomes successful in destroying the planet and tortures Pike for earth’s coordinates. Spock loses his temper and Jim takes over as the captain and directs the ship.
So many going on with only two character developments presented. pace and direction seemed confusing especially for first time viewers who do not follow the series. Screenplay was good such as examples on the picture: Leonard – “A little suffering is good for the soul.” Nero – “I chose a life of honest labor.” Humor were at times too geeky, had a few dramatic scenes that tend to slow the story and the score decent. Spock – “Live long and prosper.” “An act of faith.” “Put aside logic. Do what feels right.” This reviewer has been fascinated by Star Wars, in viewing this flick one can’t avoid comparisons: Iowa farm boy Jim (Luke a local farm boy), the budding relationship of Jim and Spock (Luke and Han), Star Trek (Star Wars), warp speed (light speed,) the blasters, aliens, and more. The movie had subjects of choice, friendship and trust. Nevertheless, Star Trek was is a sci-fi film filled with spectacular special effects, set pieces, and as long as you have an open mind.
