RELEASE: 2009; GENERE: Science-Fiction/Fantasy; RUN-TIME: 2hrs, 7mins RATED: Rated: PG-13 for Sci-Fi Action and Violence SYNOPSIS: The movie begins with an attack by an impossibly advanced Romulan ship captained by the tattooed Nero (Eric Bana). Among the survivors is the infant version of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), who grows up to wreak havoc on the Iowa countryside. When Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) meets an adult Kirk, he encourages him to join Starfleet, giving him the opportunity to meet Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), and the rest of the characters audiences have loved for decades. Eventually, they all go after Nero and his Romulan ship, once again saving the planet earth and the solar system from destruction.
REVIEW: Having been released nearly a year ago, we are probably the last ones to have seen this movie. Abrams, the director, filled this movie with elements that have often made his movies mind-bending entertainment. In this case he manages to keep the soul of the original saga intact. It will please any hardcore fans with plenty of in-jokes and references, including an appearance by the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy. The supporting players appeared to capture the essence the series’ original players. The action and effects were great. We both thought that the photography and the CGI actions scenes were incredibly realistic. All we could think of was that if this were shot in 3D (like Avitar) it would be an over the top experience. We give it [4.5 Stars].
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