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the Elventh film to date for the star trek franchise. is a good bridge between the show Star trek: Enterprise and the original series. Directed by J.J. Abrams the film focuses on the loss of james T. Kirk's father and mother. we learn (for those of us who don't know the origin of kirk's name) the origin of his full name James Tiberius Kirk. the film also focuses on the relationship of both Spock and Kirk. the character of kirk is different compared to the series. although the basics of kirk are there and he is played by Chris Pine(smokin' aces). Spock's character provides us with the basic idea of vulcan life and is also portayed once more by Leonard Nimoy in a time travel/blackhole expierence. which is the plot of the film. spock is also played by a very good Zachary Quinto(heroes , 24). and of course there are the other who make up the crew of the enterprise and they include as follows Anton Yelchin who plays pavel checkov the russian whose performance is good but will never top that of walter Koenig's. John Cho as hikaru Sulu , Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura who is more of a major character in the film, Karl Urban as a very good Leonard "bones" Mccoy Kirk's friend and doctor of the enterprise , and Simon Pegg a very good choice to play scotty. the film's villain is played by an un-recogizable Eric Bana as Captain Nero of the romulans. and plays the antagonist for the plot in the story. Star trek is a very good , fast paced film with plenty of humor and drama. there is however little things that J.J. Abrams likes to include in all of his films that reference his telveision shows. for example the red ball which can be seen in alias(a major point in the plot in the movie as well as in alias) and when kirk orders a slusho drink. this scene also references star wars as well (see IMD.com Trvia). but overall star trek is wonderful film that all trekkies alike will love and is meant to attract newcomers as well. the performaces from all the actors is superb. go and see it it is well worth the money.
8/10
