Star Trek (2009)
UK THEATRICAL RELEASE: May 8th 2009 TOTAL FILM REVIEW
AVG USER RATING (20 users) | User Comments (14)
To reboot an age-old but dilapidated franchise, JJ Abrams had to please three distinct groups: the hard-core fans (forum dwellers, Klingon speakers, Trekkies/Trekkers/whatever); the general public (“Sci-fi schmi-fi, is it any good?”) and, yes, a studio with dollars in its eyes in search of a bankable franchise (“How broad can this play? Could the sequel be a Spider-Man 2, or even, gulp, a Dark Knight?”).
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Comments (14)
1: flashdancer says
Absolutely love love loved it. Been a trekkie from birth and although I had my reservations, I love how they've remodelled it and made it so they aren't turning their back on the past but yet creating something new. I loved it. I'll shut up now lol
Posted: Jul 21st 2009 // 2:58PMAlert a moderator
3: ebuwa says
I'm not a fan of Star Trek and I can't remember seeing any of the TV episode, however I saw the film, and its brilliant!!!! Totally entertaining for everyone, I hope there is a second one. I'd give it *****!!!
Posted: Jun 6th 2009 // 11:33PMAlert a moderator
4: Scifigeek1202 says
Its not logical Jim to reboot a old movie just like Star Wars apart from Episode III which was the best overall out of that bunch. All the visuals and Zach Quinto are excellent, the film just falls apart because of its lose narrative and a over the top and pathetic villain(Eric Bana), time paradox, time travel oh I'm so bored already, oh Sulu has a sword fight yeh that's exciting. But seriously this no classic for Star Trek fans,die hard fans or non fans and I can't believe Leonard Nimoy appears in this(I feel sorry for Leonard)glad William Shatner did't get a part in this mess of a film.
Posted: May 28th 2009 // 6:57PMAlert a moderator
5: HarryMulholland says
when a 60's tv show reboot is admidst the geekworld it's only expected to be overhyped.
This movie is fun and watchable.
Posted: May 18th 2009 // 7:14PMAlert a moderator
6: jopov says
Been to see it today.
Should appeal to fans and newbies alike.
Excellent.
Live long and prosper.
Posted: May 11th 2009 // 9:33PMAlert a moderator
7: pimpernel says
Like to say I've never been a Star Trek Fan (only thing I ever saw was the last 10 minutes of that movie with the whale in 1980s America - which was...surreal). I'm really looking forward to finding out what all the fuss is about. Can't wait to see Quinto on the big screen!!!
Posted: May 4th 2009 // 8:06PMAlert a moderator
8: paddydebeast says
Do they travel to a planet full of giant squids? I'd like to see that very much.
Posted: May 2nd 2009 // 12:13AMAlert a moderator
9: graham6 says
Looks awesome. Just seeing Spock forces my hand into a vulcan salute!
Posted: Mar 27th 2009 // 1:20PMAlert a moderator
10: Q Branch says
Holy Sh*t! Trailer 3 kicks me back in...
Posted: Mar 13th 2009 // 2:42PMAlert a moderator
11: dholleyuk says
Just cant wait been a trekker since I can remember my first episode when I was 3 - I am "Sad" enough to have ST on everyday on the TV, unless I am on holiday and this looks great!
Posted: Mar 13th 2009 // 12:42PMAlert a moderator
12: Klevon says
Well, I can't say that I'm a Trekkie, but I do love the original series. I've never looked foward to a Star Trek movie as much as I am this one. It seems to have everything I like, including a more 'rock and Roll" feel.
I'm really looking forward to seeing Chris Doohan, the son of the late James Doohan (original Scotty). I hope he has a scene with the new Scotty, that would be AWESOME!!!! I actually saw Chris act in a play at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center. He was the best actor in the bunch.
Posted: Feb 23rd 2009 // 2:43PMAlert a moderator
13: mrsdepp09 says
i cant wait for this film! i thought it would be coming out at the end of last year but no apparently not! i love the fact chris pine is in it, i t would be nice to see him in something that is not targeted at teenagers (just my luck etc)
so im looking forward in seeing that!
Posted: Jan 29th 2009 // 11:38AMAlert a moderator
14: lordofthepies says
I was a true trekkie for about ten years but have slowly declined away from it in the last 5 or 6 yrs, i watched the trailer 3 times back to back and have now sent my admirals uniform (next gen style) to the dry cleaners, the trekkie in me is back!























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