The theatre was packed with an eclectic mix from all walks of life, not just the sterio-typical, socially awkward young men that often get tied to "trekkie" fandom. Nope, these day this franchise has a little something for everyone.
The cast is stellar, lead by Chris Pine in the role of James Tiberius Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, and Benedict Cumberpatch as the shadowy villan, this epic action movie has alot of depth. The characters are all still recognizable from the original series, but with the help of the writers, this generation of actors lends them a remarkable realism. The multi-faceted relationships that emerge between characters are honest and natural.
The Plot is solid, with Benedict Cumberpatch anchoring the forces of Darkness against the crew of the Enterprise. The true identity of Cumberpatch's villain is one of the best kept secrets of the film, so far from it to be my job to ruin the reveal for anyone. There are also a couple of solid twists that keep the movie moving at a lightning pace.
As in any movie of this nature, the special effects are what bring people in, and this film is a shining example of the levels of integration that can now be achieved using computer generated imaging. The futuristic cityscapes of earth look and feel incredible, and the ships look fantastic. When the Enterprise jumps to warp speed you can feel it in your soul.
This franchise has always attempted to expand the human experience by challenging us to boldly go where no man has gone before, striving to explore new horizon's, and pursue new discoveries. This film once again embodies that idealism and also reminds us that with great power comes great responsibility.
With all of these elements combining to create a Dreadnaught Class juggernaught, this block buster is not to be missed.
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