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Star Trek (2009)

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Reviews Counted:273

Fresh:259

Rotten:14

Average Rating:8.1/10

Consensus: Star Trek reignites a classic franchise with action, humor, a strong story, and brilliant visuals, and will please traditional Trekkies and new fans alike.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for sci-fi action and violence and brief sexual content.

Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Theatrical Release:May 7, 2009 Wide

Box Office: $257,704,099

Synopsis: Those prepared to hate the reboot of STAR TREK--whether they’re diehard fans or those in the anti-sci-fi camp--may be convinced to lower their shields after seeing this fun, action-filled film.... Those prepared to hate the reboot of STAR TREK--whether they’re diehard fans or those in the anti-sci-fi camp--may be convinced to lower their shields after seeing this fun, action-filled film. Best known for creating mythology-driven series like LOST, J.J. Abrams has imbued his version with the elements that have made his shows such mind-bending entertainment while still keeping the soul of the saga intact. STAR TREK begins with an attack by an impossibly advanced Romulan ship captained by the tattooed, snarling 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. Abrams has assembled a fine cast who seem to be aware of their predecessors but never resort to impressions. Both Quinto and Pine do a fine job with their portrayals of Kirk and Spock, and Karl Urban couldn’t be better as Leonard McCoy. The supporting players--Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), and Anton Yelchin (Chekov)--all capture the essence of what drove their characters, though their screen time is limited. STAR TREK manages the nearly impossible: it pleases hardcore fans with plenty of in-jokes and references (and an appearance by the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy), but it doesn’t alienate newcomers with tons of technobabble. The action and effects rank with any other top-tier summer blockbuster, but there’s plenty of humor to balance the excitement. For anyone who (wrongly) felt he had to hide his trekker tendencies, this undeniably cool version of STAR TREK offers a chance to wear the "geek" label with pride. [More]

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Ben Cross, Winona Ryder, Leonard Nimoy, Chris Hemsworth

Director: J.J. Abrams

Director: J.J. Abrams
Screenwriter: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Producer: J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof
Composer: Michael Giacchino
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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Standing in contrast to the angst-ridden, lumbering and dark vibe favored by so many action flicks, it has plenty for fans and almost as much for those who couldn't tell a tribble from a tricorder.

Full Review Source: Florida Times-Union | comment Comment
09/10/09
Matt Soergel
Matt Soergel
Florida Times-Union

An incredibly satisfying popcorn picture, Star Trek hurtles forward with propulsive energy

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
08/30/09
Sonny Bunch
Sonny Bunch
Washington Times

It's heartening to see the wit and romance of the series treated lovingly

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment Comment
08/25/09
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

The 11th feature in the long-running series is not just a great Star Trek movie -- it's a great movie period.

Full Review Source: Access Hollywood | comment Comment
08/20/09
Scott A. Mantz
Scott A. Mantz
Access Hollywood

For most people, this is a popcorn flick and, as such, everything just sings. Sings a new variation of a highly recognizable and pleasant melody.

Full Review Source: UGO | comment 1 Comment
08/11/09
Jordan Hoffman
Jordan Hoffman
UGO

Star Trek knocked me over the moon.

Full Review Source: 3BlackChicks Review | comment Comment
08/03/09
Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
3BlackChicks Review

Six-and-a-half years after Hollywood left the Enterprise crew for dead, ... Kirk is back, baby, and he's better than ever.

Full Review Source: Times-Picayune | comment Comment
07/17/09
Mike Scott
Mike Scott
Times-Picayune

J.J. Abrams proves his masterpiece can translate into great work on the big screen that all Trekkies will love.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Spectrum | comment Comment
06/25/09
Jolene Mendez
Jolene Mendez
Entertainment Spectrum

[It] broadens the appeal of its cult property, turning what was once strictly nerd fodder into a shaggy dog action movie.

Full Review Source: MovieMartyr.com | comment Comment
06/24/09
Jeremy Heilman
Jeremy Heilman
MovieMartyr.com

Un buen entretenimiento, liviano y efectivo, con algo que ofrecer tanto a los seguidores de la saga como a quienes no conocen nada de Star Trek.

Full Review Source: Uruguay Total | comment Comment
06/22/09
Enrique Buchichio
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total

Destined to become a sci-fi classic, "Star Trek" boldly goes where none of the previous entries have gone before.

Full Review Source: Cinemaclips.com | comment 4 Comments
06/14/09
Roger Tennis
Roger Tennis
Cinemaclips.com

the excellent action sequences plus an upbeat tone--an important element maintained from the source material- make for an adventure that zips by at warp speed.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
06/10/09
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

Normally, eleven versions equate disaster, but somehow, someway, director J.J. Abrams and the creators of Star Trek managed to pull off the best sci-fi movie since The Matrix.

Full Review Source: BET.com | comment Comment
06/10/09
Clay Cane
Clay Cane
BET.com

While entertaining as a space soap opera, the film dismantles much of what made Star Trek once great.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment 41 Comments
05/25/09
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

Ingenious backdating and character establishing in what everyone but the creative team thought was an exhausted payload."

Full Review Source: Cinema Signals | comment Comment
05/24/09
Jules Brenner
Jules Brenner
Cinema Signals

Director J J Abrams has made summer 2009 an event.

Full Review Source: Blunt Review | comment Comment
05/24/09
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Blunt Review

Abrams doesn't get the franchise that Roddenberry created.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment 51 Comments
05/20/09
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

By Kevin Irwin - Star Trek, the final frontier in nostalgia, a crass ploy for box office kerching or a celebration of sci-fi's most iconic forefather? Well, a touch of all three as it turns out.

Full Review Source: Teletext | comment Comment
05/20/09
Victor Olliver
Victor Olliver
Teletext

Well-cast and well-acted...however, (the script) falls short of engaging viewers as intellectually or emotionally as the best prior movies and TV episodes have done.

Full Review Source: Movie Dearest | comment 4 Comments
05/17/09
Fr. Chris Carpenter
Fr. Chris Carpenter
Movie Dearest

The film is a success because of beautiful visuals, swift storytelling that never loses its momentum, and the sheer joy of having these characters back in our lives again.

Full Review Source: The Trend | comment 3 Comments
05/17/09
Stephen Silver
Stephen Silver
The Trend
 
 
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