The 11th Star Trek feature jumps right into the story and action, without the usual pitfall of leaving the audience grasping for clarification. From the beginning it is obvious that great attention to detail was given. Usually in the television-to-big screen transition, mistakes in consistency with the details are often made, but this Star Trek movie is spot on with the minutiae and continuity in accordance with the Star Trek canon. It is noticeable by the story clarity and conciseness that the movie was thoroughly edited and refined as though it had been groomed with a fine-tooth comb.
Star Trek comes to us as a prequel to the original television series, this time based on a plot in which a black hole provides an alternate reality for the original cast of characters of the USS Enterprise. The audience is invited into the intimate early lives of both James T. Kirk and Spock, which had been inferred in other films but not so directly addressed as it is here. Star Trek then moves quickly into the scheme of a vengeful Romulan named Nero in his quest against Spock, ultimately taking his wrath out on anyone who comes in his path – Federation starships and other planets included. From there, fast-paced action puts the audience on the edge of their seats. Taking in one of the earlier IMAX performances after the release, audible gasps and clapping could be heard from the audience several times throughout the movie.
This Star Trek film really takes advantage of aesthetics. The movie is extremely visually appealing, from bright vivid colors to very well executed special effects. The USS Enterprise takes on an outer resemblance closer to the model of the original Star Trek series, however the inside main deck is dramatically redesigned in a clean, minimalist manner with neon colors against the white backdrop.
Being an avid Star Trek fan since early childhood, I went to see the new Star Trek movie expecting the worst but hoping for the best. Previous big screen efforts by the Star Trek franchise have been pretty average, and in the end always left me wanting for something more. This one, however, stands on its own and is definitely worth the theater admission, not an easy suggestion in this day and age. It is action packed, emotionally tinged, and contained comedic elements that were utilized in good health and not campy in the slightest. Overall, Star Trek is well written and very aesthetically pleasing. I am not one to see movies multiple times at theater, but this one has definitely left me giddy and wanting to see it again on the big screen.
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