New 'Star Trek' is Great!

Alan and I just returned from watching the new Star Trek movie. It was much better than I had imagined it was. The reviews are generally positive, but I was blown away by the characterization, action, visual effects and drama. Leonard Nimoy makes an appearance as Ambassador Spock from the future and it wasn't at all hokey. The movie was well-thought-out and put together.

The crew of the Enterprise are all played by cast members that do the characters justice. I found myself chuckling many times when I heard old tried and true lines coming from the new character like they were born to it! "Bones" spins Spock around by the shoulder and asks,"Are you out of your Vulcan mind??" How many times on the original series did we hear that? And Scotty! Wonderful! He does amazing things with the transporter and the engines!

You see, I grew up on the original Star Trek. I watched it every week. When rumors of it's cancellation flew around, I was one of those who wrote letters to save the show (for one more season, tho). So, I really enjoyed this movie and I'm looking forward to making it part of my DVD collecion when available. If any of my readers are Trek fans, do yourself a favor and don't miss this one! First Rate!