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Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood ... see more see more... , Karl Urban , Zoe Saldana , Simon Pegg , John Cho , Anton Yelchin , Winona Ryder , Chris Hemsworth , Clifton Collins Jr. , Ben Cross , Tyler Perry , Jennifer Morrison (II) , Jimmy Bennett , Darlena Tejeiro , Rachel Nichols , Amanda Foreman , Majel Barrett-Roddenberry

Mission: Impossible III director and Alias creator J.J. Abrams resurrects the classic science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry with this feature film that embraces the rich history of the... read more read more... influential television and film series while also exploring some uncharted territory. Heroes star Zachary Quinto assumes the role of the Federation Starfleet lieutenant and Vulcan made famous in the original series by Leonard Nimoy (who also appears in an older incarnation of his original role), Spock, with Anton Yelchin stepping into the role of USS Enterprise navigator Pavel Chekov, Zoe Saldana assuming the role of communications officer Uhura, Simon Pegg keeping the ship in top shape as chief engineer Montgomery Scott (aka "Scotty"), and Eric Bana tormenting the benevolent space explorers as the villainous Nero. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle co-star John Cho also boards the Enterprise as Hikaru Sulu, with Chris Pine and Karl Urban assuming the legendary roles of Captain Kirk and Leonard "Bones" McCoy, respectively. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Release Date: May 7, 2009

Keywords: action, summer, sci-fi, popcorn, space

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DVD Release Date: November 17, 2009

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  • jmanard52
    November 17, 2009
    jmanard52
    I was never a fan of the original Star Trek series or movies but this was one of the best sci-fi movies I have seen in a long time. From beginning to end JJ Abrams and crew did an amazing re-imagining of the Star Trek franchise.
  • fb1463751009
    March 9, 2012
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    J.J Abrams takes the helms of the Star Trek saga and delivers it Hollywood-style. I am absolutely amazed that "Star Trek" received such high praise because unfortunately, I was not entertained. I like J.J. Abrams; I think he's a great director with a natural knack to deliver narr... read moreatives in a very entertaining fashion. The CGI was top-notch and the performances were all solid. Unfortunately, the movie's charm stems from cringe-worthy humor and cliches (particularly the bar scene annoyed me the most). It started reminding me of a cartoon show called "Animaniacs". There were too many slapstick scenes within "Star Trek" that have been done in other past movies hundreds of times and its been more effective in other films. I definitely could see why Trekkie fans would enjoy this movie to death.
  • FilmFanatik
    February 21, 2012
    FilmFanatik
    Like a lot of people, I was less than interested when I first heard about a reboot of the Star Trek film series. Images and footage kept cropping up that generated a little more interest, but I just couldn't get fully behind it because it was a reboot. Fortunately, the film turne... read mored out to be one of the most enjoyable and well-made summer blockbusters to come along in a quite a while. Star Trek is not technically a Star Trek-type film, in the sense that the focus is less on the science fiction and more on the characters, story and action. It's as if Indiana Jones and Star Trek got together and had a baby. Star Trek fans are really down on this movie because of that I think. However, if you can just sit back and enjoy it for what it is, which is a fantastic action/adventure movie with some great performances, lighting, storytelling, cinematography, and even great special effects, then you will enjoy it. Personally, I love it, and I keep revisiting it. Very recommended.
  • blkbomb
    February 4, 2012
    blkbomb
    Christopher Pike: You know your father was Captain of a Starship for 12 minutes. He saved 800 lives. Including your mother's and yours. I dare you to do better. 

    "The future begins."

    The first time I watched Star Trek two years ago was my first taste of the Star Trek franchise.... read more I had never seen the show or any of the old movies that followed it. Since then I have watched most of the old movies and a handful of episodes, but have never gotten to into the original series. But just visiting the origins for this Star Trek made me like it so much more. The first time I watched it I really enjoyed it, but I didn't know any of the characters and how they relate to each other. My second viewing of Star Trek was even more fun then the first. It's one of the better Science Fiction movies of the last decade.

    What really leaps out at me while watching this is that you don't have to be a fanboy to appreciate it. Like Nolan's Batman , if this is the first of the franchise that you have seen you are still likely to enjoy it. J.J. Abrams is able to appeal to everyone with this. He makes it enjoyable for the Star Trek noob, while clearly not offending any of the fanboys who have seen every episode and movie twenty times. This may seem like no big deal, but it has to be hard to do. 

    Star Trek looks and sounds great. The special effects are big, but not overblown to the point where it cancels out everything else that is going on. The film features a great cast including Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Simon Pegg, Bruce Greenwood, Anton Yelchin, and the sexy Zoe Saldana. There's also smaller performances from Eric Bana and Winona Ryder. 

    With of all that put together the film is pretty epic. It's exciting, fun, funny, and occasionally heartfelt like no other Star Trek film has been. There is a great balance between dialogue and action. It never relies too much on the action, but also never provides too much downtime for some viewers to get bored in. 

    There's always going to be those people who refuse to watch a movie with the name Star Trek in the title. It has that connotation of being only for nerds and losers. I have friends that refuse to watch it no matter how many people tell them how great it is. All I have to say to those people are that they are missing out on quite a film. 

    J.J. Abrams did an amazing job bringing Star Trek to a new generation and I can't wait until we see a sequel. Let's just hope it is half as good as this one was.

    Spock Prime: Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life-forms and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before. 
  • fb701560354
    January 26, 2012
    fb701560354
    Seeing the older Star Trek movies before this may be a good idea, but it's not necessary, as this newer version covers most of it all, but I found myself confused a tiny bit only because I had never seen the originals before I saw this one. This newer one is funny, it's got a gr... read moreeat story, fantastic visual effects, and lots of action. A great movie that will be fun for the family.
  • fb712836066
    October 25, 2011
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    Although some may praise its merits, 2009's "Star Trek" (11) is anything but the Star Trek of the 1960s. Long gone is the intellectualism, sci-fi-ness, and amazing characterization of the legendary 1960s series and its 70s/80s films, and in its place are pretty boys, action, and... read more dull characters, with the exception of the much welcomed and anticipated return of Leonard Nimoy as the aged version of Spock, reprising his 40+ year role. His storyline, and that of his younger self, portrayed by Zachary Quinto, is quite interesting and provides the small amount of intellectuality and familiarity in the film. However, the new Kirk's zero-to nothing resemblance in both speech, actions, and appearance to Shatner, the terrible new Bones, and the romantic tendencies of Quinto's Spock make me "yuck" and wonder why such a landmark tale had to be "modernized" in this way. However, I give it 3 stars because as a standalone film it IS entertaining, and it does have Nimoy and Vulcans aplenty in it along with the saving grace of having an in film explanation that the new reality is but an alternate universe created by the events in the main storyline of old. Star Trek will always be Star Trek from the 1960s and viewers better get around to watching Star Trek TOS on Blu Ray or DVD and realizing how much better its original incarnation truly was in comparison.
  • spielberg00
    August 8, 2011
    spielberg00
    This (wow) eleventh STAR TREK movie just might be better than STAR WARS...but that clearly does not settle the debate.
  • DreamExtractor
    August 1, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    I'm not a trekkie, but I sure want to be now. This movie takes the series and makes it cool for once, I never enjoyed the old show but this movie makes us feel awesome for seeing a nerd movie. This film was genius, JJ Abrhams is one of my favorite Directors, and the cast was in... read morecredible as the cast of the original Star Trek series. The effects and makeup are gorcious. In the entire series of the Trek movies, this is the greatest, and one of history greatest Sci Fis, at least to me. What a great film.
  • fb729949618
    July 31, 2011
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    Perfect 5 stars! What i love the most is how I had never watched a piece of Star Trek in my life before this movie, and yet after watching it I felt like I had been a Trekkie for life. It takes a a real talented director to be able to do that, J.J. Abrams is that guy.
  • jarobb3
    July 21, 2011
    jarobb3
    Probably my favorite movie of 2009, couldn't help but remind me of The Fifth Element -- which, of course, is probably in my top 3.

    Gotta love a movie that knows that it's a Sci-Fi action movie and boldly go(es) for it (see what I did there...?). Infinitely re-watchable and with ... read morecharacters you can't wait to see in a sequel, the 24th century has finally made its mark on the 21st century.

    As much as I loved this movie, I couldn't compete with my mother -- an old school trekkie who saw it 6 times in theaters. Yeah, she's real serious about Spock.

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Laremy Legel
May 6, 2011
Laremy Legel, Film.com

One of the most accessible and entertaining films of the year. Full Review

Peter Rainer
May 8, 2009
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

The young cast is mostly callow and TV-bland and the special effects don't quite seem worth that hefty price tag, but overall this is a presentable addition to the franchise. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
May 8, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

With Star Trek Abrams honors the show's legacy without fossilizing its best qualities. Instead, he's whisked it off to a planet where numbing nostalgia can't kill it, and where the future is still som... Full Review

Mick LaSalle
May 8, 2009
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

In going back to tell the Enterprise story from the beginning, Star Trek presses collective emotional buttons people didn't even know they had. At its best, the effect is like seeing life panoramicall... Full Review

Joe Morgenstern
May 8, 2009
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

Star Trek goes back to the legend's roots with a boldness that brings a fatigued franchise back to life. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
May 8, 2009
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

You needn't know the secret handshakes or utter the Vulcan blessing "live long and prosper" to gain admission to, and enjoy, summer's first thrill ride. Full Review

Christopher Orr
May 8, 2009
Christopher Orr, New Republic

In his daft, dizzy reinvention of a moribund franchise, Abrams has found a way to be referential without being reverential, to conjure nostalgia without being constrained by it. Full Review

Richard Roeper
May 7, 2009
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com

Highly illogical but entertaining as hell. Full Review

James Rocchi
May 7, 2009
James Rocchi, MSN Movies

I can name exactly three and a half things "Star Trek" gets wrong -- and I can name about a thousand that Abrams and his cast and crew get absolutely, pitch-perfect, elegantly right. Full Review

Anthony Lane
May 7, 2009
Anthony Lane, New Yorker

Quinto is the one person here who may leave teen-aged viewers more perplexed than puffed up; he somehow rebukes the movie's whole obsession with backstory and immaturity by seeming riper and wiser tha... Full Review

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    • Spock: He said he wanted me to see something; the destruction of my home planet.
    • Leonard "Bones" McCoy: How the hell did they do that, by the way? Where did the Romulans get that kind of weaponry?
    • Spock: The engineering comprehension necessary to artificially create a black hole may suggest an answer. Such technology could theoretically be manipulated to create a tunnel through space-time.
    • Leonard "Bones" McCoy: Damn it man, I'm a doctor, not a physicist! Are you actually suggesting they're from the future?!
    • Spock: If you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable must be the truth.
    • Leonard "Bones" McCoy: How poetic..
    • Uhura: I sure hope you know what you're doing, 'Captain.'
    • James Kirk: So do I.
    • James Kirk: I don't believe in no-win scenarios.
    • Capt. Nero: Hi, Christopher, I'm Nero.
    • Leonard "Bones" McCoy: The ex-wife took the whole damn planet in the divorce. All I got left is my bones.
    • Spock: You will experience fear... fear and face of certain death.
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  • Which Star Trek film did Patrick Stewart utter this quote? "They invade our space and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far no farther! And I will make them pay for what they have done to me!"  Answer »
  • In which Star Trek movie was the Borg Queen featured in?  Answer »
  • Which was the first Star Trek movie to feature Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard?  Answer »
  • So according to one of our dim-witted members, the first Star Trek movie to feature Captain Jean Luc Picard, was 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. (that's not even a movie!!) Let's try this again, what was the first movie to feature Capt Picard?  Answer »
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