Rather than continue the series in its last form featuring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation after Star Trek: Nemesis, the series is rebooted in this film with J.J. Abrams at the helm.
And he does a remarkable job.
It was the first Star Trek film I ever saw, and it roped me into the universe with ease.
The film starts with Federation starship USS Kelvin investigating a "lightning storm" in space when they witness a huge Romulan ship emerge from the centre of the storm. The Romulan ship orders the captain of the Kelvin, captain Robau to come aboard to negotiate a truce. Robau is questioned about the whereabouts of Ambassador Spock, and when Robau profess not to have any information, is killed by Romulan commander Nero. The Kelvin is attacked and evacuated, with first officer George Kirk assuming command. His pregnant wife Winona is on board the Kelvin, but once safely in an escaping ship, Kirk stays on board to stage a kamikaze mission. Before impact, he and Winona name the child James Tiberius.
Chris Pine takes over from William Shatner in the role as James T Kirk at Starfleet Academy while Zachary Quinto assumes the role of Spock.
The universe-jumping adventure takes us first to planet Vulcan, where the USS Enterprise is on a mission to answer their distress signal - but unbeknownst to them the planet is under attack by the Romulans. It kickstarts a series of events that sees several high-profile prisoners taken, the appearance of a familiar face, and an ultimate change in leadership aboard the USS Enterprise.
It is a refreshing new start for the Star Trek film franchise, and is tailored to suit fans old and new alike. It is set in an alternate timeline to the previous films and television series', allowing new fans to jump aboard and enjoy.
Star Trek: 124 minutes (2009).
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