Star Trek - Long Live and Prosper

I've been in love with science fiction since I was a little child. Everything began when I watched Star Wars Episode IV for the first time, in 1995. This love has been built on a few glorious moments, and much disappointment. The original Star Wars Trilogy was superb, mainly Empire Strikes Back, with honorable mention to Return of the Jedi (it could be the best, if it were not for the bloody, pointless Ewoks). I waited a long time for the new SW movies, but I've got frustrated by them, especially Episode II, despite the fact that I enjoyed Episode III. I love Stargate as well, and for quite a time I thought Hollywood would never be able to achieve that level of entertaintment-for-nerds again.

I am a declared Star Wars fan, and I've never been into the Star Trek world. First, because I couldn't have much access to the old titles, and I needed that knowledge to have a full understanding of the new series; and second, because every trekkie I've known so far hates Star Wars, and I've always had the feeling that I should take sides! Until now!


I have just watched the new Star Trek. It's gotten an amazing trailler, which made me willing to watch the movie. Nevertheless, the fact that J. J. Abrams was the director has raised a doubt in my head. The guy has been doing an incredible job on Lost (along Damon Lindelof, who has produced Star Trek), but he's responsible for one of the most atrocious movies ever: Cloverfield... well, if he was seeking for redemption, he might have achieved it!

The movie tells the story of James Tiberius Kirk, the most famous captain of the USS Enterprise, previously played by William Shatner. Chris Pine played the character amazingly. But the most notorious character is Spock. He's become famous by Leonard Nimoy, and is one of the dearest persons in ST Universe. In this movie, Spock is played by Zachary Quinto, the serial killer Sylar from Heroes. The resemblance between Nimoy's and Quinto's Spocks is unbelievable!! And we can't forget McCoy, played now by Karl Urban, (not that) famous for Eomer on Lord of the Rings. Urban made a beautiful job too!


The screenplay is incredibly good, and it's a shame that the movie just lasts for 2 hours and 6 minutes. Visual and sound effects are also perfect!


One criticism I've heard before the movie was that it hasn't been made for trekkies. After watching, I might disagree, because of many reasons, including the special part of Leonard Nimoy as Spock Prime!! Wow!!!! It's a must-watch movie, for trekkies and non-trekkies, but for all the lovers of science fiction!



"Live long and prosper!"