Man this was a really really good movie. I think I could watch it a few time. I really wanted to dislike the new Kirk, Spock and Bones but I think they did a very good job. the supporting guys were great.
I hope super-hero flick writers take note of how they weaved Kirk's origin into the story without getting bogged down in a origin movie swamp. it was pure genius from a marketing standpoint to put the lovey dovey birth of the kid/death of the father emotional bit at the beginning, it hooked my wife so she went from dreading the movie to getting into it right away. they quickly shifted to the car chase so it got awesome fast.
i just saw the film this weekend and loved it! i was never a big fan of the original show/movies, but i havta agree, it was a fun flick. not only was the origin story great, but it was told if the perfect manner -- staying true to long-time nerd fans, but allowing for changes and updates. the whole "back to the futureish altered timeline" bit was very well done.
i do wish they threw a 3-second shatner clip into the spock/new-kirk mindmeld thing, but... we've still got priceline negotiator.
