Reviews

As someone who has grown up with the franchise, watched every show and every movie (I've watched the entire DS9 series at least twice!), suffered through characters/actors who I didn't care for (Tasha Yar, seriously?), I realize we all have opinions about what makes Gene Roddenberry's vision so lasting.

That being said? I LOVED this movie. I even capitalized it I loved it so much. The play between the characters, the more human version of Spock, the absolutely delightful "Scotty" (although his sidekick is one of those throwaway characters I dislike) as well as a much better crafted plot this time made for a completely enjoyable movie. The action is intense, the friendship deepened between the characters, the twists and turns are a bit predictable at times, but that is reminiscent of the franchise as a whole. I am already excited for the next movie. I tremendously respected and appreciated the ties in this movie to the elements that make Star Trek great - strong story line, deep connection to the characters and a philosophical element. In some of the older Star Trek episodes the moral/philosophical element can be oppressively heavy handed. No so in the new Trek movie. The ideas of friendship, family and humanity are woven through this movie with subtly and I will outright admit I more than teared up during the climactic scene in the engine room. EVEN though I had already figured out what was going to happen, I have already come to care about, respect and enjoy the new actors in their iconic roles.

So yes, ten out of ten. And let the haters, hate. Those who can not embrace change can go sit and watch old Star Trek reruns and bemoan the 'good old days' and spout off all the reasons why 'Star Trek ain't what it used to be'!!!!

I, on the other hand, will boldly go and embrace the new with a continued reverence for the old. This movie makes it possible to love both.

MMMM This movie was delicious. As someone who grew up with Star Trek from the original to 'everything but Enterprise' (and I must admit to seeing a few of those as well) I am shocked at people who decry the 'canon'. Seriously? Get OVER yourselves. This movie pays appropriate homage to us true longtime devoted fans while at the same time, it embraces an entirely new set of fans for the real 'next generation'. After Shatner's Kirk and Stewart's Picard I never loved another captain... until tonight. When I saw a Captain truly worthy of the name (don't even get me started on the unworthiness of Janeway) Granted this *is* Kirk, but it also isn't. Yes, there is time travel, yes there is a rewriting of the history, but if you have *ever* read comic books, welcome to the genre! This does NOT discount all things Trek. It does not dismiss what we know and love about the story, the ideals and the 'big dreams' that star trek gave us in the 60s. Men and women, blacks, Russians, whites all working together. Earth peaceful and stable... Star Trek is more than a TV show, it is an ideal... And this movie? Captures that spirit and accomplishes its mission.

I left the theater upset that I'll have to wait at least a year or two for the next Trek movie! THANK you J.J. Abrams. You've earned my respect and gratitude.

This movie combines all the wonderful elements of mythology with the winsome voice of Annette Henshaw and her own life experience as her marriage dissolves.

This movie combines the absolute best of animation, music and myth. It is wonderful for kids, adults, those familiar with the Ramayana and those who know nothing about it...

Worth every minute of it's one hour and twenty minutes... don't MISS the opportunity to watch it!

As soon as the DVD comes out I am going to buy it to use in my Mythology class. I believe it is the perfect video to introduce the Ramayana to my students.

I'm not going to write a long meandering review of this movie to explain why I thought it was one of the best movies I have seen in a while. Some have torn it apart for being "boring". I wasn't bored for one moment in this movie. Ed Norton was *stunning*. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He underplayed his character brilliantly. Jessica Biel was also delightful and for once it was excellent to see real chemistry between the two leads in a movie.

While I had the movie figured out, I wasn't disappointed by that. Instead, I sat riveted to the screen to see how it would play out. I don't often give movies a '10' rating, but this movie is worth it.