This is a fun film, whether you're a Trekkie or not. I nitpicked minor distractions like Zachary Quinto's lisp, the new Enterprise bridge that looks like a cosmetics department (makeover anyone?), the bad guy's ship that resembles a big hairball, a few scenes that seem disjointed and a few inconsistencies with plot development, but it's just plain silly fun - one of those movies that could just as easily be a comic book. Suspend your disbelief and enjoy.
Favorite satirical quote: Pike defining Starfleet as "A peacekeeping and humanitarian armada."
The one big flaw that I found VERY annoying was the camera work: incessant vibration (FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, SOMEBODY GO PURCHASE A TRIPOD) and frequent glitchy glare from light sources that gives you a feeling of confinement. It's as if the entire movie was filmed through a small dirty window by someone whose hands were shaking. (GET A BOTTLE OF WINDEX, CLEAN THE CAMERA LENS AND TRY HOLDING IT STEADY.)
I saw the movie for love of actors Leonard Nimoy and Bruce Greenwood and wasn't disappointed. Those two by themselves make it all worthwhile. The casting is wonderful. I only hope we get to see cameos from more of the original cast in sequels.
Addendum: I learned recently that special cameras were used to generate the "flaring" effects, and the shaking was a specific goal. Oh well. I still like the movie regardless. Get it. It's fun.
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