Star Trek (Single-Disc Edition) |  | Director: J.J. Abrams
Actors: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
Studio: Paramount
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Rating:  83 reviews
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Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 126 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: PARD348504D
UPC: 097363485049
EAN: 0097363485049
ASIN: B002HWRYJE
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: November 17, 2009 (New: This Week)
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THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF A YOUNG CREWS MAIDEN VOYAGE ONBOARD THE MOST ADVANCED STARSHIP EVER CREATED: THE USS ENTERPRISE.IN THE MIDST OF AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY FULL OF OPTIMISM, INTRIGUE, COMEDY AND COSMIC PERIL, THE NEW RECRUITS MUST FIND A WAY TO STOP AN EVIL BEING WHOSE MISSION OF VENGEANCE THREATENS MANKIND.
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J.J. Abrams' 2009 feature film was billed as "not your father's Star Trek," but your father will probably love it anyway. And what's not to love? It has enough action, emotional impact, humor, and sheer fun for any moviegoer, and Trekkers will enjoy plenty of insider references and a cast that seems ideally suited to portray the characters we know they'll become later. Both a prequel and a reboot, Star Trek introduces us to James T. Kirk (Chris Pine of The Princess Diaries 2), a sharp but aimless young man who's prodded by a Starfleet captain, Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood), to enlist and make a difference. At the Academy, Kirk runs afoul of a Vulcan commander named Spock (Zachary Quinto of Heroes), but their conflict has to take a back seat when Starfleet, including its new ship, the Enterprise, has to answer an emergency call from Vulcan. What follows is a stirring tale of genocide and revenge launched by a Romulan (Eric Bana) with a particular interest in Spock, and we get to see the familiar crew come together, including McCoy (Karl Urban), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Chekhov (Anton Yelchin), and Scottie (Simon Pegg).The action and visuals make for a spectacular Big-Screen Movie, though the plot by Abrams and his writers, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (who worked together on Transformers and with Abrams on Alias and Mission Impossible III), and his producers (fellow Losties Damon Lindeloff and Bryan Burk) can be a bit of a mind-bender (no surprise there for Lost fans). Hardcore fans with a bone to pick may find faults, but resistance is futile when you can watch Kirk take on the Kobayashi Maru scenario or hear McCoy bark, "Damnit, man, I'm a doctor, not a physicist!" An appearance by Leonard Nimoy and hearing the late Majel Barrett Roddenberry as the voice of the computer simply sweeten the pot. Now comes the hard part: waiting for some sequels to this terrific prequel. --David Horiuchi
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 Remember, this is just a movie! November 20, 2009
Jon's review (Bay Area, CA)
I see so much written good and bad about JJ Abrams' newest rendition of "Star Trek". Well, I grew up as a teenager watching the original series on TV - and it was good then - but not great either. It became much more popular in the following years - and even I was a fan of it and the various spin off's that came around over the years. It's now 43 years after the original series and JJ Abrams does a remake of the original - not the series, but certainly of the cast and crew, Well, its now 2009 and all things need to be revitalized once in a while. Abrams did a good job of that.
Abrams also does a good (not excellent) job at creating a contemporary movie resembling the original. There was no need for him to stick to the "rules of Star Trek". It was fictional, after all. So he changed a lot of the characters and relationships. Again this is entertainment, not history. Did he make a successful re-make of Star Trek? Of course. It was fun to watch - and perhaps I know after all these years that none of this is real and none of this is a picture of the future. It's just a movie - and it was a good one, though I can't see it winning an Academy Award. I remember as a teenager watching Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" and thinking ,"wow, this is what the future will bring!" Well, I was wrong! The year 2001 has come and gone and that movie nowhere resembled the world in which we live. So please - look at Star Trek and see it for what it is - entertainment.
Much is said about the "encounter" with Spock and Uhura. Again, please accept this for what it is - and insignificant part of the story line. In the original series, there was an episode where Kirk kissed Uhura. But that was more a statement of the times than anything to do with a storyline. The series was produced only 2 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1965 - and inter-racial relationships (even a kiss) were unheard of on prime time television. So the producers of Star Trek threw that in for some excitement. At the time, it was controversial - hardly now in our present time. Perhaps Abrams simply isn't old enough to understand that it only meant something in 1967. Fast-forwarding it to 2009 with a twist was a waste of time. But no one is perfect.
Enough said. Did I enjoy the movie? Yes. Would I watch it again? No. It was good, but not great. Buy it, watch it, and see for yourself. But please - remember it is just a movie. It isn't supposed to be accurate, a statement of the times, or carry on some legacy that is instrumental in our society. It's at best an enjoyable couple of hours.
 Thrusters ahead... November 20, 2009
DFC (TX)
I was skeptical like many Trekkers to see (even hear about) this production. I am pleased to say that this isntallment is exciting and suprisingly well done. This isn't a shameless rehash or empty marketing ploy. The film takes a legendary series and tries to breathe life into it. The cast is well chosen and the effects are superb. Some have said that the film's score is boring but after a while I noticed the medley.
This may be a beginning to keep the film franchise afloat. I thought after the end of the TV series ENTERPRISE that Star Trek would be gone for quite a while. The Next Generation (in my opinion) ended its run too soon and still had a few more movies left in it. But, that being said, Star Trek lives on. The film made an amazing total at the box office which proves the fans are still longing for more. I share their enthusiasm.
The DVD itself looks beautiful. Colorful, crisp, and a great sound mix. No full screen is available but I can't imagine anyone wanting to see this out of its majestic widescreen format.
Without describing the story or revealing any secrets. This film offers a fast pace and enough development for character accquaintance. There are enough in-jokes for Trekkers as well. It was originally set to be released in the winter of 2008, but I'm glad they kept it and polished it. The final product is one of the best blockbusters I have seen in the past few summers.
I was in doubt... November 20, 2009
Michael W. Black (Norfolk, VA, USA)
I must admit I was unsure I would enjoy this outing at first...but once it became clear that this movie was done as an alternate timeline, I began really enjoying it. Spock meeting himself is priceless, the inner turmoil Spock faced as a youngster, all was true to our beloved original series. Some sequences were admittedly overstated, and the Romulans were frankly straight out of a horror movie, but I definitely liked it...the computer voice of Majel Barret/Rodenberry was a big plus factor, sadly we will hear her voice no more...
 Star Trekkie? NOT November 19, 2009
M. O'Mally (Endoftheroad, ME)
Wow. What a let down. I don't think the person who wrote this ever saw any Star Trek show. I'm a soft core trekkie and even I know that this is a bunch of bunk. And trying to explain its indescretions with 'it's an alternate reality' just doesn't fly. Even an alternate reality would not have all the stupied goofs this movie does. It will not grace my Trek shelf, in fact, if I can sell it, I will. I am not going to go into the ideosyncracies this movie blows, it would take me all year. Just know...if you're any kind of Star Trek fan, this one will make you cry. And not in a good way. Gene must be turning over in his grave. This does not deserve the name Star Trek. It is some little boy's fantasy of being Kirk and being a hero and getting all the girls. Keep your fantasy to yourself and give us proper movies people. I am so disappointed. Seeing the commercials for it made me reticent, but my 20 something son said it was better than the ads. I told him I will never respect his opinion again. Of course, he grew up with the Next Generation and never saw the original...neither did the writer of this movie. It took me 6 years before I could watch TNG, but after that I got right into Voyager and DS (until it became a soap opera), but I am back to square one and will never buy anything Trek until I have seen it, not even a movie ticket. Trek has lost its respectability. *sob*
absolute garbage November 19, 2009
Geeze Us Pete (CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just stupid from the start. Hot shot twerp Jimmy Kirk, Duh. Spock playing kissy face? Eh, this movie is so stupid it isn't even worth talking about.
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