Star Trek

Let me preface with the fact that I am not a fan of the original show, its multiple reinventions or any of the other films. I went to see it with my future mother in law for Mother's Day because that's what she wanted to do. Despite its inherent campiness it was well directed and entertaining.

Fist I want to applaud JJ Abrams for using modern physics phenomenon to rewrite the Star Trek history. It was a great way to tastefully break with the burdensome past. This film has paved the way for future adventures of the Enterprise crew. He also brought uncertainty to the "new" Star Trek technology which lead to some good scenes.

I suppose the campiness couldn't be avoided, but it certainly hit every stereotype in Star Trek culture. Kirk hooking up with a green skinned woman, a guy in a red suit biting it, every major character saying their classic line, Kirk's ripped shirt, and so forth. There were a few just goofy scenes including a monster chase scene and the man sized water pipes that lead to a man sized food processor. Thankfully the film had enough redeeming scenes that I could overlook most of the dumb parts.

I was slightly bored because I knew that the crew was going to make it through since this was their origin movie. I was merely waiting for the next major character to appear and say their famous line. Although I am not a fan and not beholden to any of the prior work I was entertained and claim that this is the best summer blockbuster I've seen so far.