I have been a long time trek fan, and I have to say that J.J Abrams really hit the mark with this take on the franchise. It was a wonderfully rich plot, intense action and emotion (and logic...hehe). The acting was surprisingly better than I honestly expected. The special effects were amazing but not over the top. It had everything a long time trek fan would hope to see in a re-boot, but it can very well stand alone for new fans. I am owning this on blueray as soon as it hits the stores! A must-see on the big screen though (IMAX is worth the drive...trust me)!