I have to admit that I went into this film with mixed feelings... excitement... doubt... hope... and extreme anxiety. There was a great deal riding on the success of this film for Star Trek fans.
I spent most of the next two hours with a huge smile on my face. I laughed and nodded and enjoyed every minute. The film appeals to average theatergoers and die-hard fans alike. It feels like Star Trek and plays like an action/comedy/adventure blockbuster. It felt to me like an old, dear friend was coming home.
I have very little doubt that this movie will become the most successful Star Trek film to date... and maybe one of the biggest movies of the year!