I went into this with an open mind and I was rewarded with one of the most enjoyable movie experiences I've ever had. Yes, the story went in a new direction, but it built on everything that makes Star Trek enjoyable. The actors and writers did an incredible job of paying homage to the characters that we know and love, and yet the new things we hadn't seen before were totally believable. The action sequences were incredible, the sound was so intense it felt like I was there - and the picture, wow…definitely see this in IMAX. The Enterprise never looked so good, and when all was said and done, I was left with something else that I haven't felt for a long time, if ever - I am PROUD to be a Star Trek fan.