It, after 43 years of watching Star-Trek, was nice to see a beginning. But I left feeling slightly dissapointed with a few things. One, the sound was cranked up so high it was uncomfortable. Two, the high tech ability to create lavish sets makes following some of the scenes difficult. They are so full of everything it's easy to get lost. Three, I feel there was not enough depth to the characters. Are we supposed to get the true depth of friendship that began between Captain Kirk and Spock from just the inference from time traveler Spock at the first meeting, plus the one quick battle scene? It would have been helpful the have additional depth of character. That said, would I recommend to a trekkie, yes. See again, no.