First the bad: There was some kid tie ins. (NOT JAR JAR BINKS BAD, BUT YOU GET THE IDEA) 1. I didn't agree with the young Kirk scene 2. The fat hands reaction was a little over the top 3. The place where Old meets Kirk - 4. The little alien that hangs out with Scotty
Now the good:
1. The feel of power and grandness. The whole movie makes you feel like Star Trek is amazingly huge. 2. The effects will BLOW YOU AWAY!!! Jumping scenes, warp scenes, coming out of warp in .... 3. The acting is very smooth, natural 4. The unveiling of the new Enterprise ship brings a tear to your eye 5. The story really works and sets up for a sequel