Star Trek (2009)
Rating: 
I really enjoyed this movie. It was visually stunning, had a compelling storyline, brilliantly acted, and (aside from one minor complaint) had stunning cinematography.
The Trekker in me had one, I-just-can’t-get-past-this, complaint though. Before arguments erupt, let me say, if this is the only bad thing I can point out, that speaks volumes… also, the time-incursion creating a new time line does not account for this error. Just sayin. So… the emblems were all wrong. The arrow-esque logo we all know and love did not become formally adopted by Starfleet as its logo until the time between The Motion Picture and The Wrath of Kahn. Until that point each ship, outpost, and instillation had their own Assignment Patch which was unique. There also existed the insignia of Starfleet, which was separate from these assignment patches.
This move, submitted as canon in the Trek universe (having a shared history, but establishing a new time line), essentially retcons that whole concept by suggesting both the USS Kelvin and the USS Enterprise used the same Assignment Patch (see Starfleet Insignia at MemoryAlpha).
Okay.. rant over. Again, if that’s the worst thing I can point out, Trek wise… we’re doing great 
The one visual thing that really bugged me was the constant use of Lens Flares. It felt like they were used everywhere, quite at random. Dramatic shots of the universe, I can understand… but inside on the bridge? It got to the point where it was extremely distracting for me. However, almost everyone I’ve talked to didn’t seem to notice it. I’m not sure why they jumped out at me so dramatically, but they did… and I was annoyed.
Other that that, I loved this movie. Minor plot holes here and there, but that’s to be expected in just about anything. The whole concept of a Romulan Time Incursion was just brilliant. It allows for a whole new, re-imagined, Trek universe without having to sacrifice the existing story world.
I was a little nervous walking into this movie, but left with a smile, and eagerly anticipating the next one!
