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* * * * (four stars) “A blast in every sense of the word.” “Exciting and sassy.” “JJ Abrams has put the pop back in popcorn movies.” “Trek is kick-ass.” “The film pays respect to tradition while fondly tweaking it.” “Much with, bang-up action scenes and a twisting plot.” - Leah Rozen PEOPLE "'Star Trek' is a burst of pure filmmaking exhilaration and an irresistible invitation for fun. What more could you ask of a summer movie?" ---------- “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never seen ‘Star Trek’ because it’s self-contained and so rousing you may hardly be able to contain yourself.” “JJ Abrams’ direction surges with drama and humor and tension.” “’Star Trek’ is such a lift, I left the theater beaming.” - Gene Shalit TODAY * * * * “A high-octane hit!” “Dazzling.” - Thelma Adams US WEEKLY ---------- “Thrilling.” “A second summer blockbuster in as many weeks.” “The ‘Trek’ franchise is back and I didn’t think I’d want to see more, but after this one I sure do.” “Dead-on casting, thrilling sequences, a compelling story.” “’Star Trek’ appeals to an audience far beyond Trekkies, welcoming us all into that fascinating world.” “Zachary Quinto as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk succeed in reinventing those iconic characters.” - Jeffrey Lyons NBC-TV---------- "An action-packed, epic adventure. ---------- “This year’s ‘Iron Man’.” - Geoff Boucher LA TIMES “’Star Trek’ is successful enough for everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.” “’Star Trek’ has bridged the gap between the old and new with alacrity and purpose.” “Epic.” - Kenneth Turan LA TIMES "See it!" - Ben Lyons AT THE MOVIES “A brisk and joyous romp.” “It’s a real family film.” “Funny.” “A lively, ambitious, action-oriented summer blockbuster.” - Mary Pols TIME “Clever and infectious.” “Newcomer Chris Pine evokes the young Brad Pitt.” - Owen Gleiberman ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY---------- “’Star Trek delivers.” “Spectacular action sequences.” “Energetic.” “An energetic sci-fi extravaganza.” “’Star Trek’ is reiimagined by JJ Abrams.” “The interaction among the characters on the ship is most fascinating.” “Quinto impresses with a thoughtful performance that avoids caricature.” “Simon Pegg is perfectly cast.” - Claudia Puig USA TODAY "'Star Trek is way cool." - NEWSWEEK headline/feature---------- “Spectacular action.” “A cast so expert that all familiar characters are instantly identifiable.” “The film is so much fun.” “ILM again raises the bar on special effects.” “Daniel Mindel’s cinematography is top-notch.” “Scott Chambliss’ production design is top-notch.” “Familiarity with the franchise is irrelevant. ‘Star Trek’ is exciting on its own terms.” “Smart and breathless.” “A summer blockbuster.” “Get yourself excited…very, very excited…for the first A+ movie of the summer.” “Incredible.” “Incredible.” “This is the ‘Star Trek’ that I’ve been waiting for. “No ‘Star Trek’ has ever been this thrilling.” “It’s smart, on a grand level of spectacle and give me characters that I love to spend time with.” “No ‘Star Trek’ has ever looked this good or was this thrilling.” “Thrilling.” “A genuinely fun and exciting science fiction action adventure.” “The action is larger-than-life.” “A thrilling, massive scale sci-fi adventure with explosive visual effects.” “Compelling.” “An Extraordinary achievement and great entertainment.” “’Star Trek goes where no movie sequel or prequel has gone before. “Intelligent and inventive.” “Spectacular.” “Sensational, fully satisfying major entertainment.” ---------- * * * * * (five stars) “’Star Trek’ is cool again.” “You do not need to be a Trekker to be blown away by this non-stop, sci-fi action adventure.” “One big jump for man, one thrill ride to the 23rd century.” “Special effects are out-of-this world.” - Pat Collins WWOR-TV A+ “A truly magnificent film.” “A blockbuster with fascinating characters and robust action sequences.” “A terrific movie.” “non-Trekkers will enjoy a genuinely good ride.” “Compelling characters that will draw any audience in.” “Effects are brilliant.” “The sound editing on this movie is astounding.” “There were scenes that made me laugh ‘til tears rolled down my face; and scenes that moved me to tears.” - Sheldon Wiebe ECLIPSE MAGAZINE “’Star Trek’ delivers the goods at supernova intensity.” “Brings the franchise back to life.” “Elegantly directed by JJ Abrams.” - Joe Morgenstern WALL ST JOURNAL “’Star Trek’ presses collective emotional buttons people didn’t even know they had.” - Mick LaSalle SF CHRONICLE “The film’s balancing act between satisfying fans and newbies is impeccable.” “A plot that’ guaranteed to blow even the most devoted fan’s minds.” “’Star Trek’ is a promising revitalization…one that’s sure to recruit the next generation.” - Rich Bunnell SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER 3.5 stars “Summer’s first thrill ride.” “Summer’s popcorn pleasures have their official launch with this rousing and goofily moving adventure.” - Lisa Kennedy THE DENVER POST 3.5 stars “’Star Trek is fast, sleek and revved up for action.” “Chris Pine brings his own charm and swagger.” “Zachary Quinto finds the fire of self-conflict lying just beneath the Vulcan’s emotionless surface.” - Sean Means THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE 3.5 stars “Exciting, constantly entertaining.” “’Star Trek’ kicks off this year’s summer movie season in spectacular fantasy.” ...”nothing short of miraculous.” - Jeff Vice DESERET NEWS “A bright, shiny blast.” “A fully-loaded film” “Mr Abrams shows off some expensive-looking special effects.” “’Star Trek’ reminds you that there’s more to science fiction thatn nihilism.” - Manohla Dargis NY TIMES “You’ll marvel at the smarts.” “Souped-up new scenery.” “…funny and surprising.” - Michael Phillips CHICAGO TRIBUNE “’Star Trek’ is propulsively entertaining.” “A real movie – breathlessly paces and propulsively entertaining.” “Engaging.” - David Edelstein NY MAGAZINE “The most satisfying action-adventure since last year’s ‘Iron Man’.” “An imaginative prequel.” “Stunning.” “Action-friendly, nerd-friendly and fundamentally optimistic.” - Carrie Rickey PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER 3.5 stars “A smart, epic and eye-popping reboot.” “You don’t have to be a geek to like ‘Star Trek’.” “Immensely satisfying.” “A healthy balance of humor and action.” “The effects in ‘Star Trek’ are state-of-the-art dazzling.” - Lou Lumennick NY POST “Smart thrills and slick kicks.” “Abrams has scrubbed, polished, and turned up the volume to 11.” “…enough to move even a ‘Star Wars’ fan to tears.” - Robert Wilonsky VILLAGE VOICE “It’s ‘Star Trek’ – Welcome back! “This ‘Star Trek’ is rock solid and a lot of fun.” “It’s hard not to get chills.” “A remarkable accomplishment.” “’Star Trek’ feels like a frontier worth exploring again.” - Todd Hill STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE * * * * * (five stars) “Zingingly fun.” “A galactic-sized slice of chutzpah.” - Josh Rothkopf TIME OUT NY
* * * * (four stars) “A rousing prequel.” “This enterprise has the feel of a lost romance rekindled.” - Roger Moore ORLANDO SENTINEL * * * * * (five stars) “An Exciting, stellar-yet-earthy blast.” “’Star Trek’ successfully blends the hip and the classic.” “The movie’s strength is its action and casting.” “Abrams and company have brought us back to the future.” - Joe Neumaier NY DAILY NEWS * * * * (four stars) “I just about wept with joy, and I’m not even a Trekkie.” “’Star Trek’ is the greatest prequel ever made.” “Genius.” “Do you have to be a hard-core fan to enjoy this movie? Not at all.” “’Star Trek’ reminds us why we loved these characters in the first place.” “The editing, cinematography, and special effects work are state-of-the-art.” - Ty Burr BOSTON GLOBE ---------- “A first-class film in every way…from the script, acting and directing to set design, art direction, editing and score.” “****” “The 2009 summer movie seasons has begun with a bang! ‘Star Trek’ is an intergalactic blast! It’s a fresh update with a fantastic cast that’s totally hip and hot.” “A thrill ride from start to finish. Out of this world fun.” “BOLDLY GO and SEE IT!” “The perfect film!” “‘Star Trek’ fans will not be disappointed…they’ll be blown away.” “The franchise is re-born!! ‘Star Trek’ fans unite, go see this solid film!!” * * * * * (five stars) “Stunning.” “Perfectly pitched to satisfy Trekker nerds and more a general action-flick audience.” * * * * * (five stars) “Not a Trekkie? That’s fine – it’s crammed with action.” “Exhilarating.” * * * * * (five stars) “Out of this world!” “Far the best of the 11 ‘Star Trek’ movies.” “The outstanding prequel of all time.” “Stupendous special effects.” “A magnificent score by Michael Giacchino.” “A treat for the eyes and ears.” - DAILY MAIL (UK) ---------- * * * * (four stars) “’Star Trek’ is a winner.” “Top pick of the summer.” “Most anticipated summer movie.” * * * * (four stars) “The first genuine blockbuster of the year.” “Exhilarating, breathless, lavishly mounted adventure.” “Exhilarating.” “Stunning.” “The biggest, boldest cinematic outing the franchise has yet seen.” “A revamp everyone can get on board with.” “The freshest ‘Trek’ in decades.” * * * * (four stars) “Confident, clever and spectacular enough to please die-hard fans and newcomers alike.” “’Star Trek’ is a warp-speed ride.” “Bigger, brasher and more exciting than everything that’s gone before.” “Spectacular.” “A breathtaking spectacle.” “Exhilarating.” “’Star Trek’s back and bolder than ever!” “The biggest and best ‘Star Trek’ film ever!” - THE SUN (UK) ---------- “The first true blockbuster of 2009.” “Gripping.” “A genuinely spectacular film.” “It doesn’t take a diehard Trekkie to enjoy.” “’Star Trek’ carries itself with immense style and heart.” * * * * (Four –and a half - Stars) “The first true blockbuster of 2009.” “Diehard Trekkies should dig this prequel as much as those aboard the USS Enterprise for the first time.” “Electrifying.” What escapist viewers want – exciting cinematic coolness”. * * * * (4 stars) “The most exhilarating ‘trek’ to date.” “The franchise has been permanently shifted to new rails…welcome to the new ‘verse.” “For the first time in the franchise, the Enterprise is a genuine thrill-ride.” “This ‘Trek’ is physical and emotional, sexy and vital. Sassy, young and hip.” ---------- |