Star Trek

2009 Sci Fi

Mission: Impossible III director and Alias creator J.J. Abrams resurrects the classic science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry with this feature film that embraces the rich history of the influential television and film series while also exploring some uncharted territory. Heroes star Zachary Quinto assumes the role of the Federation Starfleet lieutenant and Vulcan made famous in the original series by Leonard Nimoy (who also appears in an older incarnation of his original role), Spock, with Anton Yelchin stepping into the role of USS Enterprise navigator Pavel Chekov, Zoe Saldana assuming the role of communications officer Uhura, Simon Pegg keeping the ship in top shape as chief engineer Montgomery Scott (aka "Scotty"), and Eric Bana tormenting the benevolent space explorers as the villainous Nero. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle co-star John Cho also boards the Enterprise as Hikaru Sulu, with Chris Pine and Karl Urban assuming the legendary roles of Captain Kirk and Leonard "Bones" McCoy, respectively. more..

Director: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto,Leonard Nimoy, Karl Urban

 31 Reviews  34 Awards

Reviews

  • In the pop high it delivers, this is the greatest prequel ever made.

    Ty Burr - The Boston Globe

    27 April 2013

  • Paced at warp speed with spectacular action sequences rendered brilliantly and with a cast so expert that all the familiar characters are instantly identifiable.

    Ray Bennett - The Hollywood Reporter

    27 April 2013

  • The clever and infectious reboot of the amazingly enduring sci-fi classic, director J.J. Abrams crafts an origin myth that avoids any hint of the origin doldrums. That's because he rewires us back into the original Star Trek's primal appeal.

    Owen Gleiberman - Entertainment Weekly

    27 April 2013

  • Star Trek goes back to the legend's roots with a boldness that brings a fatigued franchise back to life.

    Joe Morgenstern - The Wall Street Journal

    27 April 2013

  • It's hard to imagine anyone caring much why we're plunging ahead at warp speed, when the ride is so insanely satisfying.

    Bob Mondello - NPR

    27 April 2013

Awards

  • Actor in Film

    ALMA Awards (2009)

     

  • Best Achievement in Makeup

    Academy Awards (2010)

  • Best Make-Up

    Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2010)

  • Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic)

    American Cinema Editors (2010)

     

  • Fantasy Film

    Art Directors Guild (2010)

     

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