hopes, dreams, and motivations are explored. Yes, you even get to see Capt. Kirk as a little baby.

You will love Star Trek whether you're a Trekker or not. But the filmmakers pay homage to the series by infusing familiar tropes in the narrative like the presence of a green Orion girl, Spock playing his harp, or the sight of a red-shirt crew member. Some famous lines also returned such as Dr. McCoy's Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor not a quantum mechanic.

The technical aspects of the movie are superior. From the cinematography to the special effects, each facet of the production is given ample focus. The pacing of the film is great as well; there is no dragging sequence or hyper-kinetic editing to substitute for poor storytelling.

The performances are also up to par. It's hard to play an established character while trying to put new twists into their very own fabric, and avoiding making their performance be seen as an imitation. Pine as Kirk and Quinto as Spock did excellent jobs, but the rest of the characters are also given enough gravitas.

I don't want to hype the movie to you but I just can't help it. Star Trek is really good. I'm calling it one of the best movies of the summer so far. The biggest accomplishment that Abrams made is the acknowledgement of creator Gene Roddenberry's vision of an enlightened future. There's an optimistic view nestled in the center of Star Trek.

As soon as you hear the words space the final frontier near the end, you will cry with glee! Abrams did something short of a miracle. He made Spock and Kirk live long and prosper.

Star Trek gets 4 kisses

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