Welcome Trekies and The Next Generation of Trekies!

When I was a teen I was allowed to stay up late so my mother and I could watch the original Star Trek series together. Then came all the movies and spinoffs which continued to engage my imagination. Today, I am a Trekie less the costumes, conventions, and the language. I do not speak Klingon or any other alien language. I anxiously awated this pre-quel, but, with great skepticsm. How could there ever be another Captain Kirk or Spock. Their friendship glimmered with unusual intelligence, wit, humor and a bond no humans have expereinced since, except maybe Alan and Denny on Boston Legal. I am happy to report after just a few minutes of watching Kirk's boyhood pranks and can-do anything spirit, I was hooked. The casting for Kirk and Spock was right on, and even more so, was the actor who played Bones. I smiled and laughed at the same witty sarcasm the original doctor delivered. To think that Bones is no longer with us still tears at my heartstrings. The plot was exciting and believeable. The integrating of Leonard Nimoy as the original Spock was genious and appreciated. Maybe, they will do the same with Shattner!

I only have two small criticisms about this movie. It was uncomfortable and unbelievable to see Spock kissing Lt. Ohura (sorry for the spelling), especially when I recalled Kirk and her having a little fling in an early episode. I think it took years of Spock exploring his human side to be able to express himself in a kiss, but I guess we needed some SEX since Kirk seemed a little placid in his youth.

Introducing all of the major characters from the original series in one time frame was just too unbelievable to me. I did not know they were together from the very beginning and I find it a little hard to conceive that they all met in the same moment in time. Oh well, I will suspend my disbelief for the time being to be able to enjoy this wonderful movie again and again.

I am happy to believe there will be another sequel, and I look forward to filling in the blanks from the lives of my favorite spaceship and crew. You know in my late 20's, I actually put together a model of the Enterprise with a working light on the bridge. I can't wait to continue their ongoing mission and, " boldly go where no one (p.c.) has gone before."

I would be interested to hear what you all liked or disliked about the movie and to read your suggestions for future story lines.