Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #48 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-11-16
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Formats: Anamorphic, PAL
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: Swedish, Danish, English, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 122 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
J.J. Abrams' 2009 feature film was billed as "not your father's Star Trek," but your father will probably love it anyway. And what's not to love? It has enough action, emotional impact, humor, and sheer fun for any moviegoer, and Trekkers will enjoy plenty of insider references and a cast that seems ideally suited to portray the characters we know they'll become later. Both a prequel and a reboot, Star Trek introduces us to James T. Kirk (Chris Pine of The Princess Diaries 2), a sharp but aimless young man who's prodded by a Starfleet captain, Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood), to enlist and make a difference. At the Academy, Kirk runs afoul of a Vulcan commander named Spock (Zachary Quinto of Heroes), but their conflict has to take a back seat when Starfleet, including its new ship, the Enterprise, has to answer an emergency call from Vulcan. What follows is a stirring tale of genocide and revenge launched by a Romulan (Eric Bana) with a particular interest in Spock, and we get to see the familiar crew come together, including McCoy (Karl Urban), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Chekhov (Anton Yelchin), and Scottie (Simon Pegg).
The action and visuals make for a spectacular big-screen movie, though the plot by Abrams and his writers, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (who worked together on Transformers and with Abrams on Alias and Mission Impossible III), and his producers (fellow Losties Damon Lindeloff and Bryan Burk) can be a bit of a mind-bender (no surprise there for Lost fans). Hardcore fans with a bone to pick may find faults, but resistance is futile when you can watch Kirk take on the Kobayashi Maru scenario or hear McCoy bark, "Damnit, man, I'm a doctor, not a physicist!" An appearance by Leonard Nimoy and hearing the late Majel Barrett Roddenberry as the voice of the computer simply sweeten the pot. Now comes the hard part: waiting for some sequels to this terrific prequel. --David Horiuchi

Special Features
• Commentary by director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
• A New Vision: J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real. Every aspect of production, from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks was guided by this overall objective.
• Gag Reel: Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast.

Language information:
Subtitles - English SDH (P), Danish, Swediah, Norwegian, English (P), Finnish, Dutch, English commentary

Synopsis
Those prepared to hate the reboot of STAR TREK--whether they're diehard fans or those in the anti-sci-fi camp--may be convinced to lower their shields after seeing this fun, action-filled film. Best known for creating mythology-driven series like LOST, J.J. Abrams has imbued his version with the elements that have made his shows such mind-bending entertainment while still keeping the soul of the saga intact. STAR TREK begins with an attack by an impossibly advanced Romulan ship captained by the tattooed, snarling Nero (Eric Bana). Among the survivors is the infant version of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), who grows up to wreak havoc on the Iowa countryside. When Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) meets an adult Kirk, he encourages him to join Starfleet, giving him the opportunity to meet Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), and the rest of the characters audiences have loved for decades.
Abrams has assembled a fine cast who seem to be aware of their predecessors but never resort to impressions. Both Quinto and Pine do a fine job with their portrayals of Kirk and Spock, and Karl Urban couldn't be better as Leonard McCoy. The supporting players--Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), and Anton Yelchin (Chekov)--all capture the essence of what drove their characters, though their screen time is limited. STAR TREK manages the nearly impossible: it pleases hardcore fans with plenty of in-jokes and references (and an appearance by the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy), but it doesn't alienate newcomers with tons of technobabble. The action and effects rank with any other top-tier summer blockbuster, but there's plenty of humour to balance the excitement. For anyone who (wrongly) felt he had to hide his trekker tendencies, this undeniably cool version of STAR TREK offers a chance to wear the 'geek' label with pride.

Customer Reviews

a convert's point of view
I had to be dragged into the room and threatened with being tied to the chair when we watched this movie. I've hated Star Trek since I was a child - it was one of my father's obsessions and I was put off by his need to watch it over and over again, ad infinitum (especially when he decided to tell me what was about to happen several seconds before it did happen). I thank goodness for the invention of the media player and the personal dvd player, which means that I don't have to inflict my obsessions on my family.

This film had action, romance (thankfully very limited), comedy, tension and more.

I was relieved to see that they had chosen new actors to play the roles. James T Kirk (Chris Pine - The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement [DVD] [2004]) is, er, shall we say self-assured and brash. After trying to pick up Uhura (Zoe Saldana) in a bar he is talked into joining star fleet academy (again) by Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood). On the transporter he meets a recently divorced, jaded and overly anxious Dr Leonard McCoy aka Bones (Karl Urban - The Truth About Demons [DVD] [2007], Out Of The Blue [2007] [DVD]).

Three years later Bones is a changed man, much more relaxed, but, unfortunately, his friend Kirk isn't. Spock (Zachary Quinto - 24 : Complete Season 3 [DVD]) is at the academy too, but in a more senior position than Kirk.

After Starfleet intercepts a distress call and the fleet set off to help. Kirk, having been "grounded" is smuggled aboard the Enterprise by McCoy. On board the Enterprise we meet Sulu (John Cho) and teenage genius Pavel Chekov (Anton Yelchin - Terminator Salvation [DVD] [2009]). Later in the film we meet Scotty (Simon Pegg).

Eric Bana (Black Hawk Down (2 Disc Set) [2002] [DVD], Troy (Director's Cut) [DVD] [2004]) is Nero, a Romulan who is out for revenge on those he believes allowed his planet and, therefore, his family to be destroyed.

Guest appearances include Winona Ryder as Spock's mother, Ben Cross as Spock's father, and Leonard Nimoy as the older Spock.

The cast were outstanding. I particularly enjoyed watching the start of the friendship between Kirk and Spock, as well as the friendship of Kirk and McCoy. All the cast performed well - it was, however, unfortunate that we did not see more of Karl Urban's McCoy.

This film has converted me to Star Trek. I am still not sure I would be able to watch the various series that were made, but I would certainly watch a sequel to this movie - providing they could get the same Enterprise cast back. I would like to see more of McCoy and the others too.

I really wanted to dislike this film, I really did, but unfortunately I found I couldn't. I never thought I would ever say this, but I really liked this Star Trek movie.

--- For Information Purposes ---
Audio tracks available: English only
Subtitles are in English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish for the main feature film.

--- UPDATE Nov 2009 ---

A sequel has now been announced - the main cast is expected to return

Stunning Blu Ray Transfer.
Amazing blu ray transfer and thanks to the boys in blue (Royal Mail Blue that is) causing much mayhem, many online retailers are shipping early I have just received my copy and I'm 100% happy with it.

Many people are not happy with the new film but I really don't understand why? It is a fantastic way to refresh everything and while it rewrites history it is done in a completely explainable way and I look forward to many more films with hopefully the same actors who play their respective characters to perfection.

CGI has come a long way over the years and this is just about the first time I didn't think "you can tell that's done with a computer".

The Blu ray comes with a second disc jam packed with extras and the extra scenes are fantastic to watch. We all know a directors cut that will include them will be released in the next 12 months though.

All in all this is one of the best modern films I've watched and unlike most modern films I will be watching this on more then one occasion.

Looking forward to Star Trek 12.

5 Star Film and a 5 star Disc

Star Trek XI
THIS YEAR'S IRON MAN
I guess there are different sorts of die hard fans. I'm of the type who has lapped up everything Star Trek for 40 years. The orginal series was great and so were most of the even numbered movies. TNG was a great ride but with each successive series thereafter, the ideas got less an less original - not that the shows weren't created by hugely talented people but how could they stay hot after hundreds of episodes? By the time we limped to Enterprise, the franchise needed a shot in the arm if it was going to survive. I was hugely sceptical about Abrams' version - Simon Pegg as Scotty, come on! I mean we love him but that definately felt like credibility was being stretched.

What a true delight it was then to see a true pumped up, rock 'n' roll version of Star Trek! Abrams and his gang did a clever thing, they created their very own Star Trek leaving the original series and everything we know fully intact sat happily in its own time line. Don't misunderstand though, this is the very same Kirk, Spock, McCoy and co. we all know and love, just sent down a slightly different path. So we can take a few liberties, mix things up a bit and generally have a ton of fun.

The story does what it needs to, the casting is great (especially Spock and McCoy), the effects are fantastic and Abrams manages to do character moments on the move so there's hardly time to take a breath - oh and Simon Pegg is great as Scotty!

Overall I got a real sense of joi de vivre, hence it being this year's Iron Man something that's been missing from Trek for a long time.

Maybe the best thing is, die hards and newbies alike will all find something to like.

Buy it!