First Reactions From Star Trek Premiere

By Jeff Olson
April 7, 2009

Last night in Austin, Texas there was a surprise premiere for Star Trek. Those who were fortunate enough to catch an early screening of the sci-fi film have begun to post reviews on the net. The movie does not open wide until May 8th, but an advanced screening last night in Austin, as well as a special gala and screening in Sydney, Australia have given audiences an early peek at the movie. So what is the initial response to J.J Abrams’ Star Trek? Reviews are popping up all over the place. The Twitter universe went nuts last night with tweets about their initial thoughts of the film. Continue reading to check out what everyone had to say about this much buzzed about film.

Aint it Cool News: “But other than a few conveniences, I think Abrams pulled it off. STAR TREK isn’t just a successful reboot, but a genuinely fun and exciting science fiction action adventure. My biggest complaint is that it feels like they just got started up when the film ended. I want more! I want to see the further adventures of Captain James T. Kirk and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise.” – Quint, AICN

Film School Rejects: “If there is one thing Star Trek always got right in the old days – and we’re talking The Original Series and the first two films, of which I’m a big fan – it was a commitment to character and story above all else. This movie has that same commitment, but it is muted by an intense sensory experience. This may be a small problem for some fans, but I can assure you that when you get that first gorgeous shot of the USS Enterprise or you are thrust into the midst of a wild space battle, you won’t mind one bit.” – Neil Miller, Film School Rejects

Twitch: “The acting and casting are spot on. The story mixes old and new elements of the Star Trek universe. The effects are breathtaking. Some people will inevitably nitpick this film but J.J. Abrams’ new work is as good as (and arguably better) than most of the Star Trek movies that preceded it.” Rodney Perkins, Twitch

These are just a few of the many reviews that are currently circulating the web. If you were one of the lucky individuals who has seen Star Trek please leave us your thoughts below. We look forward to the release of Star Trek on the 8th of May – and until then we plan on bringing you all things Star Trek, as this is gearing up to be one of the big movies of the summer.