I’m not going to get into much detail, in deference to those who may not have seen Star Trek yet (what is WRONG with you?), but I will say that I officially have a new favorite movie – a statement I do not make lightly.
Plot, characterization (Karl Urban as Bones McCoy is an unheralded talent!) and special effects – it’s all there, and it all works beautifully. I left the theatre more excited than when I went in, which is something that hasn’t happened to me for a looong time. I’ll provide a more fulsome discussion of the film soon, but for now, I just want to tell you: SEE IT!
Revenge of the Inner Geek 
I’ll agree with you on all counts – especially Karl Urban, indeed all of the actors managed what I thought would have been the impossible task of capturing the characters but not copying the original actors. I also like that the directors and writers managed to put in a lot of moments that paid tribute to the past incarnation – my particular favourite being Admiral Pike in a wheelchair….
Thank you for not giving away anything – I am one of the ill that have not seen it yet.
Yet.
Kevvy –
You wanna go, I’ll go again!
You’ll love it Kev – the scene where the Death Star appears and Darth Vader and Kirk fight it out is awesome….