I cannot say I remember the full story in the Star Trek series because I watched it sporadically when I was growing up. I wasn't even a huge fan of the series or the genre for that matter, but I have to admit that I enjoyed both the latest soon-to-be-released silver-screen adaptation by director JJ Abrams.
One of the reasons I anticipated watching the movie was the fact that they brought back the black character of Uhura, played this time by rising star Zoe Saldana. Another draw-card, in terms of actors, was Zachary Quinto, who has impressed me with his convincing demeanor in the supernatural drama series Heroes. A surprising addition to the cast was that of Tyler Perry as one of the Admirals. It was a bit wierd seeing him in such a role because of his portrayal of the Madea character in most of his films. Even those where he played a different character, it wasn't on the level of his character on Star Trek 11.
The Star Trek fans will enjoy the movie with much more appreciation that I did because they obviously know the story more intimately. However, this is not to say I didn't find it intriguing and interesting. Although it may have been another good versus evil tale, the way the ambivalence was carried out relatively well.
The elevent episode of Star Trek, also dubbed The Future Begins, opens at cinemas throughout the country on the 08th of May 2009.
