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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
So, can someone who isn't a Trekkie enjoy it? I think the trailers look pretty sweet, but I am not a fan of the franchise. I've seen bits of pieces of the original movies, but that is it.
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I haven't seen it yet (going on Friday night with 8 friends) but this might help a little bit:
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A film that should appeal to longtime Trekkies, sci-fi neophytes and pretty much anybody who likes a good action flick.
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- Tom Long (Detroit News) and top critic
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This non-Trekkie thinks you'd have to look back almost as far as Raiders of the Lost Ark to find an adventure this consistently, thrillingly, joyfully fun.
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- Chris Hewitt (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
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The aim here is to court a new generation of fans without alienating the true believers speaking Klingon in the box-office lines.
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- Bob Mondello (NPR) and top critic
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Take note, George Lucas: This is how it's done.
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- Rene Rodriguez (Miami Herald)
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...even if you've NEVER seen "Star Trek" you'll be hooked.
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- Michael A. Smith (Nolan's Pop Culture Review)
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This is the first 'Star Trek' for everyone.
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- Scott Mantz (Access Hollywood)
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It's not necessary to be a longtime fan of the Star Trek universe to appreciate the sheer emotional punch and swagger of this rough and randy Enterprise crew.
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- Marc Savlov (Austin Chronicle)