Blu-Ray Review: Star Trek

J.J. ABrams has made many-a classic things this decade. Lost, Alias and Mission Impossible 3 (the former is probably at the bottom fo the classics though). You would think though, J.J. would be horrid to create the film. He didn't even know what Tribbles were!! HE...DIDN'T...KNOW....WHAT.....TRIBBLES....WERE!!! However, he's the best thing that's happened to this franchise sincE Khan was shouted.

In this reboot, Kirk finds himself joining Starfleet Academy with Bones, Spock Uhuara and Sulu and soons learns of aa time-traveling Romulan who plans to use an Elder Spock for his own datardly deeds...

This film has some great visuals, but it's the comedy, heart and action that just blow you away. Spock is truly heartfelt here and comedy comes in spades, mainly thnaks to Scotty played by Simon Pegg. (surprisingly, Tyler Perry is in here, but dosen't crack a smile!!) The opening, like Up, is worth any price alone to see. It's wonderful and very real. You feel like your in the midst of the great Star Trek battle.

This is easily the best Star Trek film ever and, honestly, I'm excited to see what a sequel might bring to the table. Warp speed to your nearest store to pick up this grand item.

Rating: A- or 8.8 out of 10

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Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

I think each Ice Age film represents a new genre. The first one was drama, the second comedy and this one is action. Still, this is the weakest one yet, though far better than Shrek 3.

This time, Manny and Ellie are having a baby and Sid is looking for friendships. He finds some eggs and learns they are dinosaurs!! Soon, they land in a land of dinosaurs and have to escape with Buck a 1-eyed weasel (Simon Pegg).

I think this was okay, but a little too long. Still, the voices are fun (Though Ray Ramono is a little too soft.) The animation is great but 3D seems to be intentionally placed which is anooying.

Overall, it's okay, but needs work, although it is a fun ride.

Overall: 7.7 out of 10 or B

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