Star Trek

Through sophisticated pyrotechnics, three-dimensional characters and the wonder of cinematic spectacle, the latest Star Trek film puts a fresh spin on the familiarity of where it all began with rogue Romulan commander Nero (played by Eric Bana) bent on exacting revenge on Spock (Leonard Nimoy).

Director JJ Abrams captures the essence of the original while allowing the big-screen version to expand in new and thrilling directions. Screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman keep audiences on the edge of their seats from the opening scene when Nero travels back in time to destroy USS Kelvin.

Giving up the chance to see his son grow into the Federation's finest captain, Lt George Kirk (Chris Hemsworth) sacrifices himself to save his newborn son and the rest of the crew. This changes the timeline and an alternate universe is established while James Kirk (Chris Pine) grows up a rebel, longing to know his father.