Mission Impossible III director and
Alias creator J.J. Abrams resurrects the classic science fiction franchise created by
Gene Roddenberry with this feature film that embraces the rich history of the influential television and film series while also exploring some uncharted territory.
Heroes star
Zachary Quinto assumes the role of the Federation Starfleet lieutenant and Vulcan made famous in the original series by Leonard Nemoy (who also appears in an older incarnation of his original role), with
Anton Yelchin stepping into the role of U.S.S. Enterprise navigator Pavel Checkov,
Zoe Saldana assuming the role of communications officer Uhura,
Simon Pegg keeping the ship in top shape as chief engineer Montgomery Scott, and Erica Bana tormenting the benevolent space explorers as the villainous Nero.
Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle co-star
John Cho also boards the Enterprise as staff psychiatrist Hikaru Sulu, with Chris Pine and
Karl Urban assuming the legendary roles of Captain Kirk and Leonard "Bones" McCoy, respectively. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide