‘Star Trek’ on track

Those prepared to hate the reboot of ‘Star Trek’-whether they’re diehard fans or those in the anti-sci-fi camp-may be convinced to lower their shields after seeing this fun, action-filled film. Best known for creating mythology-driven series like ‘Lost’, J.J. Abrams has imbued his version with the elements that have made his shows such mind-bending entertainment while still keeping the soul of the saga intact.

‘Star Trek’ begins with an attack by an impossibly advanced Romulan ship captained by the tattooed, snarling Nero (Eric Bana). Among the survivors is the infant version of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), who grows up to wreak havoc on the Iowa countryside.

When Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) meets an adult Kirk, he encourages him to join Starfleet, giving him the opportunity to meet Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), and the rest of the characters audiences have loved for decades. Abrams has assembled a fine cast who seem to be aware of their predecessors but never resort to impressions.

The movie is screening at Majestic cinema.