They were right in saying that "this isn't your father's trek". Lots of ups and a few minor downs, but considering a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's pretty forking good. Some points of mine to make....
* It's different....not in the "Indiana Jones was raped" way, but it left me feeling uncomfortable, but still very excited
* Lots of Epic Shots through the movie
* A few silly and pointless scenes
* As a movie, it was EXCELLENT. As Star Trek, it was...well, it was different.
* Lots and lots and lots of homages to Original Series Star Trek with words, plot devices, etc
* The music was very good. Fresh and new, big, exciting
* A little on the gruesome side. Something new for Star Trek.