Although i havent seen the original, I saw the movie. I liked it a lot more that i thought i would. It was pretty epic :D (and i did a bit of background work before going to see it) and yes. The Spock/Uhuru makeout this was a little weird, but i lived with it. And yes. Sulu and Chekov.... totally doing it in the back. And it seemed Chekov was also attracted to Kirk... At least that's what i saw.

Oh! And i totally know the part you're talking about. With the in-your-face-so-close-i-could-kiss-you scene. Yea. Too bad they werent actually that close....