Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Throughout the whole of the movie my mind was going "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!," but for those who don't speak fluent explanation mark, let me translate:
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" takes place a few years, or so, after the first reboot of the movie. James T. Kirk is captain now with Spock as his first officer, and while they've been away from the screen they've been off working as the crew of the U.S.S Enterprise, observing planets and civilizations, and getting into trouble in the process. The Prime Directive must be followed after all, as Spock is quick to point out, but Kirk isn't one for rules. Meanwhile an explosion in London wrecks havoc with Starfleet, peace is threatened, and Kirk, with his crew, once again find themselves in the middle of all the action.
Ah! I think I managed to write all that without giving anything away. J.J. Abrams, the director of both this Star Trek and the last, plus the future main Star Wars movies, is known for his secrecy. This movie has been shrouded in mystery, and guesses to who the new characters are, and how everything parallels to the original Star Trek universe, has been in speculation throughout the internet for months on end. There are parallels, which makes being a fan and picking apart similarities between the old and new cannon fun. Everything is possible in this new alternate universe, and because of that you don't know how things will go.
This movie allows us a glimpse of Earth in the future, and this little snap shot was unexpected and interesting. Some of my favorite Trek episodes involve Earth and seeing the shows idea of the future, but that perspective was far and few between as crews gallivanted across the Galaxy. Plus we get to see another known classic Star Trek alien, beyond Vulcans and Romulans. I don't want to give this away, but honestly I loved seeing them in this Universe, and how they were reinvented of sorts. Really cool.
The cast is as fun this time around as the last. The chemistry is as sharp, and everyone seems to be having a good time. Alice Eve
and Benedict Cumberbatch are great additions to the Trek Universe. I won't say who they're playing, because finding out is part of the fun.
All in all my pleased Trekker geekyness my lend to the high rating of this film, but I had a thoroughly good time, and can't wait to see it again, which will hopefully be soon. I can see hardcore fans having a hard time with certain aspects of the movie, but I was along for the ride. And the ride was great.
Star Trek: Into Darkness is worth seeing on IMAX in 3D.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence.
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