The new Star Trek movie is a sequel to a 2009 film "Star Trek" that reintroduces, re-energizes, and reinvigorates the original series and movies giving us a cool origins story of the crew of the Enterprise. The film will deliver the goods for fans of the show and movies and also win over new fans who have not yet been initiated into the series. In fact, you don't even have to have seen the first movie in this new series to enjoy "Into Darkness".
Actors such as Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto do a great job of embodying the characters that have already been inhabited by the likes of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. They breath new life into the old characters and riff on the established conventions of the series. Pine in particular does a cunning Shatner-like impersonation but never falls into the trap of being simply an imitation - he has all of the swagger of the Shatner original but adds new dimensions and depth to the character.
The special effects are fantastic and the action sequences are quite unforgettable and breath-taking. You are left little time to take catch your breath as there is constant action and excitement. There is never a boring moment.
The interactions between the various members of the crew is well-done and interesting. There is a cohesiveness in the group of actors and they work well together. There are funny moments too. Some of the lines will bring a smile to the face and a laugh to Trekkies and non-Trekkies alike.
The main enemy in this picture is Khan. Fans of the old Trek movie "The Wrath of Khan" will remember him. The actor who plays him, Benedict Cumberbatch, does a great job and is complex and often even sympathetic.
I saw the film in 3D and the effects will really immerse you in the film and keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a fantastic Summer blockbuster.
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