The film may be one of the best I have seen to combine this smart of a plot, perfectly placed comedic one liners, and action parallel with anything Marvel puts out. Now I know I am comparing this film to other franchises, but I want you all to understand how worthy of your time it is. To me, Trek has always been sub par with everything else I loved. Now, it is turning into a series I can get behind. Spock and Kirk have their great chemistry once again, but Benedict Cumberbatch steals the show as the villain, John Harrison. He aims to turn the star fleet on it's ear, and does a pretty good job at it, but his plans are way bigger and at this point in the film, it gets very fun and interesting. It twists and turns, but it very fluid in it's delivery. As good as the first one? Absolutely. I believe I like this one a little better. It's just so AWESOME. Along with the fantastic leads in the film, stand out performances are delivered by the brilliant Simon Pegg as Scotty, Karl Urban as Bones, and Zoe Saldana as Uhura. I cannot think of any part of this film that I didn't enjoy. JJ even did a good job of not throwing promiscuous 3D shots in the film that would have no bearing on the non 3D viewer. I saw a couple but they were not exaggerated, and they were quick. If you liked the first one, you will like this one. If this looks good to you, go watch it. It is all around outstanding.
NBM rates Star Trek Into Darkness - Phenomenal
This is one of the best movies I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteI was hyperventilating by the end of this movie! I didn't read any reviews or synopsis of it so I had no idea the plot or who the characters were. Every time there was a reference to a future episode/movie I about lost it! lol
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Captain Pike appear on one of the first episodes of the show in a floating wheelchair and all burn scarred? This is no deal breaker for me but still..... :)
I can only assume that the next installment is going to be a remake of The Wrath of Kahn. AWESOME!
Anna
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