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Whether you are a Star Trek fan or just love Sci-Fi in general, Into Darkness will not disappoint. It is a fantastic follow up to the Star Trek franchise reboot directed by J.J. Abrams launched in 2009. This film is a definite must own for any collection. Someone famous once quoted a salute back in 1967: Live long and prosper . . . yes that’s right Spock also reprises his world renown role for this amazing sequel.

It’s been a 4 year mission to wait for a sequel to J.J. Abrams’ awesome Star Trek reboot but, finally Star Trek Into Darkness has arrived. And while it’s not quite up to the 2009 blockbuster, it is still a really entertaining 2 hours at the movies. The film opens with Kirk (Chris Pine) disobeying Starfleet’s Prime Directive to save a primitive alien race and his Vulcan first officer, Spock (Zachary Quinto). When the Enterprise reaches Earth, instead of being handed the much coveted 5 year mission, Kirk is handed a demotion and Pike resumes command of the good ole NCC 1701. But, this speed-bump in Kirk’s career doesn’t last as a mysterious rogue Starfleet agent by the name of John Harrison (Benedict Cumberbatch) launches deadly terroristic attacks against Starfleet and it’s personnel. His actions put Kirk once again in the captain’s chair with orders to hunt this dangerous fugitive down, on the Klingon home world of Kronos to where he’s fled, and eliminate him. But, Kirk is not comfortable being an assassin and he and his and crew find that once they enter Klingon space and retrieve their quarry, that “John Harrison” is not who they think he is and they may be pawns in a greater conspiracy involving a Starfleet Admiral (Peter Weller) with a monstrous warship and his own agenda. Star Trek Into Darkness is a fun and fast paced action adventure that’s only real problem is that it moves a little too fast and we’d like a little more time to allow the emotions of the events witnessed to resonate. Kirk’s demotion is a good example as he is back in command in about 10 minutes of screen time and we really don’t get a chance to appreciate this blow to the character’s career and ego. Once the plot starts to unfold, the film is all too eager to get to the explosions and fisticuffs then to give us a few minutes to properly absorb the dramatic effects of what occurs. But, I would be lying if I said that what action Abrams delivers is not exciting and fun because, it is. This is especially true during an exhilarating last act which made up for some of the lack of real emotional depth earlier on. The script from Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof has it weaknesses but, ultimately I did like their twist on a familiar Trek character and how the new timeline effected his involvement in Trek history. The cast is once again top notch and it is the interaction between characters that really helps keep this movie on target during some of the weaker bits. The combination of Abrams’ direction, the script’s character interaction and the cast, really give this film it’s strength despite all the awesome action and eye popping SPFX. All the crew return from Trek 09 and are all really good, once again, at making these classic characters their own yet, still familiar. Trek’s bad guy is played with relish by Benedict Cumberbatch, giving a strong performance as the main villain, though I just wish his character had a bit more screen time to be developed a little more, to give the character more weight and impact. And it’s great to see Peter Weller back on the big screen as Admiral Marcus, the Starfleet officer whose visions of war with the Klingon Empire have caused him to act against the very things he seeks to defend. And pretty Alice Eve is fine as Carol Marcus, the admiral’s daughter and future Kirk love interest. The character has little to do for the most part but, Eve does well when Miss Marcus does become important to the plot. So in conclusion, I had a fun time watching this Trek sequel and while I wish it had a little more emotional depth in the first two acts and a little more development of some of the new characters, their is plenty of warp speed action to entertain and the film really delivers in the final act where it counts. Beam me up for Trek 3!

OK folks first of all, this is a movie. J.J. is not trying to re-invent the wheel here. What J.J. Abrams has accomplished here is to re-imagine a burned out brand and series (that I loved as much as any true fan) and had the guts to go where no director has gone before with it. He shows his total respect for the best of the previously done films, his respect for the fans of the original films, and bravely creates a marvelous environment for the future of this series. I cannot tell you the last time I have sit in a darkened movie theater (full of fans and first timers) and had so much fun listening to the audience ooh and aah at what they were seeing and hearing from the screen. I along with them laughed, oohed, aah-ed, and even shed a tear, as this movie unfolded, and cannot remember the last time I felt so satisfied in seeing a film. To all of the families with teens and tweens out there, Yes! this is the whole family movie experience you've been waiting for (and to be fair, there are some really intense scenes, and a four letter word uttered, but you just know the character would really say it in the heat of the moment) !!! It Is Fun! The cast is pitch perfect, the look, sound, and feel of "Into Darkness" is a joy to behold, and a loving homage to all of us who loved the original characters and films, and to those of us who just love good old fashion science fiction. It is a first class roller coaster ride and a true challenge to film makers to up the ante for audiences, if you want us to continue to shell out the movie bucks. By the way, this is a repeater for me as I will go back to see it again. To J.J. Abrams and your entire crew, Thank You! for being so fearless, so brave to tweak and tamper with a sci-fi original, and re-remind me why I like to go to the movies. I think that Gene Roddenberry would be so proud of your take on his universe. To the entire cast, Thank You! for being true to the original actors and characters, for giving them your spin, and making the roles your own. I have not had this much fun in a movie theater in a long, long, time, and in a galaxy far, far, away. BRAVO !!! And to those of you that are leaving such horrid and negative comments to my review, WAKE UP!! These are MOVIES that we are talking about. I now understand why some actors comment at some point in their careers, about some fans needing to get a life. Movies are not real life changing events. They are meant for ALL of us to ENJOY (or not)for the two or three hours we sit in that theater, and maybe learn a little something (or not). Movies allow us to escape our sometimes droll and stressful lives for just a moment, to fantasize, to dream for a moment, to forget how different our lives have become. If you don't like or feel the same way about a movie as I do, I understand. But understand this, I don't try to keep people from seeing, renting, or buying a film because I don't like it, nor do I spend my time trying to drag someone else down because their opinion is different from mine. I saw this film and I had Fun!! It took me back to the early days of Bart Sloane (The 4D Man - The Blob), Ray Harryhausen (Jason and the Argonauts), and Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey) when special effects were in their infancy. I felt the same way when I saw my first Steven Spielberg film (Jaws), my first Ridley Scott movie (Alien), George Lucas (Star Wars), and now J.J. Abrams. These are but a minute few of the hundreds of great filmmakers (I could go on forever)that have gone the extra mile to entertain us, to give us a break from the real world that is so full of Intolerance, Hate, Fear, Hunger, Struggle, and Disease. Give them a break guy's, they are just making movies for us to enjoy (or not).

Personally, I enjoyed this movie because I'm not a purist who believes there "can only be one Star Trek" (grow up people, every property is open to interpretation; if you don't like it, don't watch it). I AM a fan of the original series. Even have it on Blu-Ray, along with all the movies. So, watching the shout-outs the a lot of the original material was pretty enjoyable. As far as I'm concerned, they were honoring it by even mentioning it. Despite that, it does seem to me that by constantly using Spock as a "Deus Ex Machina" for these movies seems a bit trite. They're basically saying they can't find a good resolution without referring to him for help, which does seem a bit insulting to the characters they're supposed to be portraying. I'm sure there are people that will tear this newer franchise apart. But, these are probably the same people that hold the original series to an impossible standard when, let's face it, that series had an INSANE amount of plot holes and inconsistencies. Watch it for entertainment value. Don't try to overthink it. Enjoy it for the little in-jokes and one-liners, the special effects or just the pretty actors. Whatever floats your boat. It's not Oscar material. But, it is great fun if you'll let it be.

Not a trek fan myself but loved the Star Trek movie series. Cool action sequences too.

I like this movie. Last three star trek movies are good and interesting!!!!

Blu ray edition is so nice and must to have for Treky fans

If you are a fan of the Srar Trek series, you will have fun

Glad to add this to the collection of movies I own

Being a star trek fan had to add this movie to my collection great storyline and a lot of action

excellent science fiction movie based on a classic of the genre !!! but a little aggressive!

I loved this movie. I thought since JJ Abrams created an alternate Star Trek reality with the first Star Trek movie, then it was only natural for there to be another entry with this villain. It was smart, action packed and totally worth it. Those who feel Mr. Abrams treads on holy territory need to get over it. He took a familiar story and character and brought it to life for a new generation. If you are frozen in the past well I know that movie is on BluRay you can go ahead and buy that and enjoy it to your hearts content. For those who want a new take on a familiar villain I recommend this. Do not get me wrong I LOVE the original too. I just am not as closed minded to remakes and/or reboots. I love seeing another persons interpretation of the source material.

If you're a serious fan of Star Trek and dress up for comic con, can speak Klingon, and know what the current federation star date is.... You probably had your own notions about this movie weeks before it came out. For the rest of us, this movie introduces you to a familiar character that is almost as famous as Kirk, a man named Khan. The plot twist in this movie is awesome if you haven't seen the Star Trek movies but if you have, you might find yourself asking, "really jj Abrams?, that's what you decided to do? Alright but try harder with the next movie" either way I still found it greatly entertaining because I choose to be entertained rather than get hung up on writing inadequacy ( got a lot of practice with the expendables series)

This was a fantastic reboot of one of the original stories. The cast work SO well as the characters they're intended to play but with enough here-and-now that they work perfectly. The addition of Benedict Cumberbatch in this film made it for me. I think he's a wonderful actor and played his role exquisitely in the film. Would have liked a little more back story since this is a reboot and not something that people should be expected to know the story going in. I don't often watch movies more than once or twice after I buy them, but this is one of those exceptions. I was raised on the original series and grew up during TNG. I LOVE Star Trek and this was a quality tribute to what it is at it's core.

The BR is a great transfer to an already great film. JJ's take on the Trek-verse continues its hit streak with another great take on existing mythology. Without spoilers, Benedict Cumberbatch has become the best villain in existing Trek canon and all the while the writers pay out little tidbits and shoutouts to the fans, keeping the action fast-paced, the story tight, and the viewer on the edge of their seat. The cast from the previous movie has returned and appear much more settled in their roles this time around. The CG is great, but not overwhelming. An overall great time. I've been a fans since TOS and this is handily the best film in the Trek series yet. Grab it if you haven't already.

I'm well aware that people were a little, upset, over how the villain was handled for this Star Trek. I'm not going to join in the debate though. What I didn't like about this Star Trek was that the trailers implied that there would be spectacular space battles to be waged. While it did happen, it did not occur the way I expected. Though the main plot involved the Enterprise tracking down a criminal named John Harrison, who launches a one-man war against Starfleet, the movie was very much about James Kirk, someone who became Captain of the Enterprise very quickly, but still has much to learn. The dynamic between him and Spock is very different than in the original timeline. Spock is an officer who believes that following regulations is too important, but Kirk will gladly toss the rulebook aside to do what's right. The action, cinematography, and score is all good, but I felt like it could've been different. They could've done more.

These guys have been favorites since Spock and Kirk first hit TV! The first movie was so wonderful I was afraid the 2nd might not be worthy BUT there was nothing to worry about. This movie is cleverly written and has so many little nods to the original series but you don't have to be an original fan to thoroughly enjoy it. Going back and changing history has opened up possibilities for many more sequels and I can't wait! What I loved most about the original series was the great chemistry among them - Spock, Kirk and Bones - and they continue to develop that so well. The effects are spectacular, the action fast-paced and continuous. Buckle up and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I'm not a fan/have not seen the original Star Trek movies so if you're looking for an insider review, this is not it. Star Trek Into Darkness is a solid sci-movie with fantastic visual effects, interesting characters and a decent story line. It doesn't feel quite as fresh as the first movie in the reboot but that is a difficult task for any sequel. As earlier mentioned, I have not seen the earlier movies so that made following the logic of Khan's motives a little difficult. The movie started out by making him seem completely villainous, then humanized him to the point of the viewer really sympathizing with him and then turned him back into a monster again. These changes were a little jarring and weakened and otherwise compelling plot.

To be honest, I'm never sure if I'm supposed to write a review about the movie or the DVD quality itself when it comes to these so I'll do a bit of both: DVD quality is very good and the price was very affordable, even for Best Buy. The movie, I love. I'm a huge fan of all the actors and actresses chosen for this movie. Though I'm not the biggest fan of having another plot done on the same villain for multiple movies of the Star Trek series, I still enjoyed it. I recommend this product and movie.

While I am a fan of the "new" Trek movie franchise, I am also a huge fan of Benedict Cumberbatch. I loved his portrayal as the antagonist in Star Trek into Darkness. I am looking forward to the next Trek movie, although disappointed that J. J. Abrams will not be directing. (The plus side is that perhaps Abrams can breathe some life into Star Wars.)