Action Sci-Fi At Its Very Very Best

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2013)

This is a stunning piece of action with over the top sci-fi. The tone of the movie sets from its very offset. I believe that since I had no star trek background, I was immediately playing the catching up role and this really gripped me throughout.
Firstly, the graphics of the movie pulls you. Action scenes were quite breathtaking. This is more of an improbable sci-fi where time travel is again exploited but executed quite well. All the elements of fantasy of science are involved in the movie - relativity, black holes, warp speeds and what not. Secondly, the performances of the cast are quite to the script. Though, the focus on individual characters except James Kirk and Spock is quite less and the roles are not really challenging for any of the characters. This movie lives on its concept alone.
By the time I was in sync with the story, it got to its last quarter almost where there is a fast and promising end. The story is not really predictable too. However, this is because it seems more of a bits and pieces woven together along with revealing important facts at continuous times. Yes, the plot really lacks the spark and the story is a simple one with no major twists. Though, by the end, the stage has been set for the sequel (Into Darkness) and you can hope for a better plot along with more character involvement. The trailers are certainly promising.
Hoping to see Cumberbatch at his best in the next one. As far as this one is concerned, see it for its action and sci-fi and let the story build for a bright future. For me, its an 8 due to lack of plot and lack of character (emotional) involvement-->a part where I hope but do not expect much in the next ones too.