A Space Voyage filled with Mind-Blowing Visual Effects & GREAT Acting!

Rating: 9/10 (6 June 2013)

STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS is the sequel to 2009's STAR TREK, directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana & Simon Pegg.
The film shows Kirk (Chris Pine) as Captain of Star Fleet, and how he deals with mass terrorism caused by Khan (Benedict Cumberbatch) who has killed people as well as his closest relatives, along with Commander Spock (Zachary Quinto).
The trailer of Star Trek: Into Darkness was extremely impressive; it didn't reveal any of the plot and kept the element of surprise for many, which was greatly appreciated. The movie provided everything anyone expects from a sci-fi flick- action, suspense, thrills and emotion, and J.J. Abrams has managed to show this in extreme finesse surrounded with spectacular visual effects.
Note to anyone who wants to watch this- STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS can be watched by anyone; whether Star Trek fan or not. Neither do you have to see the first film to understand anything, as Into Darkness manages to start off a fresh page after Kirk is made Captain.
The acting is GREAT. Chris Pine as Captain Kirk is always fun to watch. I loved Zachary Quinto as Spock; he managed to do it in his robotic way as usual Star Trek fans would expect. His role as a robotic, smart, law- abiding person paired with a care-free, large-hearted person (Kirk) proved to be a good friendship when played by Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto. Zoe Saldana didn't offer anything SPECTACULAR, however, she did do a good job.
Benedict Cumberbatch is becoming an even better actor with every role he does. He, first, had his break-through in Sherlock and has managed to probe he is much better after Star Trek: Into Darkness. His role as a villain is flawless; he is managed to show that shrewd, threatening person that Khan is. He has even managed to show his audience the combat skills he has. Other than Spock, Cumberbatch is one of the best things of this movie.
Overall, I would say that STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS is a GREAT way to start off the summer holidays. It's got all the elements for a summer sci-flick and it manages to deliver. The only thing that keeps it short from getting a full 10 is the fact that after a few hours, you quite forget a bit of the film, but upon viewing it again, it remains sharp in your memory; the visual effects and acting fails to leave you.
STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS- 9.5/10