A bit simplified, but still spectacular

Rating: 7/10 (18 September 2013)

Well, the special effects and the no-nonsense take on this alternative time-line James T. Kirk were good (though the explorer aspect of Enterprise's mission wasn't used in both new movies, which is sad).
What I have a problem with is the introduction of Khan. While Benedict Cumberbatch showed solid and convincing acting, the idea most tied to Khan in old movies is that he was misunderstood and misjudged. While an old Trekkie like me would seek this concept and Khan's background and fate from the old trilogy in this movie, I believe, the creators of the movie didn't do him justice with the newcomers to the Star Trek universe.
Not to make a spoiler here, watch the original feature film trilogy: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), and you will be pleasantly surprised and also gain more insight with old Spock's words.
Let's just not forget that Star Trek series isn't about war, it's about exploring the space and going where no-one else would dare to go. And hope there will be more of that aspect in following films.