I just got back from seeing this.

Rating: 5/10 (17 May 2013)

It was a lot better than the previous movie (hereafter referred to as STAR TREK: THE NEEDLESS REBOOT). But, that being said, there is still way too much room for improvement. For one thing; the Klingons have been revamped yet again! From guys with bluish-gray skin and curly hair, to burly guys with bumpy foreheads and hippie-length hair, we now go to guys who look like rip-offs (oops! I mean, "pastiches") of Lou Gossett Junior's character from ENEMY MINE.
If that's going back too far for those of you under 25, then imagine the space-lizards from V. Only with lobster-red skin.
The only reason I give this five stars is the cameo by Leonard Nimoy, as the older (a.k.a. one true) Spock from the alternate 24th century. That; plus the admittedly poignant death scene that serves as a surprisingly legitimate homage to the similar scene in WRATH OF KHAN.
In short; this sequel is alright. But, it's still got more than a few yawn-worthy scenes. Which is a few too many for my peace of mind.