Better than expected

Rating: 6/10 (28 June 2013)

I didn't see the previous Star Trek movie and entered the movie with an open mind. I can't say I'm a huge fan of sci-fi films in general or the Star Trek franchise in particular. I did watch the original Star Trek TV series when I was young and enjoyed it. Never been overly impressed with any of the Star Trek related movies. Having said all of that I have to confess that I was pleasantly surprised with Star Trek into Darkness and enjoyed the movie.
I suspect the main reason I enjoyed the film is that it has a very similar tongue in cheek feel that the original Star Trek series had. The plot isn't the greatest, but it ticks all the right boxes. Zachary Quinto as Spock is particularly good and Simon Pegg as Scotty was also going to work out well. The set and visuals are pretty impressive and the best thing I can say about the movie is that I will definitely watch the next one!