Brilliant sequel, pure entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (19 September 2013)

So many reviewers are panning this movie for not being true to the Star Trek universe. The (Star Trek) world has moved on. Times have changed and so has Star Trek. If you want the old Star Trek starring William Shatner then watch Series one. This is the new, and as per the events of movie one, reinvented Star Trek. This movie builds on all the previous Star Trek movies, cleverly using past characters, villains and heroes. Once again, the viewer is set on a roller coaster of special effects, fight scenes and lots of things being blown up. I loved it. The writers should be awarded by the academy for firstly keeping a sequel to the same, if not a higher standard than the first, and secondly for showing so much respect for the Star Trek universe. The special effects are awesome, and for the first time in ages I just about jumped out of my skin (my 7.1 system was set at high) as i guess was meant to be the case at a certain section near the start.This is entertainment, not an exact copy of a TV series. Like a great wine, some people will love it, some will hate it, but if you don't drink alcohol in the first place, then please, don't review it!