Met my highest expectations - and then some!

Rating: 10/10 (16 May 2013)

I was somewhat lukewarm about J.J. Abrams' first Star Trek film. So naturally I was apprehensive about Into Darkness. I think this rated almost as good as Wrath of Khan in storyline and action. It was emotional and did a good job of playing the audience with the possibilities of where the storyline could go. I really appreciate the lack of spoilers that were released prior to the films' release. I am so glad I did not know where things were going to go! Thank you to all those in the press that kept things quiet! The main cast is settling nicely into their characters and the nuances of each are coming out even more this time. I am so impressed with how the core cast has managed to give the essence of the original crew without trying to BE them. Chris Pine as Kirk has created a very believable younger Kirk in every way. Zachary as Spock is uncanny. I highly recommend this movie - so far the one to beat this year, IMHO.