This is not your Father's Star Trek

Rating: 8/10 (17 May 2013)

If 2009's Star Trek straddled the line between reverence and reinvention, then its sequel steps confidently past that line and comes into its own. Those of you who were weened on the original Star Trek TV series and/or its subsequent films will likely find this shift a bit jarring.
Featuring a stronger story and more assured performances than its predecessor, Into Darkness is bold, white-knuckle popcorn entertainment at its finest. And while it may lack the depth and thoughtfulness of Rodenberry's original vision, it never the less manages to channel the essence of that spirit into a package that will be appealing and relevant to modern audiences.