Fast Octane Fun

Rating: 7/10 (6 June 2013)

Being a little detached and almost ignorant of the cult classic TV Show, I left cinema with the joyful sensation of having enjoyed a octane fun-packed film.
With no past experience of the franchisee to count on, JJ Abrams directs a beautifully shot film with special effects that leaves one optimistic about his chances of making the upcoming Star Wars reboot a success. Although borderline at times, I believe the comedy humour worked well with Simon Pegg and Anton Yelchin proving many a raised smile.
Plot wise the movie simply doesn't hold up, but you are rarely given a chance to digest this fact, by the fast-paced nature of the plot. The other possible negative aspect of film for me was Cumberbatch's performance, after many a Sherlock episode I was left a little underwhelmed by this soulless, rigid, statue like performance.
Kudos to Mr JJ Abrams for rebooting a cult classic to new and old followers.