A Little Too Derivative

Rating: 7/10 (21 May 2013)

I liked the movie, but would have liked it even more if it wasn't retelling a story we'd already seen—especially one that is considered, by many, to be the best of the original Star Trek films. (And then there was that one scene, albeit "flipped," that was taken directly out of the original film. It made me wince.) However, the cast was great, including the "guest" stars, and they were all given some good scenes (except maybe Chekov and Sulu, who got short shrift this time out). What's more, the Klingons stayed off the cutting room floor, and there was plenty of action to go around, so there is a lot to be enjoyed, here. Still, I'm looking forward to something new and original in the next movie.