Star Trek: Into Darkness is an action packed and loyal sequel to it's predecessor and although it's not "The Empire Strikes Back" it's pretty damn good.

Rating: 8/10 (8 May 2013)

Following an attack on Earth, the U.S.S. Enterprise is tasked with leading a manhunt to bring the terrorist responsible to justice.
I loved the J.J Abrams 2009 Star Trek film, it brought the franchise back and it got a lot of new fans whether it tried to or not. I will say straight away that I really enjoyed this movie, it keeps the same pace of the first one, and it's amazing to see these characters back while feeling they never really left. The movie does have some problems but it's strengths outweigh them.
The whole cast from the movie does a great job, they look like they want to be there and nobody is disappointing in this film.Benedict Cumberbatch is the villain John Harrison and I loved him in the movie. He was bad-ass, the voice really worked for that character and he is one of the strong points. I left the movie thinking his plan didn't have to be THAT complicated but neither did The Joker's, Bane's, Loki's or any other villain really these days
The action sequences were really entertaining too, the opening scene was cool, some really good special effects and lines. You will get to see the lens flare going on which I think makes it look so clean and futuristic.
The movie was marketed and it showed way too much, some of the best lines by Benedict Cumberbatch are in the trailer, that being said he was really good in this movie and brought something new to the series as I feel that the villain in the 2009 blockbuster was a bit underdeveloped.
On the downside is simply the fact that Star Trek fans may not be very pleased with this film and I totally understand that. If you didn't like the first one they push the things people don't like further. If you loved the first you will still like the film for sure, but if you didn't Into Darkness won't win you over.
If you liked the first you might just love this and i'll understand if you do, but some people just might not like it and i get it.
8.3/10