100% Grade A entertainment!

Rating: 9/10 (15 May 2013)

I didn't want to see the 2009 reboot but I did and I absolutely loved it. I don't consider myself a trekkie but I've watched my fair share of Star Trek courtesy of my father and friends. So I consider myself to be somewhat decently versed in the source material. I just thought that first film was just absolutely brilliant and despite all the positive buzz and the incredible trailers and TV spots I was pretty sure it just wouldn't be able to, well I'm happy to say I was wrong. Cause Star Trek Into Darkness is a complete blast the best summer movie in years. Smart, addictively engaging, funny, action packed and emotionally resonant. I'm not gonna run down the plot for you but those familiar with the original films are in for some surprises. J.J. Abrams once again adds an intense visual zest with a pacing that just doesn't quit. The film like the first is an absolute roller coaster ride. And it does what good sequels should it expands lightly on the original films mythology and as well as adding new welcome additions and deepens the characters and their relationships. I can't imagine him not doing more of these films especially since they are so perfectly casted and he just executes them so well. Hopefully he will stay in this galaxy instead of taking over another franchise . Because he's stumbled onto real cinematic magic here. Star Trek Into Darkness is 100% grade A entertainment and one of the best films of the year and one of the best summer movies ever! 4.5/5