Action, Mystery, Suspense

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2014)

I have to say that people seem to want to bash J.J. Abrams and they are totally off the mark. He has the best take on anything Roddenberry. Maybe some didn't watch Earth Final Conflict because what some are saying about his vision isn't entirely true. This movie was not a remake of Khan. It merely had the character as part of the story. I have been a Star Trek fan since it came on the television in the 60s and I watched all the episodes. It didn't last long because it was ahead of its time and didn't get good ratings. I was skeptical about the new cast until I saw the movie prior. This was cast wonderfully and both movies have been great and they are very definitely in the flavor of Mr. Roddenberry. The only movie I didn't like prior to the new cast was Star Trek: The Motion Picture. All the rest were very good. People need to realize movie making has grown. These characters set off as explorers and they would run into all sorts of problems in space. We have a lot of technological advances and this shows up in the two newest versions of Star Trek. They have moved the characters and the shows to a new level. Generations in the 21st Century will not be interested in stories that are totally philosophical. For these movies to do well, we need action and adventure and a modicum of humor for them to make a box office profit. This movie was fabulous and I look forward to more and anyone clearly criticizing them doesn't understand Star Trek and the legacy it has brought to the world. People should quit looking for flaws and live the Star Trek experience that Roddenberry wanted and that was pure entertainment. There was never anything overly different in the shows except likable characters, good actors, and interesting stories. Everything was included in this movie. Mr. Cumberbatch's performance was exemplary and the chemistry between all the reoccurring actors are totally reminiscent of the original series.