Should have been better

Rating: 6/10 (9 July 2013)

I really enjoyed the 2009 film and anticipated the sequel would be as good or better. But having seen Star Trek - Into the Darkness twice now, I thought it was a great movie up until the surprise revelation (I won't spoil it for you if you haven't seen it yet). After that, it kinda with down hill for me. I felt cheated the way the story turned out as it seemed like the writers got lazy towards the end. I was somewhat stunned at what I had just witnessed on-screen and after seeing it again, I still felt the same. I guess maybe I'm a crazed Star Trek fan to think that.
Other reviews have focused on the good or on the bad. I tried to be less analytical and see this movie for what it is. A mainly a fast paced action film interspersed with scenes of human interest which facilitates the deeper development of the main characters and their inter- relationships. Namely, A summer blockbuster. So even with my concerns, I do believe Star Trek - Into the Darkness a very good movie that Star Trek fans and non fans would enjoy.