Star Trek: But Not As You Know It

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2013)

Coming in at over 2 hours, Star Trek: Into Darkness is a hell of a ride. Rattling along at a quickfire pace, you find yourself being bombarded by one spectacular action set piece to the next. The tempo never drops from the breathtaking opening on a distant planet(inside a volcano), to the jaw dropping conclusion. Twists abound, with many self referential nods to the Star Trek canon. Some might complain that on any occasion they are far too conspicuous (I'm looking at you Spock) but on the whole, they are only fan service; and that is what the purpose of this film is. This is made for fans of the franchise, it has been made in the assumption that you will have seen the previous entry in the series. Like most films (although few rarely make the effort that is on display here) the aim of this film is to be an enjoyable movie going experience for the audience. An aim that Star Trek: Into Darkness succeeds in fulfilling. A 4 year mission in the making to build upon and improve on the previous entry has finally completed.