Sets the scene for the future and nods respectfully to the past.

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2013)

I really enjoyed this installment of the 'new' era of Star Trek and share the opinions of other IMDb reviewers, I'm liking the journey J J. Abrams is taking us on. With occasional nods to the original T.V. series themes throughout the movie and its original creators Gene Roddenberry , Into Darkness reveals further the strong and sometimes comic relationships between pivotal characters in this latest episode. Thrills, action and spills for almost the entire movie length, the pace rarely lets up or disappoints. A sinister portrayal of Kirks nemesis Khan , the entire cast provide robust, believable and strong performances right down to the Tribble. The 3D was great giving the film glorious texture and scale . Great J.J , where to next I wonder hopefully yours won't be a 5 year - mission to roll out another epic Star Trek adventure , not sure I could wait that long !