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**JJ Abrams should never make anything Trek related again**
This is an absurd piece of cinema. Another review said that only trekkies would like this, but the opposite is true. He creates action sequences that build up some momentum, but...
Star Trek Into Darkness
2013Movie132 minEnglish
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
Insights
IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users85%
Director: J.J. Abrams•Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Plot Summary
When an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Starfleet, is unleashed, Captain Kirk and his crew are brought back to Earth on a mission to capture and neutralize the threat. Pursued by a deadly enemy with inside knowledge, Kirk must confront his own demons and lead his team on a dangerous race against time to save the galaxy. The crew grapples with the consequences of their actions as they face a potentially world-ending crisis.
Critical Reception
Star Trek Into Darkness received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its action sequences, visual effects, and performances, particularly Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Khan. However, some critics and fans expressed disappointment with its plot, finding it derivative of previous Star Trek installments and a departure from the franchise's core ideals.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually stunning action sequences and strong performances make for an exciting ride.
- Praised for its relentless pacing and Benedict Cumberbatch's memorable villain.
- Criticized by some for plot similarities to 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' and perceived thematic inconsistencies.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's spectacle, action, and the compelling villain. Many appreciated the continuation of the rebooted Star Trek universe and the dynamic between the main characters. Some viewers felt the plot was predictable or didn't live up to the franchise's philosophical roots.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Received multiple Saturn Award nominations, winning Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch.
Fun Fact
The sonic screwdriver prop from Doctor Who makes a cameo appearance in the film as a prop on a workbench.
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4 reviews
CinemaSerf
I will own up to actually quite enjoying this. It has less of the holier-than-thou moralism of some of the "Star Trek" features and is basically just a sci-fi adventure that pitches Chris Pine ("Kirk") and his crew against enemies as they s...
Gimly
**The following is a long form review that I originally wrote in 2013.**
_Star Trek: Into Darkness_, or _STID_, as the kids are calling it (which makes me sad 'cause it's akin to both STI's and STD's) is, in my unprofessional opinion, a ...
Andres Gomez
Weak story for a movie with a huge budget.
Honestly, I think you will only like it if you are a Treky. In no other way you will be able to get any logic out of it and the fact that the Captain of the space ship is the first to get out to...