Review of Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) by Achaern — 18 May 2013
The downfall from moral tale about a uptopian future continues in this installment. There is not much of Roddenberry's creation left amongst the summer movie popcorn movie making here. The dialogue is never allowed to sink in, Kirk is never in control of anything and continues to be buffeted about by every other character, and the action sequences are all given the same level of intensity and editing.
A gentle touch on the shoulder is treated the same as a spaceship spinning out of control. There was no love in this movie. The writers and producers appear either to actively disrespect Star Trek, or they do not care and see this as less of an artistic outing as it is a cash grab.
This is a decent summer action movie and nothing more. As far as a Star Trek film, it is a failure.
This review of Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) was written by Achaern on 18 May 2013.
Star Trek Into Darkness has generally received very positive reviews.
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