Review of Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) by Larry B — 23 Dec 2014

Great acting...but star trek needs to be in space not hanging around earth.

This review of Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) was written by Larry B on 23 Dec 2014.

Star Trek Into Darkness has generally received very positive reviews.

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