Entertaining and fast. Light years better than the last movie. It is funny, witty, exciting, and visually spectacular!
Many aspects are predictable, even for a first time viewer. It's a great movie for people who are not familiar with anything Star Trek; even though there isn't much explanation on what Starfleet or the Federation is, you can still infer it quite simply.
Kirk and Spock's relationship takes center stage and the whole movie is a bit sappy. Spock's moments with Kirk and Uhura are quick and funny. Chris Pine, as Captain Kirk, really does look like a young William Shatner! Scotty is heartwarming and provides much needed comic relief.
I love me some Sherlock, but Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan is so overpowering; his presence overshadows anyone he is in scene with. That doesn't happen in 'Sherlock' even though Sherlock is eccentric and bold. He either overacted this role or the cast couldn't meet his energy. He has an almost old school Batman villain thing going on. On the flip side, had Cumberbatch toned it down to match the cast, I would probably be complaining that he was too bland.
One blaring disappointment is the lack of aliens. You're not expecting Total Recall volume, but for instance, there is only one Klingon in the entire movie, the rest are covered with masks. Although, the aliens that are shown have amazing make-up and costume. This movie is visually amazing. The visuals alone are worth watching this movie.
On a scale of 1-10 Star Trek: Into Darkness is 8.5
Scene Spotlight: The visuals and make-up on the red planet Nibiru and the Nibirians.
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