Star Trek into Darkness

"Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life-forms and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before.". This is one of the most famous quotes, by one of the most famous Sci-Fi characters of of one of the most famous and influential Sci-Fi franchises to have ever been created. Star Trek was first broadcast as a TV series back in 1966. With such a unique narrati
ve and and fantastic performers (for example Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, George Takei and more), ever since, especially for the older generation, Star Trek has become a culture for many people.

Now firstly, after many years, in 2009, Star Trek was directed by J.J Abrams. The film being a prequel to the whole franchise, with a fresh new cast (with Leonard Nimoy), the franchise had continued.

And now secondly, on the 16th of May 2013, the sequel to Star Trek (2009) has confronted its Trekkers once again.

Star Trek Into Darkness was a well deserved wait, I must admit. Full of action, suspense and excitement. I was drawn in the whole way through, from beginning to end.

The great thing about Sci-Fi epics is that there is always something new to appreciate, you always feel drawn because something always catches your eye. As with Sci-Fi, the director is left to be as creative as he could possibly be, the universe is his ouster and is practically God in this situation. With every other genre, besides fantasy, there are always still aspects you cant change such as location, with Sci-Fi, anything can be changed, anything can be created and I think J.J, Abrams, used it to his advantage.

Its special effects were stupendous, from the Enterprise submerging from water to space itself, the SFX were at its finest.

The films sound, sound editing and scores were brilliant, the scores definitely lived up to the originals and its sound/editing were sharp, well synchronised and explosive.

Its performers, were brilliant. Well acted, well in character, well composed and hilarious.

With their acting, even for a Sci-Fi epic, the comedy definitely created that fine line, which is needed to help keep its serious and comedic side balanced. Simon Pegg obviously led this campaign as he originates from the comedy genre. Along side Simon, Zachary Quinto, also known as Spock, surprisingly sets a comedic tone, wth his very dry, emotionless, serious mannerisms.

My one problem, referring to the cast was the fact that yes, every main supporting actor performed beautifully and all had quite important roles, but each character wasn't given enough screen time to appreciate.

My other problem, referring to the whole film was the plot. Although yes, the narrative, served me well with its SFX, music, cast etc, the plot was basic, nothing really impressed me with the story minor a couple, but only a couple.

Overall though, the narrative did impress me and again I did feel drawn in, the whole way though. I definitely can't wait for the sequel (hoping that there is) and actually want to watch the whole Star Trek franchise. Live Long and Prosper.