An entertaining, but redundant, third chapter in the new Star Trek film series. While that plot wasn’t bad, it just feels like something they’ve done to death. Kirk and crew must stop a madman bent on mass destruction…which has been the basic plot of all three new “Star Trek” films. It just feels like I’ve seen this all before. It took till the final action sequence for me to get emotionally invested in the story. On the plus side, likable characters make things fun to watch. And everybody gets a chance to shine. The two new cast members do fine in their roles while acting in tons of makeup. But, villain’s flimsy motivations prevent him from being anything memorable. Overall, there are no real surprises. There are nods to the Star Trek canon from before the reboot that are appreciated, particularly one at the end of the movie. The majority of effects look great, and there are some really cool visuals.
**1/2 out of *****
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