7/10
The 12th feature film in the Star Trek franchise and the second of J.J. Abrams results to be an exciting and thrilling roller-coaster
31 July 2014
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction . His behavior compromises a mission and turning back to his mentor Admiral Pike (Bruce Greenwood) , Kirk is demoted . But when an evil force led by Khan (Benedict Cumberbatch , though Mickey Rourke was considered for the role of Khan Noonien Singh) attacks Starfleet HQ and Admiral Pike in the process, Kirk along with his crew (Zachary Quinto : Spock , Zoe Saldana : Uhura , Karl Urban : Bones , Simon Pegg : Scotty , John Cho : Sulu , Anton Yelchin : Chekov and newcomer Alice Eva : Carol) takes command and takes the Enterprise deep into the "forbidden zone" and the Klingon (they were given a new look for the film) homeworld . Our heroes find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization and go out to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction .

This epic story is concentrated on characters as well as thrill-packed action and special effects although there're numerous of that too . The movie has thrills , tension , emotion, suspense and sensational spacial scenarios like is customary development of the franchise . Spectacular, exciting , fast-paced , thrilling this is the description of this new outing of Star Trek , film that reinvents the saga through a perfect pulse narrative that does not give a second of rest to the spectator who is trapped for two hours approx. in a genuine visual spectacle . Idealism ,humor , humanity , several agreeable characters and trademark effects abound and will please the enthusiasts such as the neophyte . As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. The nice acting convinces , especially the avenger Benedict Cumberbatch in a super-villain role , Zachary Quinto, and the sympathetic Simon Pegg , while other players also make a fine work . And of course , special appearance of Leonard Nimoy in an emotive and enjoyable intervention. Stirring final amazing the spectator , in which the moving and spectacular scenes create a perfect union that terminates with an ending that leaves you stuck in the armchair facing the formidable spectacle as a privileged witness . Interesting screenplay , as screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman explained that the dilemma for the sequel was whether to pit the crew against another villain like in Star Trek (2009), or to have an "exploration sci-fi plot where the unknown and nature itself is somehow an adversary", like on Star Trek , the original series (1966).

Breathtaking soundtrack by Michael Giacchino , he composes an impressive musical accompaniment to the film . This marks the first time a Star Trek film has shot outside the United States, with shooting in Iceland for special effects sequences. Furthermore , a colorful and evocative cinematography by Daniel Mindel . Paramount Pictures requested that director J.J. Abrams make the film in 3D ; however, Abrams wanted to shoot the two-dimensionally on film using IMAX cameras ; the two compromised, making this the first feature film to be shot in IMAX and converted to 3D in post-production . Suitable for family viewing , it's an entertaining adventure which young and old men will enjoy . Fans of the series will find very amusing and fun . It is fun to watch and Trekkies are sure to love it , resulting to be one of the best science-fiction sequels of all time and the highest grossing film of all the Star Trek movies.
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