Star Trek Into Darkness

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Star Trek Into Darkness

PG-13

2013

2h 12m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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The crew of the Starship Enterprise returns home after an act of terrorism within its own organization destroys most of Starfleet and what it represents, leaving Earth in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Capt. James T. Kirk leads his people on a mission to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction, thereby propelling all of them into a game of life and death.

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Visually spectacular and suitably action packed, Star Trek Into Darkness is a rock-solid installment in the venerable sci-fi franchise, even if it's not as fresh as its predecessor.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

09/05/2017

4/5

Pulling off the trick of being both irreverent and Trekkie-pleasing, JJ Abrams effortlessly orchestrates massive action set pieces, a galaxy of 'cor look at that' CGI effects and well-modulated character scenes.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

06/21/2016

The socio-political commentary of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is about as sophisticated as you'd expect from scribes Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtman, who also wrote the first two 'Transformers' movies.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

04/23/2015

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J.J. Abrams once again successfully creates a fast-paced summer adventure that audiences should love.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 31

4/5

Even if all of those ridiculous lens flares annoy the film snob deep down inside, you have to agree that J.J. Abrams has a nose for action and eye for spectacle.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

09/20/2023

4/5

It might not hold a candle to the best the franchise has to offer, though it serves as a worthy follow-up to the universe introduced in 2009, thanks to an entirely charming cast and ambitious visual effects.

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

12/21/2022

Not the best JJ Abrams film, but one that shows him a lot less stiff and delivers interesting ideas. [Full review in Spanish]

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12/05/2022

Love,love this movie!! I love this star trek movie,Chris pine is the hottest capt as James t Kirk! I love Bennedict cumberbatch as khan,he was the best evil villan!! love all the action scenes,best plot ,love this movie! go see this movie!

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shane o

@Shanes_DVD_Shack Jan 9

Great movie , despite all the lease flares. I’ve seen this about 10 times and I will watch it again

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Emerson H

@RTreviews7282 Jan 2

It could have spent more time on mysterious aspects, but Star Trek Into Darkness’ engaging story and fast pace makes it a nice movie to watch.

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Andrew T

Dec 21

The lack of physics knowledge is astonishing

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 18

Star Trek: Into Darkness is an exciting and visually striking entry in the Star Trek reboot series. The film blends high-energy action with strong world-building, creating a futuristic universe that feels expansive and immersive. Chris Pine shines as Captain Kirk, balancing bold leadership with relatable vulnerability, while Zachary Quinto’s Spock provides a grounded, nuanced counterpart. Their dynamic keeps the story engaging and emotionally resonant throughout. Director J.J. Abrams masterfully orchestrates action sequences that are both thrilling and coherent, ensuring the pacing never drags. The villain is intense and larger-than-life, providing high stakes that push the crew to their limits. Supporting characters are well-used, each contributing to the tension and teamwork central to the film. Ultimately, Into Darkness is a fun, aggressive, and compelling sci-fi adventure that appeals to fans and newcomers alike, offering a balance of spectacle, character, and story.

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Mike D

@ScreamingParrot Dec 2

Much better than the first one.

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Synopsis

The crew of the Starship Enterprise returns home after an act of terrorism within its own organization destroys most of Starfleet and what it represents, leaving Earth in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Capt. James T. Kirk leads his people on a mission to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction, thereby propelling all of them into a game of life and death.

Director: J.J. Abrams
Producer: J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Screenwriter: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Damon Lindelof
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Bad Robot
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Violenc|Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Action)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 16, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $228.8M
Runtime: 2h 12m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Datasat

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