Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond

Rating 7 out of 10

I have watched Star Trek since William Shatner had his own hair.  This is a movie that I don't expect a intricate plot.  Just lots of action and fun.  This movie delivers on all of that.  I think Chris Pine does a good job as the young Captain Kirk.  The whole cast is pretty spot on.  I really like the newcomer Sofia Boutella, the karate kicking female with the ultra white skin and strange black tattoos on her face.  She was good in last years Kingsmen: The Secret Service.

As I said the story is not very intricate.  A damsel in distress comes to the Federation needing help with her stranded ship on a deserted planet on the other side of the universe.  Of goes Kirk and gang to save the day.  Surprisingly enough there is a really bad guy waiting for them with an ax to grind.  Even more surprising is he has some crazy weapon and is determine to wipe out everyone in the universe.  Hopefully James T can come up with something at the last minute when all hope is gone.

Of course the effects and visuals are light years better than Wrath of Khan.  It really is amazing what they can do with CGI now.  This is a fun popcorn movie.  Lots of action.  Throw in some comedy and attempt a little romance.  I think this Star Trek movie is maybe a notch below the last one yet I was entertained and would recommend to any other Trekkie fan out there.