Above is one of my favorite scenes!
Star Trek into Darkness, directed by the talented J.J. Abrams. This movie takes place a year after the first Star Trek when Jim Kirk is the new captain of the enterprise. An ominous man code-named John Harrison later revealed as Khan is responsible for a terrorist attack of the of a Federation facility in London. As the story continues Kirk is faced with a very formidable foe losing all that is closest to him. Khan then retreats to the Klingon planet Chronos which is considered restricted territory to the federation due to their history of past conflicts with Earth and their ongoing rivalry. Nearly starting a war with the Klingons in the process of attempting to capture Khan, Kirk finds that he is dealing with way more than what seems to be at hand.
The Cinematography in this movie is spectacular, studded with J.J. Abrams lens-flares and a very fluid and adventurous way of storytelling. The action is intense and even brutal at times which gives a gritty and more realistic take on the Star Trek universe. Everything in this movie is so polished and vibrant yet straying away from the coldness of a hollywood movie simply showcasing the latest special effects. Each and every role is well casted in this movie from Spock to Scotty. At times this movie is very emotional and dark. The emotions you feel from these characters are genuine and very effective, you connect with the Star Trek crew as if they were close friends. Each time I watch this movie I am brought to tears. J.J. Abrams truly is a talented film-maker and never forgets that the story and characters come first. This is entertainment at its best! Grade rating: A.
