I enjoyed _Star Trek_. Still, my enthusiasm didn't seem to match everyone else’s on Earth. The presence of several Australian actors was a definite plus—Chris Hemsworth is always welcome. I found the special effects visually striking and impressive, and I really liked their approach with the reboot. The time travel aspect and alternate universe concept allowed them to respect the original series while freeing themselves from strict adherence to established storylines; it’s an excellent strategy. However, I didn't fall in love with it. While I appreciate origin stories, this one never quite progressed beyond that initial phase. The beginning was really strong—learning about the characters, the setting, the principles guiding them, everything. But as things moved forward, it felt like they just rushed to finish, essentially saying, "We've established a lot of good stuff, but we’re running out of time to make this into a full movie… Let’s throw in an hour of laser battles and deal with the rest later.” That simply isn't acceptable. _Into Darkness_ might resolve these issues when it arrives later in 2013, but judged on its own merits, I think _Star Trek_ didn't quite measure up. Simon Pegg (_Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead_) as Scotty and Zachary Quinto (_American Horror Story, Heroes_) as Spock were good selections, but other casting choices, like Winona Ryder (_Black Swan, Alien: Resurrection_) in the role of Spock’s mother, felt jarringly out of place. I understand that science fiction often prioritizes caution and incremental progress. As someone who appreciates this kind of storytelling, I hope the _Star Trek_ reboot succeeds and makes good use of its future opportunities—it seems likely to do so. Nevertheless, on its own, the movie didn’t quite reach the potential it had with a bit more effort toward the conclusion. 62%

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