Who cares if the crew are aging a bit or the jokes are a bit standard - they're back ! and we can drift off with them to yet another planet, yet another dilemma, yet more special effects and humanoid aliens. The story is simple but controversial and Jean Luc is the tower of strength that a captain should be even if Number One is lurking waiting to step into his shoes ! His character is developing with each film as Kirk did many years before. Well done crew and thanks for more hours of tongue in cheek adventure !