After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
When the USS Enterprise crew is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction. As our space heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.Written by
Paramount Pictures
Michael Dorn, who had played the Klingon Starfleet Lieutenant Worf on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), was contacted for a role during the start of filming, and was asked to play an officer. Eventually, the filmmakers decided that "they didn't want to mix the old with the new", and cut him out. The exception was the inclusion of Section 31 (referenced throughout Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) and Star Trek: Enterprise (2001)) as part of the film's plot, which Admiral Marcus is a leading member. See more »
Goofs
When Kirk grabs Scotty while hanging from the walkway, his thumb is not wrapped around the bar. When the camera cuts to a close up of Kirk's hand a few seconds later, his thumb is wrapped around the bar. And in the shot immediately following, his thumb is not around the bar. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Bones:
Damn it, man! That was our ride! You just stunned our ride!
James T. Kirk:
Oh, great.
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Crazy Credits
One character is credited as Cupcake. This was the name Kirk called him during the bar scene in the previous film. See more »
We watched ' Star Trek - Into the Darkness this afternoon (May 9th 2013).
I am not going to reveal specific details because this film is so new that I am aware that many people still have not had the opportunity to watch it, and I do not wish to ruin their experience.
Having read the points raised in the 'maddog' review I just wanted to say that we found it to be a truly absorbing and brilliant film, and our views are so diametrically opposed to 'maddog' that I genuinely wonder if he/or she actually watched the same film - or slept through it and took a wild guess as to its quality.
Star Trek - Into the Darkness is mainly a fast paced action film interspersed with scenes of human interest which facilitates the deeper development of the main characters and their inter-relationships. The phrase 'bonding under fire seems appropriate.
I would urge people not to be dissuaded from watching this film because a reviewer cannot see the link between Gene Roddenberry's much vaunted ideals and therefore trashes J.J. Abrams work. Let me just say that as I am in my 66th year, I have watched ALL the Star Trek series and films and can advise that this film combines a serious reflection of William Shatner's portrayal of James T. Kirk but also matures Chris Pine as the film progresses. As Roddenberry was closely involved with original Star Trek series I therefore believe that he would approve the direction that Abrams is taking the latest incarnation of Star Trek.
Star Trek - Into the Darkness is aptly named. It is rich in plot detail and exciting to watch. It will have many people sitting on the edge of their seats, willing those embroiled in battle to succeed. Even the villain (stunningly portrayed by Benedict Cumberpatch) warrants a certain amount of sympathy from all fair minded people.
My advice - Go, Watch - and be thrilled by a brilliant film. We will go and see it again!!
Our thanks to all those involved in bringing this to our screen - great job!
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We watched ' Star Trek - Into the Darkness this afternoon (May 9th 2013).
I am not going to reveal specific details because this film is so new that I am aware that many people still have not had the opportunity to watch it, and I do not wish to ruin their experience.
Having read the points raised in the 'maddog' review I just wanted to say that we found it to be a truly absorbing and brilliant film, and our views are so diametrically opposed to 'maddog' that I genuinely wonder if he/or she actually watched the same film - or slept through it and took a wild guess as to its quality.
Star Trek - Into the Darkness is mainly a fast paced action film interspersed with scenes of human interest which facilitates the deeper development of the main characters and their inter-relationships. The phrase 'bonding under fire seems appropriate.
I would urge people not to be dissuaded from watching this film because a reviewer cannot see the link between Gene Roddenberry's much vaunted ideals and therefore trashes J.J. Abrams work. Let me just say that as I am in my 66th year, I have watched ALL the Star Trek series and films and can advise that this film combines a serious reflection of William Shatner's portrayal of James T. Kirk but also matures Chris Pine as the film progresses. As Roddenberry was closely involved with original Star Trek series I therefore believe that he would approve the direction that Abrams is taking the latest incarnation of Star Trek.
Star Trek - Into the Darkness is aptly named. It is rich in plot detail and exciting to watch. It will have many people sitting on the edge of their seats, willing those embroiled in battle to succeed. Even the villain (stunningly portrayed by Benedict Cumberpatch) warrants a certain amount of sympathy from all fair minded people.
My advice - Go, Watch - and be thrilled by a brilliant film. We will go and see it again!!
Our thanks to all those involved in bringing this to our screen - great job!