The revival of the “Star Trek” films continues with its third chapter. The follow-up to 2013’s “Into Darkness” is unquestionably weak, and relies way too heavily on special effects.
Justin Lin who's best known for working on the “Fast and The Furious” franchise, erects a “Star Wars” esque film. Characters, settings, and costumes all encompass the similarities between these film franchises.
“Star Trek: Beyond” features a wonderfully talented cast, but they lack in depth and perception. Especially with Simon Pegg’s Montgomery Scott character, which is highly irritating when he uses repetition of the word “lassie” throughout the film.
The film has been at the height of praise and controversy, due to its storyline involving
the character Sulu, played by John Cho. Reason for the praise and controversy is because Cho's character was written in the film as a homosexual man. This story also caught the attention of original Sulu actor George Takei,who disapproved of the films decision to make his classic character a homosexual, even though Takei is gay in real life.
Composer Michael Giacchino saves this film despite its profoundly negative qualities. He creates a classical, brassy, and whirl-wind of a score that is highly enjoyable.
“Live long and prosper” is the mantra of the entire “Star Trek” universe, as this is a new generation of “Star Trek” films, it does not prosper or live long enough to receive the positive attention of the fans, because it utterly disappoints.
Rate: D-
Paramount Pictures presents a Justin Lin film in association with Bad Robot Productions and Skydance Media. Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban. Runtime: 2 Hours and 2 Minutes Rated: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi action, and violence. In theaters now.
