Star Trek Into Darkness
2013 · Directed by J.J. Abrams
Original language: English
- action
- adventure
- science fiction
The story
When the crew of the Enterprise 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 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.
What it’s like
Bright, lens-flared sunlight glints off polished consoles and glossy white corridors, with sweeping digital camera moves that swoop through starship decks and across a sun-scorched, rust-toned alien landscape. The palette swings between cool blue-silver interiors and warm desert ochres, and the texture is crisp and modern rather than grainy. Sound is a big, booming orchestral score layered with thrumming engine drones, blaster hums, and explosive set pieces that fill the room. The vibe is brisk, muscular and urgent, a popcorn-friendly blockbuster with a sense of wonder and a current of betrayal running underneath. Violence is frequent and mostly stylised action, with explosions, gunfights and a few intense, dread-filled moments; some scenes are tense and sharp, but there is no graphic gore. It suits a Friday-night watch with friends or a loud, escapist evening when you want spectacle over quiet. Pacing is relentless, with few breathers, and the emotional core is a restless, loyal friendship between hotheaded men pushed to their limits. It is built for people who want big-screen adventure, spaceship chases and a crew-as-family dynamic.
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