So much average

Good concept, poorly executed.

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Star Trek Beyond is a very generic blockbuster-type film. The effects and CGI are okay and the performances are fine (though some of the accents are dodgy - looking at you Scotty!) and it doesn't embarrass itself too much, but plot felt unfocused. My main gripe, however, is the lack of heart. Some of the recent Star Trek films have been great, and Star Trek: Discovery is a great series, but Beyond fails to pull you in in the same way. It doesn't speak to overarching themes, or make you feel proud, or excited, or even really feel anything at all. It's generic and dull and even feels a touch unrehearsed and underwritten. I would say watch it, but make sure you've got your ipad with you on the sofa so you can play some games or something too, during the dull bits.

In general, it is a good action movie with really awesome animations. So far so good. So if you search for a pointless action movie without the need to activate your brain(at all) the movie is ok. The moment you start thinking about any logic or story that makes sense, you will fall into despair....

As many poor reviews as I've seen on this site and others, it's clear this film is far more for a newer younger audience, meaning viewers, who weren't old enough to the franchises from the mid 90's. As I've noticed over the years with the newer Star Wars movies beginning with The Force Awakens. Fans simply don't like change or evolution older characters. Abrams has Taken Star Trek in a direction which appeals to younger viewers and not the Trekkers who were around for TNG and the other shows. He's had to make them full of action and violence so the film will bring in more money on opening weekend. Not saying I'm a fan, but we have to face reality and concede, this ain't Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek.

I hated both previous installments of the reboot ST universe and I really hoped this one would be an ounce better since Abrams is not behind the wheel but he's still a big part of the franchise and Orci is as well so my hopes were foolish. Everything about this movie is underdeveloped and/or contrived. It's the kind of movie you watch on autopilot and mindlessly chew on popcorn. Nothing new is being said, character development is almost non-existent (Kirk's and Spock's forced 'internal struggles' are laughable), the plot is thin as spring ice and the main villain and his motives unconvincing and lacking in any kind of engagement. I like Pegg and would like to think that the minuscule wit and cleverness in the script that managed to get a laugh or two from me were his doing. One thing he's definitely to be credited with is making Sulu gay which is utterly ridiculous and unnecessary. The scene was overly emphasised with Kirk staring longingly into his direction while Sulu is walking away with his partner and child and it was there only to cater to progressive audience (of which I am a member) while at the same time Uhura is wearing a SKIRT just so she could flash her nice legs because I guess even in this day and age women are there to be pretty and style is more important than substance and practicality. Why make Sulu gay and not make her wear trousers? In case, you know, the ship gets attacked and she can run and jump and shoot comfortably?Actors had little to work with and while I am usually impressed with Quinto, here that was not the case. There were a few scenes where he managed to convey subtle emotions with facial expressions alone but that's definitely not due to excellent writing but due to his talent. Pine had a little more to work with but even he seemed dull and uninterested (as opposed to his role in WW which he played masterfully). I'm not sure why creators think their audience is dumb? Why are they calling this Star Trek when it's clear as day that it isn't? They would still make piles of money if they made smarter films. Spelling something out for the audience and literally verbalising that something is 'philosophical' doesn't make it so!In fairness, this is an average movie for the dumb and tired viewer who likes loud crap, explosions, and poorly executed action sequences but it's a below average Star Trek movie. Way below.