Star Trek Beyond: Reaching Beyond My Expectations

Star Trek will always have a special place in my heart because I watched the TV show religiously growing up at my grandparents house.  They had an antenna so whatever channel Star Trek came on had the best clarity and therefore my attention.  This is a good thing though because I don't think I would have even attempted to watch it otherwise, and that would have been a travesty because as all Star Trek fans know, it's pretty damn awesome.

This film entailed Captain James Kirk finds himself contemplating if exploring space is still what he wants to do.  He reflects on his time with the crew of the Enterprise and wonders what else there is.  Little does he know, his partner Commander Spock is also debating leaving the Enterprise in order to pursue what his successor left behind.  Meanwhile, the Enterprise has a new mission as they discover a stranded survivor in need of help on a planet that is holding her people captive.  The crew has no clue that they are about to encounter a ruthless, dangerous villain awaiting their presence.  Will they be able to defeat this one or will this be Captain Kirk's and Commander Spock's last mission after all?

The graphics, acting, and storyline made this film engaging for not just Star Trek fans, but for those that may have never seen a single Star Trek movie, like my mom.  Even she liked it and this is not her typical movie.  Between you and I, she called it Star Wars a few times......but back to my point.  You don't have to be a Star Trek fan to appreciate this movie.  It has the perfect about of twists and moments of suspense that leave you wanting more.

If you aren't a Star Trek fan, then you should see it to see the final movie actor Anton Yelchin (The lead role in Charlie Bartlett) plays in.  His performance is nothing short of amazing.

Another aspect I loved about the film was how close the actors resemble the characters.  Chris Kline is Captain Kirk reincarnate and Zachary Quinto is a clone of Commander Spock.  Even Doctor "Bones" McCoy played by Karl Urban is a replica of the original.  He even dabbles with his line "Damnit Jim I'm a doctor not a...."  Gotta love it.

So whether you are a "Trecky" fan or not, you'll appreciate an excellent action, adventure film.