Gigantic space ships are expanded enormously through a
similarly huge theater screen. But other than amazing graphics, there’s so much
more which Star Trek Into Darkness offers.
But before that, here’s an old poem I wrote years ago inspired
by the Star Trek Enterprise:
Song of the Enterprise
What is life but an endless space of nothing
Where man despairs to mold himself a shape?
"Who am I?" he asks the sun which answers
not his questions but also querries back:
"Why does man seek for life in the lifeless?"
Man replies; upon his nature based is not
to wish upon a star to blow him up
but freely falls a spear down to wound him
and bounces back searching the unsearchable
till he thirsts and falts upon discovery
of a planet within him
unchartered,
unknown;
he now has his own and that world to find.
So man, from dust was formed, journeys on
till darkness blinds his dream of light
and dust awaits his homely return.
Song of the Enterprise
What is life but an endless space of nothing
Where man despairs to mold himself a shape?
"Who am I?" he asks the sun which answers
not his questions but also querries back:
"Why does man seek for life in the lifeless?"
Man replies; upon his nature based is not
to wish upon a star to blow him up
but freely falls a spear down to wound him
and bounces back searching the unsearchable
till he thirsts and falts upon discovery
of a planet within him
unchartered,
unknown;
he now has his own and that world to find.
So man, from dust was formed, journeys on
till darkness blinds his dream of light
and dust awaits his homely return.
From this collection of poems – Part III: Listen to Whispers of Hope
Adventure
For one, it still follows the same old adventure-filled
formula which the well loved Star Trek TV series uses. But you won’t find the
old characters in this movie except for a cameo appearance of the original Mr.
Spock and Christopher Pike’s demise to give way for a new captain of the U.S.S.
Enterprise, James Kirk. The latter led the team towards explorations but ended
up interfering with the fate of an entire planet by hindering a volcano’s
eruption and allowing the natives to see the Enterprise flee. This was because
Kirk wanted to save Spock’s life despite the latter's protestations.
Spock
Speaking of Spock, if you grew up watching the T.V.
series, you will be surprised by how he had finally learned to express emotion and
cried over the death of Kirk, the new captain and went after Khan, this movie’s
nemesis. Khan is one of the 72, 300 years old, genetically engineered humans
with super abilities encapsulated in cryogenic tubes and made to sleep in an
induced coma. Khan was awakened supposedly to aid the Earth against the
Klingons in Kronos in case they attack. The movie suggests a potential sequel with
this alien civilization retaliating against Earth after some of their soldiers
were killed. Despite the possible suggested sequel, there were no extra scenes
after the credits were rolled.
Bending the Rules
Bending the rules isn’t anything new as the old series
had all too many episodes with leaders violating Starfleet’s rules to save a
crew member or an alien planet. Even the original Spock had given out information
which may even alter the destiny of the new crew, hence, breaking the rules.
The new Spock not only learned to feel in this film, he
had also realized that some rules are broken to save a friend’s life. Even one’s
life itself is offered in exchange for many, the way Kirk did when he hurried
and aligned the ship’s energy source without gear and died of prolonged radiation
exposure. Lucky for him at least, Khan’s super blood transfused to him saved
his life, the way it did for a necrotic host (experiment) and the child of a London
member of Starfleet (whom Khan used to infiltrate the Starfleet base).
Graphics
But it’s still the graphics which left me in awe. The
Enterprise, despite being an explorer type of spaceship is still amazing. You’ll
also meet a combat ready Starfleet ship that’s faster and bigger whom the
Starfleet admiral commanded. He has a very beautiful and sexy daughter too. :)
Aside from the ships, the same alien (err… make up and
costume) species from other planets are also present as well as unchartered
territories in space. Enter tree-like height for wheat grass in floral red color
tended by natives in powder white skin covered by yellow clothing.
Action
Aside from the graphics and the adventure, you’d find the
action particularly from Khan irresistible. This isn’t the best of the best
Star Trek movie there is but it sure deserves your ticket in the movie houses.
More Information
For the movie’s complete plot, cast/characters, and other
information, you may visit the Star Trek Into the Darkness official website.
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