2009's Star Trek reboot by JJ Abrams breathed new life into the long running sci-fi series. 2013's Into Darkness was another hit, while some disliked it I found it to be fairly good. This year's Beyond feels less like a third part in a film series and more like an action packed episode of The Original Series, something truly wonderful.

Acting is on point, as always. Everyone truly owns their roles, from Chris Pine's Kirk to the late Anton Yelchin's Chekhov, the whole cast shows for the third time in a row that they simply are these characters. The writing is witty, smart, and funny (partially due to Simon Pegg's hand in writing). Justin Lin feels right at home directing Star Trek as well. The film never gets to close to Fast and Furious, and retains the feel of the previous two.

Tributes to the late Leonard Nimoy and Anton Yelchin are handled well and with grace.

It's a perfect way to celebrate Star Trek's 50th anniversary. A movie that feels straight out of The Original Series with actors that feel straight out of The Original Series.

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+Actors own their roles

+Action is top notch

+Writing is funny and smart

+Feels like an episode of The Original Series

+Callbacks to celebrate Star Trek's 50th

+Tributes to the late Leonard Nimoy and Anton Yelchin

-Villain has issues

-Perhaps too action based (that's a criticism of the new series as a whole though)

8.0 out of 10