Movie Review: “Star Trek Into Darkness”

This 12th movie installation of the “Star Trek” series starts with James Kirk breaking the The Federation’s cardinal rule of non-interference in order to save his best friend Spock. Kirk is temporarily relieved of his command by his mentor, Admiral Pike. The Federation headquarters are damaged by a suicide bomber who is in the employ of one of their own commanders. The film’s theme is the pursuit of this traitor into Klingon territory. Kirk and Spock’s unbreakable friendship is the anchoring relationship that stabilizes the efforts of this pursuit. The story line is predictable. The special effects are superb. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban do a wonderful job portraying Kirk, Spock and Bones. Except for the occasional mild profanity, this film could have been rated G.