J.J. Abrams' Divisive 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Enterprising

The director is mixing genres, botching continuity, and ignoring solid science.

Published May 19 2013 4:45AM EDT

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Star Trek is not Star Wars. Star Trek is an intellectual exploration of humanity. Star Wars slaps spaceships and toys on pulp stories with themes of good versus evil and destiny.

Sujay Kumar

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J.J. Abrams' Divisive 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

The director is mixing genres, botching continuity, and ignoring solid science.

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Sujay Kumar