Select critics saw Star Trek Beyond on Wednesday night, and the first reviews have arrived via Twitter.
Paramount allowed critics to tweet reactions to the film after seeing it last night, which tends to mean that the studio feels confident in the movie. Such is the case with Star Trek Beyond, the reviews for which are quite positive. Most agree that it’s better than Into Darkness, and at least one critic believes Beyond should’ve been the sequel to the 2009 Star Trek. And as if that weren’t enough, many say it reminded them of the original Star Trek series:
STAR TREK BEYOND does something magical: has big, bold action but puts these characters in, basically, a TOS episode. For me it was a dream.
— Jordan Hoffman (@jhoffman) July 14, 2016
Actually, I can say that #StarTrekBeyond is terrific. Funny, exciting and touching.
— Scott Collura (@ScottCollura) July 14, 2016
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It's also, amazingly enough, very much a Justin Lin film.
— Bilge Ebiri (@BilgeEbiri) July 14, 2016
STAR TREK BEYOND: slick, self-contained & has the best music cue of any blockbuster this yr. by 2016 standards, it’s the sistine chapel. [C]
— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) July 14, 2016
Thumbs up. I think most people are going to really enjoy Star Trek Beyond
— John Campea (@johncampea) July 14, 2016
#StarTrekBeyond is a lot of fun. Leagues better than Into Darkness. I don't like it quite as much as 2009 though.
— Alex Welch (@AlexRWelch) July 14, 2016
Just saw #StarTrekBeyond, and it's infinitely better than Star Trek Into Darkness. One of the most entertaining Trek films.
— William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) July 14, 2016
No idea what the hardcore will think, but I reeeeeally enjoyed STAR TREK BEYOND. This should have been the sequel to '09.
— TheMoogly (@DrewAtHitFix) July 14, 2016
Was so happy watching Star Trek Beyond. Love this cast. Movie isn't perfect but it's funny, filled with great action, and isn't on Earth!
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 14, 2016
Just saw Star Trek Beyond. I am allowed to say I really, really enjoyed it. Way better than Into Darkness & closest to spirit of TOS. ?
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) July 14, 2016
#StarTrekBeyond feels like a TOS episode in a way that gives this new Trekverse a really long future. Fun, pretty dark, lots of fan moments
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) July 14, 2016
Two #StarTrekBeyond dedications appear in the closing credits:
"In Loving Memory of Leonard Nimoy"
"For Anton"
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) July 14, 2016
Some of #StarTrekBeyond's best moments are Sofia Boutella moments. Great addition, kickass character, hope she comes back for more Trek ?
— jen yamato (@jenyamato) July 14, 2016
Star Trek Beyond overcomes its villain problem with the cast, the set pieces, and a surprising amount of heart.Most optimistic of the three.
— Jack Giroux (@JackGi) July 14, 2016
All in all, it looks like Star Trek Beyond is going to please both critics and audiences when it opens in theaters next weekend.
Watch the latest trailer for the movie below:
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