I know this may be controversial for some people, but Star Trek Into Darkness will always hold a special place in my heart. It's the movie that got me interested in Star Trek (with a little help from the 2009 movie!) and it rekindled my love of movies. I was instantly drawn in by Kirk's personal struggles as he reckoned with a horrible loss, and how his friendship with Spock acted as a beating heart beneath all the action. Spock right away became my favorite character.

Yes, it essentially copies a previous Trek story, and I won't even try to argue that Benedict Cumberbatch's Khan sures the original. But as a newcomer to the franchise, I was enthralled by Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the Enterprise crew battling enemies that hit close to home. This movie kickstarted a much bigger love for me, and for that I'll always be grateful!

Abram's second movie gets a messy reception due to it retelling certain stories with dubious casting choices, but I do think it is solid for the most part. The Kelvin cast are still strong, Cumberbatch is formidable, even with the Khan issues, and the action is fine. It is the weakest of the trilogy, but not a bad movie.