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Star Trek Beyond

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

The critical consensus

A return to fun, and a return to form for the new version of the old Trek. The 13th Trek movie is also the second good odd-numbered instalment in a row. Lucky for some.

****(*)Chris Hewitt, Empire Online, 15/07/2016

This new movie could arguably have given Elba more to do, earlier in the picture, but it is the inter-relationship of the Enterprise’s crew which is the real source of drama. An entertaining adventure.

***(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 15/07/2016

Justin Lin proves a safe pair of hands at the helm of the Enterprise. Powered by a spirited sense of adventure and a nice teamwork dynamic, it’s fun, but not essential, summer viewing.

***(*)(*)Matt Maytum, Total Film, 15/07/2016

Star Trek Beyond certainly isn’t the most sophisticated sci-fi movie ever made but it is a very likeable one.

****(*)Geoffrey MacNab, The Independent, 16/07/2016

Fleet of foot, it all adds up to a highly satisfying Starfleet adventure which boldly goes beyond expectations.

****(*)James Mottram, The List, 18/07/2016

Idris Elba’s Krall lacks the impact of some Star Trek baddies but this is still a breezy, action-packed and affectionate addition to the long-running series.

****(*)Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 22/07/2016

Where the picture succeeds most is in recapturing the positive, inclusive spirit of the original TV series, aided by some lovely performances and character interplay with affectionate nods to the original Spock, the late Leonard Nimoy. Time to beam up.

****(*)Henry Fitzherbert, Sunday Express, 24/07/2016

This third outing in the rebooted franchise is focused squarely on being a breezily entertaining summer blockbuster, one that’s light on its feet and not quite as annoyingly pleased with itself as its immediate predecessor.

****(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 24/07/2016

The film franchise’s third rebooted instalment gets the aesthetics and spirit, if not always the plotting, spot on.

***(*)(*)Wendy Ide, The Observer, 24/07/2016

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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