by Coop Cooper
As a lifelong 'Trekkie' I haven't been the biggest cheerleader for the J. J. Abrams “Star Trek” motion picture reboot. I gave the first film lukewarm reviews. I like the second one better but upon repeated viewings, I'm seeing a great many flaws. I like the casting and I think the actors have chemistry. I appreciate the production design and I don't mind the high-concept idea behind the rebooting. The issue has been with Abrams trying to recycle Trek history into an original script that doesn't insult the intelligence of both lifelong fans and casual viewers. “Star Trek: Beyond” thankfully moves beyond that problem to deliver an original and exciting story the previous two films were lacking...
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