Although some of those who had a hand in both this trilogy of films and the franchise as a whole may not be here to see the release of Star Trek Beyond, these early reactions to the film seemingly assure fans that the Star Trek franchise will live long and prosper for another 50 years (or so).
While the positive buzz is tempered with some admissions that Star Trek Beyond may not be the perfect film – and may not necessarily embody the Star Trek spirit for all fans – the early reactions pave the way for a better understanding of what movie-goers can expect when the movie hits theaters.
One aspect of the film that these reactions seem to disagree upon is whether Star Trek Beyond nails the proper spirit of what a Star Trek movie should be.
Now, according to early reactions to the film following screenings, it seems Star Trek Beyond does just that.