The first Beastie Boy blaring, action heavy trailer for Justin Lin’s Star Trek Beyond didn’t really sit with long standing fans of the franchise, and some of those who jumped on board with JJ Abrams reboot, feeling like a major departure from what had come before. Even star and co-script writer Simon Pegg was less than enthused, stating it wasn’t a really good indication of what the movie had in store for us. Well, a far more subtle, character driven trailer has been released that proves that there is more to Lin’s entry in Star Trek franchise than explosions and motor cycle stunts.
I rather enjoyed the first trailer (maybe I’m a sucker for the Beastie Boys), but this is a far more impressive promo that carries on the Abrams tradition of marrying big action set pieces with equally big character moments. We also get our first real look at Idris Elba’s villainous Krall, still able to be unbelievably menacing while under a ton of alien make-up, and Kingsman: The Secret Service’s Sofia Boutella still kicking ass as the alien warrior Jaylah.
Following on from it’s premiere at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con in the first outdor IMAX screening (with a full orchestra!!) on July 20th, Star Trek Beyond hits our screens July 22nd.
I rather enjoyed the first trailer (maybe I’m a sucker for the Beastie Boys), but this is a far more impressive promo that carries on the Abrams tradition of marrying big action set pieces with equally big character moments. We also get our first real look at Idris Elba’s villainous Krall, still able to be unbelievably menacing while under a ton of alien make-up, and Kingsman: The Secret Service’s Sofia Boutella still kicking ass as the alien warrior Jaylah.
Following on from it’s premiere at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con in the first outdor IMAX screening (with a full orchestra!!) on July 20th, Star Trek Beyond hits our screens July 22nd.
