Early reactions to Star Trek Beyond are out of this world

July 14th 2016, 8:30am

Last Updated on August 5, 2021

When it comes to a franchise like STAR TREK, anything less than (inter)stellar is not acceptable. Thankfully, the last two installments, STAR TREK and STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS have gone over smoothly with fans and critics alike, delivering two of the best films in the whole cinematic series.

Now with only a week to go before the release of the highly-anticipated third entry, STAR TREK BEYOND, many are clamoring to hear what people have to say. Considering some shakeups behind the camera and the abysmal reception to the first trailer some may have dire need to have their questions answered. Is it bad? Is it good? Is this the end of the series? Should I see it?! I need guidance!

But fear not, as some lucky folks have gotten to see the movie, and have graced Twitter with their responses.

Thumbs up. I think most people are going to really enjoy Star Trek Beyond

— John Campea (@johncampea) July 14, 2016

STAR TREK BEYOND is very entertaining, surprisingly earnest, occasionally dopey (but in a good way). I think Trek fans will really dig it.

— Bilge Ebiri (@BilgeEbiri) July 14, 2016

Really think fans are going to enjoy Star Trek Beyond. I did. Think most will be like pic.twitter.com/SHTfPsOFps

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 14, 2016

Saw #StarTrekBeyond tonight intro'd by Simon Pegg. Fun, thrilling, more human touches. Best of the three in my book. pic.twitter.com/zKWVyLJl19

— David Weiner (@TikiAmbassador) July 14, 2016

Some of #StarTrekBeyond's best moments are Sofia Boutella moments. Great addition, kickass character, hope she comes back for more Trek 🔥

— jen yamato (@jenyamato) July 14, 2016

Simon Pegg's co-writing on @StarTrek Beyond balances humor & action which makes up for a few big hiccups in an otherwise entertaining flick

— Jeff Goldsmith (@yogoldsmith) July 14, 2016

STAR TREK BEYOND does something magical: has big, bold action but puts these characters in, basically, a TOS episode. For me it was a dream.

— Jordan Hoffman (@jhoffman) July 14, 2016

Although, you can't please everyone…

Star Trek Beyond is a well made scifi adventure. It just isn’t Star Trek. It’s a pretty good Mass Effect movie, though, if you want that.

— Jeff Cannata (@jeffcannata) July 14, 2016

Though I myself can't help but feel doubtful about these “early reactions” (see BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN and FANTASTIC FOUR), most of the time they do end up representing the overall consensus once the bulk of reviews come in. That being said, these early audience reviews mean we can expect a fun, hilarious and emotional space adventure. I mean, these people don’t have reason to lie, right? Unless they were promised real laser guns in exchange for a positive tweet. Jeez, they just give those things away nowadays.

STAR TREK BEYOND warps into theaters July 22, but in the meantime check out our forecast of the movie below!