Star Trek: Into Darkness

YAY STAR TREK!

I am pleased to report that the second new Star Trek film is very good.  I was a little worried it would be a plot repeat in the beginning, but it worked out.  I also now understand the fascination with Benedict Cumberbatch's voice--he shall make an excellent Smaug, for sure.

My only minor complaint is that I'm worried they're starting to get a little *too* silly with McCoy, which is a shame because I love Karl Urban's portrayal--dial it back, J.J.

I loved a lot of the effects in the film (especially the warp "trail') and I actually (gasp) enjoyed and noticed the 3D in this movie.  This is new for me...I'm  not sure how to feel about it.

Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3 is way better than Iron Man 2, but still not as good as the original.  I was pleasantly surprised with some kick-ass Pepper Potts moments.  I missed Tony Stark's humor, though...it's sort of there, but not like it was in The Avengers.  Tony was going through some stuff, though.  Apparently.

This particular Iron Man film is much more story-driven than the second one, which is likely why I liked it better.  Saw it in 3D, but it didn't make much of an impact.  I'm going to have to stop seeing things in 3D, because I'm never impressed (with the exception of movies being re-released, and only because I just want to see those on the big screen again...hi, Jurassic Park!)

P.S. Guy Pearce is creepy.  Ben Kingsley is awesome.