Star Trek Beyond: A first look at Justin Lin's action adventure

Third episode in the rebooted sci-fi saga has 'bravura action' and 'nostalgic flair', but will it please old-school fans?

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Star Trek Beyond opens in cinemas this Friday and early reviews suggest it is an action-filled crowd-pleaser, even if some die-hard fans are left wanting more.

Fast & Furious director Justin Lin's take on the sci-fi franchise, which was rebooted in 2009 by JJ Abrams, stars Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, with a script co-written by British actor Simon Pegg.

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