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Really liked it.
Loved the way the events of the first movie led to the expansion of section 31 (one of my favorite aspects of DS9) and the militarization of starfleet. Loved the way it led to the discovery of the botany bay years earlier than in the original timeline. Loved the way Section 31 used Khan. Loved the way that Kirk and Spock grew in different ways, and before the 5 year mission.
Did not love the deus ex machina of Khan's blood, but they established very early on (like 10 min into the movie) that that's what was going to happen, so no shock. Spock's Wilhem scream was too much fan service, but that was basically him losing control of his emotions, and having Uhura help him regain control of himself was a nice circular resolution via role-reversal.
All-in-all I think I enjoyed that as much as the 2009 Trek. Maybe will end up liking it more after repeat viewings, and I'm curious to see where they go next, since the 5 year mission will free them up to basically do whatever the hell they want.
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