Make no bones about it, Stephenson doesn't fancy himself a master game designer, but he set out to create a PC arena game that's light on story and characterdevelopment, but laser-focused on accuracy.
But the most unusual characterdevelopment comes as a result of a falling out between Kirk and, of all people, Scotty (Simon Pegg), the most loyal crewmember in the original series.
Watching this film, I felt a joy and a return to that childhood excitement, while my adult demands for strong storytelling and characterdevelopment were likewise treated to an unexpected but very welcome fulfillment as well.