This is going to be difficult to pick apart, as it’s a really solid and entertaining film. In fact, I would go so far as to say that Star Trek Beyond is the best live action Macross film I’ve ever seen.

Seriously, they are incredibly similar:

• The protagonists are drawn into a fight with creatures that are somehow connected to humanity.
• Said creatures are focused entirely on conflict.
• Thus the film focuses about the question of whether peace or violence is better for the progress of the species.
• Of course, it is optimistic, saying that while violence is inevitable, peace is better and should be striven towards.
• Music is used as a weapon.
• People die, and it is genuinely touching.

It is quite obvious that Simon Pegg wrote it, with a greater than usual emphasis on Scotty, and a joke which seems very reminiscent of Dr Who (when The Beatles were referred to as classical musicians)

The film is not perfect, but I find it very difficult to think of any particular criticisms. It’s funny, thoughtful and entertaining, with very good special effects.

I’d recommend watching it.