So I went in with expectations that the movie would likely be as good as the Star Trek reboot, and, to me, it was. I have a good bit I can criticize, but I also had a lot of fun with the film, more fun than I've had with recent comic based movies. I do agree with you, but only slightly. As a movie, I think it's a strong 7/10. But I'm ok with that. I might have said 8 originally but I was really hyped. My third watch will likely decide. I don't rate JJ and it was a JJ movie. I do have a high opinion of Rian Johnson though (I loved Brick) so I'm hoping more can be done with the sequel. What worries me is whether Disney doesn't allow these movies to have an edge. If they don't, the franchise will suffer in mediocrity. I want risks and edge like what Empire brought. We'll see how it goes.