Star Trek Into Darkness

For some reason, stringing along disasters in quick succession—and often simultaneously—liberates Abrams' artistry. He has a clear sense of cause and effect and the action confidently zaps and zings when needed. That said, this is another case of a screenplay that's way too airtight for its own good. Stakes are raised but never thrown into doubt; for every moment of peril you're quickly handed a narrative safety net.