1. Dedicated To Post 9/11 Veterans
J.J. Abrams isn't new to evoking modern events in his movies. With shots of a devastated New York and civilians covered in dust wandering aimlessly, Cloverfield, which he produced, skirted very close to 9/11 media coverage. You could argue Star Trek Into Darkness crashing of the USS Vengeance into San Francisco is going for a similar goal, but by Abrams' own admission, the film is going for something a bit different. Few people will have stuck around after the trip around the universe at the start of the ending credits (theres no Avengers-esque sting here), but there is a rather nice note. The film is dedicated to post-9/11 veterans, thanks to Abrams' involvement with
The Mission Continues, a charity that helps veterans integrate back into society through community work. On top of the touching dedication, Abrams' also cast six veterans in the movie. During Admiral Pikes funeral, the six men who fold the flag are fellows of the charity, lending a sombre realism to the already tragic scene.
So there's our ten things you could have missed from Star Trek Into Darkness (with a few other gems thrown in for good measure). Are they any we've not mentioned on this list? Let us know in the comments below.