KesselRun said:

Originally I was hesitant to embrace Abrams as a director for new Star Wars, but my surprising enjoyment of his first Trek installment gave me hope. After seeing Star Trek Into Darkness last Wednesday I'm extremely worried/anxious about Star Wars VII. At this point I don't feel like it can or will be good.

Of course I'll have tickets the second they're made available and will take off work to see the first showing - because I'm a sucker for Star Wars and Disney knows no matter what they do they'll rake in my money.

I find it hard to understand people's undue pessimism when it comes to Abrams being VII's director. He has already stated that Star Wars is a massive deal for him as he's a serious fan. Disney have A LOT riding on this one film alone being a massive success, because it will be the springboard for the rest of the trilogy and any future spin offs. The people who are working behind the scenes are far more pivotal than Abrams himself. And it appears Disney have assembled a pretty spot on team. And I don't think you can gauge the Star Trek films as a conclusive barometer for his talents as a director. Have faith.