Star Trek's rebooted series isnt Star Wars and it isnt Star Trek. It is the byproduct of a guy from one world caught in another. It's been said many times only because it is utterly true.
It's entertaining but it lacks the form or character of either universe. Still, I think his first Star Trek demonstrates a few things he can handle well. The pacing, the comedy, and his eye for casting. It is a run up to what he now has the opportunity to do. Into Darkness, on the other hand, lacks the charm of the first film. It seems half finished.