Interesting... that's exactly why movies are good (in general,) and especially recently, why I want to see movies.
Also, isn't that the formulae that the ST series are based off of? After all, action (aka special effects) costs money. Actors standing in front of a camera doing their thing costs much, much less (most of the time.)
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If I wanted to see characterization in a movie, then I would pick an appropriate move, like Forrest Gump. BUT, I paid to see MI:3 which implies action.