I just recently picked up the latest Trek film for $3 at a dollar store and also have the first one JJ did, which has commentary from him. They basically more or less say they wanted to give the films the type of pace Star Wars had, and that they were influenced heavily by it.
Then if you watch "Into Darkness" the part with Scotty alone in his ship where he goes to investigate the coordinates given to him by Kirk..you just get a big Star Wars vibe. Which isn't bad though. It at least tells me the new Star Wars will most definitely be superior to the prequels.
But Kirk looks weird like they are trying to make him appear older then he truly is.