Hmm I suppose its all objective innit? For me, Lost was amazing until the last few episodes of the last season. Dont mind plot holes in any film or TV , as long as its holding my attention and I am enjoying it - which the New Trek has managed. I never let plot holes get in the way of a good story, blimey I'd never watch
ANYTHING decent if I did! That would be most of DR Who, The Walking Dead, Chuck - actually most things - I'd never watch!
Lens Flare? Way too much is made of that - its just his "Trademark" like Tarantinos famous "Boot Shot" ( Which is being coppied by just about every American tv show at the moment. I suppose they just like to reference.) Revolution I stopped watching because I cant stand the black guy who played the villain - he is one of the most Wooden actors I've encountered. Armageddon - I actually like it and watch it when it comes on the box. Never seen Alcatraz so cant speak about it. I don't see how any plot holes Abrahams might add in to the Star Wars franchise can be any worse than the ones perpitrated in it already? I say give the bloke a fair go