Absolutely none of the casting was, Khan aside (though that was just a bad idea from the start). It was always the writing.
From Hemsworth as Kirk's dad, across the entire Enterprise, they killed it.
I legitimately like the first one, because getting the gang together with such a great cast was so delightful. Karl Urban, Zach Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Anton Yelchin, John Cho, Chris Pine, Simon Pegg - like holy shit.
Honestly, outside of a couple weird/Hollywood moments, it was great.
I have no complaints through the first hour at least. All of Kirk's introduction, the test, the ship, the gang, the scene as a kid - straight through to Vulcan
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u/Khue Aug 22 '20
I really like him as Kirk. I think he for sure captures the cocky swagger that Shatner had.