Holy fuck, it was GOOD.

[capn_curmudgeon]

I saw the new Star Trek movie last night, and was really very surprised. I had expected it to be good in a Trek way (you know, like Wrath of Khan or something). It was, in fact, just plain good. Like genuinely good. Like normal human beings can actually enjoy this film because it’s well-written, fast-paced, and truly entertaining. It’s everything

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[padraiceen]

It *was* good. Very good. The casting was impeccable, and I think that this is the only franchise reboot that I've ever seen that doesn't either outright ignore its predecessor or fuck up the transition. I was expecting the inclusion of Nimoy's Spock to be awkward, but it completely wasn't. I have to admit, I was really impressed.

[capn_curmudgeon]

I'm pretty sure it's the first reboot [ever/in recent years when reboots became all the rage] to not just "start over" but actually have an in-universe reset button of sorts. Worked nicely, in a vaguely meta way.

[zandren]

I know! I walked away really enjoying it. The guy who played kirk was really good, and simon pegg was my favorite.

[capn_curmudgeon]

Pegg was pretty awesome. I've always been a big McCoy fan, so I was thrilled at Karl Urban's take on the part. Classic.