Star Trek (2009) - Full Reaction

I Hope you watch PICARD series, it will surprise you!

Jayson Phillips

The Kelvin Universe is the exact opposite of the real Universe, or at least the one we've come to know all these years.

Darreld Studie

For some films you need to switch your brain off to enjoy, for others you need a lobotomy...

Neighbourhood Watch Alliance

This is the Kevlin timeline

JPDotCom23

I'm not sure if anyone told you about Captain Christopher Pike while you were watching the original series but he was the first Captain of the Enterprise. There was a pilot ordered by NBC called 'The Cage', which had Jeffrey Hunter as Pike, but NBC rejected the pilot, and instead ordered a second pilot episode. Hunter did not want to commit to the series so he was replaced with William Shatner. Using Captain Christopher Pike is a nod to the earlier days, and to the very first Captain, even before Johnathon Archer.

JPDotCom23

There are two timelines The prime timeline which is the one year familiar with and the kalvin timeline which is totally different so each timeline is different. I really hope you continue with the Star Trek not just the movies but deep space nine Voyager Enterprise Discovery strange New worlds wait till you get to lower decks

Rayna Storie

I finally got to see it!, the full reaction. Good one Cassie! This was so well earned. I am so glad you became a fan. So much fun! I never noticed myself but when they did the "space jump" there were 3 of them... and the 3rd guy - who's he? - oh he's wearing a red shirt! Ah, got it! Who noticed that? Was I the last one to notice?, lol 🙂 I believe it was a subtle joke...!

Mannygogou

Dean... Dude, I was being generous to Abrams Trek. I never said people stopped watching the OG TV shows and movies, in fact those numbers would more likely go up. I also never said the old hard core fans don't wish for good new Trek. I said Abrams Trek has lost 5 hard core fans for every new "fan" they have gained Of course hard core fans, myself included give new Trek a chance. Hell, we are praying for good new Trek. However, we also know the track record of Abrams Trek is shyte, that J.J. is a complete hack, and all of his disciples couldn't write their way out of a wet paper bag. So the apathy has grown (much worse than hate) and we have yet to be surprised by anything Abrams. They only one that has got a blip out of the flatline is Picard Season 3 but it was still bad, just better than the rest. Discover bad, SNW come on... dancing/singing Klingons (Roddenberry is spinning so fast in his grave he went to warp), Picard was super trash (they tried saving Season 3 but Picard is dead so enough said). We are complaining because we do not like to see beloved IPs and characters being so badly abused. As I told Cole, I am thrilled you like Abrams Trek. It just doesn't change the facts out it.

Doug Fisher

For Star Trek IV: Voyage Home = 93,000 users at IMDb gave an average rating of 7.2 For Star Trek Into Darkness = 501,000 users at IMDb gave an average rating of 7.7 I will go with that over the "fans" you mentioned. Proof to take those so-called "fans" with a handful of rocks. I rate both movies at about 7.2

Clay F

If these were the original star trek the franchise would never have become a household name or be remade 50 years later

Neighbourhood Watch Alliance

The fact Star Trek Into Darkness, which is an objectively bad movie and voted worst Trek movie ever by fans, has a higher score than Star Trek IV: Voyage Home, is proof to take these with a handful of rock salt

Neighbourhood Watch Alliance

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tgriexterminator

I saw this and Terminator Salvation right after that day on a weekday afternoon in theaters.. was a great day.

tgriexterminator

“I like Capt. Pike.” Well, you’re in luck should you decide to venture on. And I’m not talking about the future chapters of these movies. 👍

Ortizmo2000

@Dean Holt: You obviously don’t understand how movie financing works. If a movie makes 1 dollar more than its “official” budget, that doesn’t mean it’s profitable. It takes $100-150 million to market and promote a summer blockbuster, like “Star Trek Beyond”, so it didn’t make much profit. “Into Darkness” made $120 million more with a similar budget, so “Beyond” was a disappointment. Finally, by 2016, the bar had been raised for summer blockbusters, and “Beyond” got trounced that summer by “Suicide Squad” ($750 million), which was a TERRIBLE movie! Even “Independence Day: Resurgence” made more money with a smaller budget. Basically, the Jar-Jar Abrams-style “Star Trek” movies ran out of steam after only 3 movies because they desperately tried to covet a mainstream audience that didn’t like Star Trek. Compared to the other Trek movies, they were successful, but Star Trek movies never had a chance competing with other big budget blockbusters. The empty suits at Paramount recognized that Star Trek movies weren’t worth the risk, so they shifted to streaming series instead. It’s ironic you bring up “copying” the TOS series and films, because Jar-Jar Abrams and Paramount did the exact opposite. After Paramount won the Star Trek movie rights from CBS, they knew that the TOS era had the most appeal, but they didn’t want to pay royalties to CBS or the TOS actors, which is why they implemented the “15% different” scheme. Their lawyers figured out that by changing everything by around 15% made them legally distinct IP, hence no royalties. Recasting younger actors made it easy, but it was most evident with the redesigns of the new Enterprise and iconic props like the phasers and communicators. Jar-Jar Abrams learned this lesson well because he applied it to Star Wars, hence things like C3PO’s inexplicable red arm and the Millennium Falcon having a rectangular radar dish instead of its traditional round one. The real problem with Jar-Jar Abrams is that he and his hack writers pan classic TOS episodes and movies for gold, then shoehorn them into the movies without any of the context or emotional resonance that made them work. For example, Kirk and Spock’s friendship developed over the course of 4 seasons, 2 feature films, and nearly 20 years, which is why Spock’s sacrifice at the end of “Wrath of Khan” was so meaningful and emotional. Whereas in the Abrams movies, Kirk and Spock were antagonists most of the time, not friends, which is why the role reversal ending of “Into Darkness” rang so holllow. Then they immediately undermined the melodrama because they were too gutless! The Star Trek franchise is NOT Star Wars, for better or worse, and while trying to make Star Trek into summer blockbusters worked for one or two movies, it was creatively bankrupt and ultimately unsustainable.

Rod Reavern

Awesome reaction!!!

Oscar Ortega

Doug I’d love to know where your getting your number from and you can say it’s fact that for every new fan the franchise looses five old fans. I honestly think that’s just something you’ve just made up. Because I don’t understand anyone stopping watching the old movies/TV shows just because they didn’t like something new the franchise kicked out. You just have to go back to ST 5 that got lots of criticism but people still went back to to watch the 6th film. I wasn’t a fan of Discovery but I still gave SNW and Picard a chance (which I’m happy about as I’ve enjoyed SNW so far) and if they do bring out any new movies I’ll be watching them as well. Also the fact I see so many people still complaining about the last 3 movies (not just on here BTW) and some of the new shows. Show me there’s still lots of interest in the franchise and quite a lot of old fans are still around.

Dean Holt

John I’ve been a trek fan since the 80s and love watching all 3 films. Non of them would be in my bottom 3 if I ranked them.

Dean Holt

I get TNG might not be for everyone and we all have different opinions. But to say Patrick Stewart is a bad actor is just ridiculous. Especially when you compare him to a lot of Shatner acting in TOS.

Dean Holt

The Singulatarian, how can you say he’s personally destroyed two big franchises when the two trek films he directed where the most successful at the box office. Also he wasn’t sole to blame for Star Wars Rian Johnson’s Last Jedi was the worst film in the franchise for me. But you also have to blame Kathleen Kennedy and only one else high up and in control of the project. As all three movies should have been wrote before the Force Awakens was made. And if Rian or JJ didn’t like the story then they should have gotten someone else to direct. Personally it just sounds like you like other people just hate him for whatever he does. I’ll admit he’s definitely not perfect and he’s probably not even close to being in my top ten of directors but i definitely don’t think he’s even close to being the worst when it comes to making movies.

Dean Holt

For me the Jar Jar of the Trek universe is Harry Kim or Neelix 😂😂. Cassie also understood it was another timeline as she mentioned it in the reaction, so don’t know why you’re tried to explain it. I seriously don’t think you can say the 3rd film did terrible number at the box office when it made around 150m which is more that any of the original six made or any from the Next Gen cast. also JJ didn’t direct that one, but the two he was the director on both are the most successful films at the box office. But if you look at all the Trek movies non of them where huge box office hits so again you can’t criticise them for not doing enough. I do agree though these are just popcorn style action films which I personally think was the right choice to bring the franchise into a different era. As let’s be honest if they just tried to copy the style of the original films you and many other would still be moaning about them trying to do a like for like copy. But it’s like doing a cover of a song I’d always prefer the artist to put their own identity on it instead of doing the same thing as the original. But I kinda get the impression whatever JJ did you wouldn’t have be happy anyway.

Dean Holt

😂😂😂

Dean Holt

Don’t worry just two more to go lol. But I felt the same when Cassie was watching the James Bond films or when she watches a lot of films from around the 50s era.

Dean Holt

That was entertaining and i'm not even a Trek fan having only seen First Contact on here and now this one. I swear if Cassie ever gets in a fight a kick in the nuts is almost guarantee as it pretty much a catchphrase now for close quaters fights in the action film reactions lol.

Gray

God these suck

Dustin Taylor

I remember seeing this movie in theaters when it first came out. I liked it enough at the time but then it just sort of faded away from me. Looking back on it the movie is… OK. I don’t care for the way It’s filmed and how it overly simplifies Star Trek to the point of, I would argue, dumbing down. A problem that only gets even worse in the next movie “Into Darkness”. I will say that Leonard Nimoy is great in this! Cassie, I do hope that even after these movies you eventually return to Star Trek. It would be nice to see you watch a few more episodes of the original series or even more episodes of next GEN. It doesn’t need to be a marathon thing or anything. it could just be every once in a while, but it is ultimately up to you.

Cody Nelson

@Clay F: I’ve proven far more than you have that I know what I’m talking about regarding Jar-Jar Abrams shallow, self-serving, and corrupt methods of filmmaking. Whereas you are unashamedly defending a nepo-baby! Jar-Jar Abrams’ “Star Trek” movie might’ve done well in it’s day, but I’d wager if a poll was done today of the mainstream audience who saw it in 2009: “Are you a Star Trek fan?” The majority would say NO, mock Star Trek, and deny enjoying the 2009 movie. I am supremely confident in that wager because the 2009 film is no one’s favourite sci-fi movie, the same way that “Transformers” (2007) is no one’s favourite sci-fi movie. That isn’t surprising because they’re both written by the same two hack screenwriters! Their movies are superficially entertaining trash, totally devoid of the heart, mind and soul that made “Wrath of Khan” the indisputable best and most quoted Star Trek movie of all time. And we haven’t even delved into all the ways Jar-Jar Abrams and the hack writers BROKE Star Trek, dooming the Kelvin timeline, which is why it’s been abandoned, and all the Trek series’ released after “Beyond” have returned to the TOS/TNG Prime timeline.

Rod Reavern

@Rod Reavan. I am far from ashamed. I am the opposite of ashamed. I am proud of the commitment to the prequel. You should be ashamed of being so narrow minded and inaccurately characterizing excellent filmmaking of the Kelvin films as bad when you don’t know what you are talking about. You are in the tiny bitter minority that’s for sure.

Clay F

@Marty McGee: Jar-Jar Binks sucked and ruined the Prequels. Abrams sucked and co-ruined the Sequels. He pretentiously chose to use his initials J.J.. Hence he’s now referred to as Jar-Jar Abrams. Don’t overthink it.

Rod Reavern

I've never understood the "Jar Jar Abrams" nickname. He had nothing to do with that character or the prequels. I'm not defending his treatment of the SW sequels, but the nickname makes no sense.

Marty McGee

@Clay F: A Star Trek prequel set mostly on Earth... because that's what Trek fans AND mainstream audiences really want. 🙄 The painfully obvious reason they're rushing the movie to release in 2026 is because the last Trek movie (Beyond) was released in 2016 and movie licenses typically revert back to the IP owner if a new movie isn't made within 10 years. That's also why they're cheaping out by setting it mostly on Earth; it's a quick and CHEAP Star-Trek-in-name-only movie guaranteed to flop and be forgotten, made solely to keep the Star Trek movie rights. It's such a transparently cynical business move that you should be ashamed of even bringing it up, because it does NOT help your case.

Rod Reavern

I'm not sure how they would have written William Shatner's Kirk into the script given he was stuck in the The Nexus

McShades

Can't wait for you to re act to star trek: Into Darkness the next movie

Irby

This was a great movie and one series like star wars my Father and I have seen everyone on opening night.....Lenard Nemoy was on this so William Shatner won't be because of a feud and Nemoy said he'd never be in the same room or share the screen with Shatner ever again

Irby

Cassie has said on a number of occasions she wants to watch another batch of TOS episodes, I hope it happens.

Joe

You could see it coming a mile away, wasn't really much of a twist.

McShades

there are 67 episodes of the original star trek

(Nolo)finwe

She’s only seen Avatar once and Zoe was a blink and you missed it role in the first Pirates movie which may be the only one she has seen.🧐 Guardians of the Galaxy is where she would know her best. My guess is she would know Eric Bana best from The Time Traveller’s Wife.

Cole Jennett

This was so much fun … made so much more fun given the equity all us movie watching pals have together with this franchise. You did it the right way. This was really special … thank you. :)

Rollo Tomassi

One other note regarding Karl Urban as McCoy- when Leonard Nimoy was watching him play McCoy, he shed a few tears because of how similar and convincing his portrayal was to the OS McCoy played by his now deceased friend Deforest Kelly

Abraham Walters

Ahhh... you must be this communities Star Trek purity expert. Sorry, I should have known. Look Doug, these are movies. Some people will like some you may not. Once you acknowledge that, you will likely be much happier. Now, live long and prosper! ;)

Roger Hagerty

She only saw 4 TOS episodes. She missed way more very good episodes of those I think by comparison.

Shawn Kildal

She was informed about it on her livestream on Friday night. She hasn't seen it yet, but she seemed very interested in it.

Shawn Kildal

Friends don't tell friends a movie has a twist at the end.

Ian Tonge

Ok Cassie.. since you love Star Trek so much I have a treat for you.. I dont know if you know of the existence of 765874 - Unification.. if you dont then check it out on https://home.otoy.com/unification/ .. trust me.. you'll thank me later. When you get to that link scroll down to the YT video thats 10 minutes long and you will be blown away.. again trust me.. not a fake link..

Johnny Bullis

Several little casting tidbits: Uhura was played by Zoe Saldana who you saw in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise. You also saw her in "Avatar" as the lead "blue girl". McCoy was played by Karl Urban who played Eomer, the nephew of the King of Rohan (captain of the horse riders) in the second and third installments of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.. You've probably seen other movies with him, he's extremely talented in particular with mimicking the mannerisms of established characters. For example, he also made a very compelling Woodrow F. Call in one of the "Lonesome Dove" spinoff movies. He also figures prominently in the hit series "The Boys". The main antagonist Nero was played by Eric Bana. You've seen him at least twice before. He delivered a very compelling performance as the lone wolf spec ops guy in "Black Hawk Down". More recognizable to you perhaps, he also played Prince Hector in "Troy". He also played one of the leads in a movie you reacted to recently for the Olympics - "Munich". Lastly, Sarek was masterfully portrayed by Ben Cross who you will eventually see as the main (and very convincing) protagonist to Sean Connery and Richard Gere in the movie "First Knight". Sooner rather than later I hope since it's a movie that will be right up your alley and will be an immediate "drop everything and watch it" reaction for I bet more than a few of us.

David Collins

Also Eomer!!! It's Crazy to me how different Karl Urban can look with a change in hair!

Morgan A. Colbert

NCC-1701. No bloody A, B, C or D.

Stephen Dias

This has one of my favorite bloopers as well. Cassie you should google the Star Trek 2009 Gag real. it's so funny.

Morgan A. Colbert

https://youtu.be/w1gO-Pf18Yg?si=KwPMKHyLyu3EC3nK

Zane From Canada

I really enjoyed JJ Abrams Star Trek, the next one is really good also except I didn't care for the twist at the end, thought it was a bit cringe and unfortunately the 3rd movie was not that good, the story was rather bland, and the ending was rather silly.

McShades

Oh good. That's my preferred place

Eric Wallace

Thank you!

Eric Wallace

Star Trek 2009 was Trek's strongest box office performance by far.

Chris Thom

There's a channel for it on YouTube too. Popcorn to Go.

Chris Thom

Fair enough

Cole Jennett

"You should join discord." No.

Mike Lemon

Define "successful"?! All of the Abrams Trek lost money, only the first two TNGs made a profit, yet only one TOS movie lost money. I do not "feel the need" for anything, I am just stating facts. I would love it if new Trek was good but sadly the creatives in charge are utterly incapable of it. I am happy for you that you like this movie and that it steered you toward the originals. However, your anecdotal experience doesn't not represent the norm. The fact is for every 1 "new" fan brought in by the "new" Trek, 5 hard core fans were driven away (being generous).

Doug Fisher

“popcorn to go”, wherever you normally find your podcasts

Cole Jennett

You should join discord. There’s almost always an active discussion in the Star Trek thread. It’s definitely a lot better place to have your opinion heard because it’s so much easier to have a discussion in there.

Cole Jennett

Wait, there's a podcast?!

Eric Wallace

My desired result is more variety from Cassie. This seems like a better place to push for that than My Mechanics' YouTube comments or r/politics. I assume others, who complain about the deviation from traditional Trek, want to talk about the different take with someone who has just seen the movie. Again, this seems like a logical place to discuss that. r/startrek may be a better place but reddit is a cesspit.

Mike Lemon

That Starship looks like a Amazon Christmas tree ornament....I liked the 'Strange New Worlds' Enterprise. 😀

Celeste McAllister

Well clearly complaining about it on a Patreon forum will get the results your looking for Mike😂

Cole Jennett

Don’t worry someone will say it’s skewed because it’s only been on there for 15 years😂

Cole Jennett

I don’t feel the next two movies are as good as this one, but it was pretty darn successful and led to a whole new generation going back to the originals. Discount that if you feel the need, but it doesn’t make it any less true. I doubt I would have ever went back and watched the originals again if not for this movie renewing my interest.

Cole Jennett

625,000 users at IMDb gave Star Trek (2009) an avg rating of 7.9 Below are ST movies ranked by IMDb user avg rating. 1. IMDb 7.9, Metacritic 82%, RT 94% (audience 91%) – Star Trek (2009) 2. IMDb 7.7, Metacritic 68%, RT 86% (audience 90%) – ST II (1982) 3. IMDb 7.7, Metacritic 72%, RT 84% (audience 89%) – ST Into Darkness (2013) 4. IMDb 7.6, Metacritic 70%, RT 93% (audience 89%) – First Contact (1996) 5. IMDb 7.3, Metacritic 71%, RT 82% (audience 81%) – ST IV (1986) 6. IMDb 7.2, Metacritic 65%, RT 83% (audience 84%) – ST VI (1991) 7. IMDb 7.0, Metacritic 68%, RT 86% (audience 80%) – ST Beyond (2016) 8. IMDb 6.6, Metacritic 58%, RT 79% (audience 69%) – ST III (1984) 9. IMDb 6.6, Metacritic 55%, RT 47% (audience 57%) – Generations (1994) 10. IMDb 6.4, Metacritic 64%, RT 55% (audience 44%) – Insurrection (1998) 11. IMDb 6.4, Metacritic 50%, RT 52% (audience 42%) – ST (1979) 12. IMDb 6.4, Metacritic 51%, RT 38% (audience 49%) – Nemesis (2002) 13. IMDb 5.5, Metacritic 43%, RT 23% (audience 24%) – ST V (1989)

Clay F

Cole... I would rather the Studio not make new content if it is just crap with the Star Trek logo plastered on it, than have the IP continue to be devalued.

Doug Fisher

Yes, in the Prime Star Trek Universe (TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, etc.), Romulus was destroyed by the supernova as shown in this movie. That story line continues in Picard.

Shadowlord

While I respect your opinion Tech Citizen, it is a fallacy to think that supporting bad new Trek prevents the death of Trek. In fact, it increases the devaluation of the IP. The data supports the IPs such as Star Trek, Star Wars, and Doctor Who have been severely damaged by the poor new iterations and have transformed them from hugely popular global IPs into niche IPs. Not only have the "new fans" developed in such small numbers that their parent companies are on the verge of bankruptcy (i.e. Paramount), but they have driven away the life long fans that have supported the IPs. At the very best it has made those life long fans apathetic, which in some ways is worse. The fan base is shrinking, not growing. The problem with supported bad new content is you only get more bad new content, no matter how much you support/enjoy the vapid flashy new tech. Abrams has fooled you and many like you into thinking "action" equates quality. That is the trick he plays... over saturate the screen with lens flairs, action, and rapid cuts to distract you from the fact that the scripts are extremely weak. Also, Trek has never been about "action", it has always been about story and posing moral dilemmas from both sides to let the view work it out. The action in original Trek was a flavor enhancement, not the main course. Action without story and character development is hollow. It is why most modern day films are so forgettable that it makes it hard to recall the film the moment you leave the theatre. You want a strong and lasting Star Trek IP?! Stop supporting bad Trek and demand proper Trek movies/T.V. shows. It is the only way to actually save it. The TNG movies are a good example of lots of action but poor stories and bad character development, in getting away from what made Trek so good in the first place.

Doug Fisher

@Stan the Man Totally get your point; but for me some movies are totally worth the watching the whole movie reaction. For Instance; I love going back and rewatching the whole movie reaction for Groundhog Day; Silverado; et al. However because of my schedule I can really only fit in a quick YT edit of say Deadpool or a Lethal Weapon. This holiday season, I am going to try and find the time for a Full LOTR rewatch. So, It’s just nice to have the option to find something that fits the mode and time that I have available.

Uncle Phoenix

Exactly! Crapping on everything will make the studio stop making anything.

Cole Jennett

“All she left me was my Bones.” —McCoy

Uncle Phoenix

@Cole Jennett Which sounds much better than “Your father was Thor. Stop getting beat up; and Do Better.

Uncle Phoenix

The casting I most enjoyed actually was Ben Cross as Sarek, and Bruce Greenwood as Captain Pike (a role which seems to be universally well cast!). I won't translate what Chekov exclaimed after his successful transport or Kirk and Sulu: I only know from reading Tom Clancy books! Safe to say, it's not something Cassie would repeat...😬 The film feels more sciene-fantasy than science-fiction, but entertaining enough in that bracket.

Chris Clarke

Even more so the next one. Nicholas Meyer certainly wasn't all that impressed.

Chris Clarke

He certainly directs with a lot of... flare...👀 Like you, I find it okay as a separate entity, but dislike it as a continuation. As for the next one, it's the only Trek film I've ever had on disc which I eventually felt compelled to dispose of, and I haven't even seen the 3rd one of that series.

Chris Clarke

John, most disagree with you. Much more than just action, but additionally drama, complexity, and excellent acting. There is “great heart” with the characters. The highest rated ST movie by both critics and users. You are in the minority.

Clay F

Yeah! If you have any criticism for a movie, shut the hell up! Everything will surely get better by pretending it is all sunshine and rainbows.

Mike Lemon

I will go into why into darkness is bad once It is released. I saw a video that said it is THE WORST star trek movie of them all. Worse than 5. I appreciate 5 more than ID which is ironic considering I own ID on Apple.

Brian McGovern

I cringed of the next one at first, but then overtime I gained appreciation for it and start enjoying it. Definitely those that come into to Trek new had overall positive reactions.

Tech Citizen

i’m not upset at all. I’m here for Cassie’s reactions to movies. If I can’t stand the movie she’s going to watch, I tend to go in and give her a thumbs up on YouTube, but not watch it. That’s just me.

Above Average Dave

Not enough to let it lie though right?😂

Cole Jennett

What comments are upsetting you? They seem pretty fair so far

John Sullivan

Yeah. But then watching too much classics make me hungry for Kelvin movies! So good back and forth!

Tech Citizen

It's nice to see these thoughtful comments

John Sullivan

Also, many of us Trek fans are also big fans of actions, and media technologies such as sound and visual effects (I'm in tech), so Kelvin timeline films and the some TOS movies and all TNG movies have good actions. Nemesis space battle is just EPIC and more realistic then Star Wars.

Tech Citizen

100% Zoe is the most underrated actress in modern scifi ❤️

John Sullivan

I think she did. Sorry if that upsets people like Aaron 😋. Live and let live, man

John Sullivan

A good number of us fans like both old and the new. We understand you enjoy pre-2009 content only. But we don't want Trek to die as old content with decreasing valuation will just disappear. Reaching new generation of audience means money and have good enough valuation to get investors for new content. While you only like Trek to be presented in specific way, I'm sure you'll be happy that some of the new fans came in via new Trek are willing to explore old content, thus increasing the fan base and the values of old in the eyes of the entertainment industry and streaming businesses.

Tech Citizen

The fact that your bizarre strawman comment has so many likes suggests that maybe it's the anti-traditional Trek people who are eager to get upset. We traditional Trek fans are mostly happy to let you kids enjoy your modern-style action movies named "Trek" with your lense flares. Live and let live 🙏

John Sullivan

That aspect was fine. These reboot movies were fine. Nice modern movies and all.. But compared to the traditional 1960s-2000s Star Trek these are just boring action movies

John Sullivan

These are fine. I like them enough

John Sullivan

You mean🔅🔆LENSE FLARE Star Trek 🔆🔅

John Sullivan

If you just had done a simple search, you'll find Cassie already watched 4 most "voted" episodes of TOS, including City on the Edge of Forever, Space Seed, Amok Time, and The troubles with Tribbles

Tech Citizen

Finally the good Star Trek

Daniel Karlsson

Yeah, it is called sarcasm. Which is a remark style you must be aware of since you labelled this a "really good movie".

Doug Fisher

100% Patrick, Spock didn't need a "love interest", in fact it diminished the character. Though, I suspect that was the purpose and intent for Jar Jar.

Doug Fisher

Actually "old Trek" does work on "new audiences". Everyone that have introduced TOS, TNG, etc. to love it. You say not having SNW or Picard like it is a bad thing. I heavily dislike those shows, especially Picard!

Doug Fisher

Director- One of the goals is even non Trek fans can enjoy this movie. Cassie- No! They don't deserve it!

My_Cousin_Mose

How did Leonard Nimoy play it when Vulcan was destroyed in the original series? Oh right…

Cole Jennett

I don’t know why they even need to say that much Dave. If you don’t like it, ignore it.

Cole Jennett

Yes JJ directed it but it was written by other people so you can complain all you want about his choices on visual part of movie but blame Orci and Kirkman for the story.

David Freese

Maybe after a long sabbatical from Trek. Which was also said before the reaction.

David Freese

Don't you think in the future that some tracks from today would be considered classical by people. Just a thought.

David Freese

That was the exact reason for the time line change. I'm not a super big fan for these reboots(I think Hollywood does that wat to often nowadays) but I can watch it as a fun movie or a what if... type movie or movies after timeline got changed.

David Freese

There was a set up in Into Darkness but it wasn't followed up on.

David Freese

She hasn't shut anything or anyone down. She's taking a break from Trek after these last 2 movies but had shown an interest of doing more in the future. If it happens great if not it was a great ride with her. She said the same about Bond and that was awhile back so noone should hold their breath.

David Freese

I don't hate these. I can enjoy them just fine as a separate entity. Karl Urban is perfect as McCoy, Anton Yelchin is perfect as Chekhov and John Cho is perfect as Sulu. Chris Pine is fine as Kirk (loved him in Unstoppable), but in my opinion, you can't outdo Shatner. Same goes for Zachary Quinto as Spock - very good in the role, but there's only one Spock for me. In comparison, Quinto comes across a little too intense to be Spock, but again, it doesn't matter. I have my Spock, new fans have theirs and it's ok to enjoy both. From the comments here (and on other threads when Star Trek 2009 is mentioned), the biggest obstacle to people liking the reboot seems to be J J Abrams. Boy, do people hate that guy!

Clarence Newman

Shes taking a break but has reserved the right to come back to it. Just like Bond.

David Freese

The casting is excellent, particularly the core trio of Kirk, Spock and Bones, and there were some fun character moments. That's about all the nice things I have to say about this movie though. Not to yuck anyone's yum, but to me this felt like a soulless imitation of Star Trek. It got a lot of specific details right, but totally missed the core values of Star Trek - like it was written by someone who read the Wikipedia page but has never watched an episode in their life. Good for you if you liked it, but it's not my cup of tea at all.

Ian Tonge

I agree I wish people would just say this isn't a movie for me and walk away and wait for the next one.

David Freese

I’ve been a Trek fan for many years and grew up with TNG/DS9/Voy. I wasn’t the biggest fan when this first came out BUT… I think this movie has aged very well, and they did a great job respecting canon with developing the new timeline. The casting was fantastic and the story is good fun. Still absolutely hate the ridiculous lens flares in every single scene, but I can ignore that stylistic choice by JJ.

Matt Poppell

I remember watching this for the first time at the cinema with my brother who isn’t a Trek fan and our friends who’s watched all the movies and just TNG. All three of us walked out and really enjoyed it. It’s definitely the perfect movie for anyone who isn’t a fan or haven’t seen anything in the franchise. So I’d definitely think Carly would have enjoyed it as well, I definitely wouldn’t have a issue with her watching the next two with you (as long as she’s obviously watched this one). Regards to the film, I thought the score was epic and as you’ve said the casting was as near perfect as I think they could have got it. I also thought it was a excellent idea to do the new timeline, so they then wasn’t constricted to anything that had been done before. But I know lots of people hated it for that, I think it was because they then couldn’t moan that they had done things wrong lol. Very interested to see what you make of the next one as that’s was the most controversial, I still really liked it but it’s was the poorest movie out of the three imo.

Dean Holt

These comments are...something. Pro Tip: Never watch the Amazon LOTR series for the channel, Cassie. Safe journey up to Canada! Merry and Happy!

Above Average Dave

I'm the odd one that thinks Beyond is the best of the three movies. It entertains me the most anyway. It is a great popcorn action movie.

Mike LL

Pee and cornflakes don’t mix, Mike. Calm down. I’m not a hardcore Star Trek fan, but I didn’t complain once because I know Cassie was enjoying it and so were many others. It was just a suggestion.

Brian Lowery

Well consider yourself lucky and now you can watch a full reaction and see what it is like.

Mike LL

First time as a new Patreon to watch a movie with you. Really really enjoyed it. It was like going to a movie with a friend. And I loved the movie, especially the casting. I won’t get into any debate about which iteration of Star Trek was best. The question is was it Star Trek worthy? Yes it was

DAMHoo

You are correct Mike 🙂

Björn Karlsson

I say this as a gigantic nerd with lots of strong opinions on pop culture, but some people here need to chill out. You may not like this movie, you may hate everything it stands for, but gatekeeping has never and will never work and it's pointless and waste of your time and the person you imagine yourself to be locking out. You are not some noble crusader fighting against (writer/actor/company) who ruined (thing from your childhood), you are a person who didn't like a show or movie who has developed a victim/persecution complex so that it can't just be you didn't like something, now you've convinced yourself you HATE it and that the people responsible are malicious, nefarious and targeted you and your imaginary legion of fans who you conveniently think have the exact same opinion as you and thus you feel validated by imaginary friends

Choof

I will never understand people's opposition to variety. Why waste 60ish "watch slots" on a mediocre TV show with a few really bright spots when you could have 60 movies spanning tastes and genres giving everyone a better chance to see something they like. Remember, without the long-ass series/franchises, Cassie could have finished the top 100 requested movies here and been well into the second 100.

Mike Lemon

@TheSingulatarian - Don't forget his wasted money at DC.

Mike Lemon

What I am really looking forward to is the 4th film in the reboot series announced as a sequel to Star Trek: Beyond (2016).

Clay F

I am so happy that Paramount confirmed a 2026 release for the prequel. Director: Toby Haynes Script: By Seth Grahame-Smith Release date: 2026, in time for the franchise's 60th anniversary Production: Set to begin in early 2025 The movie will be set mostly on Earth and will focus on: Humanity's early contact with aliens, The formation of the United Federation of Planets, and The founding of Starfleet.

Clay F

Sad to see so much sniping and negativity in all directions in these comments. Isn't there enough bad feelings out there in the world already?

phillip giroux

"It astounds me that after so many years, fans are still oblivious to the basic premise here.... Nero changed the timeline." Well the issue (or AN issue, for me at least) is that STAR TREK has had I don't know how many time travel stories, and that's not how it works. Going back in time and changing history has never created a new timeline and left the old one alone. it erases and rewrites the timeline. Otherwise, FIRST CONTACT doesn't work. If the Borg go back and change the past wouldn't it have just created a new timeline and not affected our heroes at all? Same with "City on the Edge of Forever" and all the other time travel stories. So either these movies were meant to obliterate the old series and characters and erase them from existence, or, the writers were so lazy and indifferent they didn't even bother trying to make things fit. Either answer is bad. Also, changing one event doesn't mean you can do anything. Why does Kirk's father dying make Spock have a different personality and violent fits of temper? Why are characters different ages now with different jobs - Spock teaching Kirk and the rest of the crew? And why does the universe or destiny or whatever contort itself to "restore the natural order" by contriving to make Kirk captain of the Enterprise in a highly improbable series of events, but, it seems okay with blowing up Vulcan and exterminating the Vulcan race? It's like the screenplay was a contest to cram in as many illogical and unsatisfying changes as possible.

Patrick Flanagan

No, but the score itself is fine.

Patrick Flanagan

the reaction this thread is about, but you knew that.

Roger Hagerty

I think that was maybe one or two episodes. Doug Fisher is right, Nurse Chapel would have made a better choice for a love interest, which they didn't need to have anyway

Patrick Flanagan

...I mean, Urban was pretty good, but for some reason they made Quinto play Spock as an out-of-control vindictive jerk.

Patrick Flanagan

Actually it seems like the opposite, fans of these movies cannot tolerate anyone else not loving them for some reason

Patrick Flanagan

Things don't get better if you tolerate junk.

TheSingulatarian

He's destroyed two billion-dollar sci-fi franchises. Has he worked since making those Star Wars abominations? Abrams is the worst Nepo Baby in Hollywood. He lies in his biography about being discovered by Spielberg after winning a student film making competition. Spielberg was more than aware of who he was as Abrams father was Vice President of TV Movies at ABC for years. Spielberg go his big break when he made "Duel" for ABC and that helped him to get Jaws. Spielberg knew who the elder Abrams kid was and felt he owed him a favor. Abrams biggest sin is that he relies on hacks like Kurtzman to tell him what Star Trek and Star Wars is and Kurtzman may be the dumbest guy in Hollywood who has failed upward his entire career.

TheSingulatarian

2026 seems rather optimistic, given that no director has officially signed on and no cast has been confirmed. And we're a couple weeks away from 2025.

Aaron Mann

awesome

Bryan Hathaway

So amazing to see your reaction to that. Can’t wait for the other two and maybe Picard (just season 3?)

Bryan Hathaway

I really hope not. Takes up way too much content on the channel for the non Trek fans. Let's get through these remaining two movies and call it good.

Aaron Mann

Lol. So many salty trek "real fan" purists getting worked up that others have enjoyed the Kelvin timeline.

rakesh

I can understand your pov and agree there should be a bit of a break. However I enjoy TV series, as of late more than movies. I think a large demographic of her viewship does as well. So I have no problem if she chooses a TV show trek or otherwise. Her channel may not last forever. But I think longevity is more certain when when still gets enjoyment from doing what they do. She loves sci fi. Didn't at the start of her viewing journey but she's come to love that world. And of she decides to take up more then who am I to argue. This may not have been the original intent behind the channel, but it like everything evolves. While I appreciate the perspective for variety, there something to be said for familiarity. I think she treads the line pretty well considering. You can't please all the people all the time. But personally i think she does an excellent job of it.

rakesh

There are more critics and fan reviews of "Star Trek" (2009) because IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes had become popular websites by then. Most people only rate and review new movies; they don't rate movies from decades ago, hence why 2009 has 626,000 ratings, whereas Wrath of Khan only has 131,000 ratings. Newer movies have a distinct advantage over older movies. As I said, "Star Trek" (2009) is a big, dumb, expensive popcorn flick. There's no denying its commercial success and mainstream audience popularity. I admit that I enjoyed it, at the time, after a 5+ year drought of Star Trek! That doesn't mean it's a better film than "Wrath of Khan", "First Contact", or even "The Undiscovered Country". If that Star Trek prequel isn't already in-production, it's not making a 2026 release date. Considering Paramount's dire financial straits, I doubt ANY Star Trek films will be released before 2030. By then, Chris Pine will be older than William Shatner when he filmed Wrath of Khan!

Rod Reavern

I think TNG get decent enough figures, better than some movie reactions, plus it's evergreen. As a franchise fans will continually search for and look for these videos over time. Rather than a movie. Think how passionate people are here for a 35 year old show.

rakesh

A new prequel movie is in development and is expected to be released in 2026. It will be set in the pre-Kelvin timeline. Of all the Star Trek movies, Star Trek (2009) receives the highest ratings by both critics and users. Just not enough bitter old-timers to drag down the critic/user ratings for Star Trek (2009). The 4th film in the reboot series is in development and will be a sequel to Star Trek: Beyond (2016). Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto have expressed mixed feelings about the project's status, but there are signs that the project is moving forward.

Clay F

There were possible hints of a romantic connection between Spock and Uhura in TOS episodes. Apparently, there was a romantic relationship between Spock and Uhura in the Star Trek comic book series. William Shatner had high praise for Chris Pine as Captain Kirk. Shatner said that he's okay with never appearing in a movie with Pine as the two Kirks, but he's also said that he would love to return to the role. "I will say the effects look tip top." Yep, visually stunning. I thought the Enterprise was beautiful -- iconic. The special effects in "Star Trek" (2009) are widely considered to be highly realistic and visually impressive with particular praise for the detailed ship designs, large-scale space battles, and a more realistic depiction of planetary destruction and atmospheric effects. Simon Pegg was in Band of Brothers (first two episodes). In episode 1, his character delivered the message from Sobel to Winters requiring that Winters accept (1) punishment or (2) court martial trial.

Clay F

@Cole Jennet: I'm sure Jar-Jar Abrams is super upset HE HASN'T DIRECTED A MOVIE IN OVER 5 YEARS. 😂

Rod Reavern

I’m sure J.J. Abrams will be super upset when he reads this😂

Cole Jennett

An engaging and entertaining movie that fits nicely in the Star Trek franchise.

Clay F

I did not say that they were involved. I said that they were close, and they were. They spent a fair amount of their off time together. They made music together. He was arguably her best friend.

Galaeanyss Freyja

Was just going to spend a little bit mindlessly browsing YT vid when what do I see? This! *AirGuitar!*

Cereal And Grape Juice

I’m so glad you finally got to see this version after appreciating and loving the primal series and The Next Generation. I think you’ll enjoy the next one as well

Anjolie Lanel

I'm glad Cassie enjoyed Jar-Jar Abrams' "Star Trek" (2009). Cassie's comment about the filmmaker's willingness (borderline vindictiveness) to kill off characters, like George Kirk and Spock's Mother, was INTERESTING, to put it politely, because one of my criticisms of Jar-Jar Abrams' "Star Trek" is that he ruthlessly exploits NOSTALGIA without any evident reverence for the source material. That's how and why he callously killed off characters for melodrama and to play with Trek fans' emotions. The purest example was when Kirk's Mother gave birth to Baby Kirk in the middle of the space battle, and Kirk's Father heroically sacrificed himself to save them. I'm not saying the "Star Trek" (2009) was a bad movie, but when you know Jar-Jar Abrams' "philosophy" of making movies (particularly "the Mystery Box"), it's like pulling back the curtain in The Wizard of Oz; you realize he's NOT an all-powerful wizard, he's just a con artist using flashy effects and loud noises to trick gullible innocent people. Then it becomes a Red Pill vs. Blue Pill choice: Do you want to remain blissfully ignorant and blindly enjoy Jar-Jar Abrams movies? Or do you scrutinize his "creative" choices and recognize the cynical business reasons behind them? As for Cassie's question about how this "Star Trek" movie affects the TOS and TNG TV series', the simple answer is that from the moment that the Romulan ship emerged from the temporal rift (the "lightning storm in space") and attacked the U.S.S. Kelvin, it created an alternate timeline that is significantly different than the Prime timeline that Cassie and Trek fans are familiar with. The Prime timeline still exists, THANKFULLY, but the 3 "Star Trek" films starring Chris Pine take place in the Kelvin Timeline. Could the destruction of Vulcan and the near extinction of its people change if or when the star goes supernova and destroys Romulus in the future? It's impossible to know, but it doesn't matter because the Kelvin Timeline has been abandoned because of the third movie's mediocre box office performance and the fact that the cast is too expensive to bring back. It's also been over 8 years, and Chris Pine is now older than William Shatner was during the TV series. The TOS years have come and gone, and Kirk would nearly be his age during Star Trek: The Motion Picture. If history repeated, Kirk would be promoted to Admiral and give up command of the Enterprise, and no one wants to watch a whole movie of Kirk training cadets at Starfleet Academy. It's best to appreciate these 3 "Star Trek" movies for what they were: big dumb expensive popcorn flicks, and move on. With that in mind, I sincerely hope Cassie is willing to watch the 3rd season of Star Trek: Picard after these movies, to watch the proper conclusion of the TNG's crew's journey.

Rod Reavern

I understand your points that this is different but the old Trek ways didn't work on the new audiences so if this hadnt been noone would have SNW or Picard to get all giddy over

David Freese

https://media.tenor.com/-0u_GCY-iDEAAAAM/homer-simpson.gif

Preet

For sure the buffy universe needs to experienced at least once Ahead of its time

Preet

Worth watching just for "BENJI IS SCOTTY?" :)

Chris Saguisag

The next generation blows, Stewart blows, you should’ve watched way more of the original episodes. You don’t know what you’re missing out on. By the way, that 10 minutes opening by Chris Hemsworth What’s his first major screen action it was so powerful and riveting that it made his entire career After that, he started getting parts like Thor. not kidding ... 2 words woopie Goldberg Lol contrived stories Piccard is unbelievably pretentious sensiive Klingons ? ...Cmon brought back only to capitalize on the back of incredible treckie following over the years . which is fine . Cassie loves it thats good enough , she loves them all she should still go back to the original for more in sequence . begining with City on the Edge of Forever was a monumental error . just one Noldorins opinion thats all

(Nolo)finwe

I remember enjoying Beyond more than Into Darkness, though I enjoyed them both. But I haven't revisited either so I'm looking forward to the reactions.

Walter

heck yeah

Walter

By "new shows", are you referring to Discovery and Strange New Worlds? Because I was thinking more like Deep Space Nine and Voyager.

Walter

Shatner had charisma. I always liked Kirk (Shatner). Hemsworth was good in his brief appearance. Chris Pine did excellent. Picard in the No. 1 reason I became addicted to TNG.

Clay F

Once you’re done with Star Trek, I would love it if you’d start Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Same humor and themes as Firefly and Serenity, because it’s the same writer and director. Seven seasons, and I truly think you’ll love it.

Brian Lowery

Any one remember the epic trailers to this film. Trailer 3 my personal fave with the music https://youtu.be/kmAStchBmkA?si=gFFfUmelWUEwQTfx

Preet

To those of you that have to come in here to complain that this isn’t real Star Trek, no one really cares, lol. I feel sorry for you having to act bitter when you could be spending time enjoying a really fun movie. But you have to act outraged that she enjoyed it😂 It’s laughable how hurt you are by this purely entertaining movie😂😂

Cole Jennett

No. What I mean is I am not subbed to the tier that should be getting this. I only ever get the shorter YouTube ones. I’ve never been able to see the full length ones. I’ve never really seen the point. I should not be able to watch this. Yet I received a notification.

Stan the Man

“Your father was a captain of a starship for 12 minutes. He saved 800 lives including your mother’s and yours. I dare you to do better.”

Cole Jennett

Nope. Sorry. In interviews contemporaneous with the release of the film, Abrams admitted that he not only wasn’t a Trekkie, he hadn’t even seen all the preceding movies. And he didn’t want to. That’s not only a lack of research, it’s profound disinterest in the source material, which he called “silly” and “campy.” He went on to say that he wasn’t trying to make a Star Trek movie. He succeeded. From one such interview, with The Guardian: “I had no idea there had been 10 movies! I still haven't seen them all. I didn't want to become a student of Star Trek… I was trying to make a movie, not trying to make a Trek movie." That’s laziness and disrespect to the fan base and pretending otherwise is just making excuses.

Just Plain Bob

Well for one thing the new shows aren't very good. Writings all over the place and they use a lot of plot armor. And everything is some galaxy threatening crisis. Its a poor version of the Expanse with Star Trek slapped on it.

JD

For your sake I hope you like it Cass... but I won't be watching these reactions as Abrams Trek isn't Trek, it is the exact opposite in fact. If you come back to DS9, Voyager, or Enterprise I will check back in though.

Doug Fisher

This is a horrible entry point for Carly as this isn't Trek.

Doug Fisher

Sorry but Beastie Boys etc. do not belong in a Trek movie.

Doug Fisher

It actually didn't Stick. This was the begging of the end as Abrams Trek has killed the IP, just like he killed the Star Wars IP. The man is a hack and an IP destroyer.

Doug Fisher

Blasphemy!

Doug Fisher

Are you talking about a different reaction?

Doug Fisher

We will just have to agree to disagree.

Doug Fisher

Yup, I would agree and he was the only good thing about Abrams Trek.

Doug Fisher

@Danial Thankfully!

Doug Fisher

To be honest they were all bad!

Doug Fisher

No they weren't! Spock and Nurse Chapel were though.

Doug Fisher

Mount is great and, honestly, Peck is good as Spock too. When they showed up in the second season of DISCOVERY, I remember thinking that I wanted a spin-off series of their adventures on the Enterprise before Kirk became captain. Thankfully, I got my wish.

Stick Figure Studios

Just watching you react to the first 15 minutes alone was priceless Discovering Chris Hemsworth was in it and how he made such a impact to the story in so little time as Kirk sr

Preet

I really liked this version of Uhura, gave her some depth that Michelle Nichols was never given in the original. But I love even more the version is her in Strange New Worlds (different prequel series).

Don Ross

This might be my new favorite reaction of yours. All your prep work of watching TOS and TNG paid off in all the right ways. Going through that opening sequence with you was an emotional event... your face perfectly depicted what everyone felt during that moment. Bravo on this one.

Tater

Feel free to do so🤷‍♂️

Cole Jennett

Watching these Kelvin movies just makes me want to watch classic trek instead

Zeroarmor7

It astounds me that after so many years, fans are still oblivious to the basic premise here.... Nero changed the timeline. Things are *different*. Therefore Bones' nickname can have a different origin. It's not the lack of research or hubris. It was done on purpose. This is a new story.

Caomhan84

Dustin Denner

Cassie missed many very good TNG episodes. Can she revisit the TV series?

V M

Captain McCalister! Tis no man, tis a remorseless eating machine!

V M

@Stan the Man, I didn't like any of the characters in DS9... Not Cisco, or Odo or Bashir or Nerys. Dax was okay, but I don't watch a series because one of the characters is okay (but I do understand some people truly love series where all the characters are awful people--Mad Men, Boys, and House of Cards are/were all very popular, and there wasn't a redeeming character in any of them) . In all of the other series, I absolutely grew to love most of the crew (even Neelix, but it took me awhile), but in DS9, I grew to dislike them more and more. I still recommended Cassie watch it, though, didn't I?

Art of Free Speech

"He looks like a cabbage." LMAO

Cliff Endicott

That's a good point. Given how sceptical people were when TNG started, I wonder how long it would have lasted without someone of his acting calibre heading the cast. 🤔

Chris Clarke

Great Reaction Cassie. I am glad you enjoyed the ride. I have always loved this movie. Which takes nothing away from my love for TOS or NG or their movies. This movie simply branched off into another timeline. They are all enjoyable.

Rick Williams

I think it's $10 a month to get all full length reactions.

Chris Thom

These movies are all part of an alternate timeline that it sometimes referred to the Kelvin timeline. Things don't really have to match up directly with the original series and movies.

BibbitduBois

👍

Just Plain Bob

Bob, good point. There maybe is not that much difference between Cassie and Carly, but at least Cassie has a general feel for the TOS crew and a vague feel for TOS/TNG. Moreover, I never bought into the “earned the right” equirement except as some sort of jest and/or Cassie did not want to be distracted with someone who had no feel for Trek. I think it fine (and Cassie likely agrees) for someone with zero feel for TOS (or Trek generally) to watch ST (2009). For Cassie with her situation in life, the amount of time she invested in Trek over the last year is massive.

Clay F

She shut down a lot of people on here. She has no reason to watch any of the dumpster fire Kurtzman shows.

JD

Dredd is great!

JD

And the Roddenberry archives just put out Unification with Shatner collaberating with the Nimoy family to give Kirk and Spock a proper farewell. Its on youtube

JD

Uhura and Spock were always close. You just skipped most of their series, so you did not see it, Cassie. Speaking of things that you haven't seen, Scotty said that he was on that ice world for disappearing Admiral Archer's dog in a test of his experimental transporter. That would be Jonathan Archer, who was played by Scott Bakula. He was the main character of the prequel series Star Trek: Enterprise. The dog would be his cute beagle, Porthos. According to the writers, that dog lived to be over one hundred human years old... until Scotty got a hold of him.

Galaeanyss Freyja

I understand your point of view Mike. While Cassie said this entire journey started with her (strong) interest in Chris Pine Trek movies, I suspect that for her to start way back to TOS TV shows there had to be influence from her past, maybe most from her Father? She mentioned remembering her Father use certain quotes from Trek in reactions. In addition, it's obvious she thoroughly enjoy the Trek universe so far via manifestation of intense involvement in stories and genuine emotional reactions (at least through ST:Nemesis). It's not inconceivable that a large new audience this year is due to her Star Trek journey. She said that at the beginning of this reaction video. I'm one of those. I wouldn't even be surprised that the percentage of new patrons match the percentage of Trek content she reacted to. Going forward, her subscribers and donors will keep growing and she will no longer be able to keep everyone happy as she can't react 24/7. She will need to clone herself, enlist other reactors doing solo, or just live with a healthy attrition and adjustments. For her sanity she should stick with quantity of content that keeps her sane, Trek or no Trek. And us the audience will also decide on the quantity of reactors to support.

Tech Citizen

Huge spoilers coming her way. More smiles from Cassie, reacting to ST2013.

John Liebling

https://youtu.be/Jc9tI7_h46U?si=uLVBUIrDDmnrcaMe Hi Cassie, have fun taking your own personal time travel to Canada in the 1930s.

John Liebling

Clay, my point was simply that it’s absurd to assert that Carly hasn’t “earned” the right to react to Star Trek 2009 when Cassie has barely scratched the surface of the original series, which provides the foundation for the characters. See the end of my original post. Btw, I agree that most of the audience for Star Trek 2009 has little or no familiarity with the franchise. That was my point. All this “Carly hasn’t earned the right” stuff is nonsense. But, if you believe that to be the case, the same holds true for Cassie.

Just Plain Bob

Bob — I appreciate your sentiment — but what you mention is all insignificant. She did not set out to get a PhD in Trek. Instead, she familiarized with the TOS crew at a high level, which is more than the vast majority of the audience of ST (2009). William Shatner made fun of the type of Trekkie you allude to.

Clay F

Thanks for reminding me of Green Room. Have wanted to see that for a while now.

Chris Thom

Star Trek: Lens Flairs...the Movie.

Chris Thom

Wow that was awesome. I can’t hardly wait for ST2013.

Uncle Phoenix

If the video above doesn't play for you you're not on the tier with full length reactions. If you're referring to the image of the movie in the corner being blurred and muted that is for copyright reasons, like all reactors you have to have a copy of the movie yourself to sync up hitting play with alongside Cassie

Choof

Not really a prequel since it basically exists as a separate universe from the prime Trek universe. Events from this film don’t impact the prime universe other than the fact that the supernova and destruction of Romulus occurred there.

Daniel Turbyfill

I would also recommend you check out the Star Trek Voyager series.

Joshua s. Jackson

100%

Uncle Phoenix

How am I able to watch it? I don’t sub to full length reactions?

Stan the Man

What? DS9 is amazing. Shocked to see u didn’t enjoy it

Stan the Man

Totally Agree.

Uncle Phoenix

I actually disagree. Firstly, Im sure the analytics will tell that Interest and Engagement are at least holding. Secondly; economically PIB Fans get great value IF Cassie and Carly stick with IP’s that are featured on Paramount. That being said Paramount has many great Series’s including All of Star Trek AND Kevin Coster’s Yellowstone, 1883, and 1923.

Uncle Phoenix

Next comes the worst in the reboot franchise. I won’t go into specifics but will say the villain was meaningless.

Brian McGovern

LOL.

Uncle Phoenix

I think you are at least going to get an extended break. And to be honest, the TNG episodes don’t get huge views so I think she will be weighing that into it as well. It’s hard for me to imagine that any of the newer trek will bring in comparable numbers to TNG but that’s just an opinion.

Cole Jennett

She does recognize her Katie, but she doesn’t get a chance to say it out loud because when she does, immediately after that is our first glimpse of Chris Pine.

Cole Jennett

I don't believe Cassie is capable of only watching season 3, so it's *another* 30 episodes.

Mike Lemon

Anson Mount as Pike is becoming my favorite captain. He is so charismatic.

djKENTO

Not suggesting it for a reaction, but a recommendation for personal viewing - Zachary Quinto (who played the younger Spock in this movie) grew very close to Leonard Nemoy, and when he died, he collaborated with Leonard Nemoy's son to make a documentary about him, his life, his career and his impact on the world called 'For Love of Spock', funded entirely by fans on Kickstarter... it's an excellent watch.

Story Archer

I’m glad you brought up the issue of the nickname “Bones.” It also bothered me that the filmmakers seemed oblivious to its true origins. It’s a measure of just how little effort went into basic research before pen was put to paper. Or maybe they didn’t care and it was just hubris. No wonder they relied so heavily on effects and lens flares and other visual tricks; it’s easier than preparing a good, thought provoking story.

Just Plain Bob

I really enjoyed this reaction and Cassie's little discoveries along the way (like Chris Helmsworth as Kirk's dad and Simon Pegg as Scottie)... I doubt she picked it up, but Karl Urban (McCoy) was also Eomer, the young leader of the Riders of Rohirrim from Lord of the Rings. The cleverness of this prequel is that the establishment of the time paradox in story means that they can do anything they want with these characters without worrying about canon - it's its own timeline, so the other one with Picard, etc. can continue on its own without interruption.

Story Archer

Cassie didn’t even know who Captain Pike was - and he’s a huge figure in early Trek lore. She also missed the significance of Sulu’s combat training: fencing. There were other callbacks as well. She only watched four of 79 episodes of the original series, Gene Rodenberry’s original, undiluted vision of the franchise. She’s never even seen the episode that introduced Romulans to the Trek universe and in which we learn much of their history with Starfleet and the Vulcans, “Balance of Terror.” I’d call that a huge gap in her Star Trek knowledge.

Just Plain Bob

What a crazy freak accident that took his life.

Joe

@Stick, Shatner was quite the wolfhound with ladies guest starring on the show...what a guy!

Joe

I like Trek also, but Cassie watching all these shows on the channel would lose her many patrons, and YT views would be much lower than her TNG episodes. She will end up watching Picard S3 at some point, but it's only 10 episodes.

Joe

A little surprised you didn't recognize Zoe Saldana as Uhura. She also played Gamora in Guardians Of The Galaxy and Neytiri in Avatar. This was a great reaction, the actors where perfectly chosen and the story was fun. Not to mention beautiful visuals. I did enjoy this movie although it does feel very separate from traditional Trek. I didn't enjoy the 2 sequels as much but you will probably like them more than me.

Katie Jackson

Cassie's got the hots for Picard, lol. On a more serious note, Patrick Stewart being a great actor really elevated TNG to another level IMO.

Joe

I think she would really enjoy “Like Crazy”with Felicity Jones (Rogue One and The Theory of Everything) and “5 to 7”. Neither would get her views. He was really good in quite a few independent movies that she will maybe have to watch off channel to ever see them. “Like Crazy” also has Jennifer Lawrence pre-HG

Cole Jennett

Exactly my take, but still looking forward to both

Cole Jennett

Never thought when you first watched the TNG pilot episode that we'd be here with you including Patrick Stewart in the same sentence with Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy in the "why does ST have so many hot people" realization haha. Not saying I disagree but it shows how much having gravitas and presence can help how a person looks

Choof

I recommend Cassie to watch 'Free Enterprise' (1998) in about 10 years. Fun movie centered around Shatner, but 90% of it is references that Cassie won't currently get.

David Patterson

Cassandra Syndrome.

Uncle Phoenix

You can always tell when a hottie is a Real Trekkie. She is comfortable using phrases like, “My Objective is…” ; or “Do they have Counter-Measures?”

Uncle Phoenix

Bones' actor Karl Urban is a chameleon like Gary Oldman, or Daniel Day Lewis. He has been in a bunch of movies that you would never recognize him in.

Jaccob Cortes

Spock dying in 'Wrath of Khan' was at Nimoy's insistence as he no longer wanted to play the role. I find it ironic that Spock became the instrument to continue the franchise for yet another generation.

David Patterson

Hope you will want to see more of Karl Urban with Dredd.

rakesh

True, but they're all still fun popcorn movies to watch. Smaug is sooo great in the second one!

Pete Luhtaniemi

Into Darkness is good too but I thought Beyond was very average.

Odd Thomas

“Kick him in the nuts!” -Cassie 12/24 🤣🤣🤣

Scott Macaulay

Now, I didn't enjoy Deep Space Nine (I didn't care for any of the characters), but Cassie should still definitely watch it and make up her own mind (I know lots of you really like it). Then she should definitely watch Voyager and Enterprise, both of which I enjoyed quite a bit.

Art of Free Speech

"If you don't like Trek, we're almost done" NUUUUUUUUU

FleetAdmiralJ

Oh this should be a fun watch.

Mannygogou

Stick your fingers in your ears all you want. The shows are still canon to the main timeline.

aarswft

I’ve probably recommended Green Room too many times considering it’s a fairly brutal survival horror but it does star Anton Yelchin who plays Chekov. He sadly passed away far too young, an extremely talented and hardworking actor. His other horror movies, Fright Night and Odd Thomas, are both fun entries in the “not too scary” category.

Jacob King

Though I love all the series, "Enterprise" and "Voyager" are my favorites. I just really liked the characters more than any other, but I do love everyone on TNG and the OG series. I cannot wait till you get to "Enterprise", because that is one series I could watch again and again.

Vwlss Nvwls

"you're almost done" Wohoo! And before the "if you don't like it don't watch it" parrots show up, let me say again. I like Trek, I've seen TOS, the animated series, some of TNG, 12 of 13 movies, Red Letter Trek stuff, but 30ish percent of content (as of September), for a year, for a channel originally billed as a movie react channel is too much. Viva Variety! "Even non-Trek fans can enjoy this, and that was one of the goals" Go ask the pre-2010 D&D fans, Tolkien fans, and Star Wars fans how that turns out. To quote Rich Evans- “How does it feel to have lived long enough to see all of your favorite franchises go down in flames?”

Mike Lemon

To sum up then, Star Trek 2009 can be described as a Cannonball. Depending on your point of view, it’s either canon or balls.

Clarence Newman

enjoyed your reaction. Nice to see you react to a really good movie. It's been a while for me.

Roger Hagerty

Wish they would have included the character Yeoman Janice Rand even if it was just at the very end of the movie. Cassie was talking about Kirk not having love, this could have been an option.

Shawn Kildal

I think this movie is great. I know the criticisms and I agree with some of them, but I don't care. It's fun. The cast is amazing. It looks great. Excellent music.

Walter

This was a great reaction and I liked the approach of what they tried to achieve- make an original TOS movie without conflicting with what came before. To help get your head around the "alternate timeline" idea, the older Spock is the same one you saw near the end of the TNG series Reunification episodes on Romulus, but his time jump doesn't occur till decades later, past the events of the Nemesis movie. From the moment Nero's ship The Nerada attacks the USS Kelvin, the alternate path in history begins so the events from the TOS show, movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager and the TNG movies may not unfold the same way (if at all), P.S. please react to Deep Space 9. <3

D4RK

The green lady is played by Rachel Nichols. She first gained wide recognition playing computer expert Rachel Gibson in the final season of ALIAS.

Shawn Kildal

Honestly, I think STRANGE NEW WORLDS might be my favorite Star Trek show.

Stick Figure Studios

"I don't like to lose."

Stick Figure Studios

Giacchino is my third favorite composer of Star Trek music after Goldsmith and Horner. His new theme is great.

Stick Figure Studios

I liked Yelchin from his early days as as child actor. His performance in HEARTS IN ATLANTIS is great. Such as loss. :-(

Stick Figure Studios

I saw the first two of this series in the theater, and I really enjoyed them. I liked this one more than the others, but I think they did a good job. The only complaint, is how they changed the timeline in these new movies. Having grown up in the 70s & 80s watching all the original and new series, I can appreciate why many would get upset at these. But I just look at them like they are their own entity, unrelated to all those I enjoyed over the decades. I mean it is a great cast, and awesome production values, along with an interesting story. Everything needed to truly enjoy any movie.

Vwlss Nvwls

It rejuvenated the franchise. Star Trek was fun again.

Stick Figure Studios

Heck, Bill Shatner was the ORIGINAL "hot captain." No disrespect to Jeffrey Hunter, but there are very few actors more handsome than young Shatner. What a specimen.

Stick Figure Studios

My introduction to STAR TREK was through the original movies (which my dad took me to the see in theatres in my childhood throughout the 1980s). I didn't even see the old TV show until much later. I watched TNG and VOYAGER when they were broadcast, but didn't see DEEP SPACE 9 or ENTERPRISE. By the time the movie NEMESIS came out, I was tired. Like a lot of people at the time, I was suffering from Trek fatigue. I didn't see myself loving any new STAR TREK stories ever again. Then this came out and my dad and it saw it in the theatre together... and we both loved it. It was colorful, funny, exciting, energetic and filled with numerous callbacks for Trekkies, but most important, it was fun. STAR TREK was fun again (it also didn't hurt that the cast was absolutely perfect; I never thought I could see anybody other than Shatner, Nimoy and the rest as those characters). We had a blast and its enormous success paved the way for new Trek shows that are still running (DISCOVERY, STRANGE NEW WORLDS, LOWER DECKS and PICARD). I truly believe we are in a sort of Star Trek Renaissance right now (a "Trek-aissance" if you will) and, despite my posts with him as as filmmaker/storyteller, we owe it to J.J. Abrams and this movie. So glad you got to see it, even more glad that you got to see it AFTER discovering the original shows/movies (so many moments in this wouldn't have been nearly as rewarding if you hadn't) and most glad of all that you dug it. I figured you would. The next two you should enjoy as well (I'm not to crazy about the sequel, but I like the third one). Let's go. Punch it.

Stick Figure Studios

As someone, who just found Star Trek around 1999-2000, and was rushing through Voyager, Deep Space 9 and finally TNG with a pace of 5 episodes per week, it was quite disappointing that it kind of already ended with Nemesis in 2002. I remember when I first heard the news they want to reboot the franchise I wasn't pleased, and didn't like the news either about the next movie/show featuring young Kirk and Spock in the academy. But my interest started to increase with the casting of Zachary Quinto, who I knew from HEROES, and I was very pleased with the rest of the casting news as well. When the first "under construction" teaser came out, it sold the movie for me without a doubt. I remember watching this at a midnight premiere with the Hungarian Star Trek club. Which meant that not wanting to spend a fortune on taxi, I had to walk more than an hour back to my dorm. That incredible 10-minute cold open with the Kelvin had me hooked instantly, and I thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the movie. The approach of being both a continuation and a reboot was brilliantly executed. Restarting completely from scratch might have worked, but bringing in Nimoy to pass the baton to this alternate universe added a special touch. I couldn’t agree more, the casting was spot on, and the actors did a fantastic job revitalizing their roles while still including subtle traits and mannerisms that longtime fans would recognize. One aspect that felt a bit off at first was the score. It took me a second viewing a few days later to fully appreciate it. That screening was also quite memorable. It was a matinee, and there were like three of us in the room that could seat 400-500 people. Almost felt like a private screening just for me. Overall, this turned out to be one of the best Star Trek movies in my opinion, marking the start of a re-energized chapter in the franchise’s history. That said, I did have a few nitpicks about this entry. One issue was the way it ignored some established universe rules, particularly regarding space travel. Reaching Vulcan in just a few minutes made the galaxy feel much smaller than it should. The bigger issue for me, though, was making Kirk - remind you, still a cadet at the time - along with his fellow cadets, the captain and senior officers of the Enterprise by the end of the movie. While I could accept Kirk stepping up as captain for this adventure, it felt very rushed to make his promotion permanent by the end. I thought with this decision they missed the opportunity to explore his growth into that role more gradually across the next few movies. I remember feeling so excited for the next movie after this one, and I’m really curious to see what Cassie will think of it. I’ll have to wait until tonight to watch her reaction, but just from the intro, it’s fun to see how Cassie now feels that you really should know the original before diving into this. That sentiment is exactly how we fans felt, and it’s why we always pushed for watching the original movies first! But that said, if Carly is fine with experiencing just one very specific flavor of this franchise, she could certainly watch these. I would be curious what her take of these movies are as a newbie vs Cassie as a Trekkie in a podcast episode.

Gábor Árki

The casting was the main thing I was interested in with Cassie's reaction, and it didn't disappoint. Simon Pegg's "Scotty" was the main one of interest for me, as Cassie has expressed great affection for Pegg (especially "Benji") and James Doohan's "Scotty" across the "Star Trek" journey... so when "Where's Scotty" was exclaimed it did bring a smile to face as we were getting there, and then "'Benji' is 'Scotty'?!?" and a squeal... it was a highlight. This movie did have 1/2 of Hollywood's big name Chris' in it as well. All the main OG characters are cast well and doing various levels of homages to the original counterparts, and along with Pegg's "Scotty", Karl Urban's ("Eomer" from LOTR) "Bones", Anton Yelchin's "Chekov" and Zachary Quinto's "Spock" being the stand-outs for me. And with Anton Yelchin, it was such a sad thing that talent was extinguished at far too young an age and in such unfortunate circumstances, not long before the release of the third "Trek" movie, vale Anton. I didn't think that Cassie would recognise who the villian "Nero" was, but there wasn't even a question as to who it was. I may be wrong, but I chalk that up to the great make-up/costume job, and Eric Bana's solid performance making him quite malevolent and unrecognisable to most, which is always effective when watching a story. As an Aussie, I do have a bias but he is underrated actor in my book. I know the "Time Traveller's Wife" get a lot suggestions, but I would suggest a couple of early Aussie movie that show off his ability - "Chopper" (2000), a dark biopic of a criminal that got Bana the attention of Hollywood, and "The Castle" (1997), a light-hearted look at why a man's home is his castle. I think that J.J. Abrams is a talented filmmaker, but in my opinion his constant use of lens flares and "mystery boxes" (aka "maguffins") as a plot device let him down. With the lens flares being used far too heavily in this, whereas J.J. Abrams wasn't a writer on this so the "mystery boxes" weren't as present. The "Rabbit's Foot" from "MI:3" and "Sith wayfinders" from "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" being the more obvious ones from his films. Also, agree with you Cassie with your thoughts at the end, which does apply to all fandom in general, and tied nicely into the most recently "Popcorn to Go" episode called "Don't yuck my yum". People like what they like, it shouldn't impact your own enjoyment of something, and other's shouldn't be trying to harsh other's enjoyment of things.

Mojo One Thousand

“Chris frickin’ Hemsworth”, “I can’t believe Chris Hemsworth is Chris Pine’s dad”, and “Kick him in the nuts!”. Classic Cassie! You had me in tears I was laughing so hard. The joy on your face as the characters were introduced and as you caught the call backs to the original series gave me goosebumps. I love this movie, and I absolutely loved your reaction to it! This is one I will be watching many times going forward.

Dan M

Yup, this movie is three things: a prequel, a sequel and an alternate timeline all in one. Which is very confusing, even on repeat viewings! I wasn't a fan when it first came out. But I've grown to appreciate it. The other two movies are a blast too, even if I know some people are down on Into Darkness (but most people seem to like Beyond). You just need to go along with it and enjoy it on its own merits. Also DS9 acknowledgement is nice even if we never get there. Just remembering it is great!

Laura Thornley

I consider ST 2009 opening scene one of the best in motion picture history during my adult life. Up there with Saving Private Ryan, Up, etc.

Tech Citizen

But…it has CGI. Pretty, pretty CGI. You can’t hate a movie with lots of CGI. When you have CGI, you don’t need story, or acting, or anything else. I don’t know why a vocal minority on this thread can’t seem to understand that JJ Abrams makes old franchises (Star Trek, Star Wars) new again by using lots of pretty, pretty CGI and not getting hung up on telling new, intelligent, creative stories. Plus, the corporate masters, who know all there is to know about creativity, have said it’s official Star Trek. If you cant trust good storytelling to corporations and studio notes from people that don’t know that Trek and Wars are two different franchises, who can you trust? Also, what gives you the right to have your own opinion, much less give voice to it? Don’t you realize this is a forum meant to discuss movies. Meaning, you talk about how much you love the movie on offer, NOT that you have your own opinion. Such bad manners, to say what you think when what you think differs from others.

Just Plain Bob

Yet another great reaction of Trek movie, despite lack of context going into the movie which most of us fans had the luxury in 2009. Also Cassie seem tired already and probably watched this late at night. Cassie regarding to your "hot actor not revealed" statement, most of them were either new or relatively unknown actors and Star Trek helped boosted (or impeded) their career to stardom. Tom Hardy was one of them. Same with Chris Hemsworth. Most of the crew by now had their own leading/major roles in movies, TV shows, or theater plays since 2009.

Tech Citizen

Yeah, I thought about mentioning it, but decided that since he's in the other two movies, we can tell her on the third movie's comment section that he died. It hurts every time I see this first film though. He is so great in it. So funny as Chekov.

Caomhan84

If you’re inclined to pick holes in a movie there are a lot of holes here to pick, but I really enjoy it. It’s just great fun, superb casting and re-introduces Star Trek to a new generation. This is the best of the three in my opinion.

James UK

It is as Fanfic written by a mentally challenged 12-year-old. After they blow up the Enterprise for the 3rd time. That was in Search for Spock. That got a big reaction on the audience comment cards. 'Memba. When you take every studio note without argument you get dreck like this.

TheSingulatarian

Here's my simple argument for continuing with Star Trek...you have ENJOYED all of the Trek you have watched already. So why not continue?

Walter

We made it just in time for Christmas!!! Well done everyone. I’m probably gonna watch this one twice!

Ike

I enjoyed most of the first season of strange new worlds. I didn't like a few things they did But it was fun and I considered it 7 out of 10. However, I could not finish season 2. I gave up about halfway through. I'm still debating whether to watch season 3 when it comes out.

Caomhan84

You know how long I've been waiting for this??? - Gambit

Farbod

Plus, he was eating an apple in the Genesis cave talking about how he beat the Kobayashi Maru test in the Wrath of Khan, and here he was eating an apple while taking the test.

Shawn Kildal

ha, og Captain Kirk always had a love interest. that's why Futurama made the character Zapp Brannigan, the lothario starship captain 🤭

Ignis Rændl

I started SNW but stopped. I need to give SNW a try again. Gets rave reviews.

Clay F

Cassie, when you're done with this trilogy, pretty please watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds', which is the PREQUEL to THE ORIGINAL SERIES. 🙏🏻 You'll need to watch the first two seasons of 'Star Trek: Discovery' first as they used the first two seasons to setup SNW, but it'll totally be worth your time. I know you don't usually watch this many episodes for the channel, but guaranteed if you watch them all (and in sequence) I just know you'll love both of these new Start Trek series, but especially SNW.

Luke Godfrey

This movie. On one hand, it has peaked the interest of many people to check out more of the Star Trek franchise. The casting was excellent. The score is fantastic, and it's just a fun space adventure. On the other hand, the script makes no sense. It feels like they wanted to make two different movies. One with Kirk and crew at the academy, and one with them later on the Enterprise, but couldn't figure out how to merge them. Spock is somehow an instructor at the academy and first officer of the Enterprise? Kirk was a cadet and just becomes the first officer because PIke says so? That's not how ranks work. That would be like if something happened to Picard and he just made Wesley the first officer over Data. It's just dumb writing. I feel bad for all the officers that put in the time to earn their positions just to be replaced by Kirk, Uhura, and Scotty. Bones at least makes some sense because his superior died. Second, the ship design is ugly. The neck is too far back on the engineering section which makes the deflector dish stick out too far. The warp nacelles are too big. The Bridge and Transporter room have a new style straight out of the Apple store, but engineering was filmed in an actually brewery which makes it seem like it's not on the same ship. It's sad because the engineering sets on the Enterprise D and E were so iconic. Obviously that's just my opinion. It's not a terrible movie. It's a popcorn flick made to attract more people into the franchise, which it did. I just feel like this was start of dumbing down Star Trek into a pew pew action franchise. It has always been more about exploring the human condition, and commenting on social topics through a sci-fi lens. It's a fine movie but still prefer the older Trek that has a bit more soul.

Verteron

I'm hoping this will inspire Cassie to watch more TOS episodes (on her own, not for reaction purposes). Especially, the 8 to 10 other truly iconic ones.

Shawn Kildal

She watched all 6 TOS movies (even ST V) + Generations. That gives her more Trek credentials than most. Plus, she watched the remaining TNG movies + about 43 TNG episodes.

Clay F

Sadly the actor who played Chekov in this series, Anton Yelchin , passed away .

Philip G.

Welcome to the Kelvin timeline everything you know is new.

Desmond King Descepticon

It's after 7am here in the UK but it was totally worth staying up to watch this reaction. I've been dying for Cassie to watch these new Start Trek movies, and I wasn't willing to wait to see what she made of this masterpiece. I can't wait for Cassie to see Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond too. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long! 🤞🏻

Luke Godfrey

Michael Giacchino did the soundtrack. He's worked with J.J Abrams several times starting with ALIAS. He also did MI:3, LOST, FRINGE, and the other 2 STAR TREK films.

Shawn Kildal

Yeah I don’t see the point of commenting on a movie I don’t like. I’d just avoid the reaction. To each their own I guess

Cole Jennett

I love the first one, quite like the second, but thought the third was lacking somewhat. Love it as a whole because this movie was a 10 for me

Cole Jennett

Sylar was a really good villain.

Cole Jennett

Carly can start from here. No better entry point. If she enjoys it she can choose to go back. I think she will enjoy them but be ok with stopping there.

Cole Jennett

I was a little sad that she missed the “Kirk out” but she was too into what was going on to even notice it. So technically a win.

Cole Jennett

The critics liked Star Trek (2009) Metacritic 82%, RT 94% -- Star Trek (2009) Metacritic 68%, RT 86% -- ST II: Wrath of Khan (1982) Metacritic 71%, RT 82% -- ST IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Metacritic 65%, RT 83% -- ST VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) Metacritic 70%, RT 93% -- First Contact (1996) Also, 625,000 users at IMDb gave Star Trek (2009) an avg rating of 7.9 IMDb 7.9, RT audience 91% -- Star Trek (2009) IMDb 7.7, RT audience 90% -- Wrath of Khan (1982) IMDb 7.3, RT audience 81% -- The Voyage Home (1986) IMDb 7.2, RT audience 84% -- The Undiscovered Country (1991) IMDb 7.6, RT audience 89% -- First Contact (1996)

Clay F

Yes Cassie, you are right. Because of the Romulan Nero's time travel, it's now a new timeline. It's called the Kelvin Timeline (Kelvin is the name of the Kirk's dads ship that was destroyed at the beginning of the movie), which is a new universe that coexists with the previous Star Trek continuity known as the Prime Universe. I totally had to look that up to write this coherently.

Shawn Kildal

I mostly like the film. The opening scene is great, the casting is superb, and the chemistry and callbacks did pull on the heart strings for me. I could have used less lense flare. JJ is like the "More Cowbell" guy, but with lense flare. I also prefer my Trek to be more thinking and less punching, but whatever. As far as Carly "earning" the right to see it I see two possible timelines. One where she goes in blind to watch this with Cassie and she explains everything to her. The other is she watches the shows/movies with Cassie to get up to speed and there is a supernova of Trek haters heads exploding. LOL

Mike Gallagher

Hi Cassie, I am glad you liked it. I really love this trilogy, I think it gave Star Trek a much needed shot in the arm and brought new audiences to the franchise. Plus, I kind of like JJ Abrams. I think I’ve watched his film Super 8 a hundred times. The actor who played Spock is Zachary Quinto. He was Nimoy’s pick. You may not have seen him before, but I suggest watching him in the series Heros. The series lost me somewhere around the 3rd or 4th season, but the 1st and 2nd seasons are pretty good and Quinto as Sylar was electrifying and made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I agree the casting was spot on. I think the actors did a good job of paying homage to the performances of their predecessors without making it an impersonation. BTW, I think the Star Trek series you were trying to think of early on was either Deep Space 9 or Discovery. Both worth watching if are interested in continuing your Star Trek journey on or off the channel.

Tinkerbell

At least mentioned.

Clay F

All 3 films are great. Casting was superb . Some great comedy also

LDC7080

Kirk is one of my favorite characters ever, and turning him into a lazy, irresponsible moron who apparently hates commanding a starship and who of course has to have dAdDy iSsUeS now was unforgivable. Making Spock an emotionally volatile, violent maniac who argues with his girlfriend in front of junior officers might have been worse. The nonsensical plot didn't help matters. But other than that sure it was great

Patrick Flanagan

It seems to me that you are reacting to the mostly positive comments in this chain by reiterating the fact that you hate the movie. Yeah...we know. We've known for years that a vocal subset of fans hate the movie. But enough people liked it that it got two sequels, and like it or not, it kept the franchise from dying. Posting over and over again in this comment section how much you dislike the movie isn't going to change anyone else's opinion of it.😊

Caomhan84

I mean skipping *one* rank might be more reasonable, two is a stretch. Captain of the flagship at like 24 years old with zero experience except that one time a mission went well is insane. People save the world all the time in Starfleet.

Justin Samlal

Agree the casting is excellent. Leonard Nimoy died in 2015.

Clay F

Agreed, @Cole Jennett. I 'm an old fart who was a fan of both TOS and TNG, and I've really enjoyed the Kelvin timeline!

Phil Stubblefield

I *really* hope that phrase becomes the "Word of the Year" for 2025: "Don't yuck my yum!" 😂

Phil Stubblefield

Yeah, fans have been arguing over directly promoting Kirk from cadet to Captain since this movie came out but.... What do you honestly do in that situation? He saved Earth. He saved the Federation. He proved that he could command under extreme duress. The crew followed his orders. Do you honestly just say "Okay cadet, you're now a lieutenant."? He did too much to ignore. Gotta give him command of something.

Caomhan84

Top 5 theater experiences of my life. People can crap on it that it’s not “real” Star Trek all they want, it just makes me laugh at their outrage, lol.

Cole Jennett

What a joy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Brian Gislason

It would have worsened Cassie’s reaction in my opinion if Carly had joined her. This was perfect just the way it was. Now Carly can join for a rewatch.

Cole Jennett

That’s a shame. It’s a lot of fun for everyone else

Cole Jennett

Always someone who has to yuck her yum

Cole Jennett

And Scotty too! I’m sure she knew during the Mission Impossible journey but wouldn’t have known who Scotty was at the time, and forgot all about it. I too was just as nervous, people can vouch for that, lol

Cole Jennett

hey JD I can’t see your reply anymore for whatever reason… I’d ask you why you thought this comment was necessary when I said it rules. Am I not fan enough for you? Do you think it’s too silly for the show where they meet the god Apollo or go back to 1930s gangster era America? The show where Dr McCoy meets a giant bunny rabbit? Better not have fun on that show!

djKENTO

Cinebinge is making their way through the original series right now. Simone refers to Kirk as a "floozy". While Kirk did have his flings in the original series (and the OG movies), I had never thought of him in those terms. In this version of Star Trek, however, Chris Pine's Kirk definitely like to play the field. I think the term floozy might apply.

D. T. Nelson

No it really isn't Stick Figure

JD

The Onion had a funny youtube video when this movie came out about hardcore fans having a problem with it: Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable'. I liked the new one too.

Brian's Dog

I've been waiting to see how you would react to this one. Totally agree with the casting. They totally hit the mark. The back stories were really well written. I always felt these could stand on their own, but also was just enough to pay homage to the original series. The subtle comedy and suspense had the feel of many TOS episodes. Your reaction to all the actors you knew was great. I wondered if you would recognize Eric Bana as Nero. As always, an excellent reaction and one more reason why your channel is one of the best.

Michael West

The musical episode was when they put the bullet in the head of most of the fans.

JD

Would really love to see what you think of Strange New Worlds after you wrap up these movies. Strange New Worlds is a prequel to the original series when Pike was captain of the Enterprise, but it’s done in this high budget style and with a little bit more adventure like the movies. The guy currently playing Spock is SO GOOD and he’s got a whole love triangle story line and everything… AND THERE IS A MUSICAL EPISODE AND IT FLIPPIN RULES!

djKENTO

I was on the lookout for months in comment sections hoping people didn't spoil this, mainly two things...SPOILER WARNING....Leonard nimoy back as old spock and that Chris Hemsworth played George Kirk

Choof

Enterprise A was the second ship, the one from Star Trek IV. The original had no bloody A,B, C or D as Scotty might say...

Warren Robinson

Star Trek (2009) is canon and honors the Star Trek franchise.

Clay F

A legacy Anson Mount continues!

Justin Samlal

I watched it as soon as it popped. Was a blast watching Cassie react to all the stars in the cast as they were introduced.

Andrew Rose

More information makes for better decisions.

TheSingulatarian

Greenwood made Pike cool again.

Stick Figure Studios

I also saw it in the theater with my dad (who took me to all of the original cast/crew movies in their initial release) and we both loved it.

Stick Figure Studios

This did capture the "vibe" of TOS, some great casting, and yes believe you are you are a legit fan, too many happy reactions to moments that only a true fan would love!

Keith Jones

I have immense respect for Leonard Nimoy and do not believe he lied. I agree with his thoughts. For people who like this movie, should they be silent or pretend they hate the movie?

Clay F

What I love about this movie is that it is both a fresh new reboot and a sequel to the original series and the Next Generation movies.

Pat Waters

DS9 confirmed

muncherelli

I expect to rearrange the fabric of the universe

TheSingulatarian

Explain. Do you know me? Were you with me that evening?

Patrick Flanagan

Do you actually think our host is going to a) watch this video essay and b) change her mind about the movie?

Patrick Flanagan

I doubt that was the movie's doing.

aarswft

What's the point of this? She enjoyed the movie. What do you gain from detracting from that?

aarswft

Despite the gaping plot holes and unforgivable logic (ie Kirk getting promoted five ranks in a weekend), I have always enjoyed this movie. It's a fun take on the characters, and the ending is super super exhilarating. Plus, Bruce Greenwood is the sexiest man alive.

Justin Samlal

Red Letter Media reviews Star Trek (2009). It aint pretty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiHnqv098LY

TheSingulatarian

Back in the late 60 and early 1970s there was a comic book company called Gold Key Comics. The producers sent the Gold Key people some photos and a synopsis of what the show was about. The stories had the characters and the ship kind of looked like the ship but it wasn't really Star Trek. The iconography of the show was there but none of the moral lessons of the show were there. I feel the same way about JJ Trek. Kelvin Universe Trek is not really Star Trek. As the guys at Red Letter media describe it. It is "Space Adventure Movie" but not Star Trek. The only person who really acquits himself well is Karl Urban who basically channels Deforest Kelly as McCoy. But his line about how he got the name "Bones" displays a complete ignorance as to "Bones" being short for "Sawbones" which is a slang term for a physician. Lots of dumb stuff in writing including angry punchy Spock and the brewery engine room.

TheSingulatarian

I liked it. I took my dad to watch it because he took me to see at the motion picture when I was a kid. He hadn't been to a cinema in decades. Nice to be able to get him to watch this in imax. Casting was spot on and I think the best of the of the trilogy.

rakesh

This movie is horrible. It wrecked my whole night when I saw it back in 2009. Hope everyone else has a good time with it

Patrick Flanagan

No offense but do you get paid every time you post this exact quote? Are people who hate this movie supposed to just lie and pretend they love it, because Nimoy said nice things to promote a movie he was in?

Patrick Flanagan

Justice for Carly

Philip G.

🤣

Rick Rodriguez

My favorite has always been the TNG special Christmas episode “Deck the Holodeck." It’s hard to find these days, but it was huge when it aired. If you've never seen it...here's what happens: Christmas celebrations are underway on the U.S.S. Enterprise when an attacking Borg cube threatens to spoil the holiday. Just when everything seems lost, a mysterious vessel swoops in and destroys the Borg ship. The show leaves little doubt who the good Samaritan was when Data looks at the sensors and announces, “That wasn’t a spaceship, captain...it was a sleigh.”

Pianodean

Overall take on the film. Trek at this point, before the movie came out, had felt stale for awhile. Even those of us fans who liked some of Enterprise, we had to admit there was a running on low battery energy now to Star Trek. It needed a jolt. Abrams brought that OG Star Wars/Top Gun energy to the whole thing and while I understand some not being down with that, for me it was spot on at the right time. It was fantastic seeing Trek with a big budget, swashbuckling energy and heroic attitude. Where it all went from there is another topic. I think some things in the next film are very aggravating but at the same time not so very un-Star Trek as people say. Some of us, respectfully I say this, we can get a little too precious. Generations is lame though. Keep Trekking, Cassie!

Rick Rodriguez

Then the Giacchino build to the theme, the federation logo and title. Big poo eating grin in theaters.

Rick Rodriguez

I defend the logic out of it.

Rick Rodriguez

Just a damn fun movie. Casting is perfect (my personal favorite: Simon Pegg as Scotty). Action is spectacular. Rewriting the timeline: it just worked. Lens flares: kind of dig 'em. And Spock getting the girl instead of Captain Kirk: awesome. Going to enjoy this.

Steve Mercier

I also maintain that the opening pre-title sequence, is one of the best things that has ever been done in Trek. Just and outstanding short film on its own.

Michael G

I knew she would love it. 😊 It's just a ton of fun. And I know that a lot of long-time Trek fans hate it, but I remember seeing it in the theater in 2009 with the biggest smile on my face. They got the sound effects, they got the feel of Starfleet, the characters were great, the casting was amazing.... I loved it. And I still do. I love this movie as much as I do TOS, TNG, and DS9.

Caomhan84

Just in time! "Let's punch it."

Rick Rodriguez

Oh man! What a way to cap off my Friday night! I loved that you didn’t say anything much about your reaction to this movie in your post, but…I’m betting the farm that you absolutely loved it! Let’s see if I’m right. 🖖

Dan M

Literally just watched a reaction to this last week and I’m already stoked to watch it again.

djKENTO

Love the reboot! Can’t wait to see your reaction.

Angel Lulu Blu

Leonard Nimoy on Star Trek (2009): "great heart with the characters. ... capture[s] the essence of the fun of the Star Trek characters, the chemistry between the people, the excitement of becoming part of that crew and going out on this adventure. ... I was pleased with how they treated the Spock character. I thought that they really got it. ... I was very happy to see Zachary Quinto take over the character. I think he’s an excellent, well-trained actor and excellent for the job."

Clay F

Maybe they just mean she needs to earn the right to watch it on the channel.

Stick Figure Studios

The prime Star Trek timeline is continuing with DISCOVERY and STRANGE NEW WORLDS.

Stick Figure Studios

both the teaser trailer and main trailer were sooo good for this movie.

Michael G

I think your Just Plain Wrong

Cole Jennett

It's canon.

Clay F

Yep. But Kelvin explains it...should she want an explanation.

Kent Theaker

It’s funny that so many people seem to think that Carly needs to “earn” the right to watch the Chris Pine movies. It’s a reboot, using an alternate timeline as the means to tell new stories (sort of…not really). Besides that, if one has to “earn” the right to watch these movies, Cassie better get to work. She only ever watched four episodes of TOS and the movies, leaving a huge gap in her Trekkie credentials.

Just Plain Bob

Can we take a moment to celebrate the fact you recognized Romulans from Vulcans? You’re a legit nerd. 😊

aarswft

These movies don't have anything to do with the stories she just watched from TOS-TNG and the movies. This is a spinoff. The prime Star Trek timeline ended with the Enterprise series finale.

JD

It's happening!

Brian's Dog

I really only enjoy this trilogy because of Simon Pegg. He was a great choice for Scotty.

Shad Kanyak

Before you go any further in these movies, you will have to look up the Kelvin Timeline. Which is basically an excuse for the writers to do whatever they pleased...

Kent Theaker

Wow. She really didn't let Carly watch with her. Gotta put in the work, Carly. You have to earn your Star Trek stripes.

Brian McGovern

Do it do it do it! What a rollercoaster ride. This is right up Cassie’s alley!

Wes

The reboot to end all reboots

Rosario Cicero

Can't wait to see what you think compared to other versions

David Freese

I never clicked so fast.

aarswft