History Awesome / StarTrek2009

!!Behind the Scenes/Other:
* The mere fact that the film ''dethroned'' ''Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan'', [[ToughActToFollow long-thought to be unparalleled]], as the best-reviewed Trek film on Rotten Tomatoes, is nothing short of incredible.
* When Kirk first meets him, Spock Prime introduces himself, causing Kirk to cuss him out in disbelief. Now, this may seem like an ordinary introduction...until you discover that Creator/LeonardNimoy wrote a book entitled ''I Am Not Spock,'' which led many fans to believe that Nimoy was disinterested in/sick of playing Spock. Whether intentional or not, Spock's introduction to Kirk is Nimoy definitively owning his most iconic role: I ''am'' Spock. (Years after writing ''I Am Not Spock,'' Nimoy wrote another book ''I Am Spock.'')
* With the poor reception of ''Film/StarTrekNemesis'' in 2002 and the abrupt cancellation of ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' in 2005, the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise was, essentially, put on life support for four years. This film, [[BrokenBase as divisive as it was among fans]], was the [[WinBackTheCrowd "hail mary"]] that reinvigorated and brought it back to life bringing in an influx of new fans in the process. The [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness two]] [[Film/StarTrekBeyond sequels]] that followed eventually paved the way for the productions of multiple new shows beginning with 2017's ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' allowing the franchise to continue.
* This film also garnered the franchise its first [[UsefulNotes/AcademyAward Oscar]] ([[UsefulNotes/AcademyAwardForBestMakeupAndHairstyling Best Makeup]]).

** This film also garnered the franchise its first [[UsefulNotes/AcademyAward Oscar]] ([[UsefulNotes/AcademyAwardForBestMakeupAndHairstyling Best Makeup]]).

*** The SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound moment of that scene when you hear the classic transporter sound effects from ''The Original Series'' could jerk a small tear from fans.

** For starters, the very moment the ''Enterprise'' arrives at Vulcan, she drops out of warp smack dab in the middle of a massive debris field from all the Federation ships the ''Narada'' destroyed. The JitterCam moments from within the ship intercut with the intense sound and imagery of the ship barely wading through the field is such a cool scene in itself.

* With the poor reception of ''Film/StarTrekNemesis'' in 2002 and the abrupt cancellation of ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' in 2005, the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise was, essentially, put on life support for four years. This film, [[BrokenBase as divisive as it was among fans]], was the [[WinBackTheCrowd "hail mary"]] that reinvigorated it and brought it back to life enough to even bring in an influx of new fans in the process. The [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness two]] [[Film/StarTrekBeyond sequels]] that followed eventually paved the way for the productions of multiple new shows beginning with 2017's ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' allowing the franchise to continue.

** Spock beating the hell out of Kirk for saying Spock never loved her, too. Did Kirk need to do it? Yes. Did he mean it? No. Did that change the fact that seeing him get owned for being a bastard was so, so sweet? Hell no.

** Before the arrival on Vulcan, the scene where Kirk warns Pike and explains everything deserves a mention. In a lesser movie they would have thrown him in the brig for fake drama, warped in and then somehow survived when all the other ships didn't. Instead, they believe Kirk because he has evidence and are the only ships prepared for the trap.

'''Spock:''' (''after a {{Beat}}''] [[{{Touche}} The cadet's logic is sound.]]

* Pretty much the initial portion of the ''Enterprise'''s maiden voyage answering a distress call from Vulcan. The entire sequence beginning with the space jump (pictured) and finishing with Kirk and Sulu plunging to their apparent deaths: pure undiluted maximum WIN!!!!

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* When Kirk first meets him, Spock Prime introduces himself, causing Kirk to cuss him out in disbelief. Now, this may seem like an ordinary introduction...until you discover that Creator/LeonardNimoy wrote a book entitled ''I Am Not Spock,'' which led many fans to believe that Nimoy was disinterested in/sick of playing Spock. Whether intentional or not, Spock's introduction to Kirk is Nimoy definitively owning his most iconic role: I ''am'' Spock.

* The first crowning moment of awesome in the film belongs to none other than Jim's old man -- George Kirk. How can you call being in command of a starship for only twelve minutes, yet still end up saving 800 people including your wife and new born kid, who you name in your final moments as you deal a crippling blow to the enemy vessel by ramming yours down its throat, anything but awesome?

** The ship doesn't simply slip or stretch into/out of warp in the reboot movies. The sound is a deep thud that, for those who saw in theaters the first time, was almost like getting punched in the chest.

-->'''Vulcan Council President:''' No Vulcan has ever declined admission to this academy!
-->'''Spock:''' Then, as I am half-human, [[SarcasmMode your record remains untarnished]].

** And then there's the look on Sarek's face in that moment. If ever a Vulcan didn't want to be where he was at any particular moment, that was it.

-->'''Computer:''' Incoming missiles. If the ship is hit, the red matter will be ignited.\\

*** And shortly before that, Kirk and Sulu blasting away at the drill. You just want to put some rock music in that scene. Maybe The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again". Yeah, the same bit the ''Series/CSIMiami'' intro uses.

* Zachary Quinto's performance as Spock. The whole cast kicked ass, but why him in particular. Because now Non-Trekkies know what true Trekkies have ''always'' known; Spock. Is. A. '''badass'''!
** Also Chris Pine's performance as Kirk, in which he somehow manages to both radiate Kirk-ness from every pore while ''not'' copying Shatner's performance. And the chemistry of Pine and Quinto together absolutely ''makes'' the movie.
** There are points in the movie where it feels like [=DeForest Kelley=] has possessed Karl Urban and is acting through his body. He's that good.

* Kirk's and Spock's respective [[AMinorKidroduction minor kidroductions]].

*** The way he introduces himself to the cop tailing after jumping out the car before it fell.
-->'''Kirk:''' Is there a problem, officer?\\

--> "This is Captain Christopher Pike. To whom am I speaking?"
--> "Hi, Christopher. I'm Nero."

-->'''Pike:''' Your father was captain of a starship for 12 minutes. He saved eight hundred lives, including your mother's... and yours. [[DareToBeBadass I dare you to do better.]]

-->'''mrbrockpeters:''' This was a brilliant intro in the theater. I remember it was so jam packed. It felt like when you haven't seen an old friend for years and then they reappear in spectacular fashion.

* When Kirk first meets him, Spock Prime introduces himself, causing Kirk to cuss him out in disbelief. Now, this may seem like an ordinary introduction...until you discover that Creator/LeonardNimoy wrote a book entitled ''I am not Spock,'' which led many fans to believe that Nimoy was disinterested in/sick of playing Spock. Whether intentional or not, Spock's introduction to Kirk is Nimoy definitively owning his most iconic roll: I ''am'' Spock.

* With the poor reception of ''Film/StarTrekNemesis'' in 2002 and the abrupt cancellation of ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' in 2005, the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise was, essentially, put on life support for four years. This film, [[BrokenBase as divisive as it was among fans]], was the [[WinBackTheCrowd "hail mary"]] that reinvigorated it and brought it back to life enough to even bring in an influx of new fans in the process. The [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness two]] [[Film/StarTrekBeyond sequels]] that followed eventually paved the way for the productions of ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'', ''Series/StarTrekPicard'', and ''WesternAnimation/StarTrekLowerDecks'' allowing the franchise to continue.

** Chekov most definitely gets his CMOA with his "I can do zat!" part: He manages to safely beam aboard Kirk and Sulu who are plummeting toward Vulcan after Kirk's chute broke off with a special technique when it's nearly impossible to get a transporter lock on a rapidly moving target.

** Chekov most definitely gets his CMOA with his "I can do zat!" part. He manages to safely transport Kirk and Sulu who are plummeting toward Vulcan after Kirk's chute broke off. Just the fact he was able to beam them aboard using a special technique of his when it's nearly impossible to get a transporter lock on a rapidly moving target is too awesome for words.

*** As Kirk, Sulu, and Engineer Olsen perform the orbital skydive toward Vulcan, the soundtrack goes silent and all you hear is Kirk breathing from within his suit as he and the other two fall hundreds of meters per second along with soft digital beeps just to have you take in the scope of the moment.

* Pretty much the initial portion of the ''Enterprise'''s maiden voyage answering a distress call from Vulcan.

** The entire sequence beginning with the space jump (pictured) and finishing with Kirk and Sulu plunging to their apparent deaths: pure undiluted maximum WIN!!!!

** For starters, the very moment the ''Enterprise'' arrives at Vulcan, she drops out of warp smack dab in the middle of a massive debris field from all the Federation ships the ''Narada'' destroyed. The JitterCam moments from within the ship combined with the intense sound and imagery of the ship barely wading through the field is such a cool scene in itself.

*** So good it affected Leonard Nimoy -- he said in an interview that [[http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/movies/movie-news/Leonard+Nimoy-66679.html Urban's portrayal of [=McCoy=] moved him to tears]].

** For starters, the very moment the ''Enterprise'' arrives at Vulcan, it drops out of warp smack dab in the middle of a massive debris field from all the Federation ships the ''Narada'' destroyed. The JitterCam moments from within the ship combined with the intense sound and imagery of the ship's exterior as it barely wades through is such a cool scene cool in itself.
** The entire sequence beginning with the Space Jump and finishing with Kirk and Sulu plunging to their apparent deaths: pure undiluted maximum WIN!!!!
*** As Kirk, Sulu, and Engineer Olsen perform the orbital skydive toward Vulcan (pictured), the soundtrack goes silent and all you hear is Kirk breathing from within his suit as he and the other two fall hundreds of meters per second along with soft digital beeps just to have you take in the scope of the moment.

* Sulu's "fencing".
** In addition, the fact that Sulu ''immediately'' puts his hand up when Pike asks for volunteers with combat experience, for a highly risky mission that could (and very nearly does) kill everyone involved.
* Spock charging the ''Narada'' while piloting the ''Jellyfish'', with no real expectation of rescue. He was going to die taking down the man who killed his mother and Vulcan, and he was okay with that.

* This scene:

** And let's not forget the Enterprise escaping that black hole by riding a REALLY BIG EXPLOSION. Not even the all caps do that scene justice.
* Chekov gets his own moment with his "I can do zat!" part.
* Kirk and Sulu fighting Romulan miners on the drill platform. As he's fighting, Sulu realizes that one of the vents on the drill shoots a column of fire at regular intervals. So, with a few well-placed punches and kicks, Sulu maneuvers his opponent onto the vent... leaving said opponent with [[OhCrap just enough time to realize he's screwed]] before being roasted alive. Then Sulu runs the one who has Kirk on the ropes with a sword.
* Kirk falling through the atmosphere of Vulcan to catch Sulu.
** And shortly before that, Kirk and Sulu blasting away at the drill. You just want to put some rock music in that scene. Maybe The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again". Yeah, the same bit the ''Series/CSIMiami'' intro uses.

* [=McCoy's=] Crowning Moment of Awesome: He got Jim aboard the Enterprise by making him sick then invoking regulations about transporting patients! Not to mention by doing so, he enabled Jim to save the planet! He's the reason the movie even happened like it did. And all because he couldn't leave a friend behind.

** First it shows little kid Kirk ''driving'' his stepdad's antique 20th century convertible off a quarry to get back at him (since it’s implied he’s {{abusive|parents}}).

** Then we go to little kid Spock on Vulcan where he finally snaps and goes to town on the bully for bad-mouthing his mother. You see the other bullies' faces and they're so terrified they don't even jump in.

* "I hereby confiscate this illegally obtained ship and order you to surrender your vessel. No terms."
* The entire sequence beginning with the Space Jump and finishing with Kirk and Sulu plunging to their apparent deaths: pure undiluted maximum WIN!!!!

* Also, the way Kirk finally "wins" The ''Kobayashi Maru'' scenario pretty much cements his reputation as the biggest GuileHero in the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' universe.

** "As you were!"
* "Is there a problem, officer?"

* Kirk facing down four hulking Starfleet recruits in a bar. His boast of "Get some more guys and it will be an even fight" was cool, but he lived up to it by beating the shit out of them and still getting to second base with Uhura, all while pissed off his head. And while he does proceed to take a beating, it's still probably best Pike stopped it before Kirk sobered up.

* Pike's DareToBeBadass speech that turned Kirk from "genius-level repeat offender" to TheCaptain:

* The scene where little Spock finally snaps and goes to town on the bully for bad-mouthing his mother. You see the other bullies' faces and they're so terrified they don't even jump in.
* Pike's first appearance -- he whistles, and the cadet pounding on Kirk immediately drops him and stands to attention. So does everyone else in the bar. And the theater, for that matter.

* With the poor reception of ''Film/StarTrekNemesis'' in 2002 and the abrupt cancellation of ''Series/StarTrekEnterprise'' in 2005, the ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise was, essentially, put on life support for four years. This film, [[BrokenBase as divisive as it was among fans]], was the [[WinBackTheCrowd "hail mary"]] that reinvigorated it and brought it back to life enough to even bring in an influx of new fans in the process. The [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness two]] [[Film/StarTrekBeyond sequels]] that followed eventually paved the way for the productions of ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'' and ''Series/StarTrekPicard'' allowing the franchise to continue.

** Put simply, this was the biggest use of Arsenal in the history of ''Franchise/StarTrek''. And then the ''Enterprise'' hovers just away from the black hole, helping break apart the ''Narada'' with all weapons firing, impulse ports a bright red as she observes the other ship's destruction.

** "Is there a problem, officer?"

* Undoubtedly, Nimoy!Spock gets one ''just for showing up in the film''.

* "As you were!"
* "Is there a problem, officer?"

* [=McCoy's=] Crowning Moment of Awesome: He got Jim aboard the Enterprise by making him sick then invoking regulations about transporting patients! Not to mention by doing so, he enabled Jim to save the planet! He's the reason the movie even happened like it did. And all because he couldn't leave a friend behind.

* [[UnwinnableTrainingSimulation The Kobayashi Maru]]. You'd expect Kirk to break into giggles any moment. It's a bonus to original fans who know Kirk is going to cheat.
** It's also the fact that that scene was the ''absolute zenith'' of Chris Pine acting like William Shatner. The entire main cast channelled the TOS actors at various points, too, but this was Pine's finest hour of [[Main/LargeHam Ham]].

''The Jellyfish races toward the Narada, Nero's [[MacrossMissileMassacre 35+ missiles]] streaking toward the little ship as [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic the music builds-]]''\\

* Also, the way Kirk finally "wins" The Kobayashi Maru scenario pretty much cements his reputation as the biggest GuileHero in the Star Trek universe.

** Somewhat related to that moment, the teaser trailer: Not sure what was being advertised, just images of welders working on a huge structure, with quotes from and about the space program, then the camera pans up at the start of the iconic line, "Space...the final frontier..." and you see the ''ENTERPRISE'' on the structure being built as the familiar fanfare plays...

* The last scene: Kirk taking his place in the captain's chair of the ''USS Enterprise'', with Uhura at communications, Chekov at navigation, and Sulu at the helm. Scotty is at Engineering, [=McCoy=] is at his captain's side, and at last Spock offers himself as second-in-command, and Kirk accepts. And then, the words of Ambassador Spock as an oh-so-familiar fanfare plays:
-->"Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life-forms and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone... before."

* Kirk and Sulu fighting Romulan miners on the drill. As he's fighting, Sulu realizes that one of the vents on the drill shoots a column of fire at regular intervals. So, with a few well-placed punches and kicks, Sulu maneuvers his opponent onto the vent... leaving said opponent with [[OhCrap just enough time to realize he's screwed]] before being roasted alive. Then Sulu runs the one who has Kirk on the ropes with a sword.

* Spock charging the ''Narada'', with no real expectation of rescue. He was going to die taking down the man who killed his mother and Vulcan, and he was okay with that.

** Put simply, this was the biggest use of Arsenal in the history of ''Franchise/StarTrek''. And then the ''Enterprise'' hovers just away from the black hole, helping break apart the Narada with all weapons firing, impulse ports a bright red as she observes the other ship's destruction.

* Chekov gets his own moment with his "I can do zis!" part.