Star Trek 2009 opening

    by Francesco Eunchae: J. J. Abrams

    The opening sequence of J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" remains his finest work. George Kirk sacrifices himself to rescue hundreds, even as his son is born amid the chaos. The theme of legacy is set in motion before the title card ever appears.

    Transcript (en)

    Sir, they're locked on our signal. They're launching again! Bravo 6 maneuver fire full strength! I'm initiating general order 13. We're evacuating. Yes, sir! All deck, this is the captain speaking. Evacuate the ship immediately. Now. Get your designated shuttlecraft. Repeat evacuation. That's George's voice. What's happening? We're delivering the shuttle. Go! I'm on my way. George. You're okay, thank God. I have medical shuttle 37 standing by. Get to it now. Can you do that? Yes. Everything's gonna be okay. Do exactly as I say, shuttle 37. George, it's coming. Our baby. It's coming now. I'm on my way. Autopilot function has been destroyed. Manual operation only. We're in a mess now! Get to the side of the school Get to the handbag Get to the handbag That a big one Just keep breathing You be fine And the baby too right And the baby too. Right here. Captain, shuttle 37 is my wife on board. Yes, sir, she is. I need you to go now, do you hear me? Waiting on you, sir. No, just go take off immediately. That's an order. Yes, sir The shuttles leaving where are you sweetheart listen to me? This is the only way you'll survive The shuttles will never make it if I don't fight them off I can't do this without you. Okay, I need you to push now. Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah Aah Aah Aah Aah Aah Thank you for watching I love you. What is it? It's a boy. A boy? Tell me about it. He's beautiful. George, you should be here. Impact alert What are we gonna call him We can name him after your father Tiberius You kidding me No that the worst Let's name him after your dad. Let's call him Jim. Jim. Okay. Jim it is. Sweetheart, can you hear me? I can hear you. I love you so much. I love you. .