4. Urban's Reading From The Original Script
Each of the key crew members of the Enterprise is iconic enough that non-Trekkies could recognise them; theres Russian Chekov, Japanese Sulu, Scottish Scottie. OK, most are extensions of their race, but theyre all done sensitively (Uhura is an impressive portrayal of a black woman given that the show is from the sixties). But there are characters where it's their overriding characteristics that are the most recognisable. Leonard McCoy, the Enterprises doctor, is most known for his catchphrases and by extension gruff humanity, something played up to in Abrams films. His most famous catchphrase, Dammit Jim! Im a doctor, not was used in Star Trek, but in Into Darkness it goes a step further, with the suitably crazy torpedo technician. Its worth noting that in both occurrences in the alternate timeline, it has been said to Spock, not Kirk, once again showing the differences between universes. This isn't the only time Urban utters a line used in the original series. The line Shut up Spock, were rescuing you! from the film's opening is directly lifted from the second season episode The Immunity Syndrome. As, I would say, the most relatably human character out the key crew, Bones is a great way to sneak in these little references without it feeling too forced.