Chris did a good job as Kirk in the latest movie. If (we all hope) there is another movie(s), Chris MUST remember who his character is. I mean, he can put a little of his own thoughts of what Kirk would be like younger, BUT he MUST still stay true to Bills' interpretation of Kirks' personality. "so shall it be written, so shall it be done." !!

I thought he was great. peterslover has a good point that he needs to incorporate Shatner's Kirk into his performance, but with the alternate timeline Kirk is a slightly different person so Chris can bring a little bit of his own to the role, but he made a great job of the character. Of course William Shatner is the true Captain Kirk, but I will happily watch Chris play a younger version.

only thing I can say is, no one could ever be our captain besides William Shatner! so what does that make chris Pine? Not our Captain!

I didn't see Chris Pine as Kirk. I don't like the idea, there is a Kirk who isn't played by Bill Shatner but as long as Chris Pine knows how to play Kirks personality right it's O.K., I think, just like peterslover said.