FanFiltration said:
I don't think that they had to find an actor who would do a flat out Shatner impression, just someone who would have that Shatner like attitude, movement, and speaking style in general. When SW: episode 1 came out, I was very impressed with the choice of Ewan McGregor as a young version of Obi-wan. You see, for me he fit the mold set by the original actor, and had enough similarities to help me believe (within the context of the storytelling experience) that this was a younger version of the same character. From what I have seen so far, I don’t buy Pine as Kirk. When there was this rumor that Matt Damon was in consideration to play Kirk in this film, I felt he was a good choice and had a good Shatner like quality. I think Zachary Quinto has that Vulcan factor, but will he be a good Spock is still up in the air for me.

I feel the same way.

Ewan McGregor did not look or talk like Alec Guinness, but he did fit the mold of A Young Obi-Wan for me also.

Pine does not fit Kirk. People may rip on William Shatner, but Pine with his male version of marilyn monroe's voice is way worst and just wrong for The Main Character of the Film.

On another Note:

I am sick of hearing People saying that The Old Enterprise Design would not work on the big screen or that it is too out of date.

Full-res Pic at:

http://drexfiles.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/deg3d_tos_5_e_pu_19562.jpg