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Summary: Never fails to amaze me...
Review: The thing about the original series, despite all of its drawbacks, is that it never fails to pose really tough questions. Does the good of the many out weigh the good of the one? This question, also posed in TWOK, is presented in The Galilieo Seven. This episode also shows the true "dangers" of space exploration, and conflicting orders. Spock's admission of being stubborn is priceless. In the second Episode, Court Martial, we see Kirk on trial and his crew rally together to support him. Bottom line, on both episodes, there are important and defining moments which allow the user to really feel a part of the Enterprise
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Summary: Great Episodes, but Video "Artifacts" in the Transfer
Review: These are two of my favorite ST:TOS episodes, but I'm afraid that the transfer of the film to DVD did not eliminate many of the video artifacts. In one scene of Court Martial, for example, there is a "line" running from top-to-bottom of the screen -- a leftover from a scratched film that was used in the transfer. A good digital scrubbing would have been in order.
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Summary: VOLUME 7 IS MEDIOCRE AT BEST!!!
Review: Volume 7 is truly one of the lesser DVD's in The Star Trek Original Series collection. Not that it's bad but it contains some of the standard (and somewhat boring) episodes. Both however are watchable and if you love the original series like me it is a must.The first episode is titled THE GALILEO SEVEN. The episode finds Kirk under pressure by the Federation to deliver supplies to the plague-ridden Hansen's planet however Spock and six other crew members (including Scotty and McCoy) are sent to inspect a galactic phenomena but are pulled off course and crash land on Taurus II which is inhabited by giant hostile humanoids. As Scotty tries to repair the shuttle Galileo two crew members are killed by the Humanoids. Meanwhile Kirk is being pressured by High Commissioner Ferris to deliver his supplies and abandon Spock and the others. The episode is watchable and entertaining it also devlopes Spock's character quite a bit. Especially his logic against emotion situation. The other episode is COURT MARTIAL is a court room drama that was done less than an episode later and better in the two part MENAGRIE episode. However it's still worth a watch as Kirk is accused of sacrificing a crewman unnecessarily during an ion storm. The episode has some bizarre twists and turns that make the plot quite interesting. However COURT MARTIAL pales in comparison to the other Trek court room episode THE MENAGRIE. Still it is worth watching though. Overall volume 7 is a standard Star Trek collection but it is not essential. It is worth a peek though. So if you manage to get you hands on this one get it. Recommended.
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Summary: VOLUME 7 IS MEDIOCRE AT BEST!!!
Review: Volume 7 is truly one of the lesser DVD's in The Star Trek Original Series collection. Not that it's bad but it contains some of the standard (and somewhat boring) episodes. Both however are watchable and if you love the original series like me it is a must. The first episode is titled THE GALILEO SEVEN. The episode finds Kirk under pressure by the Federation to deliver supplies to the plague-ridden Hansen's planet however Spock and six other crew members (including Scotty and McCoy) are sent to inspect a galactic phenomena but are pulled off course and crash land on Taurus II which is inhabited by giant hostile humanoids. As Scotty tries to repair the shuttle Galileo two crew members are killed by the Humanoids. Meanwhile Kirk is being pressured by High Commissioner Ferris to deliver his supplies and abandon Spock and the others. The episode is watchable and entertaining it also devlopes Spock's character quite a bit. Especially his logic against emotion situation. The other episode is COURT MARTIAL is a court room drama that was done less than an episode later and better in the two part MENAGRIE episode. However it's still worth a watch as Kirk is accused of sacrificing a crewman unnecessarily during an ion storm. The episode has some bizarre twists and turns that make the plot quite interesting. However COURT MARTIAL pales in comparison to the other Trek court room episode THE MENAGRIE. Still it is worth watching though. Overall volume 7 is a standard Star Trek collection but it is not essential. It is worth a peek though. So if you manage to get you hands on this one get it. Recommended.
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Summary: Setting Precedents
Review: Volume 7 of Paramount's reissue of Classic Trek contains two pivotal episodes from Season One. The Galileo Seven (the "Seven" in the title refers to the number of crew on board the shuttle) was an important episode in Spock's character development. This limitations of logic in dealing with the unknown are pointed out in brutal fashion here. This episode also features the first use of the shuttlecraft, and the first of many Federation Bureaucrats, always a thorn in Kirk's side. Court Martial seems not to have gotten the best reviews here, but I feel it's an important episode on several levels. This was the first of many stories to introduce an "old flame" from Kirk's past; the first to show the inner-workings of Starfleet beyond the Enterprise; the episode which launched Kirk's fascination with antique books. This installment also began Star Trek's tradition of placing minority actors in important roles, in this case Percy Rodriguez as Commodore Stone. As for the story itself, it is a well crafted courtroom drama worthy of the best television had to offer at the time, with a surprise ending. It also touches on the man vs. computer theme which would be used again. There is a minor instance of film deterioration in Court Martial, with some visible scratching during a bridge scene. Despite that problem, the colors are vibrant and sharp, and the audio is much improved.
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Summary: Setting Precedents
Review: Volume 7 of Paramount's reissue of Classic Trek contains two pivotal episodes from Season One. The Galileo Seven (the "Seven" in the title refers to the number of crew on board the shuttle) was an important episode in Spock's character development. This limitations of logic in dealing with the unknown are pointed out in brutal fashion here. This episode also features the first use of the shuttlecraft, and the first of many Federation Bureaucrats, always a thorn in Kirk's side. Court Martial seems not to have gotten the best reviews here, but I feel it's an important episode on several levels. This was the first of many stories to introduce an "old flame" from Kirk's past; the first to show the inner-workings of Starfleet beyond the Enterprise; the episode which launched Kirk's fascination with antique books. This installment also began Star Trek's tradition of placing minority actors in important roles, in this case Percy Rodriguez as Commodore Stone. As for the story itself, it is a well crafted courtroom drama worthy of the best television had to offer at the time, with a surprise ending. It also touches on the man vs. computer theme which would be used again. There is a minor instance of film deterioration in Court Martial, with some visible scratching during a bridge scene. Despite that problem, the colors are vibrant and sharp, and the audio is much improved.
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Summary: stinks
Review: what can I say more. Not the best episodes out there
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Summary: The Original
Review: What more can I say? There is only one true Star Trek. The original series with Kirk, Spock, McCoy and the rest of the knights are still the best.
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Summary: Enter Gene Coon
Review: With the latest DVD entry in the classic Trek library, Gene Coon enters the scene as the executive producer of the show and classic Trek kicks into high gear. The changes are immediate--from a greater emphasis of characters and character conflict to a bit more of the light-hearted, fun spirit that pervaded Trek. Not that the show didn't tackle some serious issues, but the tone isn't always as severe as early episodes. No where is this more evident than in "The Galileo Seven," which is really an episode that exapnds on Spock's character in new and interesting ways, all the while giving us enough of a view of Kirk to provide a compare and contrast effect between the two. It's nice to see that crew is human and doesn't always get along and agree on everything. Also, to see the growth of Spock's character is nicely done. But in the midst of that serious vein are some nicely realized character moments, especially between Spock and McCoy. If you're a Spock fan, this one is a must see. As for Court Martial, it's diverting enough but it's just not on par with the overall series. It's an episode that can be easy to forget, even though it's got a strong storyline going for it. It certainly is interesting to see another side of Kirk--namely that he had to "step on" some friends in order to get where he is. However, the court room drama isn't all it could be and wears thin quickly. Also, the denoucement is a bit to rushed and doesn't work as effectively as it could. That said, it's still fun to watch Shatner go to work and really show he can act (yes, I said Shatner can act...). That said, both episodes are examples of why classic Trek has endured for over 30 years.
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