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Summary: Start your Trek collection with this one and "First Contact"
Review: "The Wrath of Khan", which was made for a fraction of what its' predecessor ("The Motion Picture") cost, is a far better film in every respect. In fact, it's the best Trek film of all time, hands down."Khan" is packed with fast-paced action, terrific visual effects, good humor, and one of the best sci-fi villians of all time. Where do you start? William Shatner has his histrionics down to a science as Kirk ("KHAAAAAN! KHAAAAAAN!), and the interplay between him and the other members of the "Trek trio" - McCoy and Spock - is nothing short of delightful. But Shatner gets to play a rare scene that doesn't involve overacting in the "Spock death" sequence, which is actually quite touching, especially to Trekkers. But the scene stealer in "Khan" is none other than Ricardo Montalban. His over-the-top turn as the genetically-enhanced, Melville-quoting, super-intelligent, certifiably loony Khan is terrific - so good, in fact, that Khan remains a touchstone sci-fi villain to this day. The film does have flaws. While the "exterior" special effects are outstanding, some of the interior sets are incredibly cheesy - particularly the "chamber" where Spock dies, which features multi-colored disco lights in the ceiling and floor. And I always found myself wondering why Kirk couldn't just blow up the Reliant to stop the Genesis device - is it impervious to photon torpedoes? Those nitpicks aside, "Khan" is a terrific film and it's great fun. If you're new to the Trek universe, make this your first home video purchase. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Great on Stage, Ham on Film
Review: Unlike a lot of Star Trek fans (movies and TV), I believe "...Khan" is far from the best. The main reason is Ricardo Montalban. I have seen him live on stage and found him to be a fantastic actor. What works on stage doesn't always work on film. For me, he comes over as pure ham in this Star Trek venture, as if he forgot there is a camera in front of him and a microphone above his head. He is projecting far too much, as if he were on stage. I have seen the film on VHS in pan-and-scan and widescreen and still come away with the same feeling.
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Summary: Even Non -Star Trek fans can enjoy this one
Review: Even those viewers who dislike Star Trek about as fervently as Trekkies love the show can enjoy this episode in the movie series... I have never liked Star Trek, not even when I was a young kid, but I have to admit that this stirring adventure movie had me thrilled. This is the only ST movie that I would recommned to the casual viewer, it combines human drama with interesting special effects and (for once) interesting characters...I will definately be adding this to my DVD collection
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Summary: Trek for everyone!
Review: It's not just the best of the Star Trek movies, it stands alone as an exceptional movie in its own right. 'The Wrath of Khan' so far surpasses the other movies in the series that it should not be mentioned in the same sentence except to distinguish it from them. If you're reading this because you like to see what others said about movies you've already seen, then you already know all this. If you haven't seen this movie, however, then do not make the mistake of lumping this movie together with any other Star Trek movies or episodes you've seen. See it now. Or, if you're the collector type, save the rental fee and skip straight to the purchase.
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Summary: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Review: Star Trek II is a wonderful cinematic feature regardless of genre. The film tries to dig deeper into the characters lives than any other previous trek film or one since. The superb acting is really what makes this feature stand out. The plot is cleverly crafted and the visual experience is truly ahead of its time. We see how much the lives of these characters have changed since the end of the tv series. Star Trek II brings together all of the elements that are needed to supply a great film, not just a great science fiction film. If you are a fan of the series, this film is truly a treat! In comparison to the other films, this one stands alone, but also Star Trek III makes a very nice companion.
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Summary: Captain Hornblower -I mean Kirk- returns!
Review: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - This movie is the second best movie of all time, just barely behind Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. It is full of humor, action, and has a human angle, unlike the previous film. This film definitely goes back to the "action-flick" genre of the TV series with a story (obviously) continuing from one of the first-season episodes, "Space Seed". In that episode, Kirk marooned Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically-engineered superhuman who tried to take over the Enterprise, on a distant planet, rather than take him back in custody. In the movie, that planet takes a turn for the worse soon afterward and a lot of Khan's party die. Khan lives for revenge on Captain (now Admiral) Kirk. In the movie, Khan manages to hijack a science vessel, the Reliant, and comes after Kirk. The movie plot is a lot more detailed and exciting, but that is the main idea. Perhaps what makes this movie so good is the fact that a new director was at the helm, without previous Trek experience. He tried to get the "feel" of the TV episodes, and it worked wonderfully. Some people say that this film relies too much on action, but, watching the finale, this is not the case. Having Spock sacrifice himself to save the ship sounds like a strange idea, but it really works in the film. This film is MUCH darker than the previous one and almost any of the newer Treks, also. It is probably the most violent, as well, and would DEFINITELY get a PG-13 now. The worst things are maybe those "vile little creatures" that go in people's ears. Be forwarned, this may turn you away from it, so you might want to hit the fast-forward. Violence aside, this is a perfect movie. It is one every science-fiction fan should see.
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Summary: The best there is...
Review: This is the Star Trek movie for people who don't like Star Trek movies, and for die-hard Trekkies themselves. Superhuman Khan (from original series episode "Space Seed") is accidently rediscovered on the desolate planet, left there to rot by Kirk, and sets out for nasty revenge. Y'see, there's this new thing the Federation is working on called the Genesis Project. It lands on a dead planet or moon and turns it into a planet-sized garden of Eden. But what happens when you launch it at a planet that's already got life? Well, that's what Khan intends to find out just as soon as he's done making Kirk and his Enterprise full of cadets and original cast members completely miserable and then just dead if he can manage. It's one of best battles of wits in movie history, some of the best and most original ideas in sci-fi history, and by far the best villian that the series has ever seen (yes, even cooler than Q). Best line - Khan: Have you ever heard of the Klingon proverb of how revenge is a dish best served cold? It very cold...in space...
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Summary: TREK II on Target
Review: This Trek vehicle came out the same summer as E.T., Poltergeist, Rocky III, and Tron(What a summer for movies!)Spock dies in this one.I remember that I did not know the outcome as I watched it unfold, and I got teary-eyed as Spock gave the Vulcan hand sign to Kirk behind the glass with the Alexander Courage theme playing in the background! A complaint might be(and this is really trivial) that effects from TMP were used in this one(drydock sequences,models reused), but why carp?(read my review on Trek V-believe me effects are not that important, I merely point this out because I am seeing all angles).This film, like Trek IV, is a lot of fun.There are moments that take you back to the series(just Ricardo Montalban coming back as Khan is enough!)such as the exchanges between Bones and Spock.James Horner's score is exciting(a better musical score than Goldsmith's TMP).All-in-all a fast-paced exciting entry in the series, but sequel is better!
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Summary: At Last, we have it on DVD!
Review: The 5.1 sound is terrific. The screen is super clear, and includes the edges the 'pan & scan' videos have so long excluded. It's like watching it for the first time. For those of us Trek fans who have waited patiently for years to see THE BEST MOVIE IN THE STAR TREK CANON, the day has arrived! Throw out those VHS tapes you've been watching so many times the picture has gone bad. If you don't have a DVD player, buy one!
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Summary: From Hell's Heart I Stab at Thee!
Review: In my opinion still the best of the series. Personally I'd list them 2,6,4,8,1,5,3,7. I should point out don't like ST:TNG. There are career best performances to be seen in the is film. Shatner gives what is probably his most believable performance. Meanwhile, Montalban is simply jaw droppingly mesmerising. You'll never forget his lines, many from Moby Dick, when delivered in that beautiful drawl. I've have never forgotten the sound of his 'buried alive' speech. A lot more gory than the series, with more emotional depth than you might expect, this might be a bit much for the young. If you've never seen the episode, you might want to look it up, but I don't think you'll have a problem witht he plot if you don't. You can easily watch and enjoy this on the level of a sci-fi film, rather than a Star Trek film. If you haven't watched the films at all, I would suggest you see them in order, but if you are only going to see one, this would be my choice.
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