VHS : Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 76: The Visitor
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starring: Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Alexander Siddigdirected by: Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Alexander Siddig, Corey Allen, Reza Badiyi
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792163367
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 0792163362
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: August 01, 2000
Running Time: 46 minutes
Sales Rank: 28212
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: January 04, 1993
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Nominated for the prestigious Hugo Award and voted the best Star Trek ever by readers of TV Guide, 'The Visitor' transcends the limitations of series canon and exists in a continuum of its own making. There is something indefinable, something both solid and intangible about the love that exists between a parent and a child. If strong enough, it probably could forge a connection through time and space--and beyond life itself. This episode feels very real.
The plot is deceptively simple: a young writer appears on Jake Sisko's doorstep in the middle of a very dark and rainy night. She wants to hear his story; and Jake is an old man. He needs to tell it. Distinguished kudos all around for great writing and great acting. Tony Todd is superb as the adult Jake Sisko. Not only does the man age from twentysomething to 80, he also nails Cirroc Lofton's mannerisms and body language. Lofton's expressive performance as the young Jake is a standout as well. Avery Brooks is a profoundly gentle Sisko here--a father who obviously loves his son. And Rachel Robinson is absolutely luminescent as Melanie, the young writer. (She's also the daughter of Andrew Robinson, who played Garak in the series.) Kudos to the design team for using color and lighting to express Jake's mounting depression. Honorable mention to Aron Eisenberg as Captain Nog. Watch for the 'future' uniforms that seem to come from TNG's 'All Good Things.' 'The Visitor' is an amazing episode and it belongs in every Trek fan's collection. --Kayla Rigney
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - The story seems somewhat self-serving and senseless until the dynamite ending makes it worthwhile
On a rainy night in Louisiana, a young female aspiring writer stops at the home of an elderly man. The man is Jake Sisko and he was a highly touted writer until he suddenly quit writing. The woman wants to know why and Jake tells her.
Decades before as a child, he witnessed his father Ben Sisko absorb an energy burst and disappear into a subspace anomaly. Over the years, Ben has reappeared on occasion, only to fade back into the anomaly after a few minutes. The loss devastated Jake, although ... Read More
Rating: - All the tallents are on display here.
It is difficult to think of a finer example of late 20th century drama. It ranks alongside the work of Spielberg or Stephen King or even Hitchcock at their peak. The premise is Shakespeareian in its simplicity. The performance uses techniques rarely seen outside of theater. Rachel Robinson as explicands. The elevation of musical score to the level of narrative. The passage of time invoking the literary theme of saga. Watching the performances of Tony Todd and Avery Brooks, one is reminded of Paul Robeson.
Rating: - Best Star Trek episode ever!
This episode clearly marked DS9 as the best,if not equel to TNG by conveying emotions between characters instead of much appreciated action. Never has an episode of Star Trek dealt so realisticly with its characters that it excels as one of the series finest moments. From the stormy beginning to the emotional finale this is Star Trek acting and directing at its best. If you dont like DS9, then this probably wont change your mind about the show due to its character driven plot but for any DS9 fan this is an ... Read More
Rating: - A Standout Episode for a Remarkable Series
"The Visitor", from DS9's fourth season, remains a fan and critical favorite. Like the best of Trek, this particular installment is more dependent on character development than special effects or other technical wizardry.
The acting by all is first-rate. Tony Todd (of "Candyman" fame and an earlier role as Worf's brother) turns in a fine performance as the elder Jake Sisko, enduring a lifelong quest to rescue his father from subspace limbo. Cast member Cirroc Lofton gets one of his few chances ... Read More
Rating: - What compels people to act in the name of love
Unusual, unique, and very satisfying this episode was a perfect follow-up to the intense fourth season opener 'The Way Of The Warrior'. Alternately poignant, sad, profound and tragic this is one of the most offbeat and daring shows written for any of the Trek series. In a genre that tends to adhere strictly to action, adventure, heroism and occasionally romance 'The Visitor' steps aside from all of these and creates an unforgettable story of a father and son bond.
Jake Sisko, now an elderly gentleman, ... Read More
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