VHS : Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
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Although Star Trek: The Motion Picture had been a box-office hit, it was by no means a unanimous success with Star Trek fans, who responded much more favorably to the 'classic Trek' scenario of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Inspired by the 'Space Seed' episode of the original TV series, the film reunites newly promoted Admiral Kirk with his nemesis from the earlier episode--the genetically superior Khan (Ricardo Montalban)--who is now seeking revenge upon Kirk for having been imprisoned on a desolated planet. Their battle ensues over control of the Genesis device, a top-secret Starfleet project enabling entire planets to be transformed into life-supporting worlds, pioneered by the mother (Bibi Besch) of Kirk's estranged and now-adult son. While Mr. Spock mentors the young Vulcan Lt. Saavik (then-newcomer Kirstie Alley), Kirk must battle Khan to the bitter end, through a climactic starship chase and an unexpected crisis that will cost the life of Kirk's closest friend. This was the kind of character-based Trek that fans were waiting for, boosted by spectacular special effects, a great villain (thanks to Montalban's splendidly melodramatic performance), and a deft combination of humor, excitement, and wondrous imagination. Director Nicholas Meyer (who would play a substantial role in the success of future Trek features) handles the film as a combination of Moby Dick, Shakespearean tragedy, World War II submarine thriller, and dazzling science fiction, setting the successful tone for the Trek films that followed. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating:  - The best of what Star Trek is about....
First off, im not a hard, hard core Trekkie, but As a lifelong fan of Star Trek, ive seen almost all the series' in the mythology (except Deep Space Nine), and ive seen most of the films, and i have to say....ill always love the original, hands down. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, all the original crew members, to me, nothing ever beats the feeling of adventure and heroism one experiences when one watches the original crew in action...i know some fans debate whos a better captain, or which series was better ... Read More
Rating: - Much better !
After the disaster that was Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Wrath of Khan was a breath of fresh air and complete opposite.
Lots of great characters, action and special effects added up to a great movie.
I cried he first time I saw Spock die and it still gets me a little sad when I watch it today!
Rating: - There i s none better than this one.
All the elements needed for a Star Trek movie quality epic. Since then very few of the rest have been cinematic enough to match to STII.
Rating: - Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold
The Good Things
*Excellent action and some gorgeous special effects (including a very early example of CGI effects).
*Filming style is great and very original.
*Production design is a vast improvement over the first "Star Trek" film.
*Sound design is splendid too.
*The storyline is great. It takes after the episode "Space Seed" in the original series, but it's not entirely necessary to watch it in order to understand the movie.
*The characters are awesome. Kahn ... Read More
Rating: - Space Opera Supreme
Take a classic television series with a dedicated fanbase, insert one of its most popular villains and toss a major motion picture budget at it and what do you get: "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
Perhaps the closest film in the "Star Trek" catalogue to the original televison series, "Khan" finds Kirk as the admiral in charge of assessing a green crew on routine training maneuvers. They happen to be aboard his old ship, the Enterprise, and the crew includes most of his key past ... Read More
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