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Kirk has never known of David, and David doesn’t know of his father. Carol Marcus, the scientist in charge of the Genesis Project (which is really the whole point of the movie’s plot), was Kirk’s former lover, and when Kirk heads to Regula I, he meets David…. The Kirk who rewrote the Kobayashi Maru is a Kirk we are already certainly familiar with, but we also get a new wrinkle. It is that creativity that has made Kirk the Captain of the Enterprise that we all know and love. With Kirk, it isn’t cheating, simply original thinking. Kirk, our “cowboy” Captain, hates to lose, and so he simply changed the parameters of the test. Kirk, however, simply rewrote the test, and he received a commendation for original thinking. It is designed to show that there are no-win scenarios in command. Kirk is the only Starfleet Cadet to have passed the Kobayashi Maru: a unwinnable battle simulation that all Cadets must go through before taking command. Wrath of Khan also introduces us to depths of Kirk’s character that have only been hinted at before. And it is a testament to the friendship he has with Bones, that the good Doctor recognizes that Kirk will only grow old, decrepit, and dissatisfied if he doesn’t take command of the NCC-1701. He has said, more than once, that the only lady he has time to commit to is the Enterprise. Kirk, as long-serving Captain of the Enterprise, gets his fulfillment from standing on the bridge of his ship. This line is reminiscent of advice Kirk will give Picard in the first TNG movie, and I appreciate that the seeds of that advice have been planted here, in a film 12 years earlier. Get it back before you turn into part of this collection. “Jim, I’m your doctor, and I’m your friend. The movies don’t have this problem, and Wrath of Khan displays the power of character and character growth admirably.Įarly in the film, as Admiral Kirk has had another birthday and stands amongst a collection of antiques, there is a wonderful exchange between Kirk and Bones that demonstrates the depth of a friendship I always knew was lurking beneath the surface of their scenes on the television series: TOS was not a serialized show it was rare for one episode to even make passing reference to a prior one. I love seeing that Kirk is an Admiral now, and he’s facing decisions about his future and contemplating his past. The thing I think I love the most about these TOS movies is that they take into account the growth of their characters. And the film’s climax is an absolute punch to the gut. No, like all of Star Trek, Wrath of Khan is successful because it’s about its characters, and it has developed a story which shows us the characters we love. Wrath of Khan isn’t about the special effects or the sets or the action sequences ( a lesson JJ Abrams probably should have learned before taking the helm of this sacred franchise). We’re treated to well-designed sets, and trips throughout the Galaxy. And the production value seems high enough. #THE NEEDS OF THE FEW OUTWEIGH THE NEEDS OF THE MANY MOVIE#Sure, there aren’t sweeping shots of the Enterprise in space-dock that last for minutes at a time, but honestly, the movie is better for it. Although, I don’t think the ending is much of a surprise)Īlthough made on a much smaller budget than its predecessor, I think you would be hard pressed to know it. ( Spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen this movie. But whether I liked it or not isn’t entirely the point… If you’re just reading this to find out if I liked the movie or not, I’ll tell you now it’s a 9/10. Star Trek I is not a bad Star Trek movie.īut Star Trek II? Well, the Wrath of Khan is a great Star Trek movie. #THE NEEDS OF THE FEW OUTWEIGH THE NEEDS OF THE MANY FULL#It was a high-budget adventure low on story but still full of character moments and a beautiful ship. If you’ll recall, I rather enjoyed watching Star Trek I. I’m actually here to talk about the second film in my rewatch, and almost certainly, the most iconic. Wrath of Khan isn’t my favorite TOS movie, but it’s a great line to drop anytime someone wants to talk about Into Darkness.Īnyways, this blog isn’t about The Big Bang Theory, and there will be plenty of time later to bash the JJ films. The Big Bang Theory, “The Lizard-Spock Expansion” Sheldon: Alright, will you at least stipulate that Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is inarguably the best? In that exchange, two main characters are arguing over which Star Trek movie is the worst (Star Trek I or Star Trek V), and this devolves into a brief dialogue over the best Star Trek film: And, as I was watching the second Star Trek movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan*, I kept thinking back to an exchange from an early season of the sitcom. I’m not a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory for a lot of reasons that really aren’t germane to this blog, but every once in a while, the show hits on something which so perfectly captures nerd fandom, that I can’t help but quote it.
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