Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
1982
1982
Starfleet is looking for a planet to test their new Genesis Device, a project that can theoretically turn a dead, barren planet into a living, hospitable one. But an old villain from the television series is back to use the Genesis as a weapon to lay living planets to waste. Khan was the first of what is commonly referred to today as the “Trek trilogy,” comprised of episodes two, three and four, due to a) how closely the stories tie together, b) the shared writing and directing credits, and c) just how damn good each of them are. This one had a much faster pace than the first film, a better screenplay and more action. Khan was a great villain (after you get over the ludicrous, 80's disco look). My only major complaint is that Kirk and Khan only battle twice, both times ship to ship. I was hoping for a third battle, face to face (however, the film did inspire me to Youtube the old television episode with Khan, which granted my wish). The theme was Death. The aging characters were growing ever-closer to it. Kirk refused to face his own mortality, cheating death time and time again, even in a “no-win” simulation test back at Starfleet Academy. And at the end of Khan, a main character actually dies, though I wouldn’t dare give away who. 4/5 stars.
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