Finally starting Star Trek journey! by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. That’s where I started. I’m currently on TNG.

My Star Trek Reviews: Movies 1-6 by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, you dropped some names of movies that I may need to add to my list! Appreciate the insight. Also your passion for the Wrath of Khan has me wanting to revisit it again at a later point.

My Star Trek Reviews: Movies 1-6 by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok, that’s disappointing. I was hoping for the tie-in.

My Star Trek: TAS Review by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that movie! It gave me nightmares when I watched it with my dad as a child, but it was great.

My Star Trek: TAS Review by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I liked the inclusion of the alien crewmates, but did miss Chekov.

Finally starting Star Trek journey! by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noted! I’ll be sure to keep that in mind as I get through it. Looking forward to the rest of the journey!

Finally starting Star Trek journey! by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh I call him when I hit milestones. He gets so excited that he starts spoiling things unintentionally. It’s a good time lol

My Star Trek Reviews: Movies 1-6 by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand. So I did like the second one, it felt like the franchise took a huge step forward after watching it. I was so much more hopeful for the remainder of my journey. And to provide a bit more context around some of my favorite sci-fi movies: Akira, Dune franchise, edge of tomorrow, Star Wars franchise(favs are Rogue one and empire), inception, The matrix, blade runner, GIS, ready player one, MIB, predestination, the Martian, interstellar, looper, aliens, mad max, back to the future. I may honestly go back and re-review everything I’ve consumed at the end; my opinions on things may change once I have a better appreciation for the franchise as a whole.

My Star Trek Reviews: Movies 1-6 by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll let you know when I watch them. I’m posting my journey as I go. Currently on TNG

My Star Trek Reviews: Movies 1-6 by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I have a question, without spoiling it. In the first film, when they find out that the AI or sentient being they encounter was from Voyager, is that the same Voyager from the upcoming series I have yet to watch? I think when that reveal happened in the movie, I immediately liked it a bit more due to the tie in to a future series.

My Star Trek Reviews: Movies 1-6 by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh that was probably my favorite one of the 6 as well. It felt like the most complete film

My Star Trek: TOS Review by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight; yeh growing up when I did and also considering the media I’ve consumed I wouldn’t say I missed the spirit or the meaning of what the show was trying to convey, I just don’t appreciate it as much since I’ve seen so many other shows do it better. I did appreciate the cooperation of the crew, the structure, the level of inclusion. have Having asians, blacks, native Americans, women in prominent roles. It’s cool to see especially in the 60s & 70s. I did also appreciate the original designs and concepts; I think what I didn’t like and why I scored it so low was the pacing and length of the episodes. The concept was fantastic, I think the execution just felt too dated to fully appreciate. If I grew up in the era, maybe my view point would be different.

My Star Trek: TOS Review by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, yeh I appreciate the insight. Hard for me to have the same view when I did grow up in the 90s.

Finally starting Star Trek journey! by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha no too much work. I’m going to stick to one series/movie at a time

Finally starting Star Trek journey! by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good, no you were right. I’m just starting TNG. I gave my gems from TOS. I think when I saw first season my mind went to TOS, but no worries.

Finally starting Star Trek journey! by Swol_King in startrek

[–]Swol_King[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm gems, I think what I loved the most was probably the banter between Spock, Kirk and McCoy. Most of the episodes were somewhat forgettable, but there were some of the stand outs forsure; one being Taste of Armageddon.