Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut...

Buy This Item Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut... by Paramount  Available from Amazon  $11.99  on 11-29-2008     Although <i>Star Trek: The Motion Picture</i> had been a box-office hit, it was by no means a unanimous success with <i>Star Trek</i> fans, who responded much more favorably to the "classic <i>Trek</i>" scenario of <i>Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan</i>. 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 <i>Trek</i> 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 <i>Trek</i> features) handles the film as a combination of <i>Moby Dick</i>, Shakespearean tragedy, World War II submarine thriller, and dazzling science fiction, setting the successful tone for the <i>Trek</i> films that followed. <i>--Jeff Shannon</i> Reader Reviews Admirel James Kirk (William Shatner) has just recently had a birthday party but he feels like he's growing old, he and his usual crew like Dr. Bones McCoy(DeForrest Kelly), Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Scotty (James Doohan), Sulu (George Takai), Chekov (Walter Koenig), and Commander Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) with a new crew member who happens to be a female vulcan named Saavik (Kirsty Ally) go on a mssion on the Starship U.S.S. Enterprise. On the USS Reliant, Captain Terrell (Paul Windfield) and First Officer Pavel Chevok investigate an unknown and desolate planet which happens to be home of the evil genetically enchanted bad guy known as Khan (Ricardo Montalban) as they find themselves into trouble. Meanwhile on Space Station Regula 1, Kirk's former lover Dr. Carol Marcus (Babi Besche) and her son Dr. David Marcus (Merritt Butrick) are trying to do a special experiment called "The Genesis Device" which involves trying to make desolate lifeless planets to give them new life, Khan is desperately eagar wants The Genesis Device for himself as he raids the spaceship, can the Enterprise crew stop this madman from creating a universal apocalypse. Brilliant and wickedly awesome sequel that has been considered by fans and critics as the best movie of the franchise and i can see why. Featuring spectacular special effects, action, emotion, excellent score by James Horner and great performances by the cast especially Kirsty Ally in her cinematic debut. Khan himself became one of the most menacing villains in science fiction history since his debut in the Star Trek episode "Space Seed" and the story itself is quite unique. See go out and seek this movie out on why it's the most beloved movie of the franchise! you won't be disappointed. This 2-Disc DVD set contains the new director's cut with remastered sound and picture with never before seen footage, Audio commentary by Director Nicholas Meyer and Tex Commentary by Michael Okuda who is the co-author of the Star Trek Encyclopedia. Intrviews with the cast and crew, two featurettes, original interviews with Deforest Kelley, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and Richard Montalban, The Star Trek Universe; A Nove approach featurette on the ST novels and Storyboard Archeives.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan - The Director's Cut... Available from Amazon Price: $11.99 Updated on 11-29-2008.

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