Who was going to tell Gene Roddenberry, a great science fiction fan, that the treatment he wrote for a series would end up becoming one of the great franchises of the genre. He was the creator of Star Trekwhich, as of today, has 13 films and as many series. Far from failing, he seems to be in better shape than ever.
As proof, the good reception of his latest productions. The series Discovery It premiered its fifth installment with an 80% rating from critics – despite the poor rating from users, who believe that it is losing its essential values - and Picardstarring Patrick Stewart, goes even further with 97%. It's also there Lower Decksthe animation that, as usually happens in this genre, has the consensus of the press and public.
In short, today there are more 'Trekkie' products than ever, but it doesn't hurt to look back and appreciate the first films. The legendary producer Harve Bennett was interviewed by StarTrek.com in 2010 and revealed which of his films is the best. He didn't have many doubts: The Wrath of Khan.
Bennet was not surprising with his response. For many fans, Nicholas Meyer's 1982 sequel is a favorite. The Wrath of Khan presents Kirk, an outspoken but reckless captain, who rarely faces the consequences of his actions. The film not only shows him confronting a forgotten enemy, but also discovering that he had an adult son whom he never met. The representation of Khan's character, as well as the combat sequence that culminates the film, make fans have a special affection for him.
My gut tells me, 'Sure, IV is my favorite,' but then I have to stop and say that I love 'IV,' but 'II' will always have a special place in my heart for the reasons we discussed and more.
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“Leonard came to see me after The Wrath of Khan and after his death scene and he said to me, 'This is so funny.' And it was. We all said it was a very fun scene. He said, “I'm willing to do another one, but I'd like to direct.” I told him: “Fantastic. I know what the next one has to be like, and you have achieved it.” So, with Leonard as director, it became clear that the next chapter in what turned out to be a trilogy would be to bring Spock back to life,” he said in the interview.
Bennet also talks about Mission: save the Earthby Leonard Nimoy. It was the fifth highest-grossing film of the year it was released -1986- in the United States, reaching $133 million. In fact, it was the most successful film in the saga until JJ Abrams' franchise arrived. For this reason, Bennett thought about that title, but then changed his mind and turned to the personal.
