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Star Trek Movies - where to start
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:12 pm
I have seen the Star Trek Next Generation series and the corresponding movies but I haven't seen any of the originals with Captain Kirk.
would I be okay watching Star Trek (2009) and then the new one or do I need to go back and watch the original 6 first with kirk?
would I be okay watching Star Trek (2009) and then the new one or do I need to go back and watch the original 6 first with kirk?
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Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:13 pm to lsumatt
seen the tv series?
you should watch the original tv series before going into those old ST movies.
the prevailing wisdom was every other ST movie was good 2..4..6...
you should watch the original tv series before going into those old ST movies.
the prevailing wisdom was every other ST movie was good 2..4..6...
This post was edited on 6/3/13 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:18 pm to CAD703X
I haven't seen the original TV series. Only seen Next Generation TV series and movies.
Unlikely I will sit down and watch the entire original series - unless I am giving a really compelling reason. Is it that good?
Unlikely I will sit down and watch the entire original series - unless I am giving a really compelling reason. Is it that good?
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:19 pm to lsumatt
quote:
would I be okay watching Star Trek (2009) and then the new one or do I need to go back and watch the original 6 first with kirk?
Completely okay just starting with Star Trek (2009) - the only thing it has in common with the earlier products are the character names.
This post was edited on 6/3/13 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:20 pm to lsumatt
I think you'll be fine just jumping right into the new movies. They make a lot of references to the original movies as it is the same timeline but different reality or somesuch timey wimey nonsense.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:21 pm to lsumatt
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Is it that good?
The Original Series (TOS) is much, much better than any of the movies after Star Trek IV. It is the best of all of the series (although it is hokey and dated at times, once you watch the core "A" grade episodes, you get why it has had such an impact), although DS9 is also very good.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:22 pm to lsumatt
Watch some episodes of the original series. A few suggestions:
Where No Man Has Gone Before
City On The Edge of Forever
Space Seed
Devil In The Dark
Amok Time
Then watch STII The Wrath of Khan
After that you're on your own
Where No Man Has Gone Before
City On The Edge of Forever
Space Seed
Devil In The Dark
Amok Time
Then watch STII The Wrath of Khan
After that you're on your own
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:23 pm to lsumatt
If you don't care to get the references made to previous series/movies and just consider '09 and '13 as space action films with wholly new characters, then have at it. you'll have a blast.
just don't come here asking a bunch of questions,
just don't come here asking a bunch of questions,
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:27 pm to lsumatt
quote:
would I be okay watching Star Trek (2009) and then the new one
yes, go for it.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:31 pm to Kafka
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Watch some episodes of the original series. A few suggestions:
Where No Man Has Gone Before
City On The Edge of Forever
Space Seed
Devil In The Dark
Amok Time
Then watch STII The Wrath of Khan
After that you're on your own
You forgot Doomsday Machine, Balance of Terror, Shore Leave, Tomorrow is Yesterday, The Enterprise Incident, Assignment: Earth
This post was edited on 6/3/13 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:31 pm to dr smartass phd
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You forgot Doomsday Machine and Balance of Terror
And Journey to Babel, Courtmartial and about 40 others - that show was f*cking awesome.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:33 pm to lsumatt
At the very least, watch 2-3-4 (maybe six) of the movies to get a feel for the originals.
You'll appreciate the new movies more with the references to old school.
Ideally watch the above movies with the original series.
You'll appreciate the new movies more with the references to old school.
Ideally watch the above movies with the original series.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:38 pm to dr smartass phd
I was limiting myself to five. With more, definitely BOT, maybe Doomsday. Shore Leave is not a major episode IMHO.
I might also include All Our Yesterdays. The Kirk scenes are nothing special, but I think the Spock section is important for his character. It was intended to be the series swan song (it was shot after the cancellation notice) but a scheduling snafu kept it from being the last episode aired.
I might also include All Our Yesterdays. The Kirk scenes are nothing special, but I think the Spock section is important for his character. It was intended to be the series swan song (it was shot after the cancellation notice) but a scheduling snafu kept it from being the last episode aired.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:39 pm to lsumatt
TV Series...avoid Spock's Brain and you should be good.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:41 pm to Kafka
quote:
Watch some episodes of the original series. A few suggestions:
Where No Man Has Gone Before
City On The Edge of Forever
Space Seed
Devil In The Dark
Amok Time
Then watch STII The Wrath of Khan
After that you're on your own
Don't forget Balance of Terror.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:42 pm to asurob1
We use Spock's Brain as a trivia team name, in honor of the worst episode (until VOY: Threshold, of course, )
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Posted on 6/3/13 at 2:51 pm to lsumatt
Just start with the first one, The Motion Picture.
Posted on 6/3/13 at 3:19 pm to The Dudes Rug
Are you trying to scare him away from the franchise?
You realize that because of that movie Roddenbury was removed from any direct creative influence of all things Trek?
And you want him to see that FIRST?!
You realize that because of that movie Roddenbury was removed from any direct creative influence of all things Trek?
And you want him to see that FIRST?!
This post was edited on 6/3/13 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 6/3/13 at 3:53 pm to lsumatt
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I have seen the Star Trek Next Generation series and the corresponding movies but I haven't seen any of the originals with Captain Kirk.
would I be okay watching Star Trek (2009) and then the new one or do I need to go back and watch the original 6 first with kirk?
Don't over-think it. You don't need a working knowledge of street racing to watch Fast and Furious. Just rent the Star Trek movies and enjoy.
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