nova@abnjh.UUCP (Scott D. Allen) (06/05/84)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILERS *** Like so many of you on the net, I saw ST III this week-end and couldn't resist sending my comments on this flick. First of all, I really liked this movie. I don't think it's as good as ST II (it's close) but it certainly outshines ST I. Nimoy did a good job but I could tell that he got his training from television. I got the feeling that he wasn't used to having a large screen or projecting images that are larger than life. I thought the fight scenes and the scene of the Enterprise bridge blowing up was too choppy and should have been done as a wide angle shot. These are picky things and everyone has a different style of direction so I don't consider this major. The thing that really bothered me was when Scotty fixed the Excelsior's engines. I hated the "sputter-pop-pop-sputter" of the new girl's engines and why did the damned thing stop?!? So much for physics. I thought that Spock's resurrection was done pretty well. Glad to see Nimoy make an appearance as everyone's favorite Vulcan. I admit that I was elated when Spock turned and remembered Kirk. The ending of ST II added a much needed touch of realism to the series but I like having Spock back. I hope that ST IV will have Spock back together and with Star Fleet. Which brings me to the last point of this posting. The big question is whether Kirk and his crew will still be arrested on their return to Earth. I think not. First of all, they are returning a new Klingon Bird-of-Prey complete with new cloaking device. Scotty, Sulu, and Checkov are familiar with the controls so I don't think Star Fleet would waste this experience. Next, this mission brought one of Star Fleet's best officers back to life. I am assuming that Spock will re-join the Fleet when able. Star Fleet has allowed rule breaking for sentimental reasons (Note: For example, Captain Pike in "The Menagerie"). Also, the Admiral of Star Fleet Operations (I forget the name) told Kirk something like he is a hero to the general public and a role model for other Officers. I believe that Star Fleet would cover up the whole incident or just slap the wrists of the Enterprise Crew. I realize that de-commisioned is a long way from trashing the vessel, but the gains from this adventure may make up for trashing the Enterprise. Finally, this is Hollywood were talking about. STAR TREK is Kirk and crew working for Star Fleet and zooming about the galaxy looking for trouble. They'll find a way for the crew to make it to a new Enterprise. Comments via mail or posting to the net are welcome but please keep the flames to minimum. I bruise easily. Scotty -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Allen AT&T Information Systems Orlando, Florida ..!abnjh!nova
dak@ihuxn.UUCP (Dave Krunnfusz) (06/05/84)
<I can't believe I'm doing this> STIII is a *dead cat*. As *dead cat* movies go, it's not bad. Provides plenty of laughs. As a sequel to an excellent TV show, an OK (though slightly boring) 1st movie and a good 2nd movie, this one stunk. My wife and I laughed through the insipid dialogue, the boring fights in which the only drama was whether Kirk's shirt would get ripped (SPOILER: it did), and the wooden-faced acting. What happened here? Captains of starships are supposed to be intelligent and strong human beings, and the captains of the other two starships are wimps. The crew of the Enterprise seem to have regressed to a junior high mentality with their uncharacteristic smart*ss remarks. Where was the drama? Now I thoroughly enjoyed the TV series and catch the repeats whenever I can. I really consider myself a Startrek fan, though I'm certainly not a die-hard. I look at my problems with the movie and can come up with a few guesses at what may have happened. 1)They are all lousy actors and actresses. I don't think so, though they may be tiring of their roles. These are the same actors and actresses who have brought me many enjoyable hours. 2)Nimoy is a lousy director. Open for comments. 3)The script was bad. This and the next item are my choices at the moment. The lines were horrendous (You Klingon b*st*rd, You Klingon b*st*ard, ad nauseum). Not a good choice of line, how about Saviik (or whatever the *Vulcan woman on Genesis*'s name is) asking David out of the blue, with no build up of drama, *this isn't the way you planned it, is it?* as Genesis is aging rapidly around them. And where, in heaven's name, did the statement from the guard come from, calling Zulu Tiny? 4)The editing was lousy. A cut here, a chop there. This movie just was not polished as the TV episodes and prequels (is this a word?). That may be my biggest gripe. If the pilot episode had been shot in a manner like this, I may have tolerated it. But not now! We have all been used to better things and we deserve better. The second best thing about this movie is that Spock is back. The best thing about this movie is that my wife and I caught the early show which cost us only $2 each. <Oh no, I'm losing energy to my shields> Dave K. ihuxn!dak