Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread

Road Warrior · 02-11-2007, 03:38 PM

I'm one of the few people who think that the first Star Trek film is the best. I'm a big fan of the original Star Trek series from the `60s because of its commentary on society and its hopes and messages for the future. The film series, however, I've never been a fan of because it lacked what I loved about the series. The exception being the first film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Many think the film is boring. I think it's a great film because of its exploration of space, knowledge, love, and existance itself. I don't want to insult anyone, but I think most people don't get the point of the film.

Catman · 02-11-2007, 03:50 PM

When the Trekkies discover this thread they'll be shouting...

Sam Fisher · 02-11-2007, 05:59 PM

KKKHHHHHHHAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

TMP was boring. Actually ST5 was the worst.

Kevin Roegele · 02-11-2007, 08:00 PM

I'd appreciate it if you kept this crap movie away from me.

**Hunter Rider** · 02-11-2007, 08:13 PM

Was this the one with lots of white and the bald chick ?

Sam Fisher · 02-11-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

Was this the one with lots of white and the bald chick ?

Yes

**C. Lee** · 02-11-2007, 09:07 PM

I'm a major Trek fan (have been since I watched the original series in its first run at NBC)....but even I can't say that this was a good movie.

It had potential....it has its moments....but overall it is a disappointment.

Sam Fisher · 02-11-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

I'm a major Trek fan (have been since I watched the original series in its first run at NBC)....but even I can't say that this was a good movie.

It had potential....it has its moments....but overall it is a disappointment.

I agree. I would put TMP along with Nemisis and Insurrection.

Immortalfire · 02-11-2007, 09:20 PM

It's really not as bad as I used to think. Once you watch the special features and hear what all they went through to get it made, it becomes a little better.

**C. Lee** · 02-11-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by David Starsky

I agree. I would put TMP along with Nemisis and Insurrection.

But I liked Nemisis....so don't count it among the lesser Trek movies.

Sam Fisher · 02-11-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

But I liked Nemisis....so don't count it among the lesser Trek movies.

I liked Nemisis too. I'm just saying it's not the best. Come to think of it Nemsis is alot more bearable than TMP

**C. Lee** · 02-11-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by David Starsky

I liked Nemisis too. I'm just saying it's not the best. Come to think of it Nemsis is alot more bearable than TMP

That's for sure.

The best thing about TMP was the re-inventing of the Klingons (as Roddenberry had wanted to do originaly).....too much of the rest seemed bland.

Nemisis at least moved along at a decent pace.

Sam Fisher · 02-11-2007, 09:55 PM

Of course TMP is not as bad as The Final Frontier

Furious Styles · 02-11-2007, 09:56 PM

It would be quite ironic if people who find the film unbearable were referring to the DC of the film. Because if that's the case, thank your lucky stars you didn't see the original cut.

BTW, Jerry Goldsmith's score owns you all

Dr. Fate · 02-11-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Warrior

I'm one of the few people who think that the first Star Trek film is the best. I'm a big fan of the original Star Trek series from the `60s because of its commentary on society and its hopes and messages for the future. The film series, however, I've never been a fan of because it lacked what I loved about the series. The exception being the first film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Many think the film is boring. I think it's a great film because of its exploration of space, knowledge, love, and existance itself. I don't want to insult anyone, but I think most people don't get the point of the film.

I agree that the Motion Picture is underrated. I like Ilia's Theme music and the special effects are kick ass, much better than today's CGI nonsense.

**C. Lee** · 02-11-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by David Starsky

Of course TMP is not as bad as The Final Frontier

Agreed....TMP is slow and bland at times....but it isn't just plain stupid like FF.

Wilhelm-Scream · 02-12-2007, 02:37 AM

If this was the one where the guy came through the transporter all mangled, then that was the only good part.
I would almost think that a person saying this was "the best", would have to be a troll trying to provoke a huge outcry to giggle over, though I know that it's probably just a great illustration of how varied opinions are.

'Cause it was really lackluster.

Catman · 02-12-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

I'm a major Trek fan (have been since I watched the original series in its first run at NBC).

I think this confirms you as the oldest Hype member!

Mayor_McCheese · 02-12-2007, 11:31 AM

The motion picture wasn't as bad as everyone claims.. Especially the Darth Vader part.. But nothing beats Wrath of Khan

Catman · 02-12-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayor_McCheese

Especially the Darth Vader part

What

Sam Fisher · 02-12-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayor_McCheese

The motion picture wasn't as bad as everyone claims.. Especially the Darth Vader part.. But nothing beats Wrath of Khan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catman

What

Yeah.....what?

Catman · 02-12-2007, 03:00 PM

Maybe he was in the background or something

livrule · 02-12-2007, 07:22 PM

Star Trek: The Motion Picture ....... mmmmmm, it was ..... ok.

Here in the UK they recently showed all the movies up to First Contact over several weeks, it was a good chance to catch up with them and see if the years had been kind.

I have to say that WOK still stands tall above all the others. The motion picture was a grand idea but is painfully dull in places and come the end you wonder why you bothered watching at all.

Credit is due for the effects but thats about it.

Catman · 02-13-2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by livrule

I have to say that WOK still stands tall above all the others.

KAHN!!!!!!!!!!

Mayor_McCheese · 02-13-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by David Starsky

Yeah.....what?

Watch the movie and discover for youself

02-11-2007, 03:38 PM	#1
Road Warrior Banned User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,459	Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread I'm one of the few people who think that the first Star Trek film is the best. I'm a big fan of the original Star Trek series from the `60s because of its commentary on society and its hopes and messages for the future. The film series, however, I've never been a fan of because it lacked what I loved about the series. The exception being the first film, Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Many think the film is boring. I think it's a great film because of its exploration of space, knowledge, love, and existance itself. I don't want to insult anyone, but I think most people don't get the point of the film.

02-11-2007, 03:50 PM	#2
Catman Banned User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 29,055	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread When the Trekkies discover this thread they'll be shouting...

02-11-2007, 05:59 PM	#3
Sam Fisher Heavy Meddle Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,730	KKKHHHHHHHAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN!!!!!! TMP was boring. Actually ST5 was the worst. __________________ MY DVD COLLECTION http://spideyreloaded.dvdaf.com/owned R.I.P Spectacular Spider-man 2008 To 2009 I TRUST IN THE SPIDER-MAN REBOOT Last edited by Hunter Rider; 02-11-2007 at 08:12 PM.

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02-11-2007, 09:07 PM	#7
C. Lee I'm not old, I'm ancient SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 42,122	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread I'm a major Trek fan (have been since I watched the original series in its first run at NBC)....but even I can't say that this was a good movie. It had potential....it has its moments....but overall it is a disappointment. __________________ Go here for answers about AVATARS, signatures, etc The Official Board Rules Avatar by hunter rider

02-11-2007, 09:20 PM	#9
Immortalfire The Invincible Iron Mod SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the pale moonlight Posts: 53,411	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread It's really not as bad as I used to think. Once you watch the special features and hear what all they went through to get it made, it becomes a little better. __________________ D A W G S

02-11-2007, 09:55 PM	#13
Sam Fisher Heavy Meddle Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,730	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread Of course TMP is not as bad as The Final Frontier __________________ MY DVD COLLECTION http://spideyreloaded.dvdaf.com/owned R.I.P Spectacular Spider-man 2008 To 2009 I TRUST IN THE SPIDER-MAN REBOOT

02-11-2007, 09:56 PM	#14
Furious Styles Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Blofeld's Lair Posts: 1,078	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread It would be quite ironic if people who find the film unbearable were referring to the DC of the film. Because if that's the case, thank your lucky stars you didn't see the original cut. BTW, Jerry Goldsmith's score owns you all

02-12-2007, 02:37 AM	#17
Wilhelm-Scream Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: C@L Posts: 46,314	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread If this was the one where the guy came through the transporter all mangled, then that was the only good part. I would almost think that a person saying this was "the best", would have to be a troll trying to provoke a huge outcry to giggle over, though I know that it's probably just a great illustration of how varied opinions are. 'Cause it was really lackluster.

02-12-2007, 11:31 AM	#19
Mayor_McCheese The Hype's #1 Jerk Join Date: May 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 285	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread The motion picture wasn't as bad as everyone claims.. Especially the Darth Vader part.. But nothing beats Wrath of Khan

02-12-2007, 03:00 PM	#22
Catman Banned User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 29,055	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread Maybe he was in the background or something

02-12-2007, 07:22 PM	#23
livrule Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,296	Re: Star Trek: The Motion Picture--Appreciation Thread Star Trek: The Motion Picture ....... mmmmmm, it was ..... ok. Here in the UK they recently showed all the movies up to First Contact over several weeks, it was a good chance to catch up with them and see if the years had been kind. I have to say that WOK still stands tall above all the others. The motion picture was a grand idea but is painfully dull in places and come the end you wonder why you bothered watching at all. Credit is due for the effects but thats about it.

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