I find it kind of amusing.
Easily the worst of the Star Trek films. Went opening night with friends to a sold out theatre with close to 1,000 seats.
All of us very disappointed. Thankfully Star Trek II got things back on track.
When I first saw TMP in 1979, I came away thinking it was "the worst." I really didn't like it. Then the Odd Numbered Curse kicked in with III and V. Suddenly, TMP didn't look so bad. By the time the TNG films took up the cursed reins with VII (Generations) and IX (Insurrection), then broke the curse by making everything suck in X (Nemesis), I was convinced that TMP was a masterpiece of science fiction cinema.
Along comes Into Darkness, and by this time I have constructed a giant pyramid in honor of TMP's godhood.
Just to stir the pot a bit I wasn't overly fond of the director's cut. I found it interesting but I'm so glad the original 1979 edition I watched countless times made it to blu-ray.
How did your fiancé like the movie, Josh?
When I first saw TMP in 1979, I came away thinking it was "the worst." I really didn't like it. Then the Odd Numbered Curse kicked in with III and V. Suddenly, TMP didn't look so bad. By the time the TNG films took up the cursed reins with VII (Generations) and IX (Insurrection), then broke the curse by making everything suck in X (Nemesis), I was convinced that TMP was a masterpiece of science fiction cinema.
Along comes Into Darkness, and by this time I have constructed a giant pyramid in honor of TMP's godhood.
All this talk about this movie had me wanting to watch it again. So I pulled out my older DVD and found it no longer plays. I had been thinking about getting the Blu-ray version and I guess now I have to. It looks like the "directors version" is the only one currently available. I know this isn't exactly the correct place to ask, but should I wait for a new release? Is there one coming out eventually?