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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

—James T. Kirk Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Paramount Pictures, 1982) is the second feature film based on the popular Star Trek science fiction television series. It is widely regarded by fans as the best film of the series, and many non-fans regard it as one of the best science fiction films. Directed by Nicholas Meyer. At the end of the universe lies the beginning of vengeance. James T. [eulogizing Spock] We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. Dialogue[edit] [Captain Terrell meets Khan and his followers] Khan: Uh, Captain!

Capt. Khan: 'Admiral? ' Chekov: [angrily] You lie! Khan: [shouts] THIS IS CETI ALPHA V!!! Chekov: [angrily] Captain Kirk was your host. [after Reliant's prefix code has been received] Spock: The prefix number for Reliant is one-six-three-zero-nine. Lt. Kirk: You have to learn why things work on a starship. Spock: Each starship has a unique command code. Kirk: To prevent an enemy from doing what we're attempting.

Remembering Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – 30 Years Later. By Dayton Ward , Filed under: Editorial,Feature Films (TMP-NEM),History , trackback Still considered by most to be the best film of the franchise, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was released on June 4th, 1982, or exactly 30 years ago today.

Remembering Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – 30 Years Later

So today in a guest blog for TrekMovie, Star Trek novelist Dayton Ward remembers what were surely, the best of times from three decades ago… “Surely, the best of times.” Summer, 1982: After the commercial and critical oddity that was 1979′s Star Trek: The Motion Picture, those of us who were all into the Trek were worried what this sequel might bring. Would it be like the first movie (which was boring as all hell compared to Kirk drop-kicking and karate-chopping a big green lizard), or the TV series we still loved?

Though it doesn’t seem to happen a lot these days, on this occasion? Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Script at IMSDb. 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Wrath of Khan. Why you being so messed up to me, Kirk?

5 Things You Might Not Know About The Wrath of Khan

(Click to Enlarge) Though there is some debate, The Wrath of Khan is consistently and correctly praised as being the best of all of the Star Trek films. And while Trekkies might debate on its influence, there is something essential about The Wrath that sets it apart from all the other movies, and really, every other version of Star Trek. The movie is what everyone wants out of Star Trek, and yet contains its own emotional rules that fly in the face of the rest of Star Trek.

It is truly unique and great. But, like a lot of cinematic triumphs, The Wrath almost wasn’t the film we know it to be and it has an odd legacy. 5.) Leonard Nimoy’s contemporary love affair with Star Trek and Star Trek fandom wasn’t quite the same back in the 1970s and early 1980s. 4.) Though detailed much better in this awesome excerpt from his memoir, Director Nicholas Meyer was attached to Star Trek II late in the game. 3.) 2.)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. "At the end of the universe lies the beginning of vengeance.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

" Admiral James T. Kirk faces his greatest challenge yet. Suffering through doubts about his place in the galaxy, he is thrust into action once more against his most bitter foe–Khan Noonien Singh, who has escaped his exile on Ceti Alpha V and now seeks revenge on Kirk. With a powerful new device in the wrong hands, and a no-win scenario in play, the cost of victory for the Starship Enterprise may prove too high. Summary Edit Suddenly, Uhura receives a distress call from the Kobayashi Maru, which has struck a gravitic mine near Altair VI... inside the Neutral Zone. Then the filtered voice of Admiral Kirk is heard. Outside the simulator room, Spock awaits Kirk's opinion of the cadets' performance. Kirk then retreats to his apartment, to be greeted by Leonard McCoy, who presents him with a bottle of finely-aged Romulan ale. "Starship log, stardate 8130.4.

Enterprise finds the Reliant waiting for them.