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		biofox 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why are there no good dinosaur films? Similarly, in the Star Trek universe, the original films captured all of the local optima: Wrath of Khan - Star Trek does a Shakespearian tragedy. The Voyage Home - Star Trek does a family-friendly time-travel romp. The Undiscovered Country - Star Trek does political allegory. And just like The Matrix, later films do not exist.

throw0101d 6 months ago | [–]

Don't forget Galaxy Quest.

pavlov 6 months ago | [–]

As a big fan of “The Motion Picture”, I would argue that “2001 with Spock” is a local optimum for a movie too.

biofox 6 months ago | [–]

Agreed! Skipped it, as it's one that divides the fandom, but it hits all of the notes for a slow, cerebral, sci-fi thriller.

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