Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Retrospective / Review

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Retrospective / Review

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[hdjksa]

Ricardo Montalban will *ALWAYS* be Khan.

[JohnnyZenith]

The new films have absolutely nothing on this. This isn't just the greatest Trek movie, this is one of greatest movies.

[rogerklotz]

This movie is a science fiction masterpiece.

Wrath of Khan, E.T., Blade Runner, The Thing, Poltergeist, Rocky III, 48 Hours, and Tron. Add to that The Road Runner (Mad Max 2), they all came out in the summer of 1982. What a summer! I remember it well.

[kellenorourke]

"I am and always shall be your friend. Live long and prosper."
R.I.P Leonard Nimoy and James Horner
Excellent review Oliver

[rosiethefeeder]

I just saw this in theaters. It was fantastic, it was playing for one night only. Holy shit it was amazing. Hearing and seeing in a dark theater was something I will remember for a long time. Truly superb.

[jerobriggs]

He's really not dead as long as we remember him.

[themaskeddemon]

One of the best sci-fi films of all time, and definitely the best Star Trek film. Great video! :)

[greyinvader]

Great retrospective! This film is a true masterpiece.

[pjimmbojimmbo]

"Kirk, Kirk. You're still alive, My old Friend" best Delivery of a Line, in the entire Star Trek Franchise. Ricardo Montalban, certainly played the Role as a Nemesis to Kirk, very well indeed
The line, to the Reliant's Captain, "You are in a Position to Demand Nothing. I, on the other hand, am in a Position to Grant Nothing." was delivered Perfectly.

[matthewakian]

Folks, this may be one of the 5 greatest Science-Fiction movies EVER made.

[solidsteelcobra]

This isn’t just the best Star Trek movie, it’s one of the best science fiction movies of all time. I saw this as a kid with little knowledge of the original series, and I loved it. It stands on its own with universal themes that resonate with everyone.

[defenstrator]

I preferred the Horner score. It evoked and paid homage to the original series with the beginning everyone recognizes, before transitioning into its own thing. The nautical feel also suits Star Trek better, it after all being a show about a ship that is voyaging into the unknown and having adventures there.

[Booth]

One of my late father's proudest moments as an actor was having a small part in a 1979 production of Twelfth Night in Pittsburgh, with Leonard Nimoy as Malvolio. We lost a truly great actor this year.

Terrific retrospective as usual, Oliver. You really know the value of presentation, good editing, fantastic narration, and deserve far more credit than you receive. You bring class to internet movie reviews, in a way that not many can yet appreciate.

[cruddddddddddddddd]

Still my favorite Star Trek film. I cried like a baby when I saw this as a kid, lol. Spock was always my favorite character

[MarkHyde]

Ricardo Montalban was exceptional as Khan. Very much 'episode' in focus it really hit it out of the park. I love this sequel. I'm a fan of all Star Trek movies...even the unlikeable Star Trek 5.


Thank you so much for these reviews and remembrances.

[morelenmir]

In regards Saavik--she is half-Vulcan, half-Romulan, which is why she appears so emotional.

[Otokichi]

"Benedict Cummerbund" as "Khan" in "Star Trek: Into Darkness" was a photocopied version of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." (He was ruthless and cold, but did not rise to the 'Bond-level villain' that Ricardo Montalban did and exceeded just by his physical presence.) One could almost see the "Kelvin timeline 'Star Trek" collapsing before our eyes.

[bovnycccoperalover]

If one read the book, there was a bit of a back story for Saavik who was actually a Vulcan/Romulean hybrid.

[wrybreadspread]

James Horner's music is epic. the Khan theme has a feral barbaric sound