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Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues
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Genre | Science Fiction |
Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 20 minutes |
Product Description
For years, STAR WARS fan have squared off against STAR TREK fans over which space fantasy is the better choice. As a result, both franchises have been embroiled in a continuing battle for merchandise sales, publicity and box-office receipts. The science-fiction genre has never seen anything like it and, as these fictional universes continue to expand, the competition seems to be never ending. Star Wars vs. Star Trek: The Rivalry Continues compares the space opera worlds of George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry for a one-of-a-kind intergalactic documentary. It traces the origin and development of STAR TREK from conception to the spin-offs and film series. It also takes an in-depth look at STAR WARS from its sci-fi influences in the past to its continuing box-office clout. Interviews with such stars as William Shatner, George Lucas, Leonard Nimoy, Anthony Daniels, Bill Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, James Doohan and many more help to explain the amazing phenomenon. Whether you're a Trekkie or a Jedi Knight, this is one show you won't want to miss!
Star Wars Premiere/The Star Trek Experience:
Collectors' bonus! Enjoy the comprehensive coverage of the 1997 re-release of STAR WARS and the opening of the Las Vegas attraction THE STAR TREK EXPERIENCE. Also included are the complete interviews with Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner.
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Package Dimensions : 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.93 ounces
- Media Format : Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Release date : December 18, 2001
- Studio : PASSPORT VIDEO
- ASIN : B00005UQ9D
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #296,808 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #5,994 in Science Fiction DVDs
- #15,596 in Documentary (Movies & TV)
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I saw this had only two stars so I began to wonder should I watch it? Where's the rivalry at? I've been watching for 33 minutes and there's NO RIVALRY!! All it does is compare Star Trek to Star Wars. Versus??? PAH!
And what was up with the fact that there was NO footage of ANY Star Wars films??! At first I thought it was Lucas just being petty. But then I after watching it: no wonder!! He saw this and was like: "Make licensing fees prohibitedly too expensive."
The description said that they will be rivalries between fans and actors and directors! NOPE! I was expecting fans talking about Star Wars being better than Star Trek and vice versa.
We didn't get any heated debates between fans! We didn't see the arguments that *I* get into with Star Trek fans! We didn't see any clear distinction between why this universe is better than that one!
Like how Star Wars is more organic and chaotic, and pure fantasy; or how Star Trek is too clean and proper, trying to be realistic. Also how Star Wars makes better use of aliens and non human characters; whereas Star Trek is all about the humans and humanoids.
So where the hecky-hookey was this "rivalry" they spoke of? This was a sham!! I'll give this TWO STARS for effort and background research. But ONE STAR FOR PRESENTATION & LOUSEY EXECUTION!! BOOO!!
I'm not surprised that Lucas didn't allow any footage of Star Wars and priced the license fees out of the producers budget!
33 minutes into it and they start taking about Spaceballs. Who cares about Spaceballs!?
I'm a fan of Star Trek and will watch anything Paramount offers that is even vaguely related to the Enterprise, Starfleet or Gene Roddenberry's vision of the future universe. I've never seen a Star Wars movie, although I admit to trying to watch one once. For me, there is no rivalry. Star Trek wins hands down. Still, I thought an examination of the perceived rivalry would be entertaining.
While the 50-minute documentary includes some interesting interview snippets and a couple of Star Trek bloopers, there is very little real content. A few fans of the two franchises are interviewed, but producers managed to gather no truly insightful or entertaining comments. The production's key question, "Is there a rivalry between Star Trek and Star Wars fans?", goes mostly unanswered.
The documentary's biggest problems are technical, however. Once viewers get past the stuffy announcer, very poor quality video makes the production look even worse than it really it. The images of Star Trek's original series are blurry bootlegs, while almost all other images are from trailers and press photos. Sloppy editors even show a nice head shot of DeForest Kelley to introduce an interview soundbyte from Star Trek guest actor Michael Forest.
On my DVD player, the documentary starts playing immediately upon inserting the disc. I only learned about the menu and special features later. Short additional interview material is unintentionally humorous, from a confused Carrie Fisher being interviewed in English and Spanish at the same time to an ultimately useless interview (from the late 1970s but strangely in black and white) with an arrogant William Shatner that fades away mid-sentence. Amateur footage from the opening of the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton and some Star Wars fan footage that I didn't bother to watch are also included.
True devotees of either franchise need to see this DVD so they can write humorous and biting blog and message board posts about it. Otherwise, boldly go elsewhere.