Did we really need to see Ricardo Montelban's bare chest...
It's been a while since I have seen any original episode or movie of Star Trek, but after watching Star Trek (2009) last weekend, I just had to see this movie as there were numerous references to this movie in the new reboot. The difference in pacing is astonishing. I was once reminded again that the original Star Trek series was really dramas with some actions. And why I'm a fan. While Khan (and the performance by Montelban) was impressive and memorable, it serves only to propel the plot but never to distract us from the main storyline. That is, morality, humanity, adventures, and of course, the bonds between the crew members. I have to admit that the sci-fi aspects of it took quite a bit of time to adjust; it is really dated. Soon enough though, as I became absorbed in the story, the props really didn't matter, and now I'm yearning to see more episodes of the original 60s show.
