The "Star Trek" movies: Rank 'em!

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The "Star Trek" movies: Rank 'em!
by David Horiuchi on May 04, 2009

Source: star-trek-movies-rank.html from armchaircommentary.com

I'm pumped up about the new Star Trek movie, though the opinions of my colleagues are mixed ("J.J. Abrams hasn't done me wrong yet" vs. "No way. The guy in the lead role looks awful."). I'm an old fan of Star Trek, going back to the days when my mom and I would watch syndicated episodes in the late afternoons. My dad would come home right at the resolution of each episode and try to greet us only to get shusshed (sorry, Dad!). And I watched the animated episodes when they were on Saturday mornings. But over the years I missed out on most of the TV series (I caught up with them later on DVD) while keeping up with the movies. Here's how I myself would rank them in terms of watchability, but really it's all about the top four--I can shuffle them around depending on my mood, but those stand far above the others. How would you rank them? --David

1. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Totally classic Trek, a great villain, and space dogfights I can watch over and over again.
2. Star Trek: First Contact: Obviously the best TNG movie, and one of the best in the series because of the thrilling action and its place in Federation history (future series played off this movie a number of times).
3. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country: I like the mystery aspect of this one.
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home: I know many people would rank this first for its character and humor. I do enjoy it, but i just don't rewatch it that often.
5. Star Trek: Nemesis: Just a solid, enjoyable movie, but again not one I tend to rewatch.
6. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock: It's important to see following Wrath of Khan, but it was so cheaply done in comparison that it was a disappointment.
7. Star Trek: Generations: This was an OK jumping-off point for the TNG movies and the farewell to a classic character.
8. Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The director's cut saves it from being ranked lower, but a disappointment for those of us who had been waiting years for new Star Trek.
9. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier: I actually didn't mind this when I saw it in theaters, but yeah, it doesn't hold up.
10. Star Trek: Insurrection: It's often criticized as an extended episode, and the worst thing I can say is I just don't remember it, other than Data singing Gilbert & Sullivan and some people hiking into the mountains.