When 1979’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture saw restrained critical and commercial success, but with sufficient interest still alive in the franchise, buoyed by the continued interest in the sci-fi genre, spawned in part by franchise rival Star Wars, almost three years later Paramount released Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan.

Series newcomer Nicholas Meyer takes charge of the directorial reigns, in what most Trekkers consider to be the strongest entry in the Star Trek film franchise. With a brilliant villain, a heightened emotional pull and more action than its predecessor, I would agree with popular opinion. However, despite the return of a villain from The Original Series and being a sequel to a well established franchise, Wrath of Khan remains the friendliest entry to casual fans.



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