[Series Supplementary Project] "Star Trek III: Shocking Rock"

Deangelo 2022-10-07 10:48:40

Still the same sentence, if you want to see spectacle visual effects or ups and downs of the story, then it is better not to choose the "Star Trek" series, these elements are definitely not what this series can provide. Supplementing to the third part further strengthened this view. Looking at the special effects and fights in the film that appear to be very "bad" and "childish", and then think of the "Terminator" released in the same year, the pros and cons of this aspect are quite different.

However, the charm of "Star Trek" is not here. The two core contents of the third episode, "Spock" and "Genesis Star", are closely linked to the previous episode, and at the same time, these two contents overlap with each other. The body of Spock after sacrifice for the rescue is left. On the creation star. Therefore, the plot of the third episode is still very compact, connected to each other, inheriting the advantages of the second episode in terms of entertainment.

"Creation Star" is a sci-fi gimmick left over from the second episode, which is to transform an inorganic planet into an organic planet suitable for animals and plants in a short time through an atom that can divide infinitely. The invention of this technology has extremely high practical value for both interstellar exploration and interstellar colonization. Because of this, "Creation Technology" has become a coveted target of many people, including the Khan in the previous episode and the Klingons in this episode. However, the "Genesis Star" ended in destruction in this episode. In fact, this result is not surprising. When I watched the second episode, I had doubts about this technology. This mode of subverting the law and seeking quick and effective shortcuts is contrary to the spirit of science. In fact, such cases are not uncommon in real life. The most common example is a variety of fast weight loss products. I don't know how many people have been deceived.

If the "Genesis Star" symbolizes the rigor of scientific research and the serious consequences if it fails, then the "Resurrection of Spock" reveals the mystery and unpredictability of the universe. The fate of the soul and body after death is a proposition that has always plagued us humans since ancient times. The film uses a symbolic soul-calling ritual to show Spock’s resurrection from the dead. Although simple, it also acts as a mystification and metaphysics. The role of transformation-not everything can be explained in a scientific sense.

The universe is an awe-inspiring existence, not only vast, but also all-encompassing. Although there are phenomena that can be explained by current science, more of them are still unknown. Today's human wisdom is limited, but the universe is infinite. This brings us back to the motif of the "Star Trek" series: It takes generations of people to continuously explore the universe, find civilization, and spread peace and understanding.

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock quotes

  • [Kirk finds McCoy in Spock's quarters]

    McCoy: Jim... help me. You left me... on Genesis... why did you do that? Help me...

    Kirk: Bones? What the hell are you doing? Have you lost your mind?

    McCoy: Help me, Jim. Take me home.

    Kirk: Bones, we are. We are home.

    McCoy: Then perhaps it's not too late. Climb the steps, Jim. Climb the steps of Mount Seleya.

    Kirk: Mount Seleya? Bones, Mount Seleya is on Vulcan. We're home, on Earth.

    McCoy: Remember...

  • Sarek: You must bring them to Mount Seleyah, on Vulcan. Only there can both find peace.

    Kirk: What you ask... is difficult.

    Sarek: You will find a way, Kirk. If you honor them both, you must.

    Kirk: I will. I swear.