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If you like a good sci fi, as I do, you'll definitely like this ride on the refurbished Enterprise.

September 15, 2015

Format: Prime VideoVerified Purchase

I have to admit that I've always been a dyed in the wool Original Series Star Trek (TOS) fan. Because of that I was reluctant to embrace the Next Generation series. And for many years after its release, I didn't watch it. I had to get over the fact that it was a marketing ploy to milk the cash cow that Star Trek had become over the years after it's cancellation. That being said, I finally watched the entire series. I liked it. Not in the same way as the original (childhood memories were more dear), but as a separate extension of the Star Trek universe. The effects are good and although it took this first season for the actors and actresses to "find their characters", and feel comfortable playing those roles, it was worth hanging in until the entire series was complete. If you look at the first few episodes of the original Star Trek series, you'll find Leonard Nimoy shouting his lines in the pilot (1st pilot) and even smiling. Any actor has to become comfortable in the shoes he or she is wearing in order to define their emerging character. The writing on Next Gen is good in comparison to other television programs of this same era, and if you like a good sci fi, as I do, you'll definitely like this ride on the refurbished Enterprise.

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Star Trek TNG Season 1 on Blu Ray...Make It So!

August 25, 2012

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

I want to start by saying I was one of the lucky few that went and saw Star Trek TNG in the theater when they screen 2 episodes for the release of this new box set on Blu Ray. Not only did they look and sound great on screen, but we also got to see some AMAZING behind the scenes stuff on the restoration of this fantastic show. It was these features that made me go out and buy this set. Normally, I am an Original Series fan first, but with goodies like these, I had to get it. That said, they should have raffled off a copy at the screening, but what are you gonna do. I learned they will be doing these screenings for each additional season's release, so go out and treat yourself if you get the chance.

First thing is first. Paramount blew it by releasing this set with not just one, but three defective discs. I believe they are discs 1, 3 & 6. How do you let this happen? At least they quickly got a hotline out there to have them replaced, so be aware of this if you get a set that is not an updated corrected release. This over-site is why the set gets 4 stars and not 5. They deserve a little hit for being that careless.

I'm not going into a huge spec discussion as I do not currently have the home theater to comment like that. I just moved and bought an HD TV, so my review will be based on seeing this as bare bones as possible. But it's coming from a fan and I know what you like. So, you'll have to dig around to find a more spec heavy review.

THE PICTURE: The picture looks amazing. The colors and contrast are fantastic. They went back to the original negatives and re-edited the ENTIRE season, so we will never see this show look better. I want to answer the big question everyone has. I often hear, "If they are going back to the original negative and it was shot on film and they are recreating all the FX from scratch, then why aren't we getting a widescreen release of this show?" Well, after seeing the BTS featurettes, I learned this...they can't. I thought to myself, that's BS. You shot it on film, that means you can go widescreen. Well, yes and no. What happened was, back int the day of "square TV" they were framing each shot to fit that environment, so when you go into the "widescreen" portion of the film, you see all kinds of stuff like light stands and crew members. Since you were never supposed to see the full frame of the film, they knew those elements would be cropped out, so sadly, we can't have a true widescreen release of this series.

That aside, the FX, unlike the Original Series complete redo, retains all the model shots done by ILM...just the atmospheres (planets, stars, etc) have been recreated. The Enterprise looks insanely good and their uniforms are vibrant. It's interesting to see that lighting from the first season. It has very heavy shadows, which they would eventually trade in for even lighting.

AUDIO: I can only say it sounds great on a quality HDTV with no extra speakers. The theater mix sounded good, if that helps.

EXTRAS: Totally worth it alone. Not only do you get great featurettes on the BTS of the restoration, but Paramount actually did it right an carried over all the "Mission Files" from the DVD release, or it at least looks like it's all there. So rejoice that we haven't been totally screwed on having to buy these again.

That's it. Hope you like them. Engage!

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Set phasers on Awesome!

August 30, 2012

Format: Blu-rayVerified Purchase

"These are the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise" in blu ray.

Okay, we all know what Star Trek is about, so I'm not going to go over the plot. I will say that the stories are very interesting, well thought out, well written, and well acted. I really like how Star Trek touches on the 'Human Emotion and "Human Element".

I want to talk about the blu ray transfer, and it's outstanding. The image is crystal clear and sharp as a razor. I was honestly speechless watching it. I grew up with ST:TNG, and it was like I was watching it all over again. The colors are very sharp, and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I'm always amazed on how colorful and vibrant the images are.

When I was reading other reviews, there were a lot of complaints on the sound. UPDATE: It seems that the further you go into the episodes, at times, the worse it gets. One of the episodes sounds like it was recored in a bathroom, a lot of echo and muffled. Even though it's not perfect, I'm still glad I have it.

***UPDATE 10/6: If you have the early set, you'll have problem with sound on some of the episodes. CBS/Paramount is having a disc exchange. Just send them an e-mail to: phe.stng@bydeluxe.com. They'll ask for the code on the back of the disc on the inner right. It may be hard to see, but it's there. It took them about a week to send me the replacements blu rays. ***

Usually, I don't care about extras when it comes to DVD, but this has a lot of them, and they're fantastic.

Now, for the price. Yes, it's very expensive, but man, it's worth it. I passed on buying the dvd and waited for the blu ray, and man, I'm glad I did. It was worth the wait.

If you know someone that's a Star Trek fan, this is a must have for them. They won't be sorry to get this, and neither was I when I bought it. I can't wait for the rest of the seasons to come to blu ray.

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