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I did own the original 2004 release (all three seasons) and had sold them a few years ago. I was excited to see the release of the standard DVD remastered versions and they do not dissapoint for the most part. The recreations are very good and fit nicely in to the episodes. They episodes still have a "modern" feel, but do retain almost all of the original charm. I think the planet and ship digitizations are right on the mark. I do have an up converting DVD player and the quality of the remastering most definately is noticed. Some people have complained about the new theme music and/or the new digital additions, but I have no issues. I really think EVERY Star Trek fan needs to have these versions. Also, they are in 1:33 format as the original productions and while some have criticized that as well, I also see no issues. The Uniforms and all scenes are sharper and the sound is fantastic. I do have two criticisms that prevent 5 stars. There is NO english subtitles and MOST OF ALL, there is NO printing of the disks, just left alone with no data except for season and disk information. It would have been excellent had Paramount/CBS spend a few more cents per disk to print logos, episode information etc. I did end up printing my own labels, and is the only way to view the episodes on each disk. This is incredible thatthey were so cheap! But other than that, I am pleased and feel the blank printing is not enough to prevent anybody from buying this set (or the other seasons).
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Although I was born in the early 80's, I prefer TOS (The Original Series) over TNG (The Next Generation). I have watched the show time and time again, seen every incarnation, and have never seen anything like the remastering they've done here. I own this box set mainly because I took the HD-DVD plunge and bought the first season (Yellow Case) for HD-DVD/DVD combo. It retailed then for over $200. So then before the newest JJ Abrams flick began to emerge, I bought this set to further my collection. Little did I know that Paramount, after severing ties with failing HD-DVD manufacturer, TOSHIBA, was going through some changes with Star Trek and Licensing. With the success of the newest incarnation of the TREK franchise, Paramount has gone crazy releasing Blu-Ray versions of TOS Era Movies, (I-VI) TNG Era movies (VII-X), and TOS Television series. These are all a must buy for me! So, on to the review...
The shows are unaltered in their plots and basically any scene involving 60's SFX was altered or replaced with new CGI. Now... Don't get freaked out on me hard core Trekkies, because the CGI is done with TOS Era in mind. There are multicolored stars in the starfield, and the ships have not been overdone with hull-plating and bulkhead details. The ships are still smooth gray Navy looking ships with the nice black lettering. What they have done is take these models and replace the planets (Blobs of colors in spherical shape) and replaced them with 3d models that resemble something like a High Res google earth model. There are very photographic weather patterns and mountain ranges which can be seen even better in Season 1 HD-DVD. The ships move more naturally and have a more TNG feel to their maneuvering. Romulan Birds of Prey still have red wings painted on the hull and are very authentic. There is absolutely no remnant of Star Trek: Enterprise (Scott Bakula, Jolene Blalock) CGI in these DVDs. It is very Original Trek complete with Uhura's short skirt and Sulu's perfectly parted hair.
The film itself has been cleaned up, brightened, and restored to a quality that most new sitcoms can't achieve even with new equipment. This is the Trek that will keep new and old fans interested in a legacy franchise.
NOTE: I own this set, but if you have a Blu-Ray / HD Television set up, put down your cash and buy Season 2 on Blu-Ray! I will double dip as well just to have both versions (DVD/BD) to enjoy on any TV in the house. The blu-ray is packed with most of the DVD set features, but also lets you view Original vs. Restored in the same Frame! I would love to see that myself so I will be buying Season 1 (yep even though it's on HD-DVD in my shelf) and season 2 on Blu-Ray!
Being an A/V phile, I have a 1080p BenQ Projector and a 10' (Yes, 10 feet) Diagonal Electric Rolldown Screen with a Pioneer 7.2 DD/DTS DD True-HD/DTS-HD receiver and JBL Speakers/Subs to match. This is the way TREK needs to be seen, so please consider the Blu-Ray version of this!
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A great second season (I like all 3), but this may very well be the best, and the remastered shots/audio look great (as with all 3 seasons), the stains, cuts, and so forth has all been cleaned up, and I can compare, I have 38 of the episodes on VHS that Paramount released back in the 80s.
Now, the first season is in HD/DVD format, this season is not, nor is season 3, but oh well, I just love that I can watch any episode, any time I want, and that's what it's all about!
Standout episodes...all are great to me, but these are the best to me.
Mirror, Mirror
Patterns of Force
A Piece of the Action
Bread and Circuses
The Gamesters of Triskelion
Obsession
The Deadly Years.
Great season, great remastering job, if you are a Trek fan, I do not think you will be dissapointed, if you are a purist, you may be, but I am not.
Thanks Paramount/CBS!
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A must have if you're a trekkie. The added CG breathes new life into the original series. Watch one new remastered episode and you'll be hooked...again!
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As a fan of the original Star Trek since it first aired, I've always been honest enough with myself to admit that the effects back then were not the greatest. Also, given the fact that Gene Roddenberry had only a shoestring budget, he could never quite realize his dream to perfection. In spite of that, the stories always carried Star Trek where no science fiction story had gone before. These new remastered episodes go back and neatly bring the look of the show into the 21st Century of television effects. I still have my DVD's of the shows as originally aired, but having this is a nice supplement to any Star Trek collection.
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