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Title: A Nice Try
Review: Over all I was disappointed with this Director's Cut of the film. While the remixing of the soundtrack was an imporvement (the addition of the classic bridge sounds was an especally nice touch), I found it un-necessary to edit or "shorten" any of the scenes from the 1979 theatrical release, and the story once again suffers from the lack of plot explanation scenes from the 1983 television version. Further the replacement in the soundtrack of several background effects (the original computer warning "red alert" system is replaced with the serine from the original series) is awkward at best. While the new special effects shots were a nice touch they add little to the overall feel of the film. I still find I enjoy the 1983 "Special Edition" (yes, even with the scene of Kirk on the set) best. My ratting: A for intentions but a C for overall effect.
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