The Star Trek movie Section 31 calls back to a classic episode from the Original Series.
Will the movie’s action-heavy approach correct the original episode’s shortcomings or dumb down the franchise?
Star Trekbecame an enduring phenomenon thanks to its ability to examine complex issues through a science fiction lens.
Were here for philosophical inquiry, not laser blasts.
Without question, the episodes metaphor only goes so far.
While Bele is the clear oppressor, Kirk also has little sympathy for Lokais revolutionary talk.
Still, theres no question that the episode addresses the issue of racism head on.
Moreover, it does so by dismissing the question of violence.
That classicTOSepisode is a marked shift from the whiz-bang action that theSection 31trailer promises.
Or maybe its just because the studio thinks Trekkies like it when stuff goes boom.
Lets hope its the former.
Star Trek: Section 31 is out on Jan. 24.
