Genesis II

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John C 'Genesis II' is a 1973 TV movie and it shows. Every set and scene could well be an extended episode of the original 'Star Trek' series, just removing the familiar cast. This is hardly surprising, given that it was written by 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry. Its tone, themes, and aesthetic make it easy to imagine this as a lost story from the 'Star Trek' universe, albeit one focused on Earth’s future rather than the final frontier. The film follows a familiar science fiction trope: Dylan Hunt, a scientist, is cryogenically frozen in the 20th century and wakes up in a distant future. This setup could have easily been generic, but 'Genesis II' delivers enough twists and turns to keep the audience engaged. As the protagonist navigates this unfamiliar world and its various warring factions, the story delivers a few unexpected surprises that make the journey worthwhile. While its TV movie budget is evident in the somewhat dated effects and modest production design, the writing is actually quite fun. Roddenberry's knack for weaving social commentary into his sci-fi is present here, exploring themes of progress, control, and human nature. The performances are solid, though they lack the charisma of the 'Star Trek' ensemble, plus the pacing sometimes feels a bit sluggish at times. Ultimately, 'Genesis II' is an intriguing 'what-if' scenario for fans of Roddenberry's work. While it doesn’t fully escape the limitations of being a TV movie, its twists make it worth a watch for science fiction enthusiasts. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Audience Member A very odd science fiction movie written by Gene Roddenberry. This movie is definitely a must see for sci-fi fans. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member How do you follow up Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry spent the 1970s coming up with pilots for new Sci-Fi and fantasy series which did not get picked up by the networks. One of these was Genesis II filmed in 1973 which featured Alex Cord playing Dylan Hunt, a NASA scientist who wakes up in a post-apocalyptic future after spending 154 years in suspended animation. Mariette Hartley plays an alluring mutant with two navels who entices Hunt to join her city state of militant, mutant Tyranians. The mutant woman with two navels was Roddenberry's way of getting back at the network censors who made his life miserable back during Star Trek's three seasons on the air. Will Hunt escape the Tyranian's city and save the peace-loving citizens of PAX (dedicated to preserving what was the best in human civiilization? Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Gerne Roddneberry's imaginative, but silly tale of a nuclear physicist who wakes up after WWIII many centuries ion the future. Enlisted to help rebuild technology, he becomes a pawn in the struggle between some religious crackpots and a some brighter, but evil secularians who want to build a great big, fat nuclear bomb. Some very imaginative sets, especially the subterranean, super-sonic "subshuttle." Made for TV. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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