Analyzing Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek alongside an Surprising Marvel Blockbuster
Quentin Tarantino's highly anticipated Star Trek film, described as a hard R experience, draws comparisons to an unexpected Marvel movie
Quentin Tarantino's proposed Star Trek movie would have been a "hard R" sci-fi film, and it has been compared to a popular Marvel movie by the writer. While the possibility of the movie happening in the future remains, it seems unlikely that Tarantino will be directing it, as "The Movie Critic" is anticipated to be his 10th and final film.
Inspired by the 1968 Star Trek episode ‘A Piece of the Action’, Tarantino’s version of the movie was set to take place predominantly on earth, in a 1930s gangster environment. This week, the film’s writer Mark L. Smith has been sharing insights into the style, tone, and potential impact on the Star Trek universe.
Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek compared to unexpected Marvel movie
In an interview with Collider, Mark L. Smith drew parallels between his work on the Star Trek movie and Thor: Ragnarok, a vibrant and unconventional Marvel film that brought a fresh energy to the MCU.
Smith explains why he liked the movie, "I think it’s different, but the way that Ragnarok changed things. It was like suddenly it had a different feel for the Marvel stuff. It was like, ‘That’s fun. That’s different.’ And I guess Guardians [of the Galaxy] to some level, but it was just like a different vibe and that’s what I thought that it could bring to Star Trek… just a different feel.”
The main issue seems to be Tarantino not wanting to end his career with a Star Trek movie, as Smith mentions, "Quentin and I went back and forth, he was gonna do some stuff on it, and then he started worrying about the number, his kind of unofficial number of films."
Tarantino’s Star Trek would have been “hard R”
During our conversation, he expressed his concern, saying, "If I can just wrap my head around the idea that Star Trek could be my last movie, the last thing I ever do. Is this how I want to end it?" It seems that he could never get past this hurdle, so the script is still sitting there on his desk.
Quentin Tarantino is renowned for the use of strong language and violent scenes in his films, and his take on Star Trek seemed to be following the same pattern.
"I think his idea was to really go all out. It was going to be a strong R rating with some Pulp Fiction-level violence," Smith explains. "There wouldn't have been too much strong language, we wanted to save that for specific characters to add a unique touch to the Star Trek universe. But it was really the edgy and distinctive Tarantino style that he was infusing into it. It would have been impressive."
Smith expressed his desire for the movie to be made, but doubts it will happen. He believes that Quentin Tarantino's vision for the film would make it the greatest Star Trek movie. For more Star Trek coverage, click here.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I am intrigued by the idea of Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek film. The concept of a hard R-rated Star Trek movie set in a 1930s gangster environment is both unique and exciting. I can see why Tarantino would be drawn to this idea, as it allows him to explore his signature style of violence and strong language while also paying homage to the classic Star Trek series. I think it would be a refreshing change of pace for the Star Trek franchise, and I would be eager to see how Tarantino would interpret the beloved characters and universe.
However, I understand Tarantino's hesitation to end his career with a Star Trek movie. He is a renowned filmmaker with a distinct style, and it is understandable that he would want to go out on his own terms. I respect his decision to prioritize his own creative vision over the potential success of a Star Trek film. Ultimately, I think it is more important for Tarantino to create a film that he is passionate about and proud of, rather than one that is simply designed to please fans.
