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Post by rushy on May 2, 2024 21:53:15 GMT
The oldest nerd question.
It's a very close call, but I am gonna have to lean towards Kirk.
1. I don't think Shatner ever gave a bad performance. He was in some bad episodes, for sure, but he was always watchable in them. Stewart was occasionally dull even in TNG, not to mention the later stuff.
2. In terms of creative contribution, Shatner gave us Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. Which is a campy mess, but still very true to the heart of Star Trek and has some iconic moments ("I want my pain!" "What does God need with a starship?"). Stewart gave us the first two seasons of Star Trek: Picard, which are almost universally recognised as the worst Star Trek ever.
3. Although Kirk is an exceptional person, there is a more everyman quality to him. He embraces his weaknesses as part of his strength, whereas Picard aims for perfection. Kirk is more relatable.
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Post by iank on May 2, 2024 21:57:44 GMT
Kirk. The Shat is the man.
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Post by burrunjor on May 2, 2024 22:31:23 GMT
Kirk but I don't really have any objective reasons. It's really just nostalgia, even though I'm a 90s baby, the original series was all my parents would watch.
I will say that Shatner is a fairly unique presence as he is just so larger than life. Only Tom Baker and Lucy Lawless I think have as big personalities on screen.
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Post by Ludders II on May 3, 2024 0:54:00 GMT
Kirk. I'm not keen on Shatner making an arse of himself with his music stupidity. I get that it's a deliberate spoof, but it got old decades ago. Personally, I don't find it funny, just tiresome. But yes, if we're voting for the character, then obviously Kirk. It took Picard about two years to actually do something.
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Post by Cherry Pepsi Maxil on May 6, 2024 19:15:23 GMT
"Kirk or Picard" Doesn't really matter. I'm only interested in Beverly Crusher
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Post by mott1 on May 8, 2024 10:20:26 GMT
I think that the recent Kelvin films show how well thought out Kirk’s character and portrayal was done originally, with his assertive man of action nuanced enough that he would listen to the voices of logic (Spock) and emotion (McCoy). The newer movies turned him into an immature jock on steroids! Picard fitted well into the 90s, pensive tone of Star Trek, but having him as an action hero in some of the movies felt a bit more of a stretch, so I think I’m on the fence on this.
And I agree with Ludders that Shatner’s bizarre cover versions got old after his ‘bad trip’ version of Hey Mr Tambourine Man. He did one of Pulp’s Common People which the critics loved, but he basically just talks hysterically - if it was anyone else he wouldn’t get away with it!
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