STAR TREK: OF GODS & MEN (DVD Review) - 15/3/09

I had heard whispers about this for awhile and imagine my surprise when I found out that a Fan Film was available on DVD. Obviously due to copyright reasons this is a 'DVD SCREENER - NOT FOR SALE OR RENTAL' but you can get a copy FREE from Renegade Studios through their website by purchasing something from the store which I duely did. Not only is the film & production quality excellent the story comes over as a classic Trek episode extremely well. The top notch SFX and all the background to the whole production is superb. This also follows onto the DVD with the same high quality - A cellophane wrapped DVD case with a very well printed cover and inside a lengthy fold-out booklet with pictures of the cast and crew rundown. The DVD also plays on my Region 2 player in the UK so presumably the disc is Multi-Region? We also get Special Features in the form of 2 Trailers and an 80 Picture Photo Gallery.

It's also amazing just how many familiar faces from previous Star Trek incarnations pop up and the Trek references will have your head spinning. The story starts a few years after Kirk's death and involves the meeting of characters from the past who end up on a collision course that fragments the current timeline to a different future. About a hour into the film I actually had a tear in my eye so what better recommendation do you need? It's not everyday a Fan Film can reduce you to tears, but seeing such well loved characters on the screen again and older; brings a lot of this all full circle once more. A definite triumph for all involved!

http://www.startrekofgodsandmen.com/

The Production Studio can be contacted at:

Renegade Studios,Inc

1482 East Valley Rd#233

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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