Since The Original Series Star Trek is coming up on its 40th anniversary, now there’s a possibility that the original episodes will be “enhanced” with CGI. I’m just hoping whomever is in charge of this project respects the “meat” of the original series: the characters, story lines, and the acting (however at times questionable). So long as the CGI is limited to the space scenes and whatever Sulu is gazing at through the window, I think it’ll be okay.

Having recently watched all the original episodes myself, I must say a large part of the appeal for me is the campy, 60s vibe. Much of the character of an episode like Operation Annihilate for example lies in the cheesy special effects. Even though the flying frying eggs look a bit ridiculous, the episode is already a great one and it would be distracting to have a more menacing CGI booger sticking to Mr. Spock.

The CGI enhancements to E.T. for example, although tastefully and professionally done, didn’t really improve the film for me, and in some instances were a bit jarringly useless. I’m also pretty sure that the CGI Yoda in the Star Wars prequels could have been more effectively handled with a puppet. Maybe it’s just my age, but I like the puppets.

So I’m in favor of Star Trek getting the CGI treatment for all light effects and spaceships, but pray that the computers don’t spread to the Gorn, the Horta, and definitely not the bulging veins on the heads of the Talosians. And if there’s a CGI tribble I’ll boycott the next Star Trek movie, Matt Damon or not.

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