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Many longtime Star Trek fans consider The Wrath of Khan the definitive Star Trek movie, but critical consensus, according to Rotten Tomatoes, has increasingly placed First Contact above it. Does this mean critics truly think First Contact is the superior film, and what might this say about shifts in franchise appreciation?
Rotten Tomatoes Score: By the numbers
At the time of this writing, the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer scores for the two Star Trek films in question are as follows:
- Star Trek: First Contact (1996): "Certified Fresh" 93 percent on the Tomatometer.
- Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982): "Certified Fresh" 87 percent on the Tomatometer.
For those not familiar with the Tomatometer, this score is a reflection of the critics' reviews, while the Popcornmeter is based on the reactions of audiences. Both Star Trek movies are "Certified Fresh," but the Tomatometer gives the edge to First Contact by a full six points. (Continued...)