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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:15

Rotten:15

Average Rating:5.7/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 23 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: In STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, the original crew of the Starship Enterprise from the 1960s TV show is reunited in this dramatic, full-length science fiction epic. Admiral James T. Kirk (William... In STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, the original crew of the Starship Enterprise from the 1960s TV show is reunited in this dramatic, full-length science fiction epic. Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner), formerly a captain, is called upon to collect his old crewmates in order to save humanity from a giant, hostile alien vessel steadily approaching Earth and destroying everything in its path. The complex alien life-forms apparently possess such an advanced intelligence that even the brilliant Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) fails to comprehend the massive structure that contains them. There is tension on the ship, as well as in the universe, as Commander Willard Decker (Stephen Collins), the Enterprise's new captain, is relegated to being Kirk's assistant. In addition, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley), the lovable, crotchety doctor who is constantly at odds with Spock, must be tricked away from his life of relaxation to serve on a voyage he wants no part of. It's not long before the Enterprise is taken over by the alien entity, and navigator Ilia (Persis Khambatta) is abducted. When she is returned to the Enterprise, she informs Kirk that unless the entity is united with its creator, it will destroy the Earth. With excellent special effects and witty nods to the old series, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE set a new standard in sci-fi films--and paved the way for a host of excellent sequels. [More]

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols

Director: Robert Wise

Director: Robert Wise
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith

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Star Trek-The Motion Picture is a smart sc-fi thriller whose fascinating characters and thought-provoking plot are emphasized more than special effects.

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01/29/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

No review available.

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05/28/03
Brandon Judell
Brandon Judell
PopcornQ

You've heard the about the curse of the odd-numbered Star Trek films. It REALLY applies to this one.

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05/07/03
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
Nitrate Online

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02/14/03
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The result is intriguing as far as the sci-fi genre goes, but not exactly something I'd consider to be Star Trek.

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12/17/01
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Apollo Guide

An inventive and thoughtful science fiction movie, even if it is not entirely in keeping with either the television show that preceded it or the movies that would follow it.

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11/25/01
James Kendrick
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

The rule with Star Trek films is even-numbered films are good, odd-numbered are bad -- and the first film in the series is no exception.

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11/02/01
Christopher Null and David Bezanson
Christopher Null and David Bezanson
Filmcritic.com

Nothing in this first Trek film moves above a glacial speed.

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09/11/01
William Gallagher
William Gallagher
BBC

Star Trek - The Motion Picture: Director's Edition is no 2001 (its obvious inspiration -- a fact that is more evident here than ever before), but it represents thought-provoking, well constructed science fiction.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
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So okay, perhaps the plot is somewhat substandard but the glorious special effects thrown up by director Robert Wise ... and a no doubt expert team of special effects craftsmen actually makes this one well worth seeing.

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01/01/00
James O'Ehley
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