Friday, November 08, 2024

Movie review - "Star Trek The Motion Picture" (1979) **1/2

 The fans don't like this even though they did turn up and it's got the cast. The special effects are pretty snazzy - maybe lingered over too long. I think the core problem is the big emotional stakes - the spirit of the bald lady being possessed (Persis Khambatta) and the man who loves her (Stephen Collins) being affected - are "guest stars". This issue needed to be given to our regulars.

Still it's not bad. It's smart. Talky. Nice to see everyone, although only Spock has much to do.

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