Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Name: Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery
Released: December 7, 1979
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 50
Cast: DeForest Kelley, George Takei, James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett

1979

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 7, 1979 | G

Starring: DeForest Kelley, George Takei, James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, William Shatner

Summary: When a destructive space entity is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral Kirk resumes command of the Starship Enterprise in order to intercept, examine and hopefully stop it.

Director: Robert Wise

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery

Rating: G

Runtime: 132 min

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The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

It’s a bit overextended but very watchable with flourishes of exotic invention. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Star Trek: The Motion Picture is probably about as good as we could have expected. It lacks the dazzling brilliance and originality of 2001 (which was an extraordinary one-of-a-kind film). But on its own terms it's a very well-made piece of work, with an interesting premise. Read full review

Jeremy Conrad

The big problem with this movie is its length. And the story it tells was really better suited for an episode of the series. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

Unfortunately, director Robert Wise has no feeling for Trek's pop insouciance, and the movie unfolds ponderously. Read full review

Jack Kroll

No matter how important teamwork is on a job of industrialized entertainment like these ostensibly visionary films, the vision itself has to come from a single inspired sensibility. Despite some intriguing ideas, episodes and effects, that isn't the case with "Star Trek." [17 Dec. 1979, p.110]

Charles Champlin

What you see is what you respond to, and what you see is a unique cultural phenomenon, and a film that for all its visual splendors falls well short of its aspirations. Read full review

Dave Kehr

This 1979 movie adaptation of the cult TV series is blandness raised to an epic scale. Robert Wise's bloodless direction drains all the air from the Enterprise. Read full review

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Kingofdanerds

Dec 5, 2016

This movie brought back the crew of the U.S.S Enterprise since the Animated Series ended. The movie was great by all standards. A true science fiction movie to watch. 10/10.

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Dollis

Jun 10, 2013

Star Trek The Motion Picture ,had Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 15 nominations ,For me Star Trek The Motion Picture is the best i like strange story's

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HPFANBOY1237

Mar 10, 2018

Not a great way to introduce Star Trek to the silver screen. Is Star Trek: The Motion Picture a bad movie? No. Is it a great movie? No. This film has the bad reputation of being bad because it's boring. While, yes it is boring, it is not bad. It has an intriguing plot and gorgeous visuals.Not a great way to introduce Star Trek to the silver screen. Is Star Trek: The Motion Picture a bad movie? No. Is it a great movie? No. This film has the bad reputation of being bad because it's boring. While, yes it is boring, it is not bad. It has an intriguing plot and gorgeous visuals. Yes, the movie would have been a lot better if more happened, but it is in no way bad. It's an intriguing and visually gorgeous, boring movie. C… Expand

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amheretojudge

Jun 26, 2018

a misguided plot dipped into a space-fest..

Star Trek : The Motion Picture The makers takes too much time to sink their teeth in their characters and the surrounding offered to them, leaving them spending away their first act which is clearly not feasible as they suffer for it latter ona misguided plot dipped into a space-fest..

Star Trek : The Motion Picture

The makers takes too much time to sink their teeth in their characters and the surrounding offered to them, leaving them spending away their first act which is clearly not feasible as they suffer for it latter on their second act which grows obvious as it ages on screen, creating an enormous amount of pressure on the last act to pull it off, which they do, but it isn't glorifying enough to save the almost sunken ship. It is rich on technical aspects like visual effects, make-up design and production design but is short on editing. Robert Wise's execution is appreciative but it could have been a lot better and so could have been the screenplay by Harold Livingston which never even attempts to seek the attention of the viewers. The returned characters have hold on to their roles especially by Leonard Nimoy and William Shartner, although the maturity seemed to be missing in there. The writer uses the magnitude of the characters and their chemistry among each other and chooses their moments wisely which helps the feature survive for a bit longer period. Star Trek : The Motion Picture is a misguided plot dipped into a space-fest of unknown creatures and regions whose well written characters are the only thread to hold on to.… Expand

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Masada

Jul 30, 2019

Awesome special effects barely save this movie from it's dull and dialogue-heavy pace.

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WalkingDead5640

Jun 8, 2014

It doesn't capture all of what made the original series so brilliant. Many might say it's a long screensaver. I think it tried to be 2001: A Space Odyssey, epic and almost feels like a Disney world ride. That said it does have some remarkable stunning visuals, some tension, good soundtrackIt doesn't capture all of what made the original series so brilliant. Many might say it's a long screensaver. I think it tried to be 2001: A Space Odyssey, epic and almost feels like a Disney world ride. That said it does have some remarkable stunning visuals, some tension, good soundtrack and SFX and decent enough story. Anyway it's still Star Trek, so no hate.… Expand

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Avalon011

Apr 20, 2016

I'm a huge Star Trek fanatic I love every series and every movie except for The Motion Picture. This is put simply the weakest Star Trek entry ever. Every now and then I watch it because it's Star Trek but I still hate it. Most of the problem is the pacing it's way too slow and painful,I'm a huge Star Trek fanatic I love every series and every movie except for The Motion Picture. This is put simply the weakest Star Trek entry ever. Every now and then I watch it because it's Star Trek but I still hate it. Most of the problem is the pacing it's way too slow and painful, theirs a lot of long and slow sequences where it's just not interesting and quite boring. Theirs also barely any action at all.

Star Trek at it's weakest. But Star Trek becomes great again The Wrath Of Khan forwards because the pacing issues are resolved.… Expand

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