Movie spotlight
When an unidentified alien destroys three powerful Klingon cruisers, Captain James T. Kirk returns to the newly transformed U.S.S. Enterprise to take command.
A massive, enigmatic alien entity of unknown origin, designated V'Ger, is on a collision course with Earth, emitting a powerful energy stream that threatens all life. The USS Enterprise, recommissioned and refitted for a long-range mission, is the only hope. Captain Kirk is brought back to command the ship, assembling his former crew to investigate V'Ger and discover its purpose before it destroys the planet.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture was met with mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its visual effects and grand scope, while others found its pacing slow and its story lacking the adventurous spirit of the original series. Audiences were generally more enthusiastic, drawn to the return of the beloved characters and the epic scale of the narrative.
Praised for its stunning visual effects and ambitious, philosophical themes.
Criticized for its deliberate pacing and a narrative that felt more like a philosophical journey than a typical Star Trek adventure.
The return of the Enterprise and its crew was a major draw for fans, despite narrative shortcomings.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the return of Star Trek to the big screen, enjoying the updated visuals and the continuation of the classic characters' stories. Some found the film's philosophical undertones and slower pace less engaging than the action-oriented episodes of the TV series.
Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Art Direction, Set Decoration, and Costume Design.
The iconic "I-K-I-R-A" sequence, where Decker is absorbed by V'Ger, was inspired by the biblical story of Jonah and the whale.
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To be fair, this film does pick up quite plausibly from the television series. The characterisations are roughly the same, if somewhat older - and that does help give it some cohesion; but the opening scene goes on interminably. The premiss...
BORING. I mean, it opens great. The first few minutes sort of give you the impression that this movie is going to be epic... ... and then the rest of it is best spent looking at your phone, cleaning your finger nails, watching linoleu...
***Stands Alone in the Feature Film Series*** A colossal, mysterious space cloud called V'ger travels across the galaxy and threatens Earth, annihilating interlopers along the way ; the origins of V'ger are revealed at the end. "Star...