Scene from Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock

A clip from The Search for Spock - Directed by Leonard Nimoy
Scene: Getting Dr. McCoy and Stealing the Enterprise

[@kevinemmers7025]

Only Star Trek can make backing out of the garage a majestic moment.

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Always helps to have Horner's music!

[@TheGreatYoRpFiSh]

@@goldenpacificmedia thats true for everything. I wont even bother trying to take a piss without it these days.

[@cjad100]

When the ships actually looked and performed like naval vessels, not stupidly accelerating CGI bullshit.

[@thecursor1]

Don't insult Montgomery Scott's ship. Don't do that. He fought a bar room full of Klingons.

[@nekodesigner]

indeed, you are in the wrong side of a punch is you insult the Enterprise

[@harmonyjones8035]

That was when Klingons were just goatee wearing moustache twirlers. I very much doubt Scotty would have survived a room full of warriors.

[@ahsenkhan5386]

yes

[@Godfather1678]

​@@harmonyjones8035he'd be fine

[@patrickglover7506]

drunk Klingons no less.

[@jonraybon8582]

"Don't get smart, tiny" - Takes some balls for an enlisted to say that to a Commander

[@RobertNielsen1970]

In the novelization, they said that someone should have told the guard that in Sulu's chosen martial art, being short was an _advantage._

[@loocutus]

Great balls, small brain!

[@Karagianis]

The red suits with the silly helmets are the enlisted security I think. The big guy was probably some kind of security officer. After all he was the only guy in there that got to sit behind a desk!

[@BlacKnightRising]

he wasn't exactly in uniform so how would that dude know

[@amfm889]

@@BlacKnightRising Sulu flashed some sort of credentials at the beginning of the scene.

[@Johnrl21]

The star of this entire sequence....James Horner......Makes two ships moving at 1/4 impulse inside a space dock super exciting.....RIP

[@Akm72]

@Dead Serious It depends how the impulse speed scale works. Maybe they can order 'one impulse' and 'two impulse' and so on and 'full impulse' is equivalant to some much higher number, far more than four times 1/4 impulse (and that assumes it isn't some sort of logarithmic scale).

[@johnbockelie3899]

I want Scotty's jacket!!!.

[@johncunningham6928]

They're on thrusters only... This clip shows what 1/4 impulse power really looks like... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZW1hn9uh8d3rZo

[@MrDavidh4]

"I recommend you all for promotion.....in whatever fleet we end up serving."

[@otakuevolution2131]

Uhura's bit is my favorite, and she's not even in the rest of the movie until the very end. That look she gives Mr. Adventure when he talks about her winding down her career is priceless.

[@zitacarno4443]

Uhura's function was essential here---get that young officer out of the way, beam Kirk and Co. onto the Enterprise bridge, then clean up some loose ends and take off for Vulcan.

[@stuartschiffman2581]

I thought he'd burst into flames.

[@goldenpacificmedia]

I met Nichelle on several occasions, both back in the late 1980's and in the early 2020's. Even though she had aged and it was one of her last convention appearances, she was still as graceful and beautiful as ever. Plus, despite her advancing age, you could tell that her fans were always at the middle of her heart.

[@ericdillon1169]

While in La last week I saw a lady that looked like Nichelle Nichols. She was one of my favorite Star Trek members.

[@itsabovemenow1016]

@@zitacarno4443naw. I saw an interview were the writers admitted they didn’t know what else to do with her. She was always an afterthought in the series and again in the movies. This one scene is the longest time she ever spoke in the entire franchise.

[@nohandlenotme]

This scene NEVER GETS OLD!

[@raven4k998]

if he thinks he's getting away with warp drive man he's in for a shock enterprise warps away excelsior stalls out🤣🤣🤣

[@schachsommer12]

@@raven4k998 The poor Starfleet security is also a running gag.

[@raven4k998]

@@schachsommer12 wait hold on a sec you saying that star fleet has security when was this when have they ever had security to oh say stop the enterprise from being stolen from someone who wanted to steal the enterprise when was this I must have been sleeping when they had security to stop this from happening

[@schachsommer12]

@@raven4k998 at least they had and still have security officers^^

[@raven4k998]

@@schachsommer12 yeah but that's like the Russians saying they have an army. I just love how the Captains doing his nails when they call for yellow alert out of all the things he could be doing. it's his nails.

[@stormydavis8546]

"Oh, I'll have mister adventure eating out of my hands, sir." Gotta LUV Uhura!!!

[@zitacarno4443]

Uhura is something else. Beauty, brains, guts, and a lot more. And what she said to Adm. Kirk at the end of the sequence---"All my hopes"---she said it for all of them.

[@georgehenderson7783]

@@zitacarno4443 Totally agree!

[@goldenpacificmedia]

She should have had a bigger role. I've always wondered if there were additional scenes that we never saw.

[@happytappyslappy]

Make one wonder how “Mr. Adventure”, the pretty boy with the George Michael hairdo, became a lieutenant.

[@robertmorris8997]

@@happytappyslappy Ensign to jg is usually a 6 month thing. Like private to private first class.

[@kineticdeath]

Scotty so savage he also took out the Excelsior's impulse drives, not just the warp. I love the conking out sound effects too, so simple yet so effective at letting us all know how messed up that ship is

[@lauranolastnamegiven3385]

the sound of the engine dying always reminds me of one of my parent's cars 🤣

[@johntracy72]

Excelsior becomes a badass ship under Captain Sulu.

[@bigdrew565]

​@@lauranolastnamegiven3385we had a Chevy Citation that used to do that. 😆

[@anb7408]

Scotty took pleasure in putting that “bucket of bolts” out of commission! 😂

[@steveleeart]

I love how Scotty trolled the Excelsior captain with the screen going blank and displaying “Good morning captain”. 😂

[@PrimarchX]

Good Morning Captain was also the theme song to the Captain Kangaroo show...

[@ToddDesiato]

I read it in a Scottish accent too.

[@gabelogan5877]

I think the intention was that it was just a random malfunction due to the sabotage of the hardware and not an actual troll

[@JRGProjects]

Reminds me of Independence Day

[@JMUDoc]

Takei hated the line, and refused to say it, but Bennett told him "just wait for the premiere". Needless to say, it brought the house down😁😁

[@rogitiricardo]

What is the line?

[@edwardhawley9503]

Don't call me tiny is the phrase

[@harryinoklahoma1866]

The greatest line in the series: "The more they overtake the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain".

[@Pygar2]

Overthink.

[@groverbardin8163]

Right up there with ST 4: "The bureaucratic mentality is the only constant in the universe."

[@jameswithey5855]

Kirk…you do this you’ll never sit in the Captain’s chair again!

[@careycarson7629]

@@jameswithey5855 Warp Speed.

[@bobblum5973]

@@Pygar2 That's what I heard, "overthink the plumbing". Even the Closed Captioning had that. So was this a case of "the more they overthink the autocorrecting spell-check, the easier it is to confuse it"? 😁

[@tubenachos]

Haha Sulu ends up commanding the Excelsior in Part 6.

[@davidsmith385]

The previous captain had to get his nails done.😅

[@panaderofilms]

​@@davidsmith385get his nails DID. FTFY

[@scorpionx7044]

And they never got that Trans Warp thing working.

[@moso299]

“And…Now, Mr. Scott!” “Sir?” “The doors, Mr. Scott.” “Aye, sir, I’m workin’ on it.” Done completely with a straight face. That’s what makes it so funny. 😂

[@countOfHenneberg]

I figured Scotty knew the doors would open at the approach of a ship from the inside, so his scheme was to block the command to keep them closed.

[@gerijudd90]

I love the look that Uhura gives "Mr. Adventure" when he suggests that her career is "winding down" LMAO!!!!

[@christinebutler7630]

Reminds me of that look your teacher gives you when you try to tell a tall one about why you don't have the homework....

[@RandallHallKaizenReiki]

I love so much about this scene. One thing not often mentioned, Captain Styles immediately started pursuit before the doors were opened. He knew Kirk would have them open. That's a sign of respect.

[@ceejay0137]

The smart thing for Scotty to do would have been to close them again!

[@IIISentorIII]

stop making up stuff to feel important..

[@stevenr6397]

@@IIISentorIII to be fair the thought occured to me too!

[@JOESMITH-qs8ue]

Can't overthink it. Else you would wonder why starbase of this design doesn't have tractor beams all over the place.

[@stevenr6397]

@@JOESMITH-qs8ue you want me to over think it? right well they would assume that they had a getaway plan so would mobilise the exelsior, scotty had his plan to open the doors and it worked - barely before they were able to overide his acces to the controls leaving him unable to even attempt to close them behind him, yes there will be tractor beams all over the place but as they would only be intended to help manuver a ship to align with the docking ports they likely are not powerful enough to pull an entire starship that is actively resisting. There, all thought out and reasoned with using in world explanations, I'm a Trek nerd. overthinking is what we do!

[@Drithe]

Funny how this scene has more intensity coming out of a space dock than the new movies combined.

[@zitacarno4443]

Not "funny" at all. The timing of the whole sequence was perfect, and the music contributed immeasurably to the intensity. What was funny, if anything, was the way all the actors played it---all seriousness, believe it or not.

[@skyediann3399]

I'd agree entirely, with the exception of all the scenes with USS Vengeance

[@gr8hax]

Especially Enterprise narrowly cleared the "Bombay" doors.

[@markderoller7645]

Still gives me goosebumps when they are clearing the space dock

[@nicholasmaude6906]

The uniforms for ST:II-VI IMO where the best ever.

[@dazintheoven]

STD uniforms looks like wetsuits, actually everything after DS9 does-TNG & DS9 uniforms look like glorified leotards.

[@snakeenjoyingacanofbeans5219]

You mean the security guards right?

[@nicholasmaude6906]

@@snakeenjoyingacanofbeans5219 No, I mean the regular Starfleet duty uniforms.

[@snakeenjoyingacanofbeans5219]

That was the joke. I disagree though. I think the uniforms get worse and more impractical with every iteration of Trek.

[@Willpower-74205]

Ah, the monster maroons.... 😊

[@SpikeXtreme]

Leonard Nimoy- what a brilliant Director you were

[@MrReded69]

The sad thing for Captain Styles was that after this his life and career went downhill! According to the Pocket books Lost Era series canon, although he retained command of the Excelsior he came to regret it. The transwarp drive never worked and he unofficially got the blame. Coupled with the fact that he had pissed off and annoyed so many people in his career with his personality he got a reputation as a jinx. Eventually he was murdered and then Sulu got command of the Excelsior and led it and its crew through a much more distinguished service life.

[@naranara1690]

MrReded69 "Eventually he was murdered" Well, that escalated quickly.

[@tracycapilot2002]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="48">00:48</a> One of Sulu's best lines - "Don't call me 'Tiny'."

[@zitacarno4443]

As, we all know, Sulu had had his training in various martial arts in Starfleet---including just throwing that guard to the floor!

[@samdog8087]

Fly her apart then

[@timcausey5278]

This is one of my favorite sequences in all of Star Trek history. Kirk sacrificed his ship. He lost his son. Because he loved Spock and the friendship they had. One of my favorite lines in the movie is when Sarek is speaking with Kirk and he says "at what cost, your son your ship..." And Kirk replies "if I hadnt tried the cost would have been my soul." Truly powerful. Stuck with me for all these years. Sometimes you have to sacrifice immensely in order to do what's right.

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

That's nice and all, but ... Kirk so obviously delights in pulling off this caper with his old team, you have to think he'd do it just to add Starfleet to that long list of befuddled Klingons and Romulans.

[@davidleavitt835]

1:39 my favourite Uhura movie moment. "Jim? Your name is Jim" and cue Kleenex.

[@lakecountynaturalist7617]

I wanna know whose idea it was to have the Captain of the Excelsor buffing his nails? That was PURE GENIUS!🤣🤣🤣

[@kentvesser9484]

That and also carrying a stick as a badge of office like a British officer whose daddy had bought him a commission. Even in that far off century there were effete snobs still.

[@christinebutler7630]

He'd polished up the handles so carefully that now he is the ruler of Starfleet's navy!

[@charleskimball7058]

They should have included his sister, cousin, and aunt

[@robertmorris8997]

@@christinebutler7630 You sure he wasn't polishing knobs?

[@brianmiller9382]

He learned that from what Kirk did (when "possessed" by Dr. Janice Lester in the notorious "Turnabout Intruder" episode, the finest showcase in all of Star Trek for William Shatner's overacting, so grand that Starfleet captains for decades afterwards were required to view it, including the nail filing.)

[@roryoconnell7759]

This scene is one of my favorite from all the Star Trek movies. The dialogue, the one liners, the camaraderie between old friends, the soundtrack (a character in and of itself), the shot angles selling scope and size, all play out perfectly. Throw in the memories of watching this with my dad and it brings a smile to my face.

[@fjccommish]

What scene? This video contains a number of scenes.

[@Linerunner99]

The man, the legend, James Horner and his fantastic scoring for this film and the one before it.. The Wrath of Khan. R.I.P.

[@Perkelenaattori]

It's amazing how in these old Trek films even backing out the car from the garage is more exciting than J.J Abrams films.

[@thiefofa1073]

I also like the pace. Can you imagine this being made in the present time? There'd be explosions, snapping camera angles, shouting, techno music and a whole lot of needless shouting with stunts and heaps of CGI and lens flares...

[@sprintbass]

Rory O'connell still gives me chills..I was 10...I'll be 45 in may..

[@LuisManuelLealDias]

Star Trek III wasn't the best Trek, but these 9 minutes were amazingly written, shot, acted and oh my god that soundtrack. So beautiful.

[@mjrmrz5932]

Definitely the best part of this movie

[@christinebutler7630]

And the Enterprise herself, as beautiful and stately as a swan.

[@joe9739]

My favorite Trek tbh, it's Kirk at his most heroic.

[@tarn1135]

One of my favorites.

[@1977Yakko]

The music in this scene is freakin' epic. Some of the most iconic in movie history IMO.

[@Linerunner99]

RIP James Horner.

[@chrissmart21]

I always loved that moment of pause from Kirk when Captain Styles contacts him and says "Kirk, you do this you'll never sit in the Captain's Chair again". And it's like a flood of emotions and thoughts go through Kirk's head. I value my career, I love being the Captain and I love the Enterprise... And in the end the love for his friend overrides all that and he thinks "I'm coming for you Spock" and then says "Warp Speed" because he knew he was doing the right thing.

[@THECOMICFANalpin]

Christopher Smart Yeah, great scene

[@jamesspring4610]

Christopher Smart I always think Kirk is thinking one of two things: "I don't give a shit!" or "So be it!"

[@falcon3268]

heres a question lets see who can answer it, How did Styles know it was kirk that stealing the enterprise?

[@THECOMICFANalpin]

falcon3268 I guess he thought that no one else would steal it. Maybe he knew about Kirk's quest for Spock. My answer may not be good. So I want to see other answers😊 I don't remember the whole movie with all the details at the moment. Hehe.

[@jamesspring4610]

falcon3268 Who else would have the balls to steal a a starship from Spacedock? Especially the Enterprise.

[@andreabindolini7452]

"This is not reality... this is fantasy!" Really one of the best lines in movie history

[@raven4k998]

that line is true on so many levels when you think about it

[@nicolaseggers9769]

Most loved part of any star trek. "Yellow Alert, captain to the bridge, yellow alert!. Brdige how can you have a yellow alert in spacedock?. Sir somone is stealing the enterprise.". Also shows how peaceful and layied back starfleet was.

[@ronsworld250]

As I have written before, this is by far my favorite of all the films. I thought Leonard did an exceptional job with this film. This film is chock full of scenes like this where true Trek fans can really appreciate someone (Nimoy) who truly understood what made Trek great. This scene shows how all the crew were willing to do anything for a chance to see their resurrected, beloved shipmate again. Nimoy also gave some added screentime to his co-stars which was long overdue. Sulu, Uhura, Scotty. The scene with the destruction of the Enterprise is classic. A closeup on all of the crew still gets to me 33 years later. I always enjoyed the guest stars, too. Hooks, Sikking, a young Miguel Ferrer, the brilliant Christopher Lloyd, Brandscombe Richmond, John Larroquette, Lenard, and Dame Judith. RIP, Mr. James Horner's music for TWOK & TSFS was exceptional. Just pulls at the heart strings. This film is often overlooked because it may not have been as action packed as TWOK but the ideas of friendship, sacrificing the many for the one, and showing the love between the original crew was clearly evident. TSFS is the perfect middle film in the trilogy 2, 3, and the Voyage Home. I could go on and on but this is a very good film.

[@harmonyjones8035]

matt murdock Define "true Trek fan" please. Don't tell me you're a other of these _if you don't like what I like then you're not a true fan_ morons. A person is either a fan or not a fan and it's up to them, not us, to define them as such.

[@harmonyjones8035]

matt murdock That's a yes, then. And let me be clear: I'm not saying you care what I think or that you _should_ care. What I'm saying is that if you're the moron I describe in my previous comment, which you just admitted to being, then you're a son of a bitch. I say again, it's not for you to determine what a true fan is. It's your job to stfu and enjoy what YOU enjoy and not look down on people who like different things, or the same things in different ways. In short, fuck you.

[@troy9477]

Well said. I always thought this film didn't really get the respect it deserved. I saw it in the theater the year i turned 12. Practically the whole audience gasped when the Enterprise was destroyed. Good memories of family time

[@MichaelFougere]

matt murdock this movie is proof that the odd/even argument is moot. This is easily one of the most adventurous stories in the series. Plus it's really cool seeing a different side of Starfleet. Just the scope and scale of spacedock is mesmerizing. It's also really cool to see some of the crew out and about as civilians. This is one of the most watchable ones for sure. A lot of really cool things going on.

[@ronsworld250]

Mike Fougere Great post, Mike. Yeah, I never put much credence in the odd/ even debate. III is my favorite and I really have come to love TMP and the whole V’ger reveal in the film. Was TMP, perfect? No, but it was decent. The only film from TOS that I really did not like was V. I was happy to see this film kind of flop when Shat told Paramount he would be done w/ Trek if he did not direct V. We know the only reason was because he was so envious of the success Leonard had w/III and IV.

[@freelancenerd4804]

“Don’t call me tiny” love that line! Why doesn’t current trek make me feel like I do when I watch these movies.

[@terrymathews7012]

Strange New Worlds is close

[@MarklovesAngels]

because the new ones weren't written for adults and assume the viewer needs everything explained, including what they're supposed to feel.

[@robertmorris8997]

@@MarklovesAngels Don't forget the pronouns.

[@evilzzzability]

The dialogue here perfectly encapsulates what modern day Trek is sadly devoid of - the banter carries its own sense of camaraderie, double entendres and humour, which gives it the classic Trek feel. The sequence is a great example of how to create suspense.

[@calj01]

I agree. The crap they are rolling out these days has Roddenberry crying as he looks down

[@MissGreenAgain]

I love how the elevator's voice is Leonard Nimoy's XD

[@grahamhaspassedaway4580]

James B. Sikking does such a good job as Styles. He doesn't have a lot of screen time, and when he's on screen he really never does anything bad or wrong. And yet you automatically hate his guts because Sikking just does such a good job of making him smarmy and arrogant.

[@yellowstone024]

Actually it’s James B Sikking doing his character from Hill Street Blues… a Police Drama popular on NBC in 1980’s

[@NealX_Gaming]

I mean he has a freaking swagger stick in the 23rd century, you immediately know he's a ponce.

[@YDV669]

@@NealX_Gaming I always wondered. Where the hell did Starfleet find that throwback to WWI?

[@christinebutler7630]

As scotty called him, a popinjay.

[@RobertWilke]

If there was one thing Sikking could do very well was being a popmous arse. He knew just how to play some soo full of himself. Probably an excellent Captain but still someone you'd want to see taken down a peg or two.

[@bocconom]

One the single best Trek moments ever and James Horner's music is spot on in bringing both visual and emotional into one.

[@raven4k998]

sir some ones stealing the enterprise🤣🤣

[@lakecountynaturalist7617]

It’s my opinion that James Horner did a better job scoring the Star Trek films than John Williams did doing Star Wars.

[@Phil-pq4ks]

​@@lakecountynaturalist7617I think it was even. William's work totally matched SW but Horner was never ever given proper credit for his early work. My opinion is Horner's finest is Krull, Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III and of course........ALIENS 👾

[@davelightman]

My favorite scene in the entire franchise. The beautiful old girl Enterprise gives everything she has for them, one last time. James Horner is of course the MVP here, but the scene where Enterprise clears the spacedoors never fails to raise the hairs on the back of my neck.

[@jameswise3971]

@Mike Stevenson James Horner: Legendary composer!

[@careycarson7629]

Give me a twenty-year-old Constitution Class Refit any day.

[@SO_DIGITAL]

The fanfare when the doors finally open. I feel it every time.

[@robertwillhite9077]

After the Enterprise cleared the doors, Scotty should have closed them again, locking Excelsior inside.

[@rosswatson9144]

It really shows the importance of good writing...in acknowledging and respecting the characters and their interplay...too many new adaptations are a mess of egos and action overtaking proper character development.

[@PilotWavePictures]

There's more heart, charm and adventure in this ten minute clip than in all the three Trek reboots combined.

[@joaopaulodelimacapela3317]

Pilot Wave Pictures Agreed ! After all this IS Star Trek, Abrahamsverse is a piece of crap...

[@cruman87]

Pilot Wave Pictures Can’t we all just love all forms of Star Trek, except Discovery of course.

[@evilwarcow]

TRUTH!!!

[@thomas-michaelkaminski2376]

Pilot Wave Pictures o

[@Jokie155]

So much salt, everyone needs to shut up and get over it.

[@Roughrider77]

This whole scene is all epicness due to the out of this world score by the great James Horner!. Goose bumps!.

[@Tebok73509]

I love how they make the whole Bridge Crew of the Exelsior out to be upstuck and snobby.

[@ladyfire44]

Styles and the crew got taken off their high horses thanks to Scotty

[@kentvesser9484]

Kind of a trope in fiction to make a crew take on a snobbish air due to an elite posting.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

How sad that most of those wonderful actors are passed.... We will remember them forever, We grew up with them, We learned from them, We were entertained by them... They will always remain in our hearts....

[@williamcostigan91]

As she cleared the doors leading from her gilded cage, she tossed a wink at her would-be successor who was making haste to follow. The feel of the stars on her hull felt so good she found her self momentarily forgetting the stakes at hand. Spreading her wings and souring under the station in her ocean of stars once again was a moment to good to ignore. A fleeting moment it would be as her young headstrong sister gave chase, growling all the while to stay and accept that her time was over. Despite the risks, the dangers, the unknowns, the weariness in her old bones and the fresh bruises on her skin, she was going to bring her captain home, and no one was going to stop her. She felt a measure of her old youthful bravado returning, "probably due to Jim's presence" she mused, he always brought this out in her. Casting a glance over her shoulder at her now snarling pursuer she decided that someone needed a lesson in humility. With a dazzling grin she let the Excelsior have it. "The stars belong to me little sister, catch me if you can..."

[@zitacarno4443]

Beautiful.

[@fullmetalenterprise]

That..... Was excellent.

[@ryant282a]

Sheer poetry!

[@logicplague2077]

That was beautiful 🖖

[@GreatWhiteShark75]

Magic.

[@bravodelta3083]

I love Scotty's silent eye close and look of relief as Sulu says "We have cleared space doors...". Also, James Horner's music really makes this scene.

[@frankmorales643]

A totally underrated movie.

[@jimvanhorn7299]

I remember seeing this in the theatres - I was in 5th grade. The moment when the Enterprise slips past the Space Doors and the music crescendos made the audience cheer. Later, when the Enterprise self-destructs, you could have heard a pin drop in the theatre (but for the film sound) - there was not a single noise from the audience. Despite seeing it in the trailers, the audience was in shock. My dad must have realized how disturbing this was to me and he leaned over and said, if they can bring back Spock, they can bring back the Enterprise.

[@mjrmrz5932]

Dzam... So how drunk ARE you rt now

[@zitacarno4443]

And they did both.

[@zitacarno4443]

This had to be one of the most hilarious scenes in all of Star Trek! Every time I watch this I can't help chuckling and laughing my rear end off as the command crew pulls off Grand Larceny Starship, complete with that look on Sulu's face---absolutely ecstatic---and the growing frustration of the captain of the Excelsior as he discovers that his transwarp drive and everything else have been disabled---and his threat answered by Captain Kirk's two classic words, "Warp speed", spoken as if all he was saying was "Please pass the potatoes" at dinner...And Uhura's "All my hopes", voiced quietly and with the utmost sincerity. A true comedy classic, albeit with serious intent. I love it, I love it!

[@raven4k998]

yeah I mean seriously how do you steal the enterprise you would think they would lock the keys up in a vault not leave them on the main bridge for anyone to use🤣

[@sinjin90ful]

For years when the Enterprise starts backing out and James Horners score kicks in hard i tear up every time

[@kenhayashida4654]

It's epic!

[@JRL6211]

I would say that from the approach to the space doors to their warp out is perhaps one of my favorite pieces of music and I would pay a lot to watch it performed live by a symphony orchestra. Here’s something to try: listen to this while driving in moderately heavy traffic, but where you can still go … briskly 😂, just make sure there isn’t any of the local constabulary around 😂

[@goldenpacificmedia]

@@JRL6211 There was a Star Trek music concert tour that occurred in the United States about 2017-2018 time frame. I saw the concert in Hollywood with the music conducted by the original composer. I recall meeting many of the composers after the show. A phenomenal event.

[@richardclarke376]

Gorgeous visuals, wonderful music, and old friends: who could ask for more? Too bad it cuts off when Kirk says "I intend to recommend you all for promotion... in whatever fleet we end up serving!"

[@BigBadjohn0x0]

And then....''best speed to Genesis'' haha

[@zitacarno4443]

And that "best speed" was probably Warp 8. It reminded me of the scene in "Amok Time" where Kirk, after having been informed by Dr. McCoy that they had to get the ailing Spock to Vulcan within a week, says "Tell Scotty I want Warp 8 or b etter. Push her for all she'll take."

[@michaelcarnevale103]

I was thinking the same thing. Fantastic score, great visual effects for the time, a team of old friends who work well together. Perfect.

[@zitacarno4443]

Hmmm...I was just reading about some scientific experiments regarding mind-meld, and here we have an example---when two people hit on the same idea all at once, that could be construed as a mind-meld. As they say on Vulcan, sem-rik (fascinating).

[@johnbockelie3899]

Ironic as it sounds , but the Enterprise has been stolen twice. On the Menagerie, Spock stole the ship from Star base eleven to bring Capt. Pike to Talos 4. A forbidden planet, and on this movie, Kirk steals the ship to save Spock , this time the Enterprise is stolen from Space dock one. And once again to a forbidden planet. Geneisis . Grand Theft Star ship. 23rd century style.

[@KKG51]

Loved the part with Uhura and the young guy when he talks about her "career winding down" !!!

[@Linerunner99]

Yeah! Little did he know she'd go on to dance nude in the desert in Tr..... errrr nevermind I shouldn't have brought up that film. lol

[@mjrmrz5932]

Linerunner99 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@zitacarno4443]

The way she looked at him, you knew he was in for real trouble.

[@SantomPh]

he should have said "already seen so much". he probably became Roger Wilco

[@jameswise3971]

Mr. Adventure was too cocky for his own good. Never insult Uhura.

[@Jestak]

I've always loved the great moments for Sulu ("don't call me 'Tiny'") and Uhura ("you want adventure?") in this sequence.

[@cteal2018]

"Good Morning Captain" - Scotty trolling the captain.

[@johntracy72]

Oh, I'll have Mister Adventure eating out of my hand, sir.

[@Jacqueline_Thijsen]

Just that one look from Uhura when told her career was winding down. Made her seem to be the most dangerous member of the crew.

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Kirk knew that since the enterprise was going to be decomissioned, it was better it went in a blaze of glory rescuing spock than to be scrapped.

[@davidkaminski615]

I don't think he took the Enterprise to save her from scrapping. Rather I think it was; he still had the keys to the company car, and no cabbie was going to take him to the shady part of town.

[@lakecountynaturalist7617]

The ship the Enterprise was part of the family. And the whole family was going to rescue Spock. He would be remiss not to take her along.

[@Capt.Picard]

I get goosebumps every time from <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="409">6:49</a> to <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="425">7:05</a>. Whoever decided to sync the flashing red lights on the space doors to the music is my hero.

[@zitacarno4443]

Rightly so. The flashing red lights together with the spacedoors sliding open---terrific.

[@williestyle35]

Music by the legendary James Horner ( r. i. p. )

[@o0o-jd-o0o95]

This comment just reminded me of Shatner in airplane where he's talking about the blinking and the beeping and the flashing lights lol they are blinking and BEEPING AND FLASHING AND THEYRE FLASHING AND BEEPING ... I CANT STAND IT ANYMORE LOLOL

[@RichardM-kv4uu]

Never noticed that before, and I've seen this scene many times!

[@v2micca]

The entire music of this sequence was brilliant.

[@molengat1]

I love how Search For Spock fit so nicely as a sequel to Wrath of Khan. The music, the storyline/arch. Everything transitioned so well. This, really, was the only the time this happened throughout the Star Trek franchise. It's almost like the two make one movie.

[@PaulVandersypen]

@molengat1 Yeah, I'm 5 years late. Wrath of Khan, Search for Spock, and Voyage Home were conceived as a trilogy, which is why they "transitioned so well" as you said. The trilogy was producer Harve Bennett's idea.

[@jjgillmen]

This is my favorite scene in all the Trek movies, featuring tons of good moments: Styles giving himself a manicure and oblivious to the fact a yellow alert was called in Spacedock (of all places), Uhura stuffing a fresh-faced lieutenant ("Mr. Adventure") into a closet at gunpoint, the lone busboy cleaning up dishes and thinking "what the shit..." as the Enterprise backed out of its berth...yeah, love it.

[@zitacarno4443]

And Admiral Kirk's two never-to-be-forgotten words: "Warp speed."

[@grumpyoldwizard4519]

"The more you overcheck the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." I use that line myself. I love this scene. These movies were great...even the odd numbered ones.

[@zitacarno4443]

What Scotty said was 'overthink'."

[@lordadrianrichter3409]

The only Trek film I can't stand is the Motion Picture... Only because it's just dull as all hell.

[@logicplague2077]

​@@lordadrianrichter3409Yeah, but I think V was worse. Ii, Iii, IV and VI are just perfection.

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

RIP Miguel Ferrer aka the helmsman.

[@notthatdigusted7468]

Wasn't he also the guy who helped design and build Robocop!

[@DefCon1966]

That's Jose Ferrer, not Mel.

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Captain Styles, (commanding officer of Excelsior) didn’t figure the greatest engineer Star Fleet ever had in to his calculations. Also the parts that Scotty gives to Dr McCoy, (“from one Surgeon to another,”) they seem a bit big for a time in the future where most of everything will be computer circuitry and microchips on a microscopic scale? Maybe they’re mechanical parts that have to be that big considering that USS Excelsior is quite a big ship?

[@robertmorris8997]

@@U2QuoZepplin Each thingy was a Cray super computer equivalent.

[@grndiesel]

Call me old fashioned, but this right here is as good as star trek ever got. Nothing produced before or since catches the grandeur, excitement and scale of what the trek universe could be. And yes, all done without glossy CGI.

[@Matteline]

Agreed. No glossy cgi, but very glossy state of the art models and opticals vfx. Perfection.

[@vubhuhjkbhubohjb]

Star Trek 3 is not as bad as people make out the scene where it enters the space dock at the beginning is particularly poignant, RIP Miguel Ferrer

[@Koujujutsu]

Amen.

[@frankbrown4780]

Shit, I didn't know he'd passed away. I feel a bit gutted, he would show up in many movies and programmes from my childhood and was always great to watch. Star Trek 3 has always been one of my favourites, I think one of the main things that stands out to me is the emotion and intensity of the soundtrack.

[@Beamshipcaptain]

Correct. James Horner's (RIP) stirring score is phenomenal, and I have loved this movie for 34 years! RIP Leonard, DeForest, Jimmy Doohan. We have loved you all for 60 years!

[@georgeorwell4534]

There are two scenes in my mind that sum up the glory of Star Trek. The first is during "Amok Time", when Kirk requests to take Spock to Vulcan before he is killed from the effects of pon farr, and he is declined by Star Fleet. Kirk goes anyway; when Bones says it will mean his career, Kirk says, "He's saved my life a dozen times over. Isn't that worth a career? He's my friend!". The second is this one. It's the essence of Star Trek. Friendship bound by sacrifice and honor. Great scene-making.

[@zitacarno4443]

There were many more such scenes. Remember that Kirk was not, and had never been, afraid of Starfleet, and he would disregard their "orders" when the safety of the Enterprise or any crewmember was at stake.

[@georgeorwell4534]

ZITA CARNO Very true.

[@MarklovesAngels]

An amazing scene in an amazing movie. The timing, the little touches. Like the poor messboy at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="317">5:17</a> thinking, "WTF?!" LOL.

[@robertmorris8997]

So there is no money, everyone does their dream job, but mess boy?

[@stueckdreck]

Take note, JJ...

[@noahsullivan1683]

How to make a Star Trek Movie

[@noahsullivan1683]

I'm joking dude. I like the new ones. Definitely not as much but I think they are all fine. Except for Beyond which even Paramount and writer Simon Pegg said "This is not a Star Trek movie. This is more of a cowboy first movie, with star trek characters"

[@alexsuvorov9067]

You don't need speed, quick cuts or inability to linger on the human to be good. This scene is better than anything that's been in any sci fi

[@tracycapilot2002]

but, there was no lens flare!! ;-)

[@BunnyUK]

It's equal, don't forget 2001: A Space Odyssey

[@PhilipReeder]

Took my girlfriend to see this when it came out. She knew nothing about Star Trek or the previous movies. She asked a few questions early on about what was happening but settled in and really enjoyed it. The scene where we first discover McCoy is "possessed" by Spock's lifeforce/ spirit/ whatever scared the shit out of her. Also took her to see 2010: The Year We Make Contact. Same deal, knew nothing about 2001, asked a few questions but again, she loved it. I think she was 17 and I was 20.

[@MatE-yr5ud]

I can't imagine people seeing the movie 2001 a space Odyssey in the 60's, probably would take years to take in what master piece they saw..

[@paulmccloud9395]

This scene still gives me chills 33 years later. It wasn't the best movie, but it had several stellar moments. The death of Enterprise still gets me.

[@raven4k998]

if you do this you'll never sit in the captian's chair ever again

[@natepeace1737]

If only we could bring Leonard Nimoy back the way they brought Spock back. Wouldn't that be wondrous? A young Leonard Nimoy, hopping about Hollywood, directing amazing movies, staring in the reboots. Wowzzzaaa!

[@kirinrex]

Captain Styles, be careful of that guy sitting in navigation. First time you screw up, he's gonna steal your job. Darn ... that was quick.

[@KITT10K]

The music at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="427">7:07</a> ALWAYS sends a shiver down my spine! Love it!

[@ts4608]

I refer to that as the “enterprise march “

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

"Kirk... you do this, you'll never sit in the captain's chair again." Kirk never flinches in light of performing one last duty for his friend and says "Warp speed!" One of those moments that is underrated.

[@jacobberginski3627]

"Up your shaft!" XD

[@zitacarno4443]

+Scotty probably had something else in mind...

[@yegfreethinker]

So funny its Leonard Nimoy's voice! I thought only McCoy delighted in insulting Spock... _oh Scotty!_ :P

[@StolenEyesX]

Great scene, and both of the late director Leonard Nimoy's voice cameos. And in widescreen as well.

[@mystery2k8]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="43">0:43</a> Sulu's got a sonic screwdriver?! #SecretTimelord

[@tinacorbet4705]

mystery2k8 wonder if it works on wood?

[@richardludwig3673]

Tina Corbet Ohhhh myyyyy!

[@KrillLiberator]

You just can't buy chemistry like this. That old crew were real old friends and it just flows through their performances and off the screen.

[@zitacarno4443]

I keep thinking of that quote from Shakespeare: "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers". I think that line is from "Henry V"---and it sure sums up the crew, large or small, of that mammoth starship.

[@sword4005]

honestly that ironic, since in real life they all hated each other, they all disliked William Shatner for being egotistical and attention hog, George Takei and Walter Koenig had a massive hate for each other, honestly that shows what fantastic actors they all were for not letting any of there animosity show in the movies

[@Teladian2]

​@@sword4005this was going to ne what I said.

[@LostDisciple24]

@@sword4005 is Shatner egotistical and an attention hog? Most would disagree. Star Trek from the beginning of Shatner was supposed to be focused around him with a slew of side characters...on the side. I met Shatner several times at conventions and every single time, he was down to earth, cordial and not at all full of himself. Everyone but George Takei seemed to understand that TOS was centered around Shatner. As to why it was centered around Shatner is really anyones guess...probably due to his popularity at the time. Why Takei is still pissy with him to this day is due to him getting attention from it. Shatner has stated on countless podcasts that he has no idea as to why Takei is still holding a grudge. Shatner has offered time after time to sit down with him and hash it out. Takei has always declined because it would solve the issue. I ccant remember why Koenig had issues with Takei...I think it was from Takei getting some of Koenig's lines to stop Takei from throwing a hissy fit. As I have I stated before, everyone has moved on, grew up, and matured...except Takei.

[@starfleethastanks]

​@sword4005 There was some initial tension between George and Walter on the show, but the two became very good friends. In fact, Walter knew George was gay for many years before he came out. IIRC he was best man at Takei's wedding.

[@Matteline]

That shot at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="321">5:21</a>! Looking out of the empty restaurant is just sublime. ILM and James Horner - an unbeatable combo.

[@Morgana888]

My favourite Enterprise leaving the dock scene.

[@BigBadjohn0x0]

Sadly for the final time.....

[@frost1977]

Mine is from the First movie the reviel fly around the enterprise after its refit.

[@michaelcarnevale103]

Mine too. I like when the enterprise is flying away from the station and you can see Excelsior peaking around the corner in pursuit.

[@tracycapilot2002]

05:17 What I would give to have a meal in THAT restaurant, at THAT table and at THAT time!! : - O

[@andyh4518]

This is the equivalent of two cars exiting a parking garage but the music and visuals help make it something special.

[@towringer]

As the transwarp drive malfunctions, one can hear the bridge sound effects from the original 1960's Enterprise.

[@CaptainCardsworth]

"And....now Mr. Scott." "Sir?" "The doors Mr. Scott." "Aye sir, I'm workin on it."

[@avatarblackwolf3594]

Captain Cardsworth "Are you just going to walk right threw them?" "Calm yourself Doctor"

[@marxnutz]

From another scene: Kirk: "How many fingers am I holding up?" McCoy: "That's not very damn funny..." or should I say from earlier in the scene...

[@robisarkxxx]

My favorite "moments" ... :)

[@thomfox4277]

One of the best exchanges in the original cast movies; as if Scottie was waiting for Kirk’s order to open the space doors despite his own desperation to do so the whole time. I always wondered if the Federation opened them for the station’s safety - and the doors opening had nothing to do with anything the Enterprise did..

[@soylentteal]

Best track James Horner ever composed. Made effective use of the "blaster beam" sound effect that Goldsmith used in "Motion Picture."

[@Forge17]

It’s funny to see how big, sleek, and imposing the Excelsior was, compared to the smaller older standard ship it was by TNG and DS9

[@astrostar49]

I love when the lights come on for the badly damaged Enterprise at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="207">3:27</a>. Preparing for one last mission.

[@zitacarno4443]

Scotty had been secretly making some essential repairs to that "badly damaged Enterprise". He knew that this would probably be her last mission,and he wanted her to be in the best shape she could be. The lights coming on were the signal for the mission to begin.

[@hal9khal]

I still consider the movies with the original crew as the best of star trek

[@zitacarno4443]

The original series, movies and all, was indeed the best of Star Trek.

[@PoeLemic]

Wow, brings chills. Gotta rewatch that movie. Forgot how good it was.

[@LeftIsBest001]

I love how I know these movies word for word.. 💜👍✌👌

[@PGASpellissy]

Thats what you get for missing staff meetings Doctor.....

[@Salisbury2015]

This is one of my favorite scenes from all of the Star Trek films. But I still can't stop thinking Chekov looks dressed like a Puritanical pilgrim in the bridge scene.

[@zitacarno4443]

Who cares? He made the trip, didn't he?

[@zitacarno4443]

As I said earlier, he probably had no time to change.

[@tracybosworth1033]

I know… But, hey…. 🖖

[@marcparella]

I love the shot of the Enterprise leaving space dock from the coffee shop windows. It's a subtle nod to the HoJo's featured on the space station from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

[@marcparella]

Hate to think what coffee would cost 300 years from now. I can't even afford it today.

[@zitacarno4443]

And how about that busboy, who while clearing the dishes stopped and stared at the Enterprise moving inexorably toward the spacedoors and wishing he were on that mammoth starship?

[@tracybosworth1033]

@@marcparellaThey don’t use money. 😉

[@motaz1975]

great music, great banter between Kirk and Bones.

[@EvanG529]

Noting beats '80s modelwork.

[@russellsquires8690]

Do not forgot the amazing score by the late James Horner, absolutely the best composer for Sci-Fi and Fantasy, compare this to the Krull score, truly beautiful.

[@Graniteheart]

every time the guard calls Sulu tiny I think, "It's *Commander* Tiny, you glorified rent-a-cop of an enlisted man." granted, had Sulu been in uniform, rank insignia and all, the guy probably would've been more respectful

[@goldenpacificmedia]

Great comment!

[@srujan00]

I'd think he'd know who Sulu was anyways. The crew of NCC-1701 was legendary. Kirk was one of the youngest, if not the youngest captain ever.

[@pjamese3]

If the Federation's command structure was anything like the present day military's, then COMMANDER Sulu (whether in uniform or not) should have had that guard at attention and read him the riot act up one side and down the other until the ENLISTED man was practically pissing himself in fear. (An enlisted man calling a Naval Commander - the same rank as an Army Lieutenant Colonel - "Tiny"? I don't think so.) While that would have made for a fun scene, I recognize that the bulk of the audience knew nothing about military protocol. As such, the director went for the laugh. (And in-story, since Sulu was going to have to get past that guy anyway, I guess he satisfied himself with kicking his ass.)

[@l.mosesfrazier7436]

Did Sulu use a sonic screwdriver on that console?!?! LOL

[@michaelhyde-parker6344]

according to the book it was a disruptor of his own design specifically for this kind of destruction

[@hobbs1701a]

At the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="120">2:00</a> minute mark, Uhura's expression is like "Da fuck you just say bitch?!" This is one of the greatest scenes ever!! Thanks Nichellle!!

[@StephEWaterstram]

Transwarp drive was merely a concept theory at that time and was not developed until that Voyager episode!

[@kxmode]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="195">3:15</a> McCoy really is out of his mind. I've seen this movie countless times but I think this is the first time I've seen him chill with the transporter.

[@zitacarno4443]

As you know, Dr. McCoy was terrified at the thought of winding up inside a bulkhead. But not this time. It was partly the tranquilizers and the shot Kirk gave him that made him well enough to travel---and the knowledge that he was traveling to the Promised Land with the rest of the command crew to rescue Spock.

[@KD-fu8ob]

Most underrated Star Trek film.

[@Chloe1sylvester1234]

Unfortunaly it was wedge in between Star Trek 2 Wrath Kahn and Star Trek 4 Voyager Home often considered the best films in the franchise. Anyway this is my second favourite Star Trek film just after Wrath Kahn.

[@michaelcoffman4185]

"That's what you get for missing staff meetings, doctor." I love it🤣🤣

[@Boa1701]

This why TSFS is my favorite Star Trek movie. This is the first time they all came together as a family. Sacrificing their careers for a friend, a family member and not even thinking twice about it.

[@Aldrius]

James Sikking is so good. So easy to hate, but so charming and likable.

[@pip12111]

That jacket Scotty wore is the epitome of cool.

[@rasheedmuhammad5418]

Kevin Pippin bonaza

[@whatster8753]

that part where sulu flips that 8 foot guy makes me laugh everytime

[@zitacarno4443]

+Sulu knew his martial arts, all right.

[@stratman103]

The exterior bridge lights turning on gets me every time.