Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - The Most Underrated Trek Movie?

In 1982, Paramount Pictures released Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Despite carrying a considerably lower budget than its predecessor, the film was a smash-hit at the box office, grossing $78 million, good enough to make it the sixth highest grossing movie of the year. A sequel, at this point, was a given, but the question remained, would Mr. Spock be involved? After all, Leonard Nimoy had been outspoken for years about wanting to move away from the role, even writing a memoir called “I’m Not Spock.” He was killed off in Star Trek II, but a last minute insert showing him doing a mind-meld with Dr McCoy teased that perhaps Spock wasn’t quite as dead as he seemed. Indeed, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock would hit theatres in 1984 and would be directed by Nimoy, with the film launching a very successful career behind the camera for the actor. How did it all happen?
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[@vryusvin3905]

How could you not love the crew stealing the Enterprise? And how could you forget when they sacrificed the Enterprise to survive? It is a great movie.

[@gmansard641]

And did you notice that the destruct code was the same as in the TV episode when they almost did the same thing?

[@insanusmaximus2857]

I still say "Stealing the Enterprise" is the best single scene in Star Trek ever. The destruct sequence was heartbreaking. It's hard to understand after seeing so many versions of the Enterprise destroyed over the years, but seeing the original falling from the sky was like the end of an era. She was Kirk's true love.

[@nickystellabotte6331]

This is my favorite of all the Star Trek movies second would be the wrath of khan and if you just love to watch the enterprise the first movie showcases it beautifully

[@hobbs1701a]

Stealing the Enterprise is fucking awesome!

[@hosnkrocha]

@@gmansard641 Clearly, the Federation should rethink their password policies ...

[@matthewg1472]

Trek III has my all time favorite bit of Trek humor. Kirk, talking to McCoy: "How many fingers am I holding up?' *flashes Vulcan salute* McCoy: "That's not very damn funny."

[@cps2204]

BRILLIANT line. Dee Kelly also has a great one in Undiscovered Country: Chang: “I am as constant as the Northern Star.” McCoy: “I’d give real money if he’d shut up.”

[@JnEricsonx]

Gotta love the scene where Sarek does the mind meld with Kirk. He clearly regrets having to turn Kirk's grief up to 11. Especially when he knows that Kirk damn near viewed Spock as a brother.

[@Rometiklan]

Seriously underrated movie. Never got the love it deserves. Worthy successor to Wrath of Khan. Loved some of the acting moments: Kirk realizing his son was dead, the moment when Scotty and Chekov realize Kirk planned on blowing up the Enterprise, just a lot of really cool moments. Wish Kirstie Alley had returned. As an aside, back in the day, the TV commercial spoiled the Enterprise destruction...man, that sucked. Thanks for posting!

[@TheLAGopher]

And much of the criticism that was there was because it didn't try to outdo TWoK. Some people expected more of what worked in TWoK in the sequel. Larger ship battles and an even more over the top villian. Nimoy had the guts to make a movie with smaller stakes.

[@ItsaKindOfMagic86]

agreed @Rometiklan

[@kriscotner7105]

Back and forth between this and part 2 as my favorite movie of all time. The scene where David dies feels so real, because there's no music,David tries to fight a Klingon and has no chance and it happens so fast with no warning and Kirk has zero time to talk his way out of it. Heartbreaking scene.

[@TheLAGopher]

What is also interesting is that the Klingon soldier upon hearing Kruge's order to "Kill one.I don't care which." settled on the honorable choice of wanting to kill Saavik, the only Starfleet officer of the three captives. David was a civilian and as a human scientist, could be expected to break under torture. Young Spock was a teenaged boy.There would be no honor in killing him. Saavik was also a Vulcan and it was widely known among Klingons that Vulcans would not crack under torture. Even though Kruge had taken his crew on a rogue mission. And even though he had resorted to using hostages as leverage against a Federation starship. His crewman, given a choice, choose to kill a uniformed starfleet officer.The most honorable choice.

[@ItsaKindOfMagic86]

Spot on. I'm a new trekkie, a friend got me into the original series last year and we're up to the movies and David's death scene caught me off guard because Kirk usually does manage talk his way out of these situations or finds a way in some form but in this case as the video commentary says Kirk loses and loses big this time. Shatner's performance sells it very well. And kudos to Director Nimoy.

[@kriscotner7105]

@@ItsaKindOfMagic86 I've seen that scene dozens of times and it gets me every time, especially after having sons now

[@robvegas9354]

They really captured lightning in a bottle with Star Trek 2, 3 and 4. The crew are on top form and the extra cast members. I don't understand why Star Trek 3 don't get no respect. It is a great adventure with lots of fun moments like the crew stealing the ship, but also gets very dark with the Enterprise and David revealing the truth about genesis and his subsequent fate. The special effects are still stunning to this day and the music is amazing. Fantastic Movie :)

[@TheLAGopher]

I think many of the critics of the day were not especially big fans of the TOS tv series. They liked TWoK because it delivered epic space battles on par with the Star Wars trilogy,and Ricardo Montalban delivered an iconic larger then life performance as Khan that was every bit as big as Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. They expected that ST 3 would try to top itself with even bigger space battles and a more over the top iconic villian. When they didn't get that, they said the movie was "ok" but something was missing. Nimoy had the guts not to serve up left overs.

[@simonleib1992]

You are spot on

[@justinhollen]

This is my second favorite trek film. The enterprise theft scene is soooooo much fun. And the acting in that scene is top notch. Watch Shatner face when he hears the Excelsior Captain say he will never sit in the captains chair again…the steely resolve in his eyes, the resolution on his face, and the acceptance when says “warp speed”.

[@Flexicon9]

... my second favorite as well.. wish Kirstie Alley had returned but it's definitely still the best after Wrath of Khan.

[@Chloe1sylvester1234]

I want to join the fan club too this my second favourite after Wrath of Kahn

[@insanusmaximus2857]

It was a brilliant scene. Everyone played their part to perfection.

[@christinebutler7630]

And the glance exchamged.between Sulu and Scotty, as.if they were thinking , "That's our captain!"

[@GregsGameRoom]

Maltz is actually a pretty important character. Thanks to him we have the Klingon Dictionary (according to author Marc Okrand!)

[@MrTbk1701]

I’m 47 I started watching TOS when I was 5. This was my first Star Trek movie I got to see in the theater. It will always have a special place in my heart 🖖

[@nickdilmore4841]

Dude... Exactly the same for me. Just me and my dad. I will never forget it

[@johnpack2835]

This was the 1st Star Trek movie I saw in the theater & the 1st movie I remember seeing in the theater overall. I saw it the day it opened wide. I was 5 years old.

[@colmr84]

This is an excellent film. Completely underrated and has so much rewatch value, as much as 2, 4 & 6. James Horner’s score is elevated in this film from the excellent score he delivered for Wrath of Khan, especially for the Stealing the Enterprise scene, the Genesis destruction, return to Vulcan and the build up to the Enterprise’s destruction. One of my favourite films, let alone one of my favourite trek films

[@simonleib1992]

2 4 & 6 over shadowed 3. It does deserve more respect

[@wjec1970]

At last - there's someone else put there that loves Search For Spock as much as I do! It pairs up with Wrath Of Khan brilliantly, it's full of emotional moments and fun, loads of quotable lines and Christopher Lloyd as Kruge...who could ask for more?

[@aaronsugar7228]

This was the movie that really hooked me as a Trek fan. I had seen some episodes of TOS as a kid and even saw The Wrath of Khan in the theaters - but at the time I was like Carol Marcus, "who is Khan, and why is he so wrathy?" Fast Forward to 1985 and I rented the Search for Spock on VHS. I don't know what it was that hooked me, but I was hooked. I immediately went back and watched Wrath of Khan and even the Motion Picture. At that time is was becoming more and more difficult to catch episodes of TOS as the TV syndication was winding down. I eventually got the entire series through Columbia House - 40 tapes, 2 episodes per tape, a new tape every 6 weeks. I started the collection in high school and finished it in college. It took a full size foot locker to store and a bookcase to display. Today I can tap a metal and glass rectangle 10 times and watch any episode of any Trek series ever made. That's pretty cool when you think about it.

[@wstine79]

I like Star Trek 3. Christopher Lloyd what's a great Klingon. The scene where the Enterprise crew busted out McCoy was great.

[@Monkofmagnesia]

I love this film! I thought Lloyd was outstanding as Kruge and thought Kruge was an interesting paraelle to Kirk in many ways. Kruge not only was upset at the death of his pet, he mourned his crew.

[@tntnyny]

I give 2 min for you and your gallant crew.

[@kevinkorenke3569]

Kruge went a long way in establishing what a Klingon would be from that point on (NuKlingons don't count).

[@TheLAGopher]

@@kevinkorenke3569 Indeed.I many ways Kruge would set the standard for a baseline Klingon, that Worf would play off of in the TNG era. He had a code.But he had no problem doing what would be considered dishonorable behavior in favor of a greater good. Ironically, both Kruge and Kirk were engaged in rogue missions in defiance of superiors and their governments,when they met. At least Kruge could say he was there for the Klingon people and way of life.Kirk was doing it to save one best friend and to hopefully revive another.

[@rowdyruffmojo]

nothing gets me more emotional than the music while stealing the enterprise. we have the build up and then once they've cleared space doors, i get all goosebumpy every time.

[@JoBloOriginals]

Fantastic music!

[@TheHylden]

My favorites of the original crew Trek films are 2, 3, and 6. They follow the through line that began with Wrath of Khan. They are the best, in my opinion. I never felt that 3 was the let down some said it was. Loved Christopher Lloyd as the Klingon Commander, Kruge. He's utterly ruthless, yet pragmatic.

[@trirycheman]

One of my favorite movies. I never understood why some didn't like it.

[@antonsimmons8519]

It's pretty good. And come ON, Christoper Lloyd's loony ass was PERFECT as a Klingon.

[@shihabrahman6502]

The stealing of the Enterprise, for me, is one of the best scenes in a sci fi movie ever. From James Horner's score for the entire scene to the scale of space dock to Excelsior's pursuit.. all put together wonderfully. Love it!

[@fraxis2007]

Absolutely. Easily my favourite Trek scene - right from when they recue McCoy until they warp off. Still get goosebumps as the Enterprise clears the space dock doors to Horner's magnificent score.

[@jean-mi1825]

What is strange is that the scene seems to have been re-edited at the last minute, at least AFTER the score was recorded: there's CLEARLY more music on the soundtrack (for this scene) than on screen.

[@shihabrahman6502]

@@jean-mi1825 Agreed.. the score seems to end in an abrupt fade to go with what was happening on the screen I guess. Would've been nice to hear how Horner originally intended for it to play out

[@MichaelLaing71]

The Search for Spock is definitely one of my favourite Trek films and I think the stealing of the Enterprise is up there with the best scenes in the entire franchise.

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Agreed. On paper, woulda thunk that a ship leaving spacedock at 1/4 impulse would be exciting? Lol

[@MichaelLaing71]

@@DeathbySkullfxxx The funny thing is that 1/4 impulse speed is 1,852 kilometres per second, which should have made the scene shorter and more impactful, literally, as the Enterprise reverse into spacedocks doors, in less than a second.

[@evilzzzability]

One of the greatest film scores ever written.

[@ItsaKindOfMagic86]

I really liked this one. Loved the score, the performances, it looks visually stunning but that could be my bias for 80s sci-fi and fantasy because they will always look the most gorgeous to me.

[@MikeD974]

I still think Christopher Loyd was the best klingon ever

[@goodoldbubba6620]

RIP Leonard Nimoy. Miss you so very much. 😢

[@VallaMusic]

my favorite Star Trek film - even though the story's premise strains credulity - it begs the question whether all Vulcans simply transfer their spirit before they die so they can soon after hop into the next available body - but then we are told at the end that the whole transfer business is risky and potentially fatal to both parties concerned - yeah, that's a real conundrum, to be sure - and I know many did not think too highly of Christopher Lloyd's role as the villain - but for me his performance absolutely raised the film to a new level - best ST villain in my book - perfect combination of intelligence and heartless cruelty - and then there's the epic way he yells "Get out of there !" - kudos also to Horner's magnificent music

[@fatboydim.7037]

It carries the arc and helps build to the rest of the movies, and yes you do empathise with Kirk in the Undiscovered Country about the death of his son. It gives a great conclusion to the end of The Voyage Home as well.

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[@RoboticDragon]

It is a great movie. The fact it is a continuation and also that they continued off this into 4 is awesome

[@edvaira6891]

John Larroquette was NOT an unknown! He had completed a well-loved supporting role as the manic, cowardly Colonel in the Bill Murray hit comedy STRIPES in 1981!

[@marcgaffen]

"Stealing the Enterprise" scene with Horner's score is Top 5 moment in all Star Trek.

[@JamesB-mg9pk]

Leonard Nimoy did a great job with this and part four. I love watching 2,3 and four all together.

[@burr1aj]

Fun fact: this film was not widely released outside of America and especially in Europe. So in front of Star Trek IV they had a recap, more or less. And that's why the foreign movie posters hide "Star Trek IV" at the bottom, as it would lead many to wonder where #3 went. This was the pre internet times.

[@tomlavelle8340]

Are facts fun?

[@Maulbert]

They should see if John Larroquette would be interested in returning to Trek. Klingons live long. He could have a fun cameo in Lower Decks.

[@sergioaccioly5219]

What this movie does exceptionally well is highlight how good the Enterprise's crew was. They danced around Starfleet when they stole the ship, detected and succesfully countered the Klingon trap and when, by misfortune, were temporarily beaten by the Klingons, found a way to win, no matter the cost.

[@robeson1070]

The mindmeld with Sarek is really powerful as is the juxtaposition between "needs of the many" and "needs of the one". The return of the Enterprise to Spacedock with all the battle damage and the implication that so many had died is really intense too. It has a better Saavik than the second movie. I think it's a good film.

[@geoffwhitemusic]

I don’t think it was intentional, but the story is an uncanny re-telling of Heracles rescuing Theseus from his chair of forgetfulness in the underworld.

[@stevesouth360]

This is one of my favorite Trek movies of all time. Highly underrated and I’ve always disagreed when people say all the odd-numbered films are bad. So many great elements to this film. It holds a special place in my heart and after nearly 4 decades of watching it through the years, it’s still one of my most favorites, if not my favorite.

[@noneed4me2n7]

Still remember seeing this a few times when it was in theaters as a youth. Hadn’t really set the pattern of odd and evens being a thing and I still feel i it holds up just thanks to the others getting more scenes and interactions. McCoys best I feel.

[@undefined40]

You forgot to mention that the movie also contained the most elegant and beautiful star fleet ship ever created: The USS Excelsior. Ok, I admit she had some Scotty induced engine problems, but they solved that until "The Undiscovered Country" where she really shines.

[@JaredRay_1701]

I’ve been saying it for years: THE most underrated trek movie. It’s my favorite

[@ftuT]

I remember feeling for his son when he got stabbed, the sound effect was gut-punching (pardon the pun).

[@liontone]

Star Trek III is a “good” movie by itself, a great movie within the arc.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

If 2, 3 or 6 are on TV, I can definitely watch them for about the 8 millionth time each. And I'm a huge TNG fan, so I'll happily watch any of those anytime

[@CeeLiberty]

Personally I liked Robin Curtis in the role more than Alley.

[@ericmac4648]

I love Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, it is very underrated. James Horner's musical score is top notch, especially during the stealing of the enterprise sequence. Several iconic moments in this film; the death of Kirk's son, the destruction of the enterprise, the introduction of the Bird of Prey, and the scene when Sarek (Spock's father) views the crew landing in Vulcan, his look explains his relief that Spock has returned, yet knowing what Kirk had sacrificed; this scene has no dialogue, just music and visual storytelling. Thanks, JoBlo and Chris for giving this one its respect!

[@NurseGuapo]

"they shot Spock out the back of the ship in that giant sunglasses case" ;-) even the great Seinfeld gave this a shout out

[@tonebone7449]

I find this to be my go-to Trek film... seriously underrated.

[@rebekahholder3055]

The problem I had with Kristy Alley was that she had TOO much emotion. She cried at the funeral. Robin Curtis embraced the emotionless Vulcan personality a lot better.

[@rays7437]

Yes! I never cared for Alley's version of Sa'avik because there was too much emotion. I remember it being explained away because she was half Romulan. I never noticed they replaced her with Robin Cutis until years later, actually.

[@randybentley2633]

When I saw this film in the theater, I knew, from watching TOS, that the activation of the self-destruct protocol this time around wasn't a bluff like it had been the last time. When Kirk and crew evacuated and the countdown ticked down to 5, that was the point of no return. I, like everyone else in the theater, was as quiet as a church mouse, because we all knew that our beloved Lady's saga had come to its conclusion and she was about to give her last full measure of devotion.

[@caronstout354]

Kirk sacrificed his one true lady love-the Enterprise.

[@randybentley2633]

@@caronstout354 I swear, they should have just incorporated Kirk into the ship's operating system and be done with it.

[@jaywilson4520]

I think this is massively underrated. I think the narrative around the odd/even movies is what defined this film as being bad. The truth is, this was a very ambitious, touching, exciting film. The special effects work very well for how ambitious those scenes were.

[@DJEddieFocus]

I honestly think the lack of Kirstie Alley hurt this movie. She had created a bond with the legacy crew and by recasting Saavik that bond was just gone.

[@caronstout354]

The reason the role of Saavik was recast was because Kirste Alley demanded more $ for ST3...

[@classic.cameras]

I loved this movie THE SECOND a Klingon Bird of Prey decloaked. It was such a cool model. It is one of my favorite classic Star Trek movies.

[@patrickwilson1459]

The Genesis Trilogy. One of the best movie trilogies I’ve seen. Aside from Guardians of the Galaxy, Back to the Future, The Lord of the Rings, and the Original Star Wars Trilogies. I love this film too.

[@wowview2]

Always had a special fondness for this movie. I’m absolutely astounded to learn that was John Larquette in that role!

[@shaggycan]

Kirstie was sexier, but Robin was the better Saavik. That's my opinion anyway. They really should have brought her back for VI, I think that was a mistake.

[@artvankampen8993]

It’s well-made and it’s a good movie. But when you step back, there just isn’t much to it. Plus as you say, Robin Curtis. A necessary bridge (no pun intended) to get to ‘The Voyage Home.”

[@jerrypeacock2234]

Christopher Lloyd is freaking awesome in every role he plays, speaking of has WTF ever did a review of Buckaroo Banzai?

[@spadekun9899]

Actually three is pretty high on my list of favorites. If we're counting the original six movies I would probably go 2 3 6 4 5, I don't like 1 at all, almost like it never happened

[@IronicTonic8]

I agree, this is definitely the most underrated film. People don't seem to understand that it's not about the conflict between Kirk and the Klingons (as was Wrath with the conflict between Kirk and Khan), it's about what Kirk is willing to sacrifice to save his friend, Spock. I find this film to be very entertaining and well executed. I would even place it above Star Trek 4. It's right behind Wrath and Undiscovered Country for me.

[@acemcjack]

I absolutely adore this movie, more than "Wrath of Khan", and only slightly less than "Undiscovered Country". William Shatner is at his best here, IMO, and the visual effects are not bad at all. A truly underrated movie!

[@ChrisRoth1972]

I remember seeing Star Trek 3 in the Theater when I was 12 & I still to this day remember saying to my Parents I want to see this movie again! It was a worthy sequel,not my favorite,that goes to Six.! I will say Star Trek 3 had fantastic effects for 1984!

[@shaundis2117]

I never understood the push back of this film . It`s a perfect Star Trek film and sure it doesn't have the fight of 2 or the push of 4 but it has tons of energy in it. Its the introduction of the Klingon Bird Of Prey. We never saw it before. The Death of the original Enterprise , David Marcus...lots of weight in this movie that would have lasting repercussions .It is an undervalued movie and so important to this cannon. The Undiscovered Country wouldn't be as amazing as it is without Star Trek III.

[@Paul07791]

III is a bit bland in places. Like David's unceremonious death, where a decent chase/action scene and fall from a cliff would have done much better (and also would also have mirrored Kruge's death later on)... it's like they didn't want us to see importance in the character. "He gave his life to save us", yeah not really. Aside from that uninspired middle section, everything before and after that is pretty great.

[@Asher8328]

I love ST III and get annoyed at anyone that simply dismisses it as part of the "odd numbered films are bad" garbage. BTW, after seeing those old clips of TJ Hooker I gotta watch Nimoy in them again, as it's been god knows how many years now. All I remember from the series is that everyone, literally everyone, calls him Hooker, even his kids. lmao.

[@CosmicFantasiesStudios]

I really wish Kristie Alley had returned as Saavik but Star Trek III is up in my top five favorite Trek films. Along with Wrath of Khan, First Contact, Generations, and the Star Trek Reboot. But, then again, I just love Star Trek and will watch it whenever I can.

[@cha02psc]

Excellent review. I always thought Kruge is a better villain than Khan. Kruge is Kirk’s equal, and actually outsmarts Kirk by seeing through the subterfuge of the Enterprise not being fully manned. Kruge’s motivations make perfect sense, too. Untrammelled expansion of the Federation plus the development of an apparent superweapon? It wouldn’t surprise me if Kruge’s mission to secure Genesis wasn’t sanctioned by the Klingon High Council. I would go so far as to say they TSFS is better than TWOK. Yep. I went there.

[@markcoledrumteacher]

It's a good romp very much in the spirit of the original show. It has wonderful and funny character moments and went a long way in establishing the modern Klingons. It's also the first one I saw in a theater!

[@rogueplanet7776]

I love III. It’s not perfect, but it’s a lot of fun, and the Genesis “Trilogy” is the best original series cinematic Trek.

[@Martok77]

This movie has been...and ever shall be...highly underrated.

[@ciphernine7824]

I consider Wrath of Khan, Search For Spock, and Voyage Home to be the equivalent of a three act opera.

[@notme1048]

It would be difficult to follow The Wrath Of Khan no matter how good but they did agreat job. Christopher Lloyd was outstanding as a cruel Klingon vilian and it kinda made up for the loss of Kirstie Alley. I remember when it came out on TV they cut the part where Krug kills his partner in the beginning which was vital to understanding the characters ruthlessness. Fun video Thanx 4 posting this

[@SumDumGy]

I always found d this film to be just a bit...off, in comparison to its predecessor. The effects don’t feel better for putting more money into them. The removal of Carol and elevation of David, the new Saavik... I don’t know. I don’t hate it or even dislike it, but it probably ranks bottom on my list of original six films.

[@SpockvsEgon]

My big complaint with this movie is the lack of impact the events of the movie had on Kirk. He threw away his career, destroyed the ship that he so desperately loved, and lost his son. If I could rewrite this movie, I would have had Kirk trying desperately to save David's body. Irrationally, he would be thinking that since the Vulcans were going to resurrect Spock, maybe they could do the same for David. When he realizes that's impossible, he turns bitter and doesn't want to see the resurrected Spock, having an emotional breakdown in solitude. McCoy would try to coax him out and Kirk would admit that he regrets everything they did. He wouldn't have traded Spock for David and he thinks he would try to strangle Spock if he saw him. The newly revived Spock would be wanting to see Kirk and eventually Kirk would relent and see him. From here, the movie would play out the same with their conversation.

[@newyorkerinvegas]

ST3, this film is an anomaly in the best way possible. It's by far the most personal of the features and in retrospect, set the tone for the interpersonal moments and growth in DS9 and STP season 3. ST3 doesn't deserve to be labeled as one of the "odd numbered" films. It's beautiful, quiet, poetic and as a result of those factors... daring.

[@richardgadsby6642]

Not to forget this film gave us one of the most iconic ships, the Klingon Bird of Prey and firmly established the Klingon look for decades.

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

Can't wait to see your take on "Star Trek IV: The One The Non Sci Fi Fans Liked..."

[@chrisloc1701]

It's my second favorite Trek film after Wrath.

[@colonelquack]

Kirk backing the Enterprise out of the driveway, with Horner's score. There is no better ten minutes of Star Trek.

[@SniffHeinkel]

Robin Curtis was a better Saavik than Kirstie Alley, in my opinion.

[@opiejaye]

Yeah, this is a great movie. Having to follow The Wrath of Khan is always going to be a tricky one but it does the job well. I agree that having Kirstie Alley back would've helped for continuity but at least Robin Curtis' Saavik actually had proper Vulcan eyebrows. :D I'd say it's my third favourite Trek movie after The Wrath of Khan and The Undiscovered Country.

[@biffstrong1079]

There were things that were good in this move but the since it was actually a device simply to resurrect Nimoy it wasn't that interesting and mostly kind of annoying.

[@mattrose4154]

I never believed that only the even numbered movies were good. I feel maybe the even numbered ones were slightly better, but I think all the trek movies are good. Yes even The Final Frontier and Nemesis.

[@brettbaratheon9776]

All these years, all the viewings, I never knew that was John Laraquette. Haha, wow.

[@Aragorn7884]

I think 'Star Trek Generations' is underrated 🤷

[@GloopTrekker]

Agreed.

[@Dohsoda]

Its no better or worse than "The Motion Picture" if we're talking first outings for each crew.

[@joe9739]

I hate that Kirk dies, especially like that... All things considered, its a decent Trek film.

[@79jask]

Agreed

[@joe9739]

@@Dohsoda TMP is just so unlike every other Trek movie though, that's more of a "Love it or indifferent/don't get it" movie. I see ST: Generations as a over-bashed, and somewhat underwhelming film. C+

[@ashurmom2969]

I own the Blu-ray collection of 2, 3 and 4, what a great Saturday afternoon!

[@thebipolarbear1]

This and kahn go hand in hand and they’re both excellent!

[@Jake1980]

This is my favorite Star Trek film. I though this one had a great supporting cast very underrated IMO

[@ChrisWright75]

The score when the Enterprise returns to space dock is one of my favorites even though Horner stole a lot of it from classical works.

[@technophobe0790]

This is one of the best Star Trek films ever made. Easily on par with WoK

[@CommodoreGT]

A greed. I mean, who doesn’t love the Enterprise heist?

[@carlredbird3054]

One of my favorite star trek movies, really like how they have to get the crew back together, and it's the first time actual Klingon language is spoken and written

[@SumDumGy]

Klingon is spoken in TMP.

[@carlredbird3054]

@@SumDumGy ya but Marc Okrand created a usable spoken language and alphabet for star trek 3. The Klingons talk in 1 but their language was just gibberish, and used nonsense writing on the computer screens. Marc Okrand based the language and alphabet on the first movie and building from their he made it real. That's why you can read shakespeare in the original klingon

[@SumDumGy]

@@carlredbird3054 You haven’t read Shakespeare until you’ve read it in the original Klingon.

[@40somethingmanchild]

It's Harve (pronounced just "Harv") Bennett not Harvey Bennett btw. Great video though 👍 Oh, and Sisko's dark side was on full display in DS9 In the Pale Moonlight....

[@JoBloOriginals]

Thank you! Noted for next time

[@nicotrex6690]

Kirk facing the death of His son Is the Best Shatner ever.

[@whoknew2273]

Not as good as Wrath of Khan but certainly better the the first one

[@onlykarlhenning]

Christopher Lloyd is superb!

[@StoneyBrownTV]

In 1984 I was 6 years old and loved watching Star Trek with my family. My parents took me to see Search For Spock and the destruction of the Enterprise upset me for days after seeing the movie.

[@clmk28]

After the wrath of khan they hit their stride with these movies, they kept better

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

Star Trek IV is my favorite. It introduced me to the whole Star Trek phenomena.

[@JoBloOriginals]

It did for a lot of us

[@GloopTrekker]

Odd-numbered Star Trek III is far better than even-numbered Star Trek Nemesis.

[@robd1329]

Nemesis was.....yawnnn ok

[@narutobroken]

Why did you take this music from that other sci-fi dude?

[@GBass242]

To your planet, Welcome!