Star Trek The Motion Picture is one of the all time greatest Sci-Fi Adventure movies. I make no apologies, this is the film that introduced me Captain Kirk, Spock and Co. Whilst not a Trekie as such, I am more of a Casual Star Trek fan. Such is the impact of this film that even had I not been, I think I would have enjoyed this as a movie in its own right. Perhaps the only thing working against the movie is that it doesn't manage to generate the fun of the original series. Instead it lays the blueprints for Star Trek-The Next Generation, and the next 20 odd years or so of Trek Episodes.
Robert Wise's Direction is Epic to say the least. Wise is not the most obvious name you would ascociate with a Star Trek movie, but he and Star Trek fit like a glove. He does for Star Trek what Richard Donner did for Superman the previous year. He has taken material that from the outset would only appeal to fans, yet he makes it acceptable for a general audience as well. And Star Tek The Motion Picture has many elements for the casual Viewer/Trek fan to feast their eyes on.
There is the Solid Cast. William Shatner is for Star Trek what Christopher Reeve was for Superman, and Sean Connery was for Bond. He is the ultimate Captain of the Enterprise, and this shows. It took an excellent actor like Patrick Stewart to lay the ghost of Kirk to rest. Shatner carries the weight of the movie on his shoulders, and does so well. Leonard Nimoy as Spock evokes similar echoes of the kind of performances he gave on the T.V. Shows. Yet with age Nimoy looks more the alien and somehow his performance seems all the more real, like a good wine, with age. Once Spock comes aboard the Enterprise you know its going to be fun all the way. There are also the familiar faces of James Doohan,George Takai, Deforest Kelly and Walter Koening. Then there is the wonderfully designed Sets, of the Enterprise etc, which perfectly compliment the excellent special effects By John Dykstra. In truth Star Trek The Motion Picture was eye candy before the word was even invented. And also, there is Jerry Goldsmiths beautifull score wich blends the T.V series themes with a new energetic score for the 80's.
In truth, for the casual viewer the plot may be alittle strained. Basiacally the Enterprise engages in a sluggish battle with a malignent force field headed earthwards. Who could be responsible. [The Klingons?] But even if the script doesn't appeal, with everything else on offer, you should be satisfied enough.
Robert Wise's Direction is Epic to say the least. Wise is not the most obvious name you would ascociate with a Star Trek movie, but he and Star Trek fit like a glove. He does for Star Trek what Richard Donner did for Superman the previous year. He has taken material that from the outset would only appeal to fans, yet he makes it acceptable for a general audience as well. And Star Tek The Motion Picture has many elements for the casual Viewer/Trek fan to feast their eyes on.
There is the Solid Cast. William Shatner is for Star Trek what Christopher Reeve was for Superman, and Sean Connery was for Bond. He is the ultimate Captain of the Enterprise, and this shows. It took an excellent actor like Patrick Stewart to lay the ghost of Kirk to rest. Shatner carries the weight of the movie on his shoulders, and does so well. Leonard Nimoy as Spock evokes similar echoes of the kind of performances he gave on the T.V. Shows. Yet with age Nimoy looks more the alien and somehow his performance seems all the more real, like a good wine, with age. Once Spock comes aboard the Enterprise you know its going to be fun all the way. There are also the familiar faces of James Doohan,George Takai, Deforest Kelly and Walter Koening. Then there is the wonderfully designed Sets, of the Enterprise etc, which perfectly compliment the excellent special effects By John Dykstra. In truth Star Trek The Motion Picture was eye candy before the word was even invented. And also, there is Jerry Goldsmiths beautifull score wich blends the T.V series themes with a new energetic score for the 80's.
In truth, for the casual viewer the plot may be alittle strained. Basiacally the Enterprise engages in a sluggish battle with a malignent force field headed earthwards. Who could be responsible. [The Klingons?] But even if the script doesn't appeal, with everything else on offer, you should be satisfied enough.