Review of For the Love of Spock (2016) by David M — 16 Jan 2017

A pleasant surprise, well-done documentary about father & son Nimoy.

This review of For the Love of Spock (2016) was written by David M on 16 Jan 2017.

For the Love of Spock has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ethan Sacks (28) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 08 Sep 2016

For the Love of Spock is ultimately as much of a love letter to other Trek fans as much as one to his own…

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By Andres V (550) on 06 Mar 2017

Buen material el que presenta Adam Nimoy, hijo del legendario, pero no esta bien organizado y resulta aburrido a ratos porque no presenta abierta…

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By Ryan O (407) on 04 Apr 2017

Fascinating documentary. very well done and for this mild weather Stars Trek guy, damn good. check it out…

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By Fong K (647) on 15 Oct 2016

Made by the son of Leonard Nimoy and for the Trekkies, this is a perfunctory documentary about the titular cultural icon and the dedicated…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 11 Sep 2016

4 out of 5 stars! This was a great and lovingly crafted doc about Leonard Nimoy and the character of Spock…

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By Jonathan H (1,173) on 02 Feb 2017

Absolutely terrific, the day he died was the saddest I've felt for someone I've never personally met…

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By Sam F (417) on 05 Mar 2017

The fact that Leonard Nimoy is dead still breaks my heart. This is a wonderful tribute to him…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 09 Dec 2016

This documentary produced and directed by Adam Nimoy about the life of his father Leonard and his very iconic character of Spock is okay…

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By Douglas M (290) on 03 Mar 2017

If you love Star Trek, and I do, then you will not want to miss this touching tribute and remembrance of Lenard Nimoy…

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