Review of For the Love of Spock (2016) by Diana B — 14 Dec 2016

Great insight into Nimoy as a man and cool stories on how he shaped Spock's character. A must watch for any Star Trek fan.

This review of For the Love of Spock (2016) was written by Diana B on 14 Dec 2016.

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

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

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It goes without saying that each of us was saddened by Nimoy's passing last year, and The Love of Spock reminds us we weren't alone…

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By Missy C (18) on 08 Sep 2016

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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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For the Love of Spock is a bittersweet yet eminently intriguing profile of a man who ultimately did live long and, yes, prosper…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 09 Dec 2016

Less of a documentary and more of a memorial, this is a curious behind-the-scenes (but not too behind-the-scenes) look at a popular cultural…

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By Sonny B (45) on 06 Mar 2017

Watched this tonight on Netflix. Every Star Trek fan should watch this. You will love it. Every person who has a parent should watch it…

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