Review of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) by Steve F — 20 Jan 2009

The most non-Trekkie friendly film in the franchise.

This review of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) was written by Steve F on 20 Jan 2009.

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home has generally received positive reviews.

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