Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Virgil C — 25 May 2013

Trekkie, big fan, great space adventures, must see.

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Virgil C on 25 May 2013.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture has generally received mixed reviews.

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