Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Marquita M — 12 Jun 2009

Bet you never wanted to see Scotty in that fitting of a pantsuit, did you?

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Marquita M on 12 Jun 2009.

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

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