Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Achim G — 19 Jan 2018

It has it flaws but is an awesome vision!

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Achim G on 19 Jan 2018.

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

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