Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Jacob V — 24 May 2013

It is a good beginning, but just moves to slow for a Star Trek film.

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Jacob V on 24 May 2013.

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

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