Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Jacob L — 29 Apr 2013

Story is alright but really hurts this movie is the pacing; if it were an hour shorter I think I would enjoy this one a lot more.

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Jacob L on 29 Apr 2013.

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

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