Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Joe H — 11 Jan 2011

A great director, a popular tv series, how did it go so wrong. This is one of the most boring sci fi films ever made.

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Joe H on 11 Jan 2011.

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

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