Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Eric B — 24 May 2009

This is the crap that happens when you take Star Trek too seriously.

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Eric B on 24 May 2009.

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

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