Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Jesus A — 18 May 2009

Boring and predictable, if technically well executed and interesting in its themes.

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Jesus A on 18 May 2009.

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

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