Review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) by Rob A — 01 May 2013

Pretty 'trippy' for alot of the movie. I am convinced that those making the movie were on some serious psychedelic drugs!!!

This review of Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) was written by Rob A on 01 May 2013.

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

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