Review of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) by Christopher G — 12 Feb 2008

Classic: "What does God need with a starship?".

This review of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) was written by Christopher G on 12 Feb 2008.

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier has generally received mixed reviews.

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Story/Screenplay - 30% - 12/30 Cinematography - 30% - 9/30 Acting/Characters - 15% - 7/15 Production/Costume Design - 10% - 3/10 Effects (Visual/Sound)…

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