Review of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) by Matt K — 13 May 2009

In 1991 the fall of the Iron Curtain marked a turning point in world politics and, for many, a fear of the unknown in a new world order. Star Trek VI boldly addressed these fears, forcing the viewer to reflect on their prejudices.

Clearly, returning director, Nicholas Meyer knows Star Trek well, giving us a near perfect film filled with exciting locations, high stakes, intrigue and troubled characters, the most flawed (or shall we say human?) of which is the Captain himself.

What better way to bid farewell to this much loved original cast than on this highest of high notes. Shatner's subtle sarcasm towards the Klingons, along with his distrust and open hatred of them, is a perfect balance of comedy and professional restraint, while his icy whisper of, 'Let them die,' sends chills down our spines, perhaps voicing our own darkest thoughts.

A multilayered story expands Star Trek's universe by showing us the consequences an assassination of the President would have on a galactic scale, as well as exposing the corrupt politicians and officers from both sides.

Cliff Eidelman provides a powerful score in what may possibly be the most grown-up of the Star Trek saga, with a theme and message that was directly relatable to our world at the time of its release.