The human adventure is just beginning.

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"V'Ger's knowledge has reached the limits of this universe and it must evolve. What it requires of its god, doctor,
is the answer to its question, "Is there nothing more"?" - Spock

Why watch this? This box-office hit re-ignited Star Trek for its loyal fans and future generations.

Plot Summary: A colossal and powerful alien entity, known as V'Ger, approaches Earth, leaving destruction in its wake. Admiral James T. Kirk reassumes command of the refitted USS Enterprise to intercept the mysterious entity and determine its intentions. The crew must navigate the dangers within the massive V'Ger, confront its purpose, and prevent it from destroying Earth.

Dad's Preview: Ten years after its namesake TV show (that only lasted three seasons) this film made it to theaters. This was partly in response to the series success in syndication and a massive fan base called "Trekkies". It reunites the original crew, and the mission is to stop an approaching entity that is destroying universes and heading toward Earth. The film certainly takes itself serious, and that is its one drawback. There are too many long, slow-moving shots of space ships set to an overly dramatic musical score. It IS great to have Kirk, Spock, Bones and the crew together again, saving the world... as it should be. The sequel, The Wrath of Khan (1982), would find better footing and success. 

Paramount Pictures