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star trek iii the search for spock | Year: 1984 Classification: Science Fiction Directed: - Leonard Nimoy Actors/Actresses: - Leonard Nimoy - William Shatner - DeForest Kelley An Entertaining Feature Film, Near-Classic STAR TREK III: The Search For Spock is almost as good as THE WRATH OF KHAN and THE VOYAGE HOME, but it has its own strengths working for it. It is indeed an essential part of the Trek phenomenon, and there is a bit of action and human essence in this movie. The Enterprise crew is headed for the starbase battered from the raging battle with Khan, that resulted in the birth of the Genesis Planet. When Kirk and crew finally arrive and the Enterprise is due to be decommissioned, Kirk and a few crew members (Scotty, McCoy, Chekhov, and Sulu) highjack the Enterprise and race to the Genesis Planet after they learn McCoy is carrying the soul of Spock, and Spock is alive, aging rapidly like the planet that rebirthed him...but essentially, has none of his marbles which McCoy possesses. When the Enterprise encounters the Klingons and Commander Kruge, it results in the untimely destruction of the Enterprise. Down on the Genesis planet, Kirk and crew find Spock and Valeris, but David, Kirk's estranged son, is dead. After ridding themselves of Kruge, Kirk highjacks the Klingon vessel to get to Vulcan, where Spock and McCoy are put back to their rightful places. Overall, The Search For Spock is an enjoyable edition to the Trek adventures with Leonard Nimoy's directorial talents to go even further with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Star Trek III is essentially satisfying and would be a welcome addition to your Trek collection, no matter what kind of Trekkie you are. underrated meditation on the nature of friendship Don't be fooled by some of the negative reviews here. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is a thoughtful meditation on the nature of friendship. I admire its careful attention to developing a classical story arc in which Kirk is driven by concern for his friends (Spock and McCoy) and by outer events (a feckless Federation bureaucracy) to steal the Enterprise and outwit and outrun enemies on all sides. Indeed, the film's first act is a gem: a model of balanced writing in its build-up to Kirk's inexorable conclusion that he must steal the Enterprise to save his friends. Among the priceless scenes in that first half-hour: A visit by Spock's father to Kirk's San Francisco pad in which, during a "mind meld" between them, successive shots end with a quiet, touching close-up of Kirk's eye as he relives Spock's "death" in the previous film; Scottie's hilarious asides toward a pompous captain played deftly by character actor James Sikking; and Kirk being told by a superior officer that under no conditions can he undertake a mission to save his friends as the camera tracks in on him, staring off in the middle distance, his inevitable insubordination written on his face. Good stuff. Even better is the focus (singularly among the Star Trek movies, which usually concern the Enterprise crew saving the Earth or the universe) on Kirk's mission to save his friends and the sacrifices he makes in the process. I can tell you (if you haven't seen the film) that these sacrifices are significant, in once case touchingly sad and in another spectacular. Other reasons to see Star Trek III: It contains a terrific, humorous, self-consciously strapping but still tough villain played by Christopher Lloyd; a really good, early James Horner (of Titanic fame) score; elegant special effects (including the real-time destruction of a planet tearing itself apart that holds up well); William Shatner's best performance ever (be honest -- he does a nice, even subtle job in this film as a soulful, resourceful, and self-sacrificing Kirk -- indeed, the Kirk character has never been more appealing); an apropos climax that, unique to the science fiction genre, is understated and gentle and moving; a swift pace; deft direction from Leonard Nimoy; genuine surprises that, when I first saw the film, I could not believe were happening (including a clever an very believable role as an ex merchant marine trying to deal with life after the dissappearance of his wife. The combination of Hackman, Garr, and Burgess Merideth was very appealing.There is a real feeling for the characters as the movie evolves. The man who does the odd jobs around the restaurant is very funny. Two thumbs up. Buy Star Trek Iii The Search For Spock at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Star Trek Iii The Search For Spock Search with the Priority Search Engine on Star Trek Iii The Search For Spock This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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