I'm in my seventies and most of my dearest friends are gone and I've had to give up most of my significant interests after suffering a stroke a few months ago, so I've been becoming a bit detached, but seeing how moved you are by these films (I was a big Star Trek fan back in the day) brings back what it was like to have that sense of magic and enthusiasm. Makes me feel alive again.
I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke. I'm a bit younger than you, but these films are so good. We currently live in a time where few dare to dream big dreams. Back in our day, this kind of ambitious thinking was the norm, not the exception.
I imagine it was. I used to think the Enterprise in these first 3 movies was a different one from the one the crew used on the tv show because it looked so different. Instead, it's the same ship, but it just had a lot of overhaul/redesign/refitting over the years. Still, it's hard for me not to see it as a second ship.
ST3 came out the year I was born, so I grew up in a world where Spock wasn't dead forever in ST2 - but unfortunately, the original Enterprise was. There's a fantastic TH-camr who does miniature "what if" Star Trek stories. One of them was "Star Trek Resurrection (Star Trek III Alternate Ending)," where Genesis didn't explode, and Starfleet sent a salvage team to bring her home. Obviously the canon ending is impactful & meaningful, but it's a lot easier to rebuild a wrecked ship than revive a dead Vulcan, even in-Universe.
Nah. It was Spock. Fans were furious they killed him. I'm not aware of any such reaction about the destruction of the 1701. Which was emotional and significant, but not on the same level.
@@robinreiley1828 It's known in Trek Fandom as the "Monster Maroon", and in Universe that Uniform design was used by Starfleet for over sixty years. In the films it was the Standard from Khan to Generations.
I saw this opening night, and it’s choking me up to this day. I have a long-time friend, who moved four hours away from me several years ago. Myself and other friends have always jokingly called him “Captain Kirk”. Whenever I run into him, i say to him: Jim! Your name is Jim!”. Cracks us up every time.
@@vampiro4236 Oh, these friends called me “Dr. McCoy”! Back then I owed a 1977 Dodge van, which everyone called my “shuttlecraft”, so naturally, I got a vanity plate “McCoy2”!
"It's his revenge, for all those arguments he lost!" is one of the funniest lines in all of Star Trek history. Captures the Bones and Spock relationship perfectly.
The "stealing the Enterprise" scene is still one of my favorite things from all of Star Trek. Everything about it is perfect. The story, the acting, the special effects, the music. It's all so fantastic. It doesn't matter how many times I watch that scene, it always gets me excited and puts a huge smile on my face.
Absolutely! Anytime I need a quick pick me up or need to shake off a bad mood, I can put on that sequins or even just that part of the soundtrack and feel better. It is one of the most ridiculously entertaining sequences and all of Star Trek! [Edit: sequence, not sequins! Laugh at me, I deserve it!]
For a bit of reference - if you didn't already catch this - When Christopher Lloyd played Kruge in this movie, he wasn't yet known for Back to the Future because it wasn't out until the next year. At this point in time, he would've been known for his role as Jim on the tv show Taxi.
Both of Lloyd's characters in STIII and BTTF involved a craft belonging to him being used for time travel back to the 1980's (Which both get stuck and need a miracle to power them back to the time of their origins) and involve ensuring a couple's survival along with their offspring or the future would be doomed.
In the book of the Movie, Uhura left the transporter office and fled to the nearby Vulcan Embassy....gaining entry just before Starfleet Security could apprehend her. From there, Ambassador Sarek arranged her transportation to Vulcan.
The character of Spock, since I was a kid in the 1970's, has been the single most important and significant influence of my life regarding TV/film. Not only was Nimoy brilliant in his portrayal, but if you read his books he fought tooth and nail for every aspect of Spock's trajectory and philosophy, often butting heads with studio execs that wanted it to be something generic and predictable. Countless times I have applied Spock's well-rounded application of not only logic, but the humanity that logic requires to be in an ever-changing state of reaching something as ephemeral as perfection.
I remember seeing Leonard Nimoy on a game show way back when (think it was $10,000 pyramid) and he promoted his book "I Am Not Spock". I went out and bought it a couple of weeks later and enjoyed it, primarily for his take on the character and how different he, Leonard Nimoy, is/was from Spock. Then, decades later while browsing in Barnes & Noble, seeing "I Am Spock" and snatching it up. Also enjoyed it immesnely.
Search for Spock is truly underrated, IMO. I know it gets criticized for retconing almost everything that happened in Wrath of Khan, but they just did everything so good - the acting, the effects, the music - just perfect. And the payoff in the end is so heartwarming: "Because the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many". I really love this movie, and the entire 2-3-4 trilogy.
@@miller-joel ... It made Carol Marcus disappear. Budget cuts forced them to dump Bibi Besch and her small role. Besch wouldn't let them use her face and voice. The producers made David Marcus the creator of the Genesis device.
@@Stogie2112 I've seen it several times and never got the sense that David had created Genesis. And Saavik was recast. That's not exactly what recon means.
@@miller-joel .... I know what "ret-con" means. Carol Marcus created the Genesis device. Carol Marcus appeared in and narrated the Genesis video presentation that Kirk viewed in The Wrath of Khan. In The Search for Spock, the Klingons watch the Genesis video presentation, but Kirk is narrating it. On the Genesis planet, Saavic and David have it out: SAAVIK: It's time for total truth between us. This planet is not what you intended, or hoped for, is it? DAVID: Not exactly. SAAVIK: Why? DAVID: I used proto-matter in the Genesis matrix. SAAVIK: Proto-matter. An unstable substance which every ethical scientist in the galaxy has denounced as dangerously unpredictable. DAVID: But it was the only way to solve certain problems. SAAVIK: So, like your father, you changed the rules. DAVID: If I hadn't, it might have been years, ...or never! SAAVIK: How many have paid the price for your impatience? How many have died? How much damage have you done? ...And what is yet to come? Also, we see in the beginning of "The Voyage Home" that David is credited with creating the Genesis device.
Enterprise was just as much a character as the crew! At the time of this film, it had been their home for at least eighteen years. To see her going down in flames still gives me goosebumps!
In my book the enterprise was the main character above all the rest. I'm 53 now I still remember people crying in the theater after that scene was over.
This film was my entry point to the franchise in probably 1991/92. I remember randomly catching the opening on cable and seeing the Enterprise slowly come into frame and I was hooked. The exchange between Kirk and Sarek when Sarek thanks Kirk for brining Spock home is what really makes the film for me. As a very shy kid with almost no social circle, I was shown what true friendship could, and should, strive to be.
I was introduced to The Wrath of Khan the same way. I just came upon it when my dad was watching the Mutara Nebula battle, and I was a Trekkie ever since I was 5 in 1991/92. As someone with the same small circle with friends, I wish you well and hope your circle of friends are able to go out of their way the way same way as these characters inspire us to be. 🖖 LLAP
As I've gotten older, Star Trek 3 has become my favorite Star Trek film. I love the themes of friendship and loyalty throughout. Kirk telling Spock at the end that the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many was a beautiful moment that encapsulated what the entire film is about, and I love the way it flipped Spock's philosophy on its head. I love Spock, but he's not infallible, and I definitely don't agree with his "needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" philosophy. It's a philosophy that can lead to the tyranny of the majority and the oppression of minorities, and it completely ignores loyalty and friendship. I can understand how one might find the portrayal of Captain Esteban of the USS Grissom (played by Phillip R. Allen) off-putting, but I thought it worked. I think you have to keep in mind that we're talking about the captain of a science vessel. He's likely not accustomed to stressful situations and is probably a pretty big nerd, so the actor's awkward cadence made sense to me. I may be in the minority, but I prefer Robin Curtis as Saavik. I found her portrayal more mature, more compelling... and like you pointed out, more Vulcan. David's death is a heartbreaking moment that William Shatner plays beautifully. The way he falls back, misses his chair, and has that moment of grief and anger on the floor is unforgettable. Kruge may not be the villain Khan is (he's a hard one to top), but I like the fact that he has a really good reason for what he's doing. To people outside the Federation, Genesis would seem like the ultimate weapon AND the ultimate tool for galactic expansion in one device. It's no wonder to me that he was so fixated on it.
"They have sacrificed their futures on the belief that the one, _you,_ was more important to them." "...I agree with the Doctor McCoy. We _must_ save Checkov. --- it is the human thing to do."
For those that have watched the series over the years, it was devastating to see the Enterprise blow up. So many times they have threatened to do it, and stopped the countdown at the last second. To see them actually do it, to me was like losing a member of the crew. Can't wait to see you watch ST4. I knew you would enjoy this one, but 4 has a lot of charm to it.
In the packed theater on opening night I remember total silence watching the Enterprise go down with just a few audible whimpers. It’s what made Bone’s line “what you had to do…. what you always do….” the best line of this movie and one of the greatest of all time. All of us serious fans suddenly felt the loss of our home. It moved the movie forward and helped with perspective without trivializing the sorrow.
My experience at the theater was a bit different. My smart-aleck college friends and I began singing the chorus of "Letting the Days Go By" (Talking Heads, 1980) after Kirk said "My God, Bones... what have I done?" It was completely unplanned, spontaneous, and generated howls of inappropriately timed laughter from the whole audience. Our finest hour, indeed. Same as it ever was.
The actress who played T’Lar, the Vulcan high priestess, was Dame Judith Anderson. She played Memnet in The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston. A very highly regarded actress.
@@sydhamelin1265 The fourth is probably the movie I watched the most. My brother and I watched the VHS so much we broke two of them before the DVD happened XD
Voyage Home is one of those interesting cases where it's not the BEST film in the series, (that's not to say it's not an excellent film in its own right) but is still everyone's favorite. Kind of like how Raiders of the Lost Ark is considered the best of the Indiana Jones trilogy, and yet everyone's favorite is Last Crusade.
Watching the stuff I love with friends is literally my favorite activity. Watching movie reactors on TH-cam has become my primary hobby. Even with a couple of good pals in my area, I still tune in here all the time. Great to see others really enjoying this as much as I do.
25:55 I Pon Farred the wife after seeing this one night. She was laughing and curious what I was doing. The next day, I filled her in on the Vulcan custom. She was like YOU EFFING NERD!! YOU PON FARRED ME???? WHAT KIND CREEPY STAR TREK SH*T ARE YOU WATCHING??" I was on the floor laughing! She still tells that story to this day, and it was like 10 years ago.
@@Renji9031 Well, I dont wanna brag, but Saavik would have been pretty satisfied with my Pon Farring technique. Next time, I'll lube up the fingers with something cool, like BBQ Sauce!!! LOL
Fun fact, the blonde female Starfleet officer in the lounge watching the Enterprise during the docking sequence and shaking her head is Janice Rand, played by Grace Lee Whitney, who used to be the captains personal yeoman in the original series, and was also the transporter technician in The Motion Picture. She's shaking her head whilst seeing the battle damage in a way of saying "what mess have you gotten into this time, Kirk?"
Leonard Nimoy's personal journey in playing Spock is very moving. Once he became an icon, the target of obsessed fans, he wanted OUT. He would perform on Broadway, doing other roles, and cast members would still call him Spock off stage. He HATED it. He even wrote a book, entitled "I Am Not Spock". Time passed, and he came to accept his destiny. He welcomed Spock back into his life. He then wrote another book, entitled "I Am Spock".
This movie holds a special place for me. It was the first Star Trek film I saw as a kid. I had already been watching the TV series for a while, but this movie and Star Trek The Next Generation premiering kicked off a deeper fandom for Star Trek. ❤
I saw this in the theater in '84, and was devastated by David's death and the destruction of the Enterprise. I couldn't wait for the next one, which was released in late '86. I wasn't disappointed, either. I even watched it again for free while training at Ft. Sam Houston. This movie has so many memorable scenes that ST: IV was a satisfying end to the Khan Trilogy. As always, Admiral Ames, thank you, and I send my love and best wishes for a peaceful holiday season. You're my favorite, and I hope you don't forget that.
After a few takes filming Kirk's reaction to the death of David, Nimoy cleared the sound stage except for Shatner. The two spoke quietly for some time and when filming resumed this was the performance Shatner gave. No one is sure about what was actually said but it obviously worked.
Star Trek 3 is one of my favourites. I saw this at the cinema twice recently, and it is as good now as it was in 84. The ending is lovely with the interaction between Kirk, Sarek, and finally Spock.
I grew up with the original series. This movie came out the day my daughter was born. She's 40 now, and considers this HER movie. And her kids are being raised with Star Trek... as was she. The voyage continues.
One important thing to come out of this movie is that the portrayal of the Klingon's, particularly Kruge, what largely go on to be the template for the Klingons going forward. In The Original Series, the Klingons are highly warlike and militant, but basically are a stand in for the USSR in the politics of the time. Their portrayal here, being a little bit strong and more resilient in some ways to humans, being very focused on honor and having hints of a warrior culture, and being more gregarious than the often quite serious Klingons of TOS. Also, Maltz, the Klingon who survives, is played by John Larroquette.
yeah, the Klingons in the original series were barbarians, and in TNG and since they've been barbarians on acid. I attribute the popularity of the Klingons to a combination of the immaturity and obliviousness of the fandom. (To this day Star Drek fans don't get how TNG and especially DS9 managed to insert extreme, overt racism into the series w/o being called out for it).
That final battle is so satisfying-- Kirk gave him every opportunity to come out of this with at least a partial W, but the Klingon commander was so warrior-mentality-focused on victory and battle that he wouldn't yield. Kirk finally saying what anyone in their right might would be thinking at that point is *muah* chef's kiss.
This is my personal favorite of the classic Trek films. Kirk and crew put it all on the line... Not to save the universe. Not to defeat some big bad. Just... To save their friend.
It bucks the trend of making every movie have the stakes be the entire galaxy. Part of why I prefer TV for Star Trek; they can tell all sorts of stories instead of feeling the need to make everything huge and a spectacle every time
Peoples reaction to Christopher Loyd is interesting. I saw this in theaters, and thought he was great. Mind you, I was coming from knowing him as Jim from the TV show Taxi, a completely different character than either this or Doc Brown. It wasn't until the following year that Back to the Future came out.
Christopher Lloyd as Kruge essentially created the modern/updated Klingon. Those who followed in the subsequent TOS films and TNG series built what he (and other Klingons in this film) laid the foundation for.
The Flight Recorder not only summarizes part of the movie, but Sarek got to see: Spock's selfless act Bones and Kirk both tried to save him Spock's Katra isn't gone And Kirk would've risked everything to go get him, stopping only when he realized it was already too late.
I totally agree. Watching the Enterprise be destroyed still hurts. The Enterprise was very much a character in her own right. If anything, she is one of the most iconic parts of Star Trek.
The Actress who played Saavik actually was taught how to play a Vulcan by Leonard Nimoy. I saw an interview with her and she spoke about the movie and how she sought advice from Nimoy to play a Vulcan correctly. It meant that much to her to play this roll right. Who else would know how to play a Vulcan than the person who created that character as an actor. I actually respect her version of the character more.
I enjoyed Kirstie Alley's portrayal more, in part BECAUSE of how she made it seem that she had yet to attain that "perfect Vulcan" emotional control. Since in the novelization of Wrath of Khan, it was stated that Saavik was actually half Romulan, that struggle with control seemed all the more appropriate. As to "who else would know how to play a Vulcan..." I recall seeing Mark Lenard at a Star Trek convention, and he related a disagreement he had with Leonard Nimoy while filming the scenes on Vulcan. The script originally called for Sarek to say, "My logic falters where my son is concerned." Lenard disagreed with that version, as he felt that a Vulcan would never admit that his logic "falters" and wanted Sarek to say his logic "...is uncertain..." Nimoy pushed back, saying that he'd been a Vulcan for almost 20 years and Lenard countered with, "And as your father, I taught you all you know about it." Nimoy ended up agreeing, as we have seen.
@@janehollander3843 She was but any mention of it was cut from the film. There is a deleted scene where Spock mentions it to Kirk in TWOK floating around youtube somewhere.
@@dezzconnor8360 same here. I don't think Robin did a bad job, as she does also now say that she took strict instruction from Nimoy on her portrayal but I personally prefer Kirstie's portrayal for the points you make above. It works slightly better for me as the apprentice to Spock's master.
@@emilsitka9537 I was going to say the same, many episodes of the TOS series were based on Shakespeare's works like Tempest, Hamlet, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, and many others.
You have no idea how much pain that caused me at seven years old when first seeing this movie... To this day I will always shed a tear when seeing that shot of the Enterprise being destroyed. That is the best version of the ship... Broke my heart... How could they do such a thing...
The next one, The Journey Home, was actually my very first taste of Star Trek when I was a kid. It launched my love of Trek. You'll really enjoy it. A lot of comic relief.
Fun Fact: Savik slept with Spock for his Pon farr. This is detailed in the novelisation, and she actually becomes pregnant with Spocks son. This is considered cannon and it's an absolute shame they never followed it up in any of the shows or movies afterwards!
41:25.....The lady playing the elderly Vulcan priestess is Judith Andersen, Ames. She was a prominent actor in the 40s and 50s, and was in a LOT of movies. She's one of the Hollywood greats! 👏👏👏👏👍
This one is my favorite. I remember being so relieved when I was a little kid to get Spock back. ST2 had really left my little Trekkie heart devastated.
Star Trek 3 has some of my all time favorite music in it! My favorite is the Stealing the Enterprise music, but a close second is when they are flying to Vulcan.
I love the way Mark Lenard played the first confrontation with Kirk in his flat… the suppressed anger was so powerful. He showed so much emotion and still kept in Vulcan character… now that’s a layered performance… love it. Many years ago I bumped into Mr Lenard in the street in NY asking for the way… while he explained I just looked at him starstruck and said: “You’re Mark Lenard!” He was so kind and gracious, asking me what I was doing in NY, gave me an autograph… only time I’d ever met a cast member, well except for one of Mudd’s women… (Zubin Mehta’s wife).
"What you had to do. What you always do. Turned death into a fighting chance to live." Always what I've gone out to do ever since my father died, just six months after I graduated High School.
I love your analysis at the very end. I consider STIII to be one of the best of all the ST movies, quite frankly. None of the others have quite the emotional depth and punch as this one. Plus, I remember seeing this in the theater when I was a kid in 1984. Such a great memory.
Ì am able to enjoy it more at 56 than when I saw it with my little sister in theaters at 16. At the time, I still held on to "The Wrath of Khan" as the better movie because it had more special effects. That's when I was 16. I can appreciate the story it tells 40 years later. Yes, William Shatner brought it in this movie. Thank you for your reactions. You made enjoy it even more.
Star Trek 2 and 3 are the best in my book. I saw this one right when it came on VHS back in the 80s. I agree on the depth of emotion. Star Trek 2-4 are great. Star Trek 6 is really great also!
Hi Ames, I'm so glad to have watched this with you. Sooner rather than later, you need to watch Star Trek, The Voyage Home. You'll love it, I promise. Christopher Lloyd's voice is so distinctive, it's hard to believe his character. Still sounds like Doc Brown.... Kirsty said she wanted to play the role but her agent asked for too much money. Something like that. Too bad, but Robin Curtis did a nice job, though. - Thomas
Another fun fact about this movie is the scene we're David is killed, kirk was supposed to fall back in his chair but he missed the step and fell on the floor. Nimoy loved the action so much he left it in as part of the movie. He thought it was more convincing reaction to the shock of his sons death.
@Stogie2112 Also fantastic. This movie disproves the idea that the odd ones are bad. Everything about this flick - themes of loyalty, sacrifice, love, and respect for your friends, even at great personal cost. THIS IS Star Trek.
In 1984 I was 10 years old. I remember posters of this movie being at the theaters, in malls, it was often being mentioned on tv. It was quite an experience to see at the theater.
I saw it as a WAY little kid (it's 6 months older than me) but when I properly watched it in 2006, Trek 40 Anniversary, I was blown away.... The music alone is worth it.
Commodore Avery, I share your love for the Enterprise! It’s not just a starship-it’s a symbol of exploration, hope, and unity. Every mission and every crew member aboard brings it to life, making it feel like more than just a vessel. The Enterprise is the heart of Star Trek, and its adventures continue to inspire me to dream bigger and explore the unknown!"
When the Enterprise returns to the Space Station, The woman who looks at Enterprise in awe is Grace Lee Whitney. The original series Yeoman Janice Rand! This movie is the only one that I know of where you can see this. Watch the scene where after steaking the Enterprise Scotty hands the Excelsior's Trans-Warp crystals to Bones. Look at Scotty's right hand very carefully. Do you only see FOUR fingers? THAT IS CORRECT. For those that are not die hard fans... During WW2 James Dohan served with the Canadian Army. And on D-Day he landed on Juno beach and had one of the fingers of hi right hand shot off. James Dohan only had four fingers on his right hand.
I love the part where you said Stop speaking about Spock and then respond Thank You when Spock turns around. I made an outburst of laughter 😂 when you said Thank You for listening to me.
Christopher Lloyd was at the last LasVegas Star Trek Convention. I asked him a question about the movie Clue. It took him completely off guard,😂 he was expecting Star Trek & Back To The Future questions. One fan asked if he would be willing to appear as a character in any of the New Trek & he gave an enthusiastic, "Hell Yeah, I would!"
Star trek 2 was my father's favorite film He always cried at Spock's death. We lost him last night Google seems to know and keeps showing me related content Beautiful Say what you will about AI but it seems to at least understand some aspects of humanity
I never quite accepted the even-numbered good/odd-numbered bad thing, because I never accepted the notion that #3 is bad. There's so much heart and so much to love. We didn't know how good we had it back then.
I love love love watching people discover Star Trek! My folks watched it when I was a kid so I did as well, and I ended up kinda growing up with it because of that
The guy at the beginning who asks for a ceremony for Spock is Phil Morris, son of Greg Morris. Greg Morris played the electronics genius Barney Collier building all the gadgets on the original 1960s "Mission: Impossible" TV series, Phil played his son Grant in the 1980s revival. Phil also appeared on Star Trek before. He was one of the children in the episode "Miri".
The cadet who asked for "A Hero's Welcome" at the beginning is actor Phil Morris in his movie debut. He is also known as the lawyer Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld and the Martian Manhunter on Smallville... The captured Klingon near the end is John Larroquette from Night Court. There is an episode of the newer Night Court series where his character has to dress up in a Klingon costume as a nod...
I'm in my seventies and most of my dearest friends are gone and I've had to give up most of my significant interests after suffering a stroke a few months ago, so I've been becoming a bit detached, but seeing how moved you are by these films (I was a big Star Trek fan back in the day) brings back what it was like to have that sense of magic and enthusiasm. Makes me feel alive again.
I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke. I'm a bit younger than you, but these films are so good. We currently live in a time where few dare to dream big dreams. Back in our day, this kind of ambitious thinking was the norm, not the exception.
The ,,"Death* of the USS Enterprise was the most emotional moment in the whole Star Trek Journey. It has been "Home" to all Trekkies since 1966
I imagine it was. I used to think the Enterprise in these first 3 movies was a different one from the one the crew used on the tv show because it looked so different. Instead, it's the same ship, but it just had a lot of overhaul/redesign/refitting over the years. Still, it's hard for me not to see it as a second ship.
@Billinois78 The thing that changes the Most every movie seems to be the Uniforms
ST3 came out the year I was born, so I grew up in a world where Spock wasn't dead forever in ST2 - but unfortunately, the original Enterprise was.
There's a fantastic TH-camr who does miniature "what if" Star Trek stories. One of them was "Star Trek Resurrection (Star Trek III Alternate Ending)," where Genesis didn't explode, and Starfleet sent a salvage team to bring her home. Obviously the canon ending is impactful & meaningful, but it's a lot easier to rebuild a wrecked ship than revive a dead Vulcan, even in-Universe.
Nah. It was Spock. Fans were furious they killed him. I'm not aware of any such reaction about the destruction of the 1701. Which was emotional and significant, but not on the same level.
@@robinreiley1828 It's known in Trek Fandom as the "Monster Maroon", and in Universe that Uniform design was used by Starfleet for over sixty years. In the films it was the Standard from Khan to Generations.
The "Your name is Jim" moment still chokes me up, even after seeing it countless times over the years.
He was the Man of logic who somehow had heart. Even in a ressurection his cold logic cannot suppress his honor and humanity!
I saw this opening night, and it’s choking me up to this day.
I have a long-time friend, who moved four hours away from me several years ago. Myself and other friends have always jokingly called him “Captain Kirk”. Whenever I run into him, i say to him: Jim! Your name is Jim!”. Cracks us up every time.
@@SciTrekMan That is awesome!
@@vampiro4236 Oh, these friends called me “Dr. McCoy”! Back then I owed a 1977 Dodge van, which everyone called my “shuttlecraft”, so naturally, I got a vanity plate “McCoy2”!
YEP
"It's his revenge, for all those arguments he lost!" is one of the funniest lines in all of Star Trek history. Captures the Bones and Spock relationship perfectly.
Agreed
And we've never seen anything like it since.
Making backing out of the garage look epic.
Spock's eyebrow raise at the very end got a HUGE reaction in the theater. Fans LOVED it. 😃😃😃
Yep - that said more to us that Spock was back than anything could have. I loved and STILL love this film.
@@tulinfirenze1990 Absolutely underrated movie. I love every Star Trek movie even the "bad" ones but this is much better than what people usually say.
I remember. Loved it!
Yes there were laughs and cheers in my theater.
Indeed. I saw this opening weekend back in 1984 and it basically became official when he raised the eyebrow.
The "stealing the Enterprise" scene is still one of my favorite things from all of Star Trek. Everything about it is perfect. The story, the acting, the special effects, the music. It's all so fantastic. It doesn't matter how many times I watch that scene, it always gets me excited and puts a huge smile on my face.
Absolutely! Anytime I need a quick pick me up or need to shake off a bad mood, I can put on that sequins or even just that part of the soundtrack and feel better. It is one of the most ridiculously entertaining sequences and all of Star Trek! [Edit: sequence, not sequins! Laugh at me, I deserve it!]
@@paulonius42I love that you put on sequins…
@@morvil73 Ugh, autocorrect!
For a bit of reference - if you didn't already catch this - When Christopher Lloyd played Kruge in this movie, he wasn't yet known for Back to the Future because it wasn't out until the next year. At this point in time, he would've been known for his role as Jim on the tv show Taxi.
Cool, only seen him in that from “man on the moon”
He was still known for "Taxi"
@@glenerickson358 True, as I said.
I remember yelling out, "It's Jim from Taxi!"
Both of Lloyd's characters in STIII and BTTF involved a craft belonging to him being used for time travel back to the 1980's (Which both get stuck and need a miracle to power them back to the time of their origins) and involve ensuring a couple's survival along with their offspring or the future would be doomed.
I’ve seen this movie dozens of times and it’s still makes me teary-eyed every time
EVERYTIME
Fun fact - the last Klingon on the ship was played by John Larroquette from Night Court fame.
I knew that he was in it , but not which character. Thank for the information.
And his character "Maltz" goes on to disseminate the Klingon Language for Starfleet and the Federation.
Yes ... very much thanks for that info!
That fact is not fun at all.
I am tremendously nonplussed.
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What the heck? I didn't know that 😮
2,3 and 4 running into each other in one big arc is great, you'll enjoy the next one too 😊
Star Trek 2, 3 and 4 makes up a mini trilogy.
Actually V is also part of this arc for the first few minutes...
In the book of the Movie, Uhura left the transporter office and fled to the nearby Vulcan Embassy....gaining entry just before Starfleet Security could apprehend her. From there, Ambassador Sarek arranged her transportation to Vulcan.
The character of Spock, since I was a kid in the 1970's, has been the single most important and significant influence of my life regarding TV/film. Not only was Nimoy brilliant in his portrayal, but if you read his books he fought tooth and nail for every aspect of Spock's trajectory and philosophy, often butting heads with studio execs that wanted it to be something generic and predictable. Countless times I have applied Spock's well-rounded application of not only logic, but the humanity that logic requires to be in an ever-changing state of reaching something as ephemeral as perfection.
I remember seeing Leonard Nimoy on a game show way back when (think it was $10,000 pyramid) and he promoted his book "I Am Not Spock". I went out and bought it a couple of weeks later and enjoyed it, primarily for his take on the character and how different he, Leonard Nimoy, is/was from Spock. Then, decades later while browsing in Barnes & Noble, seeing "I Am Spock" and snatching it up. Also enjoyed it immesnely.
Kudos to the late great James Horner. Only he could make backing out of the garage one of the most dramatic events of your day.
Trivia: That was Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman Rand) in the cafe watching Enterprise arrive in Spacedock.
Rocking an expression that reeks of "What the hell have you done now, Jim?"
one of the spectators mumbled something like: "Oh, my god" while the battle damaged Enterprise pulled in.
"Turning death into a fighting chance to live" sure sums up Kirk pretty well.
"I don't like to lose."
Search for Spock is truly underrated, IMO. I know it gets criticized for retconing almost everything that happened in Wrath of Khan, but they just did everything so good - the acting, the effects, the music - just perfect. And the payoff in the end is so heartwarming: "Because the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many".
I really love this movie, and the entire 2-3-4 trilogy.
What did it retcon?
It retcons nothing. At worst you could say it undermines the sense of loss since Spock comes back.
@@miller-joel ... It made Carol Marcus disappear. Budget cuts forced them to dump Bibi Besch and her small role. Besch wouldn't let them use her face and voice. The producers made David Marcus the creator of the Genesis device.
@@Stogie2112 I've seen it several times and never got the sense that David had created Genesis. And Saavik was recast. That's not exactly what recon means.
@@miller-joel .... I know what "ret-con" means.
Carol Marcus created the Genesis device.
Carol Marcus appeared in and narrated the Genesis video presentation that Kirk viewed in The Wrath of Khan.
In The Search for Spock, the Klingons watch the Genesis video presentation, but Kirk is narrating it.
On the Genesis planet, Saavic and David have it out:
SAAVIK: It's time for total truth between us. This planet is not what you intended, or hoped for, is it?
DAVID: Not exactly.
SAAVIK: Why?
DAVID: I used proto-matter in the Genesis matrix.
SAAVIK: Proto-matter. An unstable substance which every ethical scientist in the galaxy has denounced as dangerously unpredictable.
DAVID: But it was the only way to solve certain problems.
SAAVIK: So, like your father, you changed the rules.
DAVID: If I hadn't, it might have been years, ...or never!
SAAVIK: How many have paid the price for your impatience? How many have died? How much damage have you done? ...And what is yet to come?
Also, we see in the beginning of "The Voyage Home" that David is credited with creating the Genesis device.
Dam that still hurts....the enterprise going down. After 40 years it still hurts to watch. It was like watching a friend die.😪
Someone always cutting onions during that scene, even after all these years.
Enterprise was just as much a character as the crew! At the time of this film, it had been their home for at least eighteen years. To see her going down in flames still gives me goosebumps!
In my book the enterprise was the main character above all the rest. I'm 53 now I still remember people crying in the theater after that scene was over.
I remember feeling an immense sadness when I saw that scene for the first time as a kid. I never thought they would destroy such a beautiful ship.
In the awful post 2009 films the Enterprise gets destroyed that much it becomes boring and makes the ship seem weak as p*ss. I hate modern Trek!
This film was my entry point to the franchise in probably 1991/92. I remember randomly catching the opening on cable and seeing the Enterprise slowly come into frame and I was hooked. The exchange between Kirk and Sarek when Sarek thanks Kirk for brining Spock home is what really makes the film for me.
As a very shy kid with almost no social circle, I was shown what true friendship could, and should, strive to be.
@@Bar-Lord amen brother
I was introduced to The Wrath of Khan the same way. I just came upon it when my dad was watching the Mutara Nebula battle, and I was a Trekkie ever since I was 5 in 1991/92.
As someone with the same small circle with friends, I wish you well and hope your circle of friends are able to go out of their way the way same way as these characters inspire us to be.
🖖 LLAP
ST III came out in 1984
As I've gotten older, Star Trek 3 has become my favorite Star Trek film. I love the themes of friendship and loyalty throughout. Kirk telling Spock at the end that the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many was a beautiful moment that encapsulated what the entire film is about, and I love the way it flipped Spock's philosophy on its head. I love Spock, but he's not infallible, and I definitely don't agree with his "needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few" philosophy. It's a philosophy that can lead to the tyranny of the majority and the oppression of minorities, and it completely ignores loyalty and friendship.
I can understand how one might find the portrayal of Captain Esteban of the USS Grissom (played by Phillip R. Allen) off-putting, but I thought it worked. I think you have to keep in mind that we're talking about the captain of a science vessel. He's likely not accustomed to stressful situations and is probably a pretty big nerd, so the actor's awkward cadence made sense to me.
I may be in the minority, but I prefer Robin Curtis as Saavik. I found her portrayal more mature, more compelling... and like you pointed out, more Vulcan.
David's death is a heartbreaking moment that William Shatner plays beautifully. The way he falls back, misses his chair, and has that moment of grief and anger on the floor is unforgettable.
Kruge may not be the villain Khan is (he's a hard one to top), but I like the fact that he has a really good reason for what he's doing. To people outside the Federation, Genesis would seem like the ultimate weapon AND the ultimate tool for galactic expansion in one device. It's no wonder to me that he was so fixated on it.
"They have sacrificed their futures on the belief that the one, _you,_ was more important to them."
"...I agree with the Doctor McCoy. We _must_ save Checkov. --- it is the human thing to do."
… andI always thought the Grissom’s comm-officer was cute…
It is both appropriate and healthy to cry every single time you see Spock's funeral.
That fumeral is why i love the bagpipes to this day.
For those that have watched the series over the years, it was devastating to see the Enterprise blow up. So many times they have threatened to do it, and stopped the countdown at the last second. To see them actually do it, to me was like losing a member of the crew.
Can't wait to see you watch ST4. I knew you would enjoy this one, but 4 has a lot of charm to it.
In the packed theater on opening night I remember total silence watching the Enterprise go down with just a few audible whimpers. It’s what made Bone’s line “what you had to do…. what you always do….” the best line of this movie and one of the greatest of all time. All of us serious fans suddenly felt the loss of our home. It moved the movie forward and helped with perspective without trivializing the sorrow.
My experience at the theater was a bit different. My smart-aleck college friends and I began singing the chorus of "Letting the Days Go By" (Talking Heads, 1980) after Kirk said "My God, Bones... what have I done?" It was completely unplanned, spontaneous, and generated howls of inappropriately timed laughter from the whole audience. Our finest hour, indeed. Same as it ever was.
I regularly quote "I have had enough of YOU!" in the same way Shatner says it because of this movie, lol, his little kick. Always cracks me up.
Lol
@@yellowblanka6058 It gets referenced in South Park The Movie too!
It got a huge cheer from the audience in theaters too. Like Kirk, we also had had enough of him
A pity we didn’t have a “Kruuuuuuuuuug!” moment ;-)
“Let’s see some docking action”
I’m pretty sure the firewall will filter that. 😂
beat me to it! lol
I can already hear Awkward Ashleigh yelling “No! I just had to Google what that meant in another reaction and it scarred me for life!”
Hot Klingons in your area want to meet YOU!!!
@@davewhitmore1958Klingons have 2
The actress who played T’Lar, the Vulcan high priestess, was Dame Judith Anderson. She played Memnet in The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston. A very highly regarded actress.
She was wonderful… what a dignified, regal performance… to pull that off with such little screen time… excellent!
Also, as a French, this is one of the very rare case of an american movie where a French thing is said correctly. Shatner "c'est la vie" is perfect.
Shatner's from Montreal, Quebec.
It's much more stylish to say it that way than having an Iowegian say, "Sh*t happens..." 😆
c'est la guerre would have been more appropriate, imo :)
Shatner speaks French. He is from Montreal originally.
@@gnericgnome4214 …. “C’est la vie, c’est la guerre, c’est la mort.”
Youre gonna LOOOOOOOVE the next one!!! I predict it’ll be your favorite!! Cant wait!
The next one is such a satisfying conclusion to this trilogy (2, 3, 4), and the tone shift was actually necessary.
@@sydhamelin1265 The fourth is probably the movie I watched the most. My brother and I watched the VHS so much we broke two of them before the DVD happened XD
@@Camuska Oh wow, I remember wearing out VHS tapes. You could tell when they were gonna go, cause one scene would get really slow and warbly.
Voyage Home is one of those interesting cases where it's not the BEST film in the series, (that's not to say it's not an excellent film in its own right) but is still everyone's favorite.
Kind of like how Raiders of the Lost Ark is considered the best of the Indiana Jones trilogy, and yet everyone's favorite is Last Crusade.
I live in remote region of Western Australia with only 180 or so people in the town I live in. Watching movies with you is my idea of fun.
Believe me, even in metropolitan areas around the globe, watching movies with her is fun. ^^ Greetings to Australia!
Watching the stuff I love with friends is literally my favorite activity. Watching movie reactors on TH-cam has become my primary hobby. Even with a couple of good pals in my area, I still tune in here all the time. Great to see others really enjoying this as much as I do.
Greetings from Germany! =/\=
Ames is the life of the party everywhere she goes!
Hi - I'm in Perth and I agree.
25:55 I Pon Farred the wife after seeing this one night. She was laughing and curious what I was doing. The next day, I filled her in on the Vulcan custom. She was like YOU EFFING NERD!! YOU PON FARRED ME???? WHAT KIND CREEPY STAR TREK SH*T ARE YOU WATCHING??" I was on the floor laughing! She still tells that story to this day, and it was like 10 years ago.
And then everyone clapped.
Perfectly logical.
@@darthken815 her response? Or my poor attempt at the Vulcan custom? Haha
@@Renji9031 Well, I dont wanna brag, but Saavik would have been pretty satisfied with my Pon Farring technique. Next time, I'll lube up the fingers with something cool, like BBQ Sauce!!! LOL
@@SPEEDPAINTER1
Both!
Fun fact, the blonde female Starfleet officer in the lounge watching the Enterprise during the docking sequence and shaking her head is Janice Rand, played by Grace Lee Whitney, who used to be the captains personal yeoman in the original series, and was also the transporter technician in The Motion Picture. She's shaking her head whilst seeing the battle damage in a way of saying "what mess have you gotten into this time, Kirk?"
She's actually never credited as Rand in the film. She's just listed as "Woman in Cafeteria" or something to that effect.
I can't wait for the next reaction - star trek 4 is a MUST! You'll love it so much!
Leonard Nimoy's personal journey in playing Spock is very moving.
Once he became an icon, the target of obsessed fans, he wanted OUT. He would perform on Broadway, doing other roles, and cast members would still call him Spock off stage. He HATED it. He even wrote a book, entitled "I Am Not Spock".
Time passed, and he came to accept his destiny. He welcomed Spock back into his life.
He then wrote another book, entitled "I Am Spock".
He couldnt fight logic.
And this was addressed in the Star Trek movie, "Galaxy Quest"...
It's been 42 years since I first saw TWoK. I *still* can't get through either Spock's death or funeral dry-eyed. Don't feel bad.
Wrath Of Khan and Search For Spock still hits me hard after all these years. Damn, I love these movies!
Its such a testement to the world they have built that the desctruction of a ship here is almost as emotional as the lost of Spock last time.
This movie holds a special place for me. It was the first Star Trek film I saw as a kid. I had already been watching the TV series for a while, but this movie and Star Trek The Next Generation premiering kicked off a deeper fandom for Star Trek. ❤
That must have been something not only watching your first Star Trek film as a child but also seeing the Enterprise self-destruct in the same film
Seeing the Enterprise blow up hit hard the first time I watched this, because the Enterprise was a character unto herself.
I saw this in the theater in '84, and was devastated by David's death and the destruction of the Enterprise. I couldn't wait for the next one, which was released in late '86. I wasn't disappointed, either. I even watched it again for free while training at Ft. Sam Houston. This movie has so many memorable scenes that ST: IV was a satisfying end to the Khan Trilogy.
As always, Admiral Ames, thank you, and I send my love and best wishes for a peaceful holiday season. You're my favorite, and I hope you don't forget that.
After a few takes filming Kirk's reaction to the death of David, Nimoy cleared the sound stage except for Shatner. The two spoke quietly for some time and when filming resumed this was the performance Shatner gave. No one is sure about what was actually said but it obviously worked.
"Because the needs of the one, outweigh, the needs of the many" gets me every time
Or the one.
"The needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few."
"Or the One."
@@cardiac19 Watch 43:12-43:22 again
@@patricklee7241 Watch 43:12-43:22 again
Star Trek 3 is one of my favourites. I saw this at the cinema twice recently, and it is as good now as it was in 84.
The ending is lovely with the interaction between Kirk, Sarek, and finally Spock.
"My God, Bones. What have I done?"
"What you had to do. What you always do. Turn death into a fighting chance to live."
I grew up with the original series. This movie came out the day my daughter was born. She's 40 now, and considers this HER movie. And her kids are being raised with Star Trek... as was she. The voyage continues.
One important thing to come out of this movie is that the portrayal of the Klingon's, particularly Kruge, what largely go on to be the template for the Klingons going forward. In The Original Series, the Klingons are highly warlike and militant, but basically are a stand in for the USSR in the politics of the time. Their portrayal here, being a little bit strong and more resilient in some ways to humans, being very focused on honor and having hints of a warrior culture, and being more gregarious than the often quite serious Klingons of TOS.
Also, Maltz, the Klingon who survives, is played by John Larroquette.
yeah, the Klingons in the original series were barbarians, and in TNG and since they've been barbarians on acid.
I attribute the popularity of the Klingons to a combination of the immaturity and obliviousness of the fandom.
(To this day Star Drek fans don't get how TNG and especially DS9 managed to insert extreme, overt racism into the series w/o being called out for it).
That final battle is so satisfying-- Kirk gave him every opportunity to come out of this with at least a partial W, but the Klingon commander was so warrior-mentality-focused on victory and battle that he wouldn't yield. Kirk finally saying what anyone in their right might would be thinking at that point is *muah* chef's kiss.
This is my personal favorite of the classic Trek films. Kirk and crew put it all on the line... Not to save the universe. Not to defeat some big bad. Just... To save their friend.
It bucks the trend of making every movie have the stakes be the entire galaxy. Part of why I prefer TV for Star Trek; they can tell all sorts of stories instead of feeling the need to make everything huge and a spectacle every time
The dialogue between Kirk and Spock at the end is perfect. The way it echoes Spock's death, in reverse
Peoples reaction to Christopher Loyd is interesting. I saw this in theaters, and thought he was great. Mind you, I was coming from knowing him as Jim from the TV show Taxi, a completely different character than either this or Doc Brown. It wasn't until the following year that Back to the Future came out.
I LOVED him more on rewatch
Christopher Lloyd as Kruge essentially created the modern/updated Klingon. Those who followed in the subsequent TOS films and TNG series built what he (and other Klingons in this film) laid the foundation for.
The Search for Spock is absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time. I love every minute of it.
Yes!!!!!. Star Trek continues. This is such an underrated movie, and a great display of William Shatners acting
The Flight Recorder not only summarizes part of the movie, but Sarek got to see:
Spock's selfless act
Bones and Kirk both tried to save him
Spock's Katra isn't gone
And Kirk would've risked everything to go get him, stopping only when he realized it was already too late.
"It so painfull to watch"
Losing the Enterprise always hurt me. The ship was as much a crewmember as anyone else. They lost home..
I totally agree. Watching the Enterprise be destroyed still hurts. The Enterprise was very much a character in her own right. If anything, she is one of the most iconic parts of Star Trek.
The Actress who played Saavik actually was taught how to play a Vulcan by Leonard Nimoy. I saw an interview with her and she spoke about the movie and how she sought advice from Nimoy to play a Vulcan correctly. It meant that much to her to play this roll right. Who else would know how to play a Vulcan than the person who created that character as an actor. I actually respect her version of the character more.
*SPOILER ALERT*
She ends up becoming Spock's wife. And they have a son.
I enjoyed Kirstie Alley's portrayal more, in part BECAUSE of how she made it seem that she had yet to attain that "perfect Vulcan" emotional control. Since in the novelization of Wrath of Khan, it was stated that Saavik was actually half Romulan, that struggle with control seemed all the more appropriate.
As to "who else would know how to play a Vulcan..." I recall seeing Mark Lenard at a Star Trek convention, and he related a disagreement he had with Leonard Nimoy while filming the scenes on Vulcan. The script originally called for Sarek to say, "My logic falters where my son is concerned." Lenard disagreed with that version, as he felt that a Vulcan would never admit that his logic "falters" and wanted Sarek to say his logic "...is uncertain..." Nimoy pushed back, saying that he'd been a Vulcan for almost 20 years and Lenard countered with, "And as your father, I taught you all you know about it." Nimoy ended up agreeing, as we have seen.
I thought Saavik was meant to be part Romulan, hence Alley's more emotional take.
@@janehollander3843 She was but any mention of it was cut from the film. There is a deleted scene where Spock mentions it to Kirk in TWOK floating around youtube somewhere.
@@dezzconnor8360 same here. I don't think Robin did a bad job, as she does also now say that she took strict instruction from Nimoy on her portrayal but I personally prefer Kirstie's portrayal for the points you make above. It works slightly better for me as the apprentice to Spock's master.
The loss of Spock hit all of us so hard. 😢 Seeing him return and just a hint of his memory coming back was great.
It’s really gratifying to see someone react to this movie where every emotional beat hits the way it’s supposed to.
"It's like frickin' Shakespeare" is probably the all-time best line in any reaction.
Shakespeare is all over Star Trek and always has been. Just one of the reasons Star Trek is superior to Star Wars.
@@emilsitka9537 I was going to say the same, many episodes of the TOS series were based on Shakespeare's works like Tempest, Hamlet, Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, and many others.
@@fred__lang "You have not experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon.”
@@emilsitka9537THIS is the reaction I’m waiting for
You have no idea how much pain that caused me at seven years old when first seeing this movie... To this day I will always shed a tear when seeing that shot of the Enterprise being destroyed. That is the best version of the ship... Broke my heart... How could they do such a thing...
The next one, The Journey Home, was actually my very first taste of Star Trek when I was a kid. It launched my love of Trek. You'll really enjoy it. A lot of comic relief.
YAAAAAAAAY!!!! It feels like I've been waiting forever for you to finish the Trek films! Hyped that they're back!
Fun Fact: Savik slept with Spock for his Pon farr. This is detailed in the novelisation, and she actually becomes pregnant with Spocks son. This is considered cannon and it's an absolute shame they never followed it up in any of the shows or movies afterwards!
Have you seen 765874 - Unification?
That makes a lot more sense!
It is in Unity. Go watch the short film. It came out a few days ago.
Star Trek IV takes up where this movie leaves off.
Enjoying your reactions to some of my favorite movies! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
Kirk and Spock truly have the purest friendship in cinema and television
41:25.....The lady playing the elderly Vulcan priestess is Judith Andersen, Ames. She was a prominent actor in the 40s and 50s, and was in a LOT of movies. She's one of the Hollywood greats! 👏👏👏👏👍
Your reaction has given me a renewed appreciation for this gem, Ames! You caught me in the feels! 😢Thanks so much! 🥰
"Did he mind meld with the ship?!!!" 🤣🤣🤣
I want to see Ames’ version of ST III where this is actually what happened!
Well, he melded with v'ger and more weird things.
This one is my favorite. I remember being so relieved when I was a little kid to get Spock back. ST2 had really left my little Trekkie heart devastated.
Thank you for these reviews. You are helping me through some tough days. You are helping the many which helps the spirits of this one.
Star Trek 3 has some of my all time favorite music in it! My favorite is the Stealing the Enterprise music, but a close second is when they are flying to Vulcan.
One of my favorite pieces of film music score
I love the way Mark Lenard played the first confrontation with Kirk in his flat… the suppressed anger was so powerful. He showed so much emotion and still kept in Vulcan character… now that’s a layered performance… love it. Many years ago I bumped into Mr Lenard in the street in NY asking for the way… while he explained I just looked at him starstruck and said: “You’re Mark Lenard!” He was so kind and gracious, asking me what I was doing in NY, gave me an autograph… only time I’d ever met a cast member, well except for one of Mudd’s women… (Zubin Mehta’s wife).
"What you had to do. What you always do. Turned death into a fighting chance to live."
Always what I've gone out to do ever since my father died, just six months after I graduated High School.
I love your analysis at the very end. I consider STIII to be one of the best of all the ST movies, quite frankly. None of the others have quite the emotional depth and punch as this one. Plus, I remember seeing this in the theater when I was a kid in 1984. Such a great memory.
Well , I don't care about even numbers or odd ! I love Star Trek! Please do the next one Ames.
Love your amazing reactions to my childhood movies. 🎉🎉
Thanks Teddy! Appreciate the super!
mccoy learning that spock is in his head is so funny! 🤣 thank you for sharing this with us, ENJOYED your reaction! 👍☺
"That green blooded son of a bitch" is one of DeForrest's all time best line readings
@@michaelinlofi but make no mistake. Those 2 characters were close friends, even if they did argue.
Ì am able to enjoy it more at 56 than when I saw it with my little sister in theaters at 16. At the time, I still held on to "The Wrath of Khan" as the better movie because it had more special effects. That's when I was 16. I can appreciate the story it tells 40 years later. Yes, William Shatner brought it in this movie. Thank you for your reactions. You made enjoy it even more.
Star Trek 2 and 3 are the best in my book. I saw this one right when it came on VHS back in the 80s. I agree on the depth of emotion. Star Trek 2-4 are great. Star Trek 6 is really great also!
3 was the first one I ever saw in the theatre so I've always had an attachment to it
Hi Ames, I'm so glad to have watched this with you. Sooner rather than later, you need to watch Star Trek, The Voyage Home. You'll love it, I promise.
Christopher Lloyd's voice is so distinctive, it's hard to believe his character. Still sounds like Doc Brown....
Kirsty said she wanted to play the role but her agent asked for too much money. Something like that. Too bad, but Robin Curtis did a nice job, though. - Thomas
Another fun fact about this movie is the scene we're David is killed, kirk was supposed to fall back in his chair but he missed the step and fell on the floor. Nimoy loved the action so much he left it in as part of the movie. He thought it was more convincing reaction to the shock of his sons death.
Yes. Been waiting for this. I love 3. Best emotion and The James Horner Music Score is so great.
Best lines in Star Trek ever: "My God, Bones. What have I done?" "What you had to do. What you always do. Turn death into a fighting chance to live."
"You would have done the same for me."
"Because the needs of the one ...[Shatnerian pause]... outweigh the needs of the many."
@Stogie2112 Also fantastic. This movie disproves the idea that the odd ones are bad. Everything about this flick - themes of loyalty, sacrifice, love, and respect for your friends, even at great personal cost. THIS IS Star Trek.
@@HachimanMVP ... Good/Bad is all subjective opinion. It's not a competition, in my opinion. Fans all have their own lists of favorites.
In 1984 I was 10 years old. I remember posters of this movie being at the theaters, in malls, it was often being mentioned on tv. It was quite an experience to see at the theater.
I have bin a Star Trek fan all my life. Watching the Enterprise get destroyed literally made me cry. But, what has to be, has to be. R. I.P. girl.
Star Trek 2, 3, and 4 are perfect. 5 is maa and 6 is great.
This has become my favorite of the Classic Trek movies, just edging TWOK - love the crew camaraderie in this one.
I saw it as a WAY little kid (it's 6 months older than me) but when I properly watched it in 2006, Trek 40 Anniversary, I was blown away....
The music alone is worth it.
It still breaks my heart to see the Enterprise destroyed after all these years. 😩🖖
Wow the way u said that really meant alot in my heart it breaks my heart as well Mr commodore Avery
Commodore Avery, I share your love for the Enterprise! It’s not just a starship-it’s a symbol of exploration, hope, and unity. Every mission and every crew member aboard brings it to life, making it feel like more than just a vessel. The Enterprise is the heart of Star Trek, and its adventures continue to inspire me to dream bigger and explore the unknown!"
When the Enterprise returns to the Space Station, The woman who looks at Enterprise in awe is Grace Lee Whitney. The original series Yeoman Janice Rand!
This movie is the only one that I know of where you can see this. Watch the scene where after steaking the Enterprise Scotty hands the Excelsior's Trans-Warp crystals to Bones. Look at Scotty's right hand very carefully. Do you only see FOUR fingers? THAT IS CORRECT. For those that are not die hard fans... During WW2 James Dohan served with the Canadian Army. And on D-Day he landed on Juno beach and had one of the fingers of hi right hand shot off. James Dohan only had four fingers on his right hand.
on the excelsior, "what's he holding?" it's called a Swagger Stick. It serves no purpose but to be a visual symbol of authority
Command baton
I love the part where you said Stop speaking about Spock and then respond Thank You when Spock turns around. I made an outburst of laughter 😂 when you said Thank You for listening to me.
II, III & IV are the classic movie Star Trek. The true trilogy.
All the heart and soul Star Trek has been missing since 2004.
Christopher Lloyd was at the last LasVegas Star Trek Convention. I asked him a question about the movie Clue. It took him completely off guard,😂 he was expecting Star Trek & Back To The Future questions.
One fan asked if he would be willing to appear as a character in any of the New Trek & he gave an enthusiastic, "Hell Yeah, I would!"
Glad you liked this one. I never understood why this film is considered lackluster. It has a lot of great moments.
Star trek 2 was my father's favorite film
He always cried at Spock's death.
We lost him last night
Google seems to know and keeps showing me related content
Beautiful
Say what you will about AI but it seems to at least understand some aspects of humanity
I never quite accepted the even-numbered good/odd-numbered bad thing, because I never accepted the notion that #3 is bad. There's so much heart and so much to love. We didn't know how good we had it back then.
It's lest good/bad than it is the odd-numbered films are generally weaker.
"Suck it, Excelsior!" -I spit diet soda all over my keyboard! Stealing the Enterprise is one of the best Trek sequences ever filmed, TV and movies..
I love love love watching people discover Star Trek! My folks watched it when I was a kid so I did as well, and I ended up kinda growing up with it because of that
The guy at the beginning who asks for a ceremony for Spock is Phil Morris, son of Greg Morris. Greg Morris played the electronics genius Barney Collier building all the gadgets on the original 1960s "Mission: Impossible" TV series, Phil played his son Grant in the 1980s revival. Phil also appeared on Star Trek before. He was one of the children in the episode "Miri".
"Mission Impossible" was the sister production of "Star Trek" under Lucille Ball's production company.
Of course, Leonard Nimoy was on Mission Impossible for a couple seasons, so he knew Greg Morris.
The cadet who asked for "A Hero's Welcome" at the beginning is actor Phil Morris in his movie debut. He is also known as the lawyer Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld and the Martian Manhunter on Smallville... The captured Klingon near the end is John Larroquette from Night Court. There is an episode of the newer Night Court series where his character has to dress up in a Klingon costume as a nod...