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Star Trek 3: Search For Spock Se Dvd [1984]


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With hindsight, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is the satisfactory middle instalment of a well-rounded trilogy that began with The Wrath of Kahn and ended with The Voyage Home (after which this crew really should have retired gracefully). But on its first release, few fans knew what to expect and initial impressions were disappointing. The biggest talking points were that the film was Leonard Nimoy's directorial debut and that his name wasn't in the opening credits. Naturally, the biggest question was just how would the loss of Spock affect the franchise? That question was neatly dodged and what audiences got instead was a tale of team-spiritedness, sacrifice and rebellion that ended on a question mark. In other words it was a fun ride without many answers. The centrepiece of the movie has to be stealing The Enterprise, a beautifully conceived sequence that remains at the heart of classic Trek's filmic storyline: sacrificing all for the sake of friendship, Kirk and co. set out to rescue their lost companion; this single action defines everything the characters had ever meant to each other, and has an effect on everything that followed. And if the loss of Spock had left audiences eager for more, that was as nothing compared to the loss of The Enterprise.

On the DVD: Star Trek III on disc does not come in a new transfer as the previous two special edition DVDs, and you won't find any deleted or new scenes either. The extras package is fascinating, nonetheless, especially with the contributions from Nimoy. His fond reminiscences in the commentary track are priceless, with good support from writer-producer Harve Bennett, director of photography Charles Correll, and Robin Curtis (Saavik). The text commentary from the Okudas isn't as involving as the others, sadly, but this is made up for by the trivia dished out in documentaries covering: model-making, costume design, the science of Terraforming, and how to speak Klingon. The best inclusion is "Captain's Log" featuring interviews with an enthusiastic Nimoy, a sarcastic Shatner, an appreciative Curtis and the rarely seen Christopher Lloyd. --Paul Tonks


My Favourite
Review date: 2008-09-13 Rating: 10 out of 10

I love this film, I think it is the best of the star trek movies. I have seen it more times than any other and plan to watch it again and again. Love it.

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Surprisingly enjoyable
Review date: 2008-04-08 Rating: 10 out of 10

I seem to remember that the first time I watched this film, many years ago now, I didn't think much of it but now that I have watched it again my opinion of it has much improved. `The Search for Spock' is a direct sequel for the excellent `Wrath of Khan' and while it is definitely not as good as that film, it is definitely a worthy film in its own right. Following the events of `Khan' the crew of the Enterprise return to Space Dock to discover that their ship is to be decommissioned and the are to be reassigned but when events transpire that Spock might not be as dead as was thought, the crew gamble everything to discover the fate of their lost friend.

While it is true that after the action packed `Wrath of Khan' this film does lack something in the excitement department, this is not what the film is really for. This film is meant to be about the close bond between the principle characters and in my view it does this far better than any of the other Trek films. Christopher Lloyd always gives a good performance and his portrayal of the Klingon Captain wishing to learn of the Genesis project is a highlight of the film. As I have already stated the film is something of a letdown in the action stacks but this doesn't make it a bad film and it is a truly enjoyable, if emotional film.

Best of the odd numbered trek
Review date: 2008-02-29 Rating: 6 out of 10

I think this film works well as the middle part of the 'trilogy' of Kahn, Search and Voyage (On its own it is nothing more than an expensive TV episode). Despite it being rather flat there are some standout moments - we get to see Spacedock, Excelsior, the Star Trek cantina, the death of Enterprise and the always watchable Christopher Lloyd as Cmdr Kruge. 6/10.



Not the best of the set.
Review date: 2004-05-27 Rating: 4 out of 10

This film is pretty boring compared to the others in the set. Having said this... Compare it to the Motion Picture (Star Trek 1) and it suddenly becomes the greatest film in the world! If you are a Trekky then I'm sure you'll buy it anyway and only ever watch it once. It would be more cost effective to rent it when ever you fancied it. Trust me after the first time of seeing it, you wont fancy seeing it again for a long time, if ever!

The Star Trek Universe Expands
Review date: 2004-02-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

Often derided as one of the poorer Trek films due to its chance place in the broad "odd-numbered film curse," Star Trek III is one of my very favourites. It continues successfully in the vein of "Wrath of Khan".

The character interaction is at its very best, with the possibility of bringing Spock back to life causing Kirk, McCoy, Sulu, Uhura, Chekov and Scotty to steal the Enterprise and effectively end their Starfleet careers in the ultimate gesture of friendship: the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many. Even the action element of the movie is up there with the more acclaimed Star Trek II; Klingon Commander Kruge is a great bad guy and it's a testament to the actor that after a few minutes I've almost forgotten he was in Back to the Future.

The only flaw with the DVD is that, aside from the commentary and special features, there's little to entice those who already own the much cheaper Star Trek III DVD; although colours are striking and the picture is sharp, it doesn't seem as 'clean' as the re-released Star Trek II, and there are no deleted scenes inserted like in the previous two movies. In terms of the film however, it's a funny ("how can you be deaf with ears like that?") and exciting journey that expanded the Star Trek universe visually for the first time, even if Shatner is still wearing a wig.

The special features are extensive and interesting, for the most part. Klingon language creator and teacher Marc Okrand gives insight into how the language was developed for this film, and altered according to the great Christopher Lloyd's pronunciations, while Industrial Light and Magic effects crew explain how they developed the designs for the U.S.S. Excelsior, Spacedock and Klingon Bird-of-Prey - all of which would be used again and again in the Next Generation. The director's commentary from Leonard Nimoy is also one of the best commentaries I've heard for a couple of reasons: firstly, it is informative and gives insight to how Leonard directed scenes, and secondly it's Spock.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
James Doohan
DeForest Kelley
Leonard Nimoy
Christopher Lloyd
William Shatner

Creators:
William Shatner (Primary Contributor)
Leonard Nimoy (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437828934
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 2
Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2003-01-13
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 101 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1984
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: German (Dubbed)

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