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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

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Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) has defeated his archenemy but at great cost. His friend Spock has apparently been killed, the USS Enterprise is being scrapped, and starship physician Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) has taken ill. McCoy's odd behavior is evidence he's harboring Spock's katra, or animating spirit, and Kirk seeks to take the Enterprise back to the Genesis Planet and find his friend. Rebuffed, Kirk takes dramatic action that results in war with deadly Klingons.
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Though it may be short on dazzling special effects, The Search for Spock is still a strong Star Trek installment, thanks to affecting performances by its iconic cast.

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Peter Bradshaw Guardian 06/14/2024
4/5
You will have to disregard the fact that Kirk and a handful of intimates manage to pilot the Enterprise on their own. But this episode is written and performed with muscular vigour and attack, and there are some nice moments. Go to Full Review
Jay Carr Boston Globe 04/26/2018
This "Star Trek," the liveliest and most likable of the three, will satisfy hard-core Trekkies and win more than a few new recruits to their ranks. Go to Full Review
Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 09/07/2016
"Star Trek III" has a genuine spirituality, and, at its end, you may be surprised, especially if you're not really a Trekkie, to realize how moved you've been. Go to Full Review
Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Jul 6
3/4
The central villain of the film is under baked though delightfully portrayed by Christopher Lloyd. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/05/2023
3/4
Flaws aside, The Search for Spock is pleasant, character-driven entertainment. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 06/16/2023
3/4
Not as iconic as The Wrath of Khan, this is still one of the better original Trek film, which stays close to the series original purpose. Go to Full Review
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Joel H Nov 7 I had heard that the odd-numbered Star Trek movies are the bad ones, so I prepared myself to not like Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. However, I didn’t hate it. It does feel a little hokier than the previous films. Characters joke around more and the visual effects, while good for the 80s, feel dated now. It’s also strange how this film is a direct continuation of The Wrath of Kahn, and it also leads directly into The Voyage Home. That makes it feel more like a TV episode than a feature film. Nevertheless, despite its flaws, I thought Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was enjoyable enough. See more Rami A Oct 14 This was a fun one. Although not as good as the Director's Edition of TMP, it was still solid. This is Leonard Nimoy (Spock 🖖🏻)'s directorial debut, and he does a great job with the technical stuff and performances. The only issue is the weak plot and the fight between Kirk and Krudge. See more Edward W Sep 8 Severely underrated entry. Holds a nice bridge between to notable films. And that ending always brings a tear to my eye. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jul 14 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Adam W Jul 11 A good entry in the series that does a good job of picking up the pieces or the previous film and forging a road ahead. A worthy entry in the series. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 8 Success in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) has defeated his archenemy but at great cost. His friend Spock has apparently been killed, the USS Enterprise is being scrapped, and starship physician Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) has taken ill. McCoy's odd behavior is evidence he's harboring Spock's katra, or animating spirit, and Kirk seeks to take the Enterprise back to the Genesis Planet and find his friend. Rebuffed, Kirk takes dramatic action that results in war with deadly Klingons.
Director
Leonard Nimoy
Producer
Harve Bennett
Screenwriter
Harve Bennett
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures
Rating
PG
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 1, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2009
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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