Star Trek III - The Search for Spock

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Summary: Excelent Trekking on DVD
Review: When I read the review about all the problems this DVD could have I got a bit worried that I'd get very angry when I recived this. But when I inserted it into my PC-DVD it worked perfectly. I'm not doubting that many of the DVD's might be defect. I don't know anything about that. It worked just fine on mine at least.

When it comes to the movie I don't think I'll say anything. I'm sure you know what it's about and so on (if not, just look above before the reviews) I don't think this is a bad movie. OK, it's not the best of the bunch, but it's a good movie that holds many memorable scenes.

When it comes to the quality of the DVD I have to say: Excelent! The image quality is very very good. It's sharp and shows few signs of dust or other faults. And when it comes to the audio, the movie has never sounded so good. The Dolby Digital 5.1 track sucks you into the movie, and makes the experiance better than ever. The sound is clear and with good use of the back speakers.

With the everlasing lack of extras on the Star Trek disc, you get what you see, the movie and some trailers. I'd had loved to have more extras, but this is what we get, and what we do get, seems to be presented like it should be.

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Summary: The Best Odd-Numbered Star Trek Film
Review: The Search for Spock is the best of the odd-numbered films. This is primarily a character driven story which recalls the best episodes of the original series. Spock's resurrection is handled surprisingly convincingly--no magical regeneration with a shiny blue matte line here. In all aspects, Leonard Nimoy does a fine job as director--he can clearly handle a camera and get good performances from his actors. The only complaint I have about this film, and it's a minor one, is the replacement of Kirstie Alley with Robin Curtis as Lt. Saavik. Most of the special effects have held up well over the years, and the few that haven't are not overly distracting. Star Trek has never been beholden to special effects, but has generally relied upon character development and story--and this emphasis has served it well. As usual, Paramount has been skimpy with extras--only a theatrical trailer this time, and an alternate French soundtrack, and the movie could have used better chapter divisions. The picture has improved on both the VHS and Laser Disc issues--the colors are more vibrant and crisper. The sound has more impact than the earlier versions. I did not encounter the coding problems listed by a previous reviewer.

Bring on The Wrath of Khan!

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Summary: Underrated...
Review: To quote from Seinfeld, 'Jerry'll tell you that Star Trek 2 is the best film, but Star Trek 3 is just as good".

To sum up, Trek 3 leaves off and continues perfectly the moods from 2 after Spock has died. With great performances from Shatner, Kelley, and crew, Trek 3 is a fabulous trek film.

Things to nate of: the score is flawless, James Horner has never been better. The effects and battle scenes are top notch, and the moment when Kirk sits down to enter the destruct sequence is arguably the top trek film moment of all time. Plus Spock's entrance at the end is poignant and emotional.

In short, Trek 3 remains alongside 2 as the best of the trek films.

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Summary: "WARNING"major Paramount mess with Star Trek 3 DVD.
Review: Lots of Freezes & little squares right on the first minute.This edition is to be avoided at all cost.I tested this title with 5 DVD discs and on 3 different DVD players and I just gave up on it and will wait for a re-edition.

Paramount you're going to have a lot of disappointed trekkies on you hand very soon.

I can't even give this DVD 1 star because it doesn't even work properly.

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Summary: Great!
Review: This is not one of the best films but it is truely a Trek adventure. This film follows the events of The Wrath of Khan albeit in a more dramatic and somber manner. The DVD version of this film is outstanding. The overall quality is superb! The Search For Spock can now finally be seen in all its glory. The film transfer as well as the audio are outstanding! This doesn't help the plot however it does enhance the viewing experience and makes this film enjoyable.

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Summary: Great movie. NO EXTRAS (French language doesn't count)!
Review: I would have given it more stars, but considering that there are NO substantial extras, it's overpriced (unless you buy it from HERE that is...it's retailing for about $27-28 everywhere else). I do think it's a really enjoyable movie. I am glad that they had the presence of mind to remix the soundtrack in Dolby 5.1.. That is a definite plus. However, if Paramount keeps releasing the Star Trek movies without deleted scenes, commentary, documentaries etc.., then they have to start charging less. Heck I think Amazon was selling The Abyss double DVD special edition for the same amount as Star Trek III! As a previous reviewer had mentioned, the extra footage and documentaries EXIST. If I'm going to buy the DVD, they should be on there. No excuses. Put them on there, or charge less.

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Summary: Good Trek Film, Different Style...
Review: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock starts out with a huge strike against it before the audience even sits to watch it: we know what the basic plot and outcome are going to be. The greatest thing about this movie is that the filmmakers are still successful in making it fun and entertaining along the way.

This is a moodier and more somber story than "Wrath of Khan" and really looks at how the characters have matured throughout the years. The themes of sacrifice and friendship carry over from the last film, and are intensified here to give us a warm and engaging story.

There IS a good mix of action and suspense, particularly the theft of the Enterprise (probably one of the coolest scenes EVER done in Star Trek), the battle with the Klingons, and so forth. It is all secondary to the simple but strong story line, however.

This movie represents one of William Shatner's finest performances and is the best overall-acted of all the films. Christopher Lloyd plays the best Klingon yet. Definately a great Star Trek movie, but because it is the centerpiece to the Khan trilogy, it has trouble standing alone. See all 3!

For those who agree with the review below demanding more extras on the DVD's (like me!), you can e-mail Paramount's home video dpt at:

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Summary: underrated meditation on the nature of friendship
Review: 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 and powerful one involving the Enterprise itself); and a mythic elementalism in which the battle-scarred Enterprise crew seems straight out of Homer and Kirk makes a forceful stand-in for Odysseus. This film deserves a reappraisal from Trekkers, but more importantly, from the general public. Nicely done.

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Summary: Why not some extras Paramount?
Review: I have around 60 DVD's and I am a Star Trek fan but I will NOT buy any Star Trek DVD's until Paramount starts providing extras as other studios do.What about some 20 minute documentaries(you do have them as I have seen them),some interviews,directors comentary,20 minute special effects documentaries(Paramount has them too)?Not good enough Paramount.You make a lot of money out of ST fans but you give very little in return.

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Summary: A Return For Spock
Review: I found this movie to be quite interesting. It had a little humour, and some good drama, and action scenes. It is hard to undstand on exactly how Spock still lives, but it all works out quite well. Christopher Loyd plays a Klingon Villian in a good preformance. This film is not better than Star Trek 2, but is more than worth watching.