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Summary: What makes a special edition?
Review: It would be nice to know more about this "Special Edition" before pre-ordering it. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the "Director's Edition's" of TMP and TWOK with re-editing, restored scenes, reworked effects, and commentary. The addition of interviews and extras on the second DVD made them well worth purchasing.I'm guessing that calling III a "Special Edition" means we will be seeing the same movie already commercially released on DVD with perhaps a director commentary and some interviews. It would be nice to know for sure before ordering it, since the present description offers precious little detail.
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Summary: Special Edition will have a special place in my heart.
Review: OK, first of all, I'm not going to bore you with plot details because anybody who's a Trek fan has most probably seen it and know it. Now then, here's where Star Trek III - Special Edition will have a special place in my heart for some time. Back in the Christmas season of 1986, I got my first VCR along with 2 commericially recorded movies. One of these movies was Star Trek III. I requested it because I had missed it in the theaters and as Trek fans know, 1986 was the release year for Star Trek IV. And since Star Trek II thru IV form what is commonly known by Trek fans as the "Genesis Trilogy", I had missed the middle movie, so I wanted to catch up. Now then, fast forward to Christmas 2001. I get my first DVD player. One of the first movies I get is Star Trek: TMP - DE. Now we have both Star Trek II - DE and Star Trek III - SE coming out relatively close together. This year, 2002, has been a good year for Star Trek fans. With the release of the full series of TNG and at least 2 of the movies in Special Editions. And rumor has it that Star Trek IV - SE is already in production. So if you're looking to buy the Trek films, hang tight and wait for the impending Special Edition versions. I give the movie 4 stars because although it's a pretty entertaining movie, it's not one of the best Trek films. However, the Special Edition version will probably bump that up to 5 stars with all the extras.
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Summary: finally the special editions have arrived
Review: This is my third favorite trek film behind Khan and undiscovered country. God only knows why they didn't put the special editions out in the first place.$ I am glad i waited in hopes they would release them this way. Also the special and directors editions are cheaper then the bare bones disks. As for a review of the movie, you can just read the other reviews. I am only writing to let people they they should always wait for the special editions. The studios try to rip you by making you buy two copies of their movies. Look at mad max,pulp fiction, reservoir dogs,true romance,ect. They all have better editions out now or on the way. No more cheapo disks for me.
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Summary: STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK
Review: Naturally, the Star Trek franchise wasn't going to let Spock simply rest in peace, so who better to bring Spock back to life than Leonard Nimoy himself. Though a quality effort in every way, this has been a somewhat underappreciated Trek movie, perhaps because it had the simple misfortune to come right after the great Wrath of Khan. Star Trek III does pale next to its predecessor, but so does every other Trek film. Looked at on its own, The Search for Spock certainly meets every reasonable expectation. Good humor, the first appearance of a Klingon cloaking device, strong action, the return of Sarek, a stirring subtext on loyalty and friendship, and the dramatic demise of both Kirk's son and the Starship Enterprise itself. Not to mention Robin Curtis seamlessly stepping in as Saavik and the great Christopher Lloyd as Commander Kruge, the baddest Klingon ever. Not the definitive Star Trek, but stalwart sci-fi entertainment.
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Summary: The Search For Spock
Review: WOW! Great SFX rock the screen as Kirk risks all to save his comrade. Witness the glorious destruction of the Enterprise!
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Summary: Go Find Spock......It's Woth It!
Review: Needless to say Leonard Nimoy's feature film directorial debut was supurb. A very techinical film - it has the gloomy tragic Shakespearean qualities to it that a good drama should. Deep, deep stuff. Christopher Llod (Doc Brown of "Back To The Future I, II, & III") fame, is a brilliant villan. Evil and cunning - he thwarts Kikr many times. Good does triumph over evil in this one, but there is a valuable cost as Kirk and cCrew find out. This is the detsruction of the original Enterprise (refurbished) and much more. There is great comedy in this film too. Uhura gets an 'eager beaver', scotty stops up the plumbing and Sulu shows his prowess to being insulted. Also the sets are interesting and fun to watch. you have gun fights and wrestling but most important is the concept of friendship. Again the story is the focus and the effect the iceing on the cake. Leonard Nimoy really does take you ..'Where No Man Has GOne Before'.....death and beyond. Great for kids and adults. Beam me up!
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Summary: Yes, four stars. So much for the "odd" curse...
Review: People have attacked this movie because it is III not II, or IV, or VI for that matter. But I will be the one to say that Leonard Nimoy did a fantastic follow-up to The Wrath Of Khan. The Search For Spock may not have the great enemy, or the great space battles. But, in the same light Back To The Future II was the perfect sequel to the first, The Search For Spock is the perfect sequel to TWOK. James Horner's followup score is marvelous, focusing on a more slow paced film. The abduction, and destruction, of the Enterprise (I cry almost every time) gives it its distinction. The intro of the Excelsior, Grissom, and klingon Bird of Prey (along with the believable storyline which brings Spock back) make this vehicle a worthwhile trip. And yes, the entire crew CAN act. As far as DVD quality goes, yes, it brings the overall quality of the original movie as I saw it in '83. Yes, the trailer helps! Yes, the score is great! And if the movie itself isn't a good reason to get it, then the latter reasons should be. It isn't TMP Director's Edition. But, it ranks up there.
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Summary: Outlaws...
Review: What could be cooler than to [take over] the Enterprise? STIII is a shocker in many ways. Its character charisma retains well and bands them into (of all things) outlaws in cohoots with the Vulcan Ambassador, Sarek. The movie plays on the feelings left over from the end of STII and creates a gut-wrenching, tight story. III provides, ST fans with new toys...the Klingon Bird of Prey, science vessels, and the "great experiment" USS Excelsior (a far superior ship than the refitted Enterprise). Although, the Excelsior is not immune from Mr. Scott's handiwork, it's still a nice visual site (as is the interior of Spacedock). The crew goes on a forbidden mission back to Genesis, steals the Enterprise, and duels with the Bird of Prey. These luxuries combine to a few sad moments, a goodbye to a ST mainstay, and the spiritual ending that leaves you wanting for more and anticipating ST: IV. I left one star off because it does have a few boring moments...about 7 minutes worth. The adventure begins, again...
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Summary: Forbidden Planet
Review: The crew of the Starship Enterprise defies Starfleet orders and ventures to a forbidden planet in order to retrieve the resurrected Spock. Not the best of the TREK flicks, but not bad either. Highlights include lots of cool special FX and Christopher Lloyd's over-the-top performance as a Klingon commander. This film is also notable for marking Leonard Nimoy's feature-length directorial debut.
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Summary: "I have been, and ever shall be you're friend, Jim."
Review: And the search for Captain Spock begins. Afet his apparent death in "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," Kirk soon learns from Spock's father Sarek(the late Mark Leonard who will be missed very much) that Spock's katra(his spirit) is alive within Dr. McCoy. This leads Kirk to reuniting his original crew, and hijacking the Enterprise to recover Spock's body on Genesis. However, Kirk will soon confront the evil Klingon Commander Kruge(Christopher Lloyd from "Back to the Future") who is attempting to steal the secret of Genesis from Kirk's son David; the end of this is not a pretty picture. Fun, heart-warming, and nicely paced, the crew of the Enterprise gets better with every new entry in the movie series. This one is no exception.
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