Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

"A guess? You, Spock? That's extraordinary!"
With many fans disappointed following the release of the third "Star Trek" film in 1984, "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock", Paramount Pictures produced one of the best "Star Trek" films of all time in 1986: "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home". Returning to the director's chair for what was only his second directorship of a big-screen motion picture was Leonard Nimoy, but this time, Nimoy had much better material to work with from the films many writers. Nimoy (who actually took on-screen credit for writing) worked with returning writer Harve Bennett to write a brilliant story, and Bennett worked on the screenplay along with three additional writers: Steve Meerson, Peter Krikes and Nicholas Meyer (who directed the highly successful "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn" in 1982). Under the watchful eye of Gene Roddenberry, these men were able to recapture the spirit of the original "Star Trek" television series more than any...

One of the best of the original six!
Star Trek IV The Voyage Home, in my opinion, is clearly one of the best out of the TOS six. Although not as high in the suspense aspect, like Leonard Nimoy says, it was good to lighten up a bit and have a good time with Star Trek. While other reviewers might feel the humurous aspects of this film wearout after repeated viewings. I understand that statement, but don't feel the same. I can still get a laugh out of these scenes even though I've seen them more times than I can remember. I especially love the scene with Scotty being handed a mouse and him trying to talk to it. Again, one of the best Star Trek films out of the original six. If you're one of the few people who've not seen this or are new to the genre, I definitely suggest you add this DVD to your collection.

My Favourite of the Trek Movies
We watched this the other night and were very impressed with the quality of the sound and the transfer - not to mention the humour. I'd be interested to know if anybody else hears "interesting" sub-woofer noises during the probe sequences. It sounds like a tuba-player sped up 100 times mixed with fingernails scratching a blackboard (very scary & hard to describe). It made me check my sub (a high-end B&W ASW-2000)- which is fine. Otherwise a great movie that even the kids can enjoy. I never realized how much better the scene (where she picks up Kirk & Spock in her truck) is when you can actually see all 3 characters at the same time in widescreen. Kirk says "You're not exactly catching us at our best" & Spocks retorts "That much is certain!". It still cracks me up. A DVD worth getting.

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