![]() However, at the time, it was decided that the franchise needed a new direction for the sequel. Writer Harlan Ellison famously described it as “ the Motion less Picture.” Time has perhaps been kind to The Motion Picture, with Robert Wise’s director’s cut coming to Paramount+ soon. The film was often compared ( unflatteringly) to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Star Trek: The Motion Picture had been a commercial success but a critical disappointment. ![]() It’s interesting how these three movies exist in conversation with one another, fueling a battle for the franchise’s soul that spanned more than three decades. Next June will mark the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. It also marks the 35th anniversary of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, the fourth movie starring the original cast. ![]() ![]() This November marks the 25th anniversary of Star Trek: First Contact, the second film starring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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