Talk:Star Trek V: The Final Frontier/Archive 1

Novelization vs. Movie

The Novelization of ST:V was actually pretty decent. It sold the idea much better than the movie did. I think ST:V could have been a decent movie, but it would have needed a lot of rewriting. The premise is decent, but the implementation was poor.--RLent 22:38, 14 January 2006 (UTC) Would you leave the technical flaws in? For instance, would they still be able to fly to the center of the galaxy in a few weeks? --Peace Inside 22:45, 14 January 2006 (UTC)

The Rock Monster

Question for discussion...Is there evidence that the inspiration for the Rock Monster in Galaxy Quest was taken from the unrealized rock monster meant for this movie? If so, envision that part of Galaxy Quest inserted into TFF. Interesting.

Citation needed

The claim in the Notes section...

"The special effects supervisor, Bran Ferren, allegedly admitted he did not care about the quality of the effects work...."

...is a pretty serious charge, and needs a source.

Yes, the effects were crap. But saying the person who did them admitted he didn't care how they turned out is another thing.--MrWhipple 00:06, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

FX

If you can dig up a copy of American Cinematographer from the period, the special effects guy talks about how great the effects will be and how his theater training will allow the film to have great visuals. The article nevertheless pans the film even before the movie came out.

Revision battle

I'm curious why every effort to identify this as the worst reviewed Star Trek movie is always removed. I'd like to add this to the trivia portion. It's relevant, it's not opinion, and it's cited. Why not include it?

• The Final Frontier is the worst reviewed Star Trek by far. [1] [2])

--Navstar 05:20, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Probably because the RottenTomatoes site doesn't have that many reviews in its database regarding STV (the Variety review is suspiciously missing, for example). Your second link is for STVI, not STV. Star Trek: Nemesis was trashed just as mercilessly, if not more.

Early screenplay

I noticed that most of the info on the early screenplay was added by one user over the course of three edits.[3]. They did not provide a source for it, and it is rife with unencyclopedic commentary (and personally, parts of it seem to be exaggerated bullshit). I copy/pasted the paragraph about the original story from the 00:57, June 22, 2006 version of the article. That text is itself unsourced, but it doesn't stink like what 72.145.221.149 wrote.--Drat (Talk) 09:25, 31 August 2006 (UTC) The longer description is from Shatner's own descriptions, which one would assume is the most accurate. It's definitely more accurate than the current description.

Blame it on Batman

As I recall, Shatner blamed the film's lack of success on the Batman movie by Tim Burton. Can anyone find a quote?

No, Shatner didn't blame the Batman movie. However, in Shatner's book "Movie Memories", writer/producer Harve Bennett stated that the summer of 1989 was one of the biggest summers for huge blockbusters at the time; showing big films like Batman, Indy 3, Lethal Weapon 2, Rain Man, Back To The Future 2, Look Who's Talking, Honey I Shrunk The Kids... and Star Trek V was stuck right in the middle of them. The competition was fierce and MAY have affected the box office. Plus, The Next Generation was a smash hit at the time and fans were less hungry. But Bennett didn't overtly blame the Batman film, either. He was just saying that Star Trek V had a lot of competition and a short theatrical run to make room for blockbusters like Batman. Weird Al's "UHF" got crushed that summer, too.

Which movies was ILM working??

This article is ambiguous. First, it states ILM was working on the Back to the Future II and III movies. And one paragraph later, it states ILM was very busy in Indiana Jones 3 and Ghostbusters 2. Which is right? Or are they all?-- SSPecter ^talk @ 12 november 2006

Apochrypha

One of the apocryphal (non-canon) items I find most irritating is the line by Kirk that he never knew what it felt like to lose a brother; which completely ignores the fact that his brother Sam died in his arms in the TOS episode Operation -- Annihilate!. Should there be a longer list of such items in the article? — Loadmaster 17:34, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

The DC comic book novelization (which I used to own) rewrote the scene to have Spock looking out a window and Kirk saying, "I've lost two brothers in my lifetime, but luckily I got one back." Kirk then places his hand on Spock's shoulder.

Pre-Title Sequence

It says in the article that this is the only Trek film (except for the overture in the motion picture) that has a pre-title sequence. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock plays a clip from the ending of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. Tschow (talk) 01:02, 26 January 2008 (UTC)

Sorry for the unsigned comment, but I'll create my account later. I also recall Star Trek IV had a "recap" before the titles. I saw this on a TV broadcast of the film in New Zealand many years ago, and found a transcript of it here: [4]

This means the comment in the article about this movie having the only pre-title sequence is quite incorrect. 58.28.159.33 (talk) 02:29, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Worst Star Trek film ever??

Alot has been said regarding this issue in years past. Without a doubt, this film contains some of the worst special effects in recent memory for a Sci-fi flick; but to say that its the worst Star Trek film in the series, is really not justified. Here are some points of contention worth mentioning for better than worse.

• There are fans who have criticized the humour in the film saying it ridicules the plot and makes the film out to be more of a comedy than a serious Science Fiction film. First of all, much of the humour dialog is present when it fits the situation. For instance, there's a bit of humour in the rock climbing scene as well as in the campfire scene in the beginning of the film. In those situations, its ok to inject the dialog with some friendly chatter and humour. There was no humour in the dialog when Kirk and the other lead characters encountered the alien-entity at Sha Ka Ree. There was also no humour when Sybok presented hallucinations for Dr. McCoy and Spock in the lounge. So the humour that was there, was done when the situation presented itself in the right way. Now how does this compare to other Star Trek films? Well, nobody seemed to criticize the 7th film "Generations" when Data exhibited wise cracking jokes throughout the movie surrounding his emotion chip. I think the jokes and laughter was way overdone and started to turn him into a laughingstock.
• Another critique of the film related to certain elements of the actual plot. Like for instance, some people mused how the Enterprise could reach the Great Barrier in like a day or a few hours which was shown in the film as opposed to many years. Well, there were actually some elements of the film that were not exactly displayed from the original novel. For example, the novel contains info of how Sybok using his telepathic abilities was able to physically direct the Enterprise with a special technique to get them there much faster than they would normally be able to. Under budget restrictions, not every detail of the plot would be able to be shown on screen. Now as a comparison, lets look at the "Generations" movie for a second. In that film, the crew is confronted with the 'Nexus'. This has got to be the most ridiculous plot ever conjured up by hollywood screenwriters in the history of Sci-fi. First of all, if the so-called 'Nexus' can produce any fantasy of the human mind, who says the crew members in the film ever left the 'Nexus' to begin with??? Maybe they're still there, and they're imagining that they left!! And lets also say, they failed on leaving the 'Nexus', well according to the film, they can just give it another shot until they're successfull! And if it doesn't work on the second shot, they can just keep on trying because they have an endless amount of tries to work with!!! I think the plot of this film is beyond absurd and laughable to say the least.
• Finally, judging by the business this film made, I'd say its pretty impressive considering what it was up against. During the summer of 1989, it had to contend with such blockbusters like Batman and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Yet it still managed to pull in 70 million. That was even more than the Star Trek "Nemesis" film. And as far as some of the acting in the film is concerned, I think Shatner and Kelley did some fairly convincing scenes like at the campfire and hallucination sequences. Maybe it wasn't Oscar quality, but it was still fairly good. I just think some people have gotten way ahead of themselves when criticizing it for being the worst Star Trek film on record when really all it had were some awful special effects.Qaptin223 23:47, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
  • I'm sure the article will address some of those points when it's better developed; as it is, I'm improving the articles chronologically. At this point, I'm at Star Trek III and IV; and they are up next up to be improved and featured. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs^(talk) 19:48, 8 November 2009 (UTC)

Resources to use

British Film Institute

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• [DG]: Rwd, Empire n.176, February 2004, p.138, English, illus

• RICHARDSON, David: DVD Reviews, StarBurst (0955-114X) n.306, January 2004, p.84, English, illus

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• VASSIE, Graham: Jerry's trek, Legend (0957-4794) n.35, September 2001, p.14-20, English, illus, Accounts of Jerry Goldsmith's music for the STAR TREK motion pictures.

• The original Star Trek V: the Final Frontier, StarBurst (0955-114X) v.Spec. n.48, June 2001, p.88-93, English, illus, Retrospective on STAR TREK V, including production history and original review.

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• NAZZARO, Joe: Harve Bennett, StarBurst (0955-114X) v.Spec. n.No20, July 1994, p.17-22, English, illus, Interview with Harve Bennett, writer/producer, and the guiding hand behind the second, third, fourth and fifth STAR TREK films.

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• ERRIGO, Angie: Videos to buy: the final frontier? Empire n.33, March 1992, p.82-83, English, illus, Reviews of video release of boxed set of the first five Star Trek films with article about Star Trek.

• TEITELBAUM, Sheldon: Harve Bennett, Movie Paradise Lost, Cinefantastique (0145-6032) v.22 n.3, December 1991, p.15-18, 60, English, Interview with producer of STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER on why he parted ways with Roddenberry and the studio.

• CLARK, Stuart: Star Trek profile of Sybok, StarBurst (0955-114X) n.Special, September 1991, p.34-35, English, illus, Discussion of the character Sybok.

• Sight and Sound (0037-4806) v.1 n.2, June 1991, p.69, English, Video note

• Cinefex n.42, May 1990, p.45-68, English, illus, Feature on the special effects for STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER details work done by visual effects supervisor Bran Ferren of Ferren and Associates, Illusion Arts,Peter Wallach Enterprises, the Optical House and modelmaker Greg Jein.

• StarBurst (0955-114X) n.137, January 1990, p.32-35, English, illus, Interview with Todd Bryant about his role in STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER

• StarBurst (0955-114X), December 1989, p.56-58,60, English, illus, Interview with Lisabeth Shatner, William Shatner's daughter about the writing of her book 'Captain's Log', about the making of the STAR TREK V:THE FINAL FRONTIER

• Variety (0042-2738), 22 November 1989, p.83, English, Article about its transfer to video.

• Monthly Film Bulletin v.56 n.670, November 1989, p.346-347, English

• DOHERTY, Thomas: Star Trek V the Final Frontier, Cinefantastique (0145-6032) v.20 n.1/2, November 1989, p.100-101, English, illus

• ERRIGO, Angie: Empire Directory, Empire n.5, November 1989, p.82, English, illus

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• Films and Filming n.420, October 1989, p.51, English, illus

• StarBurst (0955-114X) n.133, September 1989, p.22,24, English

• StarBurst (0955-114X) n.133, September 1989, p.40-43, English, illus, Article about STAR TREK V:THE FINAL FRONTIER

• American Cinematographer (0002-7928) v.70 n.7, July 1989, p.38-48, English, illus, Report on the second unit shoot of the ascent of El Capitan used in the film.

• American Cinematographer (0002-7928) v.70 n.7, July 1989, p.50-54, English, illus, William Shatner describes the experience of directing the film.

• American Cinematographer (0002-7928) v.70 n.7, July 1989, p.58-74, English, illus, Andrew Laszlo discusses his approach to the cinematography for the film.

• American Cinematographer (0002-7928) v.70 n.7, July 1989, p.76-92, English, illus, The special effects used for the film.

• FISCHER, Dennis, Cinefantastique (0145-6032) v.19 n.5, July 1989, p.55, English, Brief review.

• Screen International (0307-4617) n.709, 17 June 1989, p.23, English

• Variety (0042-2738), 14 June 1989, p.22, English

• Hollywood Reporter (0018-3660) v.307 n.47, 09 June 1989, p.4,23, English

• StarBurst (0955-114X) n.131, June 1989, p.8-11, English, illus, Interviews with Walter Koenig and DeForest Kelly about STAR TREK V:THE FINAL FRONTIER.

• StarBurst (0955-114X) n.131, June 1989, p.10, English, Background article about the making of the film.

• IMMERGUT, Scott: Premiere Top 20, Premiere (0894-9263) v.2 n.10, June 1989, p.68, English, illus

• CLARKE, Frederick S.: Star Trek V; The Final Frontier, Cinefantastique (0145-6032) v.19 n.4, May 1989, p.4-5, English, illus

• Screen International (0307-4617) n.676, 29 October 1988, p.9, English, Details

• KIMMEL, Daniel M.: Paging Mr. Spock, Cinefantastique (0145-6032) v.18 n.4, May 1988, p.12, English, Comments from the Nimoy about STAR TREK V, acting and directing and his new film The GOOD MOTHER.

• Hollywood Reporter (0018-3660) v.296 n.46, 22 April 1987, p.1,8, English, Details

Film Literature Index

• Guilfoyle, Joe. "Star Trek V." Midnight Marquee n53 Spring (1997): 47-48.

• Pilkington, Ace G. "Star Trek": the search for God. Literature/Film Quarterly 24 n2 (1996): 169-176.

• Lehti, Steven J. "Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan"; "Star Trek III the Search for Spock." Soundtrack!: the Collector�s Quarterly 10 Jun (1991): 17-18.

• Spike. "Star Trek V." Fatal Visions n7 Feb/Mar (1990): 5.

• Mandell, Paul. "Star Trek V": sharing the pain. Cinefex n42 May (1990): 46-67.

• Elley, Derek. "Star Trek V - the Final Frontier." Films and Filming n423 Jan (1990): 59.

• Ferguson, Ken. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Film Monthly 1 Sep (1989): 14-15.

• James, Caryn. Film view: it's a new age for father-son relationships. The New York Times 138 Jul 9 (1989): 11-12 sec 2.

• Kipen, David. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Boxoffice 124 Aug (1989): bet p98 and 109 [pR50].

• Travers, Peter. Windbags at warp speed. Rolling Stone n556/557 Jul 13/27 (1989): 75.

• MacLean, Paul Andrew. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Soundtrack!: the Collector�s Quarterly 8 Sep (1989): 7-8.

• Granger, Rod. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." The Film Journal 92 Jul (1989): 29.

• Carmichael, Robert. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier": mountain climbing in the 23rd century. American Cinematographer 70 Jul (1989): 38-40+ [7p].

• Magid, Ron. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier": Shatner at the helm for final voyage. American Cinematographer 70 Jul (1989): 50-52+ [4p].

• Magid, Ron. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier": cinematography at the limits of the universe. American Cinematographer 70 Jul (1989): 58-64+ [13p].

• Magid, Ron. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier": effects for "Trek V" explore uncharted territory. American Cinematographer 70 Jul (1989): 76-84+ [14p].

• Hutchinson, Tom. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Film Monthly 1 Oct (1989): 24.

• Newman, Kim. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Monthly Film Bulletin 56 Nov (1989): 346-347.

• Scheck, Frank. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Films in Review 40 Oct (1989): 486-487.

• Doherty, Thomas. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Cinefantastique 20 n1/2 (1989): 100-101.

• Moore, Suzanne. Starship stories. New Statesman & Society 2 Oct 27 (1989): 40.

• Kimball, George Robert. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Films and Filming n420 Oct (1989): 51.

• Vincenzi, Lisa. To boldy go where no man has gone... again. Millimeter 17 May (1989): 46-48+ [6p].

• Ansen, David. The arts: movies: the Enterprise flies once more. Newsweek 113 Jun 19 (1989): 63-64.

• Schickel, Richard. Cinema: time for the ants to revolt? Time 133 Jun 26 (1989): 89.

• Brown, Georgia. Keep on trekkin'. The Village Voice 34 Jun 20 (1989): 90.

• Denby, David. Movies: sentimental journey. New York Magazine 22 Jun 19 (1989): 68-69.

• James, Caryn. Review/film: the fifth "Star Trek," with old, new and evil. The New York Times 138 Jun 9 (1989): C10.

• Clarke, Frederick S. "Star Trek 5: the Final Frontier." Cinefantastique 19 n4 (1989): 4-5.

• McBride, Joseph. "Star Trek V: the Final Frontier." Variety 335 Jun 14/20 (1989): 22.

• Svehla, Gary J. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home." Midnight Marquee n36 Fall (1987): 38.

• Gire, Dan. Leonard Nimoy on directing "Star Trek". Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 24-6+ [7p].

• Anderson, Kay. "Star Trek III": Bob Dawson - special effects supervisor. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 75.

• Anderson, Kay. "Star Trek III": Charles Correll - director of photography. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 52.

• Anderson, Kay. "Star Trek III": DeForest Kelley - Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 60.

• Anderson, Kay. "Star Trek III": Tom Lay -illustrator. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 68.

• others. and Nora Lee. Awards nominees for cinematography. American Cinematographer 68 Apr (1987): 59-66+ [14p].

• Teitelbaum, Sheldon. "The Search for Spock". Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 48-63+ [34p].

• Bryce, Allan and Allan Bryce. Keep on trekkin'. Photoplay Movies & Video 38 Apr (1987): 8-11.

• Clarke, Frederick S. Shatner directs "Trek V"? Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 38.

• Larson, Randall D. Leonard Rosenman scoring "The Voyage Home". Cinemascore: the Film Music Journal n15 Summer (1987): 3-4.

• Magid, Ron. Special effects. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 40-47.

• Doherty, T. What's wrong with "Star Trek"? Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 27-8.

• Duce, Eric and Steve Fobert. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home". Cinefantastique 17 n1 (1987): 4-5.

• Magid, Ron. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home": matte painting. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 43.

• Fischer, Dennis. Nicholas Meyer: the man who saved "Star Trek". Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 34-9.

• Gire, Dan. Why "Star Trek IV" leaves Lt. Savik stranded on Vulcan. Cinefantastique 17 n1 (1987): 4.

• Magid, Ron. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home": miniature effects. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 46.

• Shay, Jody Duncan. Humpback to the future. Cinefex n29 Feb (1987): 4-31.

• Larson, Randall D. New music for Starfleet. Cinefantastique 17 n3/4 (1987): 30+ [3p].

• Lehti, Steven J. "Star Trek IV"/Leonard Rosenman. Soundtrack!: the Collector�s Quarterly 6 Mar (1987): 19.

• Malmquist, A. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home". Cinefantastique 17 n2 (1987): 31+ [2p].

• Cunliffe, S. Howl! New Statesman 113 Apr 17 (1987): 23.

• Frumkes, R. "Star Trek IV". Films in Review 38 Feb (1987): 102-3.

• Hutchinson, T. "The Voyage Home: Star Trek IV". Photoplay Movies & Video 38 May (1987): 15.

• Johns, I. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home". Films and Filming n391 Apr (1987): 43-4.

• Newman, K. "The Voyage Home: Star Trek IV". Monthly Film Bulletin 54 Apr (1987): 124-5.

• Summers, J. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home". Boxoffice 123 Jan (1987): after p38 [pR1-2].

• Paramount's Yule sales campaign includes low-priced "Star Trek 4". Variety 327 Jul 15 (1987): 36.

• Cardello, J.A. Observation post: "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock." Classic Images n139 Jan (1987): 20-21.

• Teitelbaum, Sheldon. Coming: "Star Trek V": William Shatner to produce and direct. Cinefantastique 16 n3 (1986): 6.

• Maslin, J. Film: "Star Trek IV: Voyage Home". The New York Times 136 Nov 26 (1986): C14.

• Granger, R. "Star Trek IV: the Voyage Home". The Film Journal 89 Dec (1986): 40.

• Denby, D. Movies: back from the future. New York Magazine 19 Dec 8 (1986): 106+ [2p].

• Corliss, R. Cinema: sea shepherd from outer space. Time 128 Dec 8 (1986): 99.

• Galbraith, J. "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home". Variety 325 Nov 19 (1986): 16.

• Ansen, D. The arts: movies: trekking back to the future. Newsweek 108 Dec 1 (1986): 89.

• McDonagh, M. Nimoy back behind the camera as "Star Trek" journeys to 1986. The Film Journal 89 Dec (1986): 8+ [2p].

• Matthews, T. "Star Trek IV": the voyage towards big boxoffice. Boxoffice 122 Nov (1986): 20+ [4p].

• Lee, Nora. The fourth "Trek": Leonard Nimoy recollects. American Cinematographer 67 Dec (1986): 42-8.

• Edelstein, D. Film: black gold. The Village Voice 31 Dec 9 (1986): 72+ [2p].

• others. and Charles Leerhsen. The arts: "Star Trek's" nine lives. Newsweek 108 Dec 22 (1986): 66-71.

• Selley, April and April Selley. "I have been, and ever shall be your friend": "Star Trek", "The Deerslayer" and the American romance. Journal of Popular Culture 20 n1 (1986): 89-104.

• Magid, Ron. The fourth "Trek": blue skies and starfields. American Cinematographer 67 Dec (1986): 62-70 + [11p].

• Turner, G. and George Turner. The fourth "Trek": Jack Cooperman underwater. American Cinematographer 67 Dec (1986): 57-60.

• Turner, George. The fourth "Trek": Don Peterman on earth. American Cinematographer 67 Dec (1986): 50-56.

• Francavilla, J. Spock's "Who's got the katra?" routine lacks only a polka beat. Cinefantastique 15 n1 (1985): 40+ [2p].

• Munson, Brad. The last voyage of the starship "Enterprise". Cinefex n18 Aug (1984): 42-67.

• Newman, K. "Star Trek III - The Search for Spock". Monthly Film Bulletin 51 Jul (1984): 212-13.

• Noble, P.c. "Star Trek III - the Search for Spock". Films in Review 35 Aug/Sep (1984): 436-7.

• Scapperotti, Dan. Leonard Nimoy. Cinefantastique 14 n3 n/a (1984): 6-11.

• Schickel. R. Cinema: space opera. Time 123 Jun 11 (1984): 83.

• Strick, P. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Films and Filming [n358] Jul (1984): 24-6.

• Summers, J. "Star Trek III - the Search for Spock". Boxoffice 120 Aug (1984): R94.

• Svehla, G.J. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Midnight Marquee n33 Fall (1984): 29.

• Wheen, F. Films: dog days. New Statesman 108 Jul 27 (1984): 28-30.

• Dayton, E. "Star Trek III, the Search for Spock". Cineaste 13 n4 (1984): 60.

• Maslin, J. Film: latest in the "Star Trek" series. The New York Times 133 Jun 1 (1984): C14.

• Lor(L.L. Cohn). Variety 315 May 30 (1984): 12+ [2p].

• Lee, Nora. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". American Cinematographer 65 Aug/Sep (1984): 54-63.

• Lally, K. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". The Film Journal 87 Jul (1984): 20-21.

• Kael, P. The current cinema: sneaks, ogres, and the D.T.'s. The New Yorker 60 Jul 9 (1984): 84-6.

• Hesseldahl, P. Films. USA Today 112 Sep (1984): 90-93.

• Fisher, Bob. Director Leonard Nimoy focuses on "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". On Location 7 Apr (1984): 34+ [4p].

• Fischer, D.K. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Cinefantastique 14 n4/5 n/a (1984): 109.

• Edelstein, D. Film: mind melds and warp drives. The Village Voice 29 Jun 5 (1984): 65.

• Dewson, Lisa. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Photoplay Movies & Video 35 Aug (1984): 45.

• Dewson, L. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Photoplay Movies & Video 35 Sep (1984): 21.

• Denby, D. Movies: "Oh, Zuul, you nut|" New York Magazine 17 Jun 11 (1984): 66-7.

• Delon, Michael. "Star Trek". Film: the British Federation of Film Societies Monthly Journal n128 Sep (1984): 3.

• Dangaard, Colin. Leonard Nimoy. Photoplay Movies & Video 35 Sep (1984): 30-31+ [3p].

• Cohn, Lawrence L. Par backs Nimoy, "Trek" to hilt; talks going re possible part IV. Variety 315 Jun 6 (1984): 5+ [2p].

• Simak, Steven. James Horner on scoring "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Cinemascore: the Film Music Journal n13/14 Winter/Summer (1984): 16-17.

• Anderson, Kay. "Star Trek III: the Search for Spock". Cinefantastique 14 n4/5 n/a (1984): 8-9.

• Ansen, D. Movies: the trek continues. Newsweek 103 Jun 11 (1984): 80-81.