J. Gordon

An upgrade worth the money, 30 May 2009

This is the second best movie to The Wrath of Khan. The movie acts as a perfect sendoff for Kirk et al. The Shakespearian quotes are really, really excellent, and this is the Star Trek film that my friends and I watch the most because of how much fun is in it ("Don't we hear the chimes at midnight?").

I have just finished watching the blu ray, and I have to say that the picture quality is a stark improvement over the previous versions released on DVD. Like 'Khan', this is the theatrical (and superior) version of the film, but it is not that different from the directors cut. The colours are much better, and although the faces can look a little waxy at some points it is still worth… Read more

Excellent film even more excellent, 17 May 2009

We all know what a stellar film this is. How anyone can rate it as only 1 star baffles me, especially as it now appears on blu ray. I for one thought it was a major upgrade on the directors cut edition dvd.

Firstly, this is the theatrical cut. This is a much better cut than the Director's Cut released for the DVD; it cuts out all the rubbish about Scotty's nephew, as well as other erroneous scenes that distract from the plot more than add to it.

Secondly, for those who could not tell the difference, I think you either need to get a better HDTV, better player or clean your glasses. Some of the shots look like they lack detail, but that is because they were shot with a… Read more

For the idiots out there, 11 Jan 2008

This is an HD DVD. It means it is not a DVD. It will not work on a DVD player because IT IS NOT A DVD!

The picture quality is amazing, if the story a little weak. Would normally give it 3 stars, but have upped it to 5 to try and counter those that think that this is a DVD.