Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Movie Review
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Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home is a sci-fi comedy adventure film that follows the crew of the USS Enterprise as they travel back in time to 1986 San Francisco to save the Earth from an alien probe that is seeking humpback whales, which are extinct in the 23rd century. The film is the fourth installment in the Star Trek film series and the second part of a trilogy that began with Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and concluded with Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock. The film is directed by Leonard Nimoy, who also stars as Spock, and features William Shatner as James T. Kirk, DeForest Kelley as Leonard McCoy, James Doohan as Montgomery Scott, George Takei as Hikaru Sulu, Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov, and Catherine Hicks as Gillian Taylor, a marine biologist who helps the crew find the whales.
The film is widely regarded as one of the best and most popular Star Trek films, as well as one of the funniest and most accessible to non-fans. The film balances humor, action, drama, and social commentary, and showcases the chemistry and charisma of the original cast. The film also features memorable scenes and quotes, such as Kirk’s encounter with a punk rocker on a bus, Spock’s mind meld with a whale, McCoy’s astonishment at 20th century medicine, Chekov’s interrogation by the FBI, and Scotty’s attempt to use a computer by speaking to it. The film also has a positive environmental message, as it raises awareness about the plight of the endangered whales and the need to preserve the Earth’s natural resources.
The film was a critical and commercial success, earning positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, and grossing over $133 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Star Trek film at the time. The film was also nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Cinematography. The film is considered a classic of the sci-fi genre and a highlight of the Star Trek franchise.