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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Director's Cut) - Full Watch-along! (Patreon)

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2025-06-14 21:45:50
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2026-06

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Sorry for going out of order with the releases! I did just finish the final episode of Star Trek Continues before watching this. I just wanted to post it before the Wrath of Khan movie night!My version is the director's cut from Paramount + website!

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Director's Cut) - Full Watch-along!

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RebRox65

Star Trek Strange New Worlds announced that there will be 5 seasons and ending with a remake of The Cage,

James

awesome

Mark Chrisco

This Director's Cut is superior to the original theatrical release. Some effects have been upgraded and the story tightened up.

William Terry

Not a fantastic movie. As bunny said it was too slowly paced, given that the plot is from The Changeling and Metamorphosis, with a lot from Immunity Syndrome. Not a lot of suspense. The main reason for ST: TMP, is unveiling the new Enterprise, the new rigging, finally a warp core, and apparently the color of the uniforms and the decks has been scrubbed and added to the warp bubble. Everyone looks and sounds great! The late Persis Khambatta is especially memorable and I wish her character had returned. The director's cut is on Amazon prime, which is where I got it. Have a nice day bunny and I love your enthusiasm! I'm sure there is a video out there on the Star Trek Iceberg about all the videos and lit so I like how you are getting into some of that before going on to the canon.

RebRox65

There were so many behind the scenes problems happening, it honestly is amazing the movie got finished. Great tv show called THE CENTER SEAT stories from the behind scenes that explains all this on Amazon prime.

SuicuneSol

"Not a lot of suspense." I digress. There tons of suspense in this movie. It's just that suspense is drawn out so much that we almost forgot what we were looking forward to.

SuicuneSol

Actually, the soundtrack is slightly different in the Director's Cut. The main theme is arranged a little differently and sounds almost identical to the TNG theme. Also, some of those grating instruments you heard in the beginning are absent in the theatrical release.

Ron K

I think the idea is that generally speaking, admirals in Star Trek don't take permanent command of a starship. It was a temporary thing which is why his tank was reduced to captain for that mission. In TOS, Spock actually calls Kirk Jim at least once every 2 or 3 episodes, maybe more. No where near as much as Bones does. I don't remember where I read it, but I do remember reading somewhere that William Decker is supposed to be the son of Commodore Matt Decker. It's the reason why Admiral Kirk recommended Decker to be captain of the Enterprise and why Decker was so familiar with Kirk, because he'd known him since he was young.

StuArtist Studio

Imagine being a fan back in the day, seeing the Refit Enterprise for the first time.

Bret Kay

To your question about how Kirk is so different between The Motion Picture and The Wrath of Khan, there's a 12 year in-universe gap between the movies. There's various non-canon books that fill in what happens if you're interested. One common theme in the non-canon stories is that Kirk goes on at least one 5-year mission as Captain of the Enterprise between TMP and TWoK before going back to being an Admiral and Chief of Starfleet Operations.

Matthew Graves (Graviton)

Bunny, I’m a fan of all you do. I did not comment on Star Trek continues simply because I don’t like it and I have no interest in being the “negative guy” in a fandom. I encourage ypou to continue your journey on your own terms. Trek is meant to be fun As for this movie? Massively underrated. It’s trying to follow in the foootsteps of 2001 thematically, and suffers a bit in the comparison. But it’s a good story in its own right, and it brings back these characters we genuinely have an emotional invest in in a great way. It’s a flawed but great movie IMO. But yes, it is too long and is pretty much a psterchid for the impact of editors on a film.

bunnytails

I did enjoy the movie. I don’t know why there is so much negativity around it!

bunnytails

Ah, thanks! I didn’t know there was a 12 year gap and supplementary works. Now I won’t feel dumb for not understanding something that wasn’t discussed in the movies.

bunnytails

Hmm. I feel like someone told me some misinformation in a comment and I went with it. I could have sworn someone said Amok Time was the first/only time Spock called Kirk Jim.

Ron K

That was definitely misinformation that was given to you. Spock called him Jim throughout TOS although I will admit that when he yells Jim at the end of Amok Time it may be my favorite and can still make me a little emotional even though I've seen it so many times I think I know that episode by heart Spock calling him Jim always stood out to me in TOS because he doesn't use it casually like Bones does. When he calls him Jim it's usually a personal moment between the two of them

Dave Riley

Bunny There has been many changes to 'TMP' from the day it premiered in 1979 to the Director's Cut. Director Robert Wise brought the print with him that was screened at the premier. Legend tells of the print being wet when he got it. They had a date to make, and the used what they were able to complete. The Director's Cut is the closest thing to the final version. Changes from Theatrical Release: The Overture was just black (no starfield) designed to play with the curtains still closed and the theater partially darkened. The opening credits were just straight white font over black, no effects. This was Mark Lenard's third appearance in ST. First as a Romulan Commander, then as Spock's father and now a Klingon captain. The Klingon and Vulcan language were developed by James Doohan, the first time either was heard in ST. The matte of Vulcan was totally changed, in the DC. The original showed it was night time, but Spock was shielding his eyes from the sun, which didn't make sense. Many changes to the sound also. The bridge scenes were almost toally quiet like a library. The famiar sounds of the TOS bridge were added but more subdued. There were many computer voice annunciators, "Red Alert Red Alert, Malfunction Malfunction, Intruder Alert Intruder Alert" etc. All of those through entire movie were eliminated, a plus because they were a bit annoying! Chief DiFalco (Ilia's replacement after V'ger got her) was Marcy Lafferty, Shatner's wife at the time. They were married from 1973-1996, his longest marriage. When V'ger is nearing Earth, we see a full length shot of it for the first time. It was never seen in that form in the original release. The overall quality of color shading was redone scene by scene. The audio was cleaned up and many sound effects added that were no in the original at all. This was an overall finish it and make it right effort, not a vanity effort like Lucas and the Star Wars films. BTW Robert Wise also directed "The Day the Earth Stood Still" a landmark sci-fi film from the early 1950's. Check it out if you haven't seen it.

James

Love how much a fan you are Bunny emotional about the music. Great reaction. It did recal the 2001 final sequence

Trilogian

Most of my Trekkie friends refer to this one as “The Motionless Picture.” It has its moments, but the next 3 are so much better. I have STC episodes to catch up on first!

Trilogian

Director’s cut might mean many things, but I’m very curious as to your reaction. 🖖

Scott Phx

Great job on your wardrobe and makeup, Bunny, for this occasion where you kick off the Star Trek movies. You've come a long way, Trekkie. Looking forward to the upcoming Wrath of Khan movie night. You can expect a big turnout. Very big. Your movie nights are becoming all the rage.

bunnytails

Thanks very much! I am curious how many people will be joining! It's gonna be fun :D

James

I really want to see the repeat but shoot fam has plans sat night

Charles Krah

I picked the right time to become a patron! First time I've seen a full-length reaction from anyone, and it did not disappoint! Here are some fun facts: Decker is actually related to Capt. Decker from Doomsday Machine, either a son or grandson. Pretty cool. This film is about sex, the entire film is one big, long double-entendre. The director was getting a little up there in age, and he was perhaps a bit past it -but did do some amazing work. Director Nicholas Meyer's involvement with the following films really made a huge impact on the story telling. The long boring sequences took a few hints from 2001, in my opinion to it's detriment. The long fly-over shots needed to be a few steps faster, as pretty as they were. Can't wait for Wrath, and the films following it. So completely excited I can't even.

Mark

Hey there, I wanted to share a unique fact regarding Goldsmiths score for the movie, thru out the film you hear that odd sound for Vger, when you get a chance look up the (blaster beam) instrument) played by Craig Huxley, kind of a huge slide guitar (20ft) played by either banging or sliding a mortar shell along the strings

bunnytails

Thanks for joining! Hopefully you'll enjoy the other movies just as much!

David Wayne Fox

I enjoyed your Star Trek Continues reactions on YouTube so much and just finished the last one ...I couldn't wait for this one so I joined tonight! I love your reaction, analysis, and obvious love for the characters and franchise. I can't wait to enjoy the other films with you! By the way, somebody else may have mentioned this but there's a joke in STC about how drab the uniforms are in this movie! Just another one of the little Easter eggs that are scattered throughout that delightful fan series. And yes, you are right to compare it to 2001... that happens to be one of my favorite films and that's why I love this one so much. It becomes a sensory experience, both visual and aural. Goldsmith's score is in my top three favorites.

bunnytails

Glad you've joined us here! I hope you enjoy the rest of the movies!!

Jeremy Montanez

I absolutely loved your appreciation for this film. Every other reactioner ive watched it with complained about everything. The length, the plot, the music you name. Your truly a special rare breed and that's what makes you a terrific reactioner just positive energy and fun. This is my 2nd favorite out of the 6 and not many people appreciate it so i thank you for being one of the rare breeds.

Trilogian

Watching The Motion Picture was so much more fun with Bunnytails. Saw it a few times in the theater back in the day, and it has its moments, but it’s self indulgent and kind of derivative of The Changeling. Director Robert Wise was a heavyweight (Andromeda Strain, West Side Story, etc), but STTMP was trying for 2001 A Space Odyssey when it didn’t need to. Sound design, SFX, and music are really good, even on the original release!

TJ

ST: TMP wasn't well received by Trekkies when it first came out, as many felt it was too much of a high concept sci-fi story that failed to take advantage of the triad, Kirk-Spock-Bones. There were also complaints of too much emphasis on special effects and gawking at the viewscreen, as opposed to character and storyline development. So yes, it was a bit "bloated", and it wasn't just the Director's Cut. And yes, Will Decker is the son of Commodore Matt Decker... To answer your question, Paramount swept aside the showrunners of this movie and decided to start over with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. That's why there is no continuity with the first film... I will say that over the years I've developed a new appreciation for this film that has allowed me to overlook its flaws. The music was spectacular, as you pointed out. The special effects for 1979 were outstanding. The story was definitely interesting, even though the pacing made it difficult to get truly invested in it. But in the end, I think the actors did the best they could with what they were given... I enjoyed watching this with you, as usual. You take me back to the days when I first viewed all the episodes and movies with a sense of awe and wonder. Thank you for that! :)