Product Description When Captain Kirk and his crew find themselves in the middle of an assassination plot against a Klingon chancellor, they must act to prevent sabotage
Thought-provoking film with familiar charactors manages to break new groundJuly 23, 2010 D. M. Farmbrough(Wisconsin, USA) It's something of a coup for the Star Trek "motion picture" series that it remained fresh and of high quality by the time it got to number six. This didn't happen with Police Academy, and apart from the Japanese "Toro San" films, I can't think of any film series that has reached such a high number (OK maybe the Carry-On or James Bond films, but they weren't numbered). This is the last film to use the original cast, and by this time the actors are secure in their roles, and merit a round of applause in the cinema when their names come up on the credits. This means that high calibre guest stars are needed for balance, and David Warner, Kim Catrall, and Christopher Plummer supply the necessary gravitas. There is also a role for the weak General Cartwright, but it's nice to see him get his come-uppande after having first demoted Kirk, and then revealing himself to be rather bigoted.
The story is very much of its time, with the questions of the post Glasnost Soviet Union, and the post-Berlin Wall Germany amplified onto an interplanetary stage. There are good character points, with Kirk and his fellow crew-members finding it hard to accept peace and the Klingons, although this falls down slightly as Kirk and co were never supposed to be stupid, nor ought they to be prejudiced and it leaks a little here. Writer/director Nick Meyer adds lots of little touches with literary quotes here and there, which means that the film rewards repeated viewings. There is some good CGI, and some nice model work.
The DVD has some rather poor extras, with the exception of the Director's and Writer's commentary, with Nicholas Meyer and Denny Flinn, which reveal how thoughtful and intelligent Meyer is. He often makes very insightful asides not just about the film, but about life in general, which show why he is such a good writer/director. Flinn also gives good value, though his insights are into the workings of the studio and the film-making process before any scenes are shot. He works as a good counterpoint to Meyer, being unafraid to contradict, and often giving a different point of view (though in a good-natured way).
This is well-worth buying, but I wish they'd invest some time and thought into the DVD extras.
the epitome of what Star Trek is supposed to be aboutJune 9, 2010 Andrew E. Cheshire 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know everyone and their mother think that Star Trek II is the best Star Trek movie out there. Don't get me wrong, I think it is certainly incredible, and depending on what mood I'm in, I'll can side with those believers.
On a technical and spiritual level though, the Undiscovered Country has the Wrath of Khan beat.
A quick synopsis of pros and cons, before a full length review:
1. This movie has enough for really any time of fan, whether their interests lie in sci fi, comedy, suspense and drama.
2. This movie was also directed by Nicolas Meyer, the same guy who did the The Wrath of Khan.
3. This movie has a more complex plot than any of the other movies.
4. It's very accessible like the Voyage Home, and you dont have to be a trekkie to get the plot(aka Search for Spock)
5. There is plenty of screen time for all of the members, and not so centered on the "Big three"(Kirk, Spock, McCoy)
6. As always, great cast aside the regulars(Christopher Plummer was a great Klingon)
Cons
1. This was the last movie to feature the entire original cast.
2. In Blu Ray format, the makeup is more noticible, giving some actors a weird look about them...
3. I got nothing else....
I just love how this a movie that anyone could relate to. In the beginning, the Klingons are a dying race that are in dire need of alliance with the federation, even though they've been at war with each other for centuries.
Spock believes that there is a possibility that this could work, so he convinces the council to get the Enterprise to rendezvous with Chancellor Gorkon of the Klingon Empire(trekkies, don't hold me to mispellings or accidently giving someone the wrong title during this review).
There's a lot of fear and doubt from both parties during this rendezvous, and Kirk the most hesitant because of the memory the death of son at the hands of the Klingons. Kirk gets framed for doing something pretty bad to the Klingons, and the plot takes off from there.
Some of the best scenes come from the interactions between the Enterprise's crew and the Klingons. This is pretty much all due to the incredible casting picks. Christopher Plummer is absolutely obsessed with the role and steals almost every scene. David Warner is completely convincing as the all noble chancellor.
The bridge crew feel really comfortable in the movie.(maybe they were relieved this would be the last time they would have to put up with Shatner), and I am happy that I lot of them had the opportunity to act and be part of the script. Sulu got the shaft in this one(no pun intended), as he was only in a few scenes. (they were very important scenes though).
Some other underlying themes in this movie:
1. being too old for being useful for society
2. discrimination
3. fear of change
4. being able to forgive for the loss of a relative
I would say that their are no points in the movie where it feels like the movie is dragging, as there is a nice steady flow from one scene to another. For once, this movie doesnt deal with time travel or have any significant plot holes. It's almost like a crime drama set in space.
That being said, it will have enough explosions and photon torpedoes to keep the action fan satisfied.
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning."June 6, 2010 Annie Van Auken(Planet Earth) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
What we now know as Classic Star Trek (CST) began inauspiciously in 1964 with a failed pilot episode, one that short-sighted NBC should have accepted outright. After major personnel changes and a new pilot, the show was given a green light. The Enterprise crew's "5-year mission" ended over a quarter-century later, when the cast of that original 1966-69 TV series had their last hurrah. The occasion was this feature film, STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY.
Nicholas Meyer, who contributed to the script of and directed STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN (1982), performed the same duties for this farewell picture. Based on a Leonard Nimoy story, this is truly classic Star Trek, as Kirk and crew get down and dirty with the hated Klingons. Betrayal from within results in our favorite starship captain and medico being taken prisoner by an odiferous enemy. They're put on trial, convicted and sentenced to a life of hard labor on icy planet Rura Penthe, thrown in with a variety of aliens. Capt. Kirk even defeats one of these monsters in a fistfight.
We'd seen it all before, yet this was our final bittersweet chance to experience such familiar thrills without watching a CST show rerun. Kudos to everyone involved for a superlative last effort. As this movie so clearly demonstrates, Classic Star Trek went out on top.
TRULY THE END OF AN ERA:
This was the last motion picture for both DeForest Kelley and Mark Lenard (Sarek).
Within 48 hours of viewing the completed film, series creator Gene Roddenberry died.
Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 imdb viewer poll rating.
(7.2) Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) - William Shatner/Leonard Nimoy/DeForest Kelley/James Doohan/Walter Koenig/Nichelle Nichols/George Takei/Kim Cattrell/Mark Lenard/Grace Lee Whitney/Brock Peters/Christopher Plummer/Michael Dorn/Christian Slater/Iman (uncredited: Rene Auberjonois)
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning."June 6, 2010 Annie Van Auken(Planet Earth) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
What we now know as Classic Star Trek (CST) began inauspiciously in 1964 with a failed pilot episode, one that short-sighted NBC should have accepted outright. After major personnel changes and a new pilot, the show was given a green light. The Enterprise crew's "5-year mission" ended over a quarter-century later, when the cast of that original 1966-69 TV series had their last hurrah. The occasion was this feature film, STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY.
Nicholas Meyer, who contributed to the script of and directed STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN (1982), performed the same duties for this farewell picture. Based on a Leonard Nimoy story, this is truly classic Star Trek, as Kirk and crew get down and dirty with the hated Klingons. Betrayal from within results in our favorite starship captain and medico being taken prisoner by an odiferous enemy. They're put on trial, convicted and sentenced to a life of hard labor on icy planet Rura Penthe, thrown in with a variety of aliens. Capt. Kirk even defeats one of these monsters in a fistfight.
We'd seen it all before, yet this was our final bittersweet chance to experience such familiar thrills without watching a CST show rerun. Kudos to everyone involved for a superlative last effort. As this movie so clearly demonstrates, Classic Star Trek went out on top.
TRULY THE END OF AN ERA:
This was the last motion picture for both DeForest Kelley and Mark Lenard (Sarek).
Within 48 hours of viewing the completed film, series creator Gene Roddenberry died.
Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 imdb viewer poll rating.
(7.2) Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) - William Shatner/Leonard Nimoy/DeForest Kelley/James Doohan/Walter Koenig/Nichelle Nichols/George Takei/Kim Cattrell/Mark Lenard/Grace Lee Whitney/Brock Peters/Christopher Plummer/Michael Dorn/Christian Slater/Iman (uncredited: Rene Auberjonois)
Best of Star TrekApril 22, 2010 Kevin Tipa(Southern NH USA) 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a Sci Fi geek. I've seen nearly all of what Star Trek has to offer. Some of it great, and some of it is hard to watch. Star Trek: the Undiscovered Country is the best piece of ST story, even considering Wrath of Khan. This is of course my opinion, and I know lots of fans will disagree with me. But this movie (ST:tUC) is far more engrossing for me. The set up, the character interactions, and the wonderful commentaries that apply to normal life... I just got more out of this movie than I did any other star trek story. Though I will admit, I love Wrath of Khan, and there are a lot of next generation episodes that really make you think. I guess I'm trying to say that I don't make this review lightly. There's a lot of Star Trek I love. This one is just at the top of my list.
One last thing... even if you're not a fan of Sci Fi, and you don't know much about Star Trek, this movie may very likely be worth watching. The important stuff in the movie doesn't depend on the Sci Fi... it's just a vehicle for conveying the excellent story.
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