Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

That was a mistake, Shatner! Paramount apparently considered it a small bribe to a revolting star, but amateur directing and a rough and patchy script sent Star Trek 5 into the category of failures. For the first time since 1979, the terrible spiels about God, very contrived humor and unnatural relationships between the characters have become complicated for the creators. Whilst Wise's first film somehow balanced high ambitions, Shatner's fifth instalment deserves... enough. Mr. Spock barely made it. (05/06/2009)

Accepting the Farthest Frontier means coming to terms with the fact that the mood will significantly differ from what the viewer experienced in The Voyage Home. Instead of delving into American society, clichés such as a stepbrother or another hateful Klingon are introduced, and attempts to create a good mood through camping or a damaged Enterprise feel forced. Nevertheless, the fifth installment surprisingly earns positive points from me, especially for its second half. The visions sparked by Sybok and the final conversation with Him are literally amazing, whether it be the suspenseful atmosphere or the controversy that Shatner and Loughery daringly provoke. Without unnecessary digressions and with a clearer goal from the beginning, it could be the peak of the series. (05/10/2009)

I quite enjoyed this. It's somewhat naive in places and doesn't try to be action-packed, but that didn't bother me at all. I haven't watched the whole series, but I easily got attached to the characters and could go through this pseudo-philosophical spectacle with them. Kirk, Spock, and Bones are excellent and mainly carry the show, but others also get involved. And somehow, it's just enough. (04/08/2015)