Category: Directed by Nicholas Meyer
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From the second scene of the Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, it's clear director Meyer is going to be somewhat merciless in how he presents the film. It's not just a story about a sea change in the franchise's mythology or about the familiar cast members retiring, it's also about it being the final…
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Funny comedy about rich guy Tom Hanks going into the Peace Corps in the early sixties and discovering some humility as well as a lady (Rita Wilson; she and Tom Hanks got married after meeting on the film). John Candy’s along as Hanks’s affable sidekick. Hanks is good at the snotty rich guy thing, Candy’s…
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Layered, complex TREK outing has William Shatner and company dealing with aging in the 23rd century, but also with Ricardo Montalban returning (from the original show) and going after the good guys. Beautifully produced, with fantastic direction, and a gorgeous James Horner score. Excellent acting from pretty much everyone. DVD, Blu-ray.Continue reading →
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