Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Review
One of the more successful Star Trek movies, the sixth installment benefits mightily from the writing and directing of Nicholas_Meyer. Meyer is a big part of the reason Trekkers maintain that the even-numbered films in the franchise are the best. He wrote and directed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and co-wrote (with unsung producer Harve_Bennett) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Here he and four other co-writers utilize the Chernobyl incident and a dry wit to keep things interesting. Another new twist: this time around, star William_Shatner shelves his usual histrionics and machine-gun delivery for a more subtle approach, and except for the talented Walter_Koenig, the normally reliable supporting cast chews the scenery. The worst offenders are Nichelle_Nichols, James_Doohan, and especially the late DeForest Kelley, who seems incapable of delivering a line without putting a spin on it. Still, the rousing score and supporting actors (including Christopher_Plummer, John_Schuck, and Kurtwood_Smith) are first rate. There's also a warm tone to the proceedings that gives the gallant original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise a fitting send-off. They deserve it: For 25 years, they entertained viewers well. Nick Sambides, Jr., Rovi
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