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Overview

At first glance, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home -- Special Collector's Edition seems to be merely an enjoyable enhancement of the original movie -- it doesn't offer an extended director's cut, in the manner of the collector's editions of the first two movies and it would seem to be less compelling, until one gets very deep into the supplements -- and the movie itself, the best of the Star Trek big-screen adaptations, is pretty compelling on its own terms. The film-to-video transfer (2.35:1) is superior to the early to mid-'90s laserdisc editions of the movie, capturing the original anamorphic theatrical image very well. There's rich, dense color and lots of detail throughout, doing full justice to Don Peterman's Academy Award-nominated cinematography. The major enhancement of the Collector's Edition appears on disc one, in the form of two different commentaries accompanying the movie, which can run either separately or simultaneously. The more important of the two is an audio commentary by co-star/director Leonard Nimoy and star William Shatner; they make a delightful team together, occasionally contradicting each other, with Nimoy having the edge in relaxation and informativeness (though he is also one of the most self-effacing directors ever to make one of these tracks for a major motion picture, admitting to mistakes and oversights, and never too impressed with his own cleverness). The other commentary track takes the form of a visual text that runs below the letterboxed image, delving into trivia (and some useful points) about what we're seeing on screen, all courtesy of Star Trek reference book authors Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda. Disc two is given over to further supplementary material, starting with a quartet of enjoyable general overviews of the Star Trek universe. "Time Travel: The Art of the Possible" gets us into the reality behind the physics of Star Trek, and what ideas depicted in the series and movies could be possible; "The Language of Whales" tells us about the biology of whales, and what we understand of it and of them, circa 2003 (curiously, Star Trek IV appears to have vastly raised the consciousness of the general public about whales over the ensuing decades); "A Vulcan Primer" delves into the appeal and the psychology of the Vulcan race as depicted throughout the run of the series and the subsequent movies; and "Kirk's Women" is a lighthearted look back at the women with whom William Shatner's James T. Kirk has been involved, including interviews with various actresses who played them, starting with Catherine Hicks in this movie and going back to the original series. These women include Katherine Browne (aka Kathie Browne, who starred in "Wink of an Eye" and has since passed on), Louise Sorel ("Requiem for Methuselah"), and Celeste Yarnell ("The Apple"). The interviews with the actresses and their perceptions of their roles 30-plus years on are fascinating, though the real surprise is how much better the clips of the original series look here than they do even on the DVD editions of the same episodes as of early 2004. The production supplements include "Futures Past: A Look Back," a retrospective look on the movie by the participants, in front of and behind the camera, which -- in Shatner and Nimoy's sequences -- repeats some of the material from the commentary track. "On Location" is a lighthearted look at the use of actual locations around San Francisco, and some of the happy accidents, such as the actual female passerby who ended up in the movie with a dialogue scene when she was mistaken for an extra. "Dailies Deconstruction" shows the different camera shots and angles used in various scenes in the form of rushes and unused takes. And "Below-the-Line: Sound Design" offers sound effects editor Mark Mangini walking us through his realm of the movie and praising Nimoy profusely for his special interest, as a director, with sound effects. The visual effects featurettes explain the generational visions from starscapes to the depths of the ocean, and the creation of the Bird of Prey Klingon ship. There are also extended interviews done at the time of the shooting with Nimoy, Shatner, and DeForest Kelley. Nimoy is the most informative, and Kelley reveals some of the odder aspects of being an actor called back to the same role, over and over, across decades, some four decades after starting his career as a character actor on the same lot. There is also a memorial tribute to Gene Roddenberry by his son Eugene, but the better of the two tributes -- and the most moving of all supplementary features -- is a tribute to Mark Lenard by his widow and daughters. They delve into his broader acting career, his surprise at the way that fans took to his portrayal of Sarak, Spock's father, and the successes that he enjoyed across 50 years as a performer. It's all very touching and well put together. The movie itself has been given 18 chapters, which break the plot down reasonably well. Both discs open automatically to their respective menus, which are very easy to maneuver around through several layers. The language selection includes an optional French soundtrack and English subtitles.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; Commentary by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy; Text commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda, co-authors of The Star Trek Encyclopedia; Widescreen version enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs; English 5.1 Dolby Surround, English Dolby Surround, French Dolby Stereo; English subtitles; Motion menus; Scene selection; The Star Trek Universe featurettes: "Time Travel: The Art of the Possible," "The Language of Whales," "A Vulcan Primer," "Kirk's Women"; Production featurettes: "Future's Past: A Look Back," "On Location," "Dailies Deconstruction," "Below-the-Line: Sound Design" ; Visual effects featurettes: "From Outer Space to the Ocean," "The Bird of Prey"; Tributes: Roddenberry Scrapbook, Featured Artist: Mark Leonard; Archives: Storyboards, production gallery; Original interviews with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley; Theatrical trailer
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Who would have thought the best Star Trek movie would be the one with the sense of humor? Taking a 180-degree turn from Star Trek III, the series' most dour entry, director Leonard Nimoy utilized the natural comic chemistry of the long-time ensemble and crafted one of the funniest films of 1986. Never mind the destruction of the Enterprise and the death of Kirk's son, the most recent events in the chronology. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home finds the crew traveling back to 20th century San Francisco to procure a pair of a humpback whales, in order to appease a 23rd century probe sucking the planet dry in its failed attempt to communicate with the extinct whales. It's a relief to see the film setting aside Klingons as the source of dramatic tension, instead opting for such obstacles as having to use 20th century materials to build an aquarium that'll withstand a time warp. William Shatner finally looks carefree and comfortable as Kirk, and is downright delightful in his romantic bantering with cute marine biologist Gillian (Catherine Hicks). As Bones, the wry DeForest Kelley has always been a comic natural, and Nimoy (Spock) is perfect as the ultimate fish-out-of-water, peppering his speech with "colorful metaphors" to try to fit in. In fact, the whole cast shows a facility for comedy not previously seen. Combine that with a tightly focused and genuinely exciting plot, as well as an unobtrusive environmental message, and the result is a film that stretches far beyond the bounds of science fiction.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 3/4/2003
  • UPC: 097360677140
  • Original Release: 1986

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  • Source: Paramount
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
  • Language: English, Français
  • Time: 1:58:00
  • Format: DVD

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
William Shatner James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy Mr. Spock
DeForest Kelley Leonard "Bones" McCoy
George Takei Hikaru Sulu
James Doohan Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Catherine Hicks Gillian
Walter Koenig Pavel Chekov
Nichelle Nichols Uhura
Jane Wyatt Amanda Spock
Mark Lenard Sarek
Robin Curtis Lt. Saavik
Robert Ellenstein Federation Council President
John Schuck Klingon Ambassador
Vijay Amritraj Starship Captain
Majel Barrett Christine Chapel
Michael Berryman Starfleet Display Officer
Scott W. de Venney Bob Briggs
Tony Edwards Pilot
Alex Henteloff Nichols
Greg Karas Intern #2
Joe Lando Shore Patrolman
Jeff Lester FBI Agent
Judy Levitt Doctor #2
Jeffrey Martin Electronics technician
John Miranda 2nd Garbageman
Brock Peters Admiral Cartwright
Martin Pistone Controller #2
Nick Ramus Saratoga Helmsman
Phil Rubenstein 1st Garbageman
Bob Sarlatte Waiter
Madge Sinclair Capt. of the U.S.S. Saratoga
Raymond Singer Young Doctor
Eve Smith Elderly Patient
Michael Snyder Starfleet Communications Officer
Newell Tarrant CDO
Kirk Thatcher Punk on Bus
Mike Timoney Electronics technician
Teresa E. Victor Usher
Grace Lee Whitney Janice Rand
Jane Wiedlin Alien Communications Officer
Technical Credits
Leonard Nimoy Director, Original Story
Joe Aubel Art Director
James Bayliss Set Decoration/Design
Harve Bennett Original Story, Producer, Screenwriter
Peter E. Berger Editor
Richard G. Berger Set Decoration/Design
Brooke Breton Associate Producer
Gene S. Cantamessa Sound Mixer
Jack T. Collis Production Designer
Daniel Gluck Set Decoration/Design
Warren Hamilton Sound Editor
David J. Hudson Sound/Sound Designer
Peter Krikes Screenwriter
Michael Lantieri Special Effects
Steve Meerson Screenwriter
Nicholas Meyer Screenwriter
Donald Peterman Cinematographer
Chuck Picerni Jr. Stunts
Robert Fletcher Costumes/Costume Designer
Leonard Rosenman Score Composer
Peter Smith Art Director
Kirk Thatcher Associate Producer
Ralph Winter Executive Producer, Producer
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Opening Credits
2. Court-Martial
3. Exile
4. Heading Home
5. Distress Calls
6. Time Warp
7. San Francisco
8. George & Gracie
9. Colorful Metaphors
10. Professor Scott
11. The Truth
12. Spycatchers
13. Unwelcome Guest
14. Rescue
15. Whale Hunt
16. Crash Landing
17. The Enterprise
18. End Credits
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play
   Set Up
      English 5.1 Surround
      English Dolby Surround
      French
      English Subtitles
      No Subtitles
   Commentaries
      Commentary by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy
      Text Commentary by Michael Okuda & Denise Okuda
   Scene Selection
Side #2 -- Special Features
   The Star Trek Universe
      Time Travel: The Art of the Possible
      The Language of Whales
      A Vulcan Primer
      Kirk's Women
   Production
      Future's Past: A Look Back
      On Location
      Dailies Deconstruction
      Below-the-Line: Sound Design
   Visual Effects
      From Outer Space to the Ocean
      The Bird of Prey
   Original Interviews
      Leonard Nimoy
      William Shatner
      De Forest Kelley
   Tributes
      Roddenberry Scrapbook
      Featured Artist: Mark Lenard
   Archives
      Production Gallery
      Storyboards
         Encounter With the Saratoga
         The Probe Approaches Earth
         Time Warp
         Mind Meld
         The Whaling Ship
         Return to the 23rd Century
         Communication
         NCC 1701-A
   Theatrical Trailer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    My favorite ST!!

    This ST was the only one I actually went to the movies to see and loved it. I bought the tape the day it came out and not that long ago purchased the DVD. Spock is very funny in this movie, and watching the whole Enterprise crew try to 'act' like they belonged on earth was hilarious. Dr McCoy was again his classic self with Spock. The story line made you cheer for the crew. I thought the character Jillian (bra-less and why?????) was annoying at times. And how could she possibly have a truck that looked like hers in California? Putting her aside, this movie was great from start to finish. The best line 'there be whales here!' Have watched this movie a gazillion times and never get tired of it. My favorite ST by far!!! Great special effects and very touching story.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Best 'Trek' Ever!

    Before I go any further, let me just say one thing: WOW! Okay, you might be thinkin' I'm crazy right about now, but hear me out. This is one of the most light-hearted adventures ever made, and thusly the best 'Trek.' The plot is absurd, the characters insane, and the special effects unusual and I adore it! The plot goes like this: an alien probe has entered the atmosphere of Earth, sucking the waters dry. At second glance, the conclusion is drawn that the probe is merely an investigation object. But that doesn't prevent it from wiping out the oxygen supply and water levels. In response, Kirk and his friends travel in time to retrieve the only reasonable stopping force: two humpback whales. What? Yes, apparently these creatures are the only thing that can stop the probe. Before you cast it away, just take a look. You might like what you find!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Shifting Momentum

    Star Trek IV was the well anticipated sequel to The Search for Spock. Trek III left a cliffhanger so large that the filmmakers had a veritable world of possibilities available. The mid-eighties Eco-trend was pulled off perfectly in its time, and the present. Species are still on the brink of extinction, global warming, and rainforests are still a problem. STIV takes the trek fans and non-trek fans on a wild ride back in time to 1986 to combat the extinct species problem. The 23rd century is devoid of: Whales. An alien probe is unleashing punishment on man for his abuse, and ultimate extinction, of the ''humpback'' whale. Kirk and crew (minus the Enterprise) have to go back in time to bring a couple of whales to the 23rd century to thwart the probes destruction. Spock is not himself, but he's far more hilarious, and the crew must travel in a rust bucket Klingon ship that is battle damaged from the late starship Enterprise. The movie is filled with twists and turns that are sure to still please fans and closet fans alike. Remember, Kirk and Co. are still outlaws in the 23rd century, and strangers in the 20th.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Good, but...

    OK, out of context, I like this movie a lot. However, since it is the last in a trilogy it has to be taken on those terms, so here we go. The crew of the Enterprise, in self exile on Vulcan, is determining whether they should go back to earth to face the music for the crimes they committed on behalf of their friend, Capt. Spock. They decide to go back to earth to answer the charges. Meanwhile, an alien probe enters the Alpha Quadrant headed for earth. It can stop all power systems in its path, so starships, bases, even whole planets are rendered inoperative. The crew of the Enterprise, in their commandeered Klingon Bird of Prey, are headed for earth and get the call from Starfleet to stay away. Kirk and Spock determine that the probe is calling to humpback whales on earth, but they aren't responding because there aren't any on earth anymore-they are extinct (made so by man and his carelessness). Spock says the only logical alternative is to go back in time, get a couple of humpback whales, come back to the 23rd century and have the whales, in McCoy's words, ''Tell the probe what to go do with itself!'' Kirk agrees, and... no more spoilers. This movie has a lot of nice touches and Leonard Nimoy's direction is a little more sure. The meeting and sub-plot with Dr. Gillian Taylor (Catherine Hicks) is little more than a quick rehash of Nicholas Meyer's own ''Time After Time'' (Meyer is credited with story input on the film). And this is the first time we see a Macintosh in a Star Trek film, however, there are a lot of missed opportunites as well. How much more resonant the plot would have been if we had been treated to a prologue sequence that included a court martial with Kirk and company. Then, maybe flash forward six months to Kirk and company doing freighter work on the outer edge of the Alpha Quadrant in a ship barely capable of time travel. Then the invasion of the alien probe, pick up Spock from Vulcan, save the whales. Then, the denoument, a full pardon and reinstatement of Kirk and Co. back into Starfleet. Oh, the possibilities.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 20, 2000

    FANTASTIC

    This film is easily one of the BEST of the six STAR TREK movies.This time travel idea worked well in the TV series,and it worked just as great here.The thought of bringing 2 whales from ''the past'' to help save the future was not only the work of great storytelling,but the work of somebody with ''good logic'' sense and the will to put real life problems back into STAR TREK such as we had in the TV series.A MUST HAVE FOR ALL STAR TREK FANS

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