A lot of fun but far from the best....

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 1998)

When it was first released it had all the bells and whistles so many of us wished Star Trek had the budget for. It was a visual and aural delight.
But it was a mediocre western with a little eastern philosophy thrown in.
Fun, yes.
Acting--mediocre at best--
Much better was Empire Strikes Back--but still not a great film. Just one heck of a lot of fun.
Donwside: The numerous imitators and the blockbuster mentality of films where bells and whistles were sometimes all that was required to insure a hit film. Too bad. Many of us want a lot more than special effects.