After STAR WARS, a difficult watch. There is a good film in there trying to get out but held back by tedious over long establishing shots that are not needed. Star Wars by contrast showed us what we needed to see and moved on. Apparently it was a very troubled production taking the costly rsmains of a cancelled TV series with it which increased the budget. Good to watch, but not a patch on Wrath of Khan which is what Star Trek really should be. A really good indication of 1979 sci fi which is much better than the identity polotics laden rubbish being produced now.
Having watched the 4K edition with my son, I can say that the film has improved with age. I have not seen it at the cinema since 1979. It has been improved subtly as opposed to the STAR WARS special edition that went way too far.
Still too long with unnecessary establishing shots, but enjoyable to watch. Vger now makes more sense. Not a 5 star movie, but definitely worthy a lower end 4 star rating