1. Keep The Ending
You'll no doubt disagree with me - but everything after Sybok's sacrifice and Kirk's narrow escape from "God" can pretty much stay. Maybe lose the "God's within us" thing - that's it. Kirk being saved by the Klingons? Stay. Spock's reveal on the Klingon ship? Definitely stay. Nimoy kills in this scene. And damned if I don't get misty every time Kirk says, "I lost a brother once. I was lucky I got him back." And bringing it all back to the campfire scene with everyone but McCoy enjoying themselves (as it should be) is a satisfying ending to an unsatisfying film. As an adventure story, Star Trek V is barely adequate. As a philosophical journey, it's a dud. But it does one thing right that no other Original Series movie remembered to do: it keeps Kirk, Spock, and McCoy together. Despite Shatner's ego, he understood that these characters are why we still embrace a modestly successful TV show from the 1960's. Star Trek V nails the affection these characters have for each other and the affection we have for them. For that reason alone, I'm glad this film exists. Well, I made it. I'm still physically and mentally sound after writing this article. And how did I do it, you may ask? By confronting my deepest, darkest pain, which I will share with you, readers: Indiana Jones is not real, and I am not him.
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