Star Trek III Search for Spock - Stealing the Enterprise 1080p

Whoo! Over 2,000 subscribers! Many Thanks and lets celebrate with a video stealing the Enterprise! I know this scene is already up on YouTube but I try to upload the best in audio/video quality…

The title of this video kind of speaks for itself. But hey why not give a synopsis:

After the events of ST II: WOK, The battered Enterprise rests waiting to be decommissioned. After meeting Spock’s father, Kirk learns that Spock transferred his Katra into McCoy before he sacrificed himself to save the Enterprise. Kirk and company steal the USS Enterprise in order to reach Genesis to recover Spock and restore his Katra.

Meanwhile the Excelsior with the prototype transwarp drive is ordered to stop the Enterprise. Will the gallant crew succeed in Phase I of bringing Spock back to life?

This scene really shows off the wonders of practical effects; using models, green screen, camera work, blending different methods, etc. making it all look as real as possible when compared to CGI. This was when ILM was at its BEST.

I'm currently working on a series of videos showcasing iconic vehicles, ships, fighters, and scenes from the 'Golden Days of ILM and Special F/X’. Where handcrafted models, creative camera work, getting creative.. or even having full sized props were made for movies. A lot of you know that practical effects when done right still look awesome as shown in the Battle of Endor video. In contrast to today where everything is CGI and there isn’t much charm to it. Don’t get me wrong CGI can be useful for a lot of things. But movies of today is just all CGI. The upcoming videos will have clips gathered from Star Wars, Star Trek, Various Sci-Fi, Batman and action movies. The videos will have specifications, details, and backstories to them. I’m doing the series in a way to showcase practical effects, tell the specs and story of vehicles, while showing iconic scenes, in an attempt to make them fall under the ‘Teaching / Educate’ part of Fair Use.

Sorry for not uploading more; I’ve had a lot going on. As some of you know, last year I started the ongoing journey of life with both parents deceased. So holidays are bound to be rough as this is only my 2nd Christmas without my parents. I also had to deal and wait with YT's ID content system. I've also been having hardware headaches since I switched from Movie Maker to Adobe Premiere Pro CC..apparently my PC is becoming outdated and can barely run Adobe. But stay tuned! This is Prometheus / Robin Hood and I’ll continue to bring to the people!

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[MentalPictureMaker]

The older I get the more this whole sequence makes me weepy. Their comrade saved their lives and they gladly give up their careers just for one chance to bring him back. They were let down by the system so now they're going rogue. I love how ride or die this crew is to the point of risking jail and stealing the Enterprise, a literal weapon of mass destruction just to have a ride. Now that I'm older and lost some comrades personally, I find this scene to be so heroic.

[mooseandsquirrelomg]

"Kirk you'll never sit in the captains seat again"
But he did and Sulu sat in yours 😂😂

[vubhuhjkbhubohjb]

The most epic backing out the garage scene ever

[OldMovieRob]

40 some years later and I'm still amazed at how gorgeous these practical effects are.

[moneyspider]

Kirk and crew gave zero fucks about stealing a Starfleet vessel, all to help Spock and McCoy. Now THAT'S friendship.

[darkprose]

“Kirk, you do this, you’ll never sit in the captain’s chair again.”
_“Warp speed.”_

[margotrosendorn]

I love how Scotty didn't just sabotage the transwarp drive, but programmed the display to mock his pursuers.

[blackhawkswincup]

Always loved that line "that's what you get for missing staff meetings, doctor..."

[ASMRMuzz]

Once the Enterprise clears the doors, the music changes. Our bird is no longer caged, she is free.

[andydotyhere]

James Horner was not even nominated for an Academy Award for his work on Star Trek II and III!

His music keeps you on the edge of your seat!

It makes me cry at it’s perfection!

[nekodesigner]

There are no explosions, death or any kind of violence and still, this is one of the most tense sequences in all of Star Trek, the music and effects are still beautiful 35+years later.

[resolute]

In a world of CGI, this still looks incredible.

[danielmichael]

Such an awesome scene! James Horner turned a Starship slow reversing out of a space dock into an edge of ur seat thriller lol perfect

[feanol]

Love this scene. The last voyage of NCC-1701 😢

[richardthomas]

'Are you just gonna walk through them?'
'Calm yourself Doctor'
Still makes me smile after all these years 😊

[Helbore]

Officer on Comm: Captain, someone is stealing the Enterprise.

Captain of Excelsior: My nails can wait. Now where's my pimp stick?

[thefenlanddefencesystem]

They're not 'stealing' the Enterprise, they just have a clearer idea of whose ship she really is.

[Superdude]

Possibly the most powerful Star Trek scene of all the films, the crew doing what needs to be done, the loyalty too each other without question, and kirks calm, the music is perfect.
James horners film score is scrumptious.

[kidzoki]

"...In whatever fleet we end up serving." Great line.

[FomorViceroy]

I will forever defend this as one of the best Star Trek movies. It's sandwiched between two other great Star Trek films that it can be overlooked. But The Search for Spock has everything there is to love about the original Star Trek series; compelling character arcs, a good villain, and a great adventure. I think this movie also features Shatner's absolute best performance as Kirk.