Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

"Evaluation, Mr. Spock."
"Fascinating."

Director(s): Robert Wise
IMDb Page: Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Additional Link 1: Comic Adaptation
Additional Link 2: Echoes Comic - Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Additional Link 3: Audiobook Adaptation

Part of a Franchise?...
Star Trek: The Motion Picture is the first of six movies to star all of the main Star Trek original series cast. It was released following the success of other sci-fi movies, such as Star Wars two years prior, and the plot is adapted from the abandoned pilot of the proposed Star Trek: Phase II TV series. Two characters clearly inspired Riker and Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and fans of that series will instantly recognise this film's main theme.

Watch or Drop?...
The Motion Picture isn't one of the better Star Trek movies, but it's not the worst either. Watch the Director's Cut, which is generally considered to be the best version of the film. You won't be missing out if you watch it on Blu-ray, as the special features include all the scenes cut from the original theatrical version. 

Also See...
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (1984)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek: Generations (1994)