I find TMP to be the best Star Trek movie.
I've always enjoyed it and found it the most cinematic of Star Trek films with the most convincing performances. And the most true to the idea of Trek (not so much the television show people remembered but a drama on a futuristic version of a exploration age sailing vessel).
It's definitely worth another look.
I recently discovered my most loathed food (Avocado Pears) are actually delicious in my current time of life.
About five years ago I got a similar revelation about Brussels Sprouts (when cooked correctly).
Obviously this sort of thing hasn't happened to Gaffer yet.
The ship is his lady and the shuttle trip is foreplay.
And you know what Kirk is like with ladies.