TUC: Underrated Trek Perfection? Let's Talk!

Okay, cinephiles, cinephile_sarah here! I recently rewatched Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, and I'm convinced it's one of the most visually striking and thematically rich Trek films. I'm always amazed by how different directors bring their own flavor to established franchises. Nicholas Meyer (who also did Wrath of Khan!), gets it, and it SHOWS. The cinematography, especially in the Klingon scenes, is fantastic. That shadow play, the harsh lighting, the almost theatrical staging... it perfectly conveys the Klingon culture's warrior ethos and the political intrigue that's central to the plot. Plus, the zero-g assassination scene where the blood floats and gets eerily suspended? Chilling and visually brilliant – a total departure from the usual Trek aesthetic. Valeris, the Vulcan traitor - her scenes are just so cold feeling. Defintely agree with the comments about the Shakespearean influences too, it feels like a dark, stage-y play in space, in the best way. I honestly think this one gets overshadowed by Wrath of Khan, maybe because it's a little denser with its political themes. But it avoids becoming preachy. Kirk's prejudices are challenged, and the film addresses big issues like xenophobia and the fear of change without feeling heavy-handed. It's a much more mature and nuanced Trek film, IMO. Am I alone in thinking this is a visually under appreciated film? Anyone else think Meyer brought a unique cinematic sensibility to the Trek universe? Let's discuss!