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Summary: Deja-vu?
Review: I'm a huge fan of the Trek saga and have enjoyed all the movies and TV series, some more than others of course. I would be the last person to say anything bad about anything Trek, but I have to say I was very disappointed in "Nemesis".
Judging it as a movie in general, I would have to say that it is pretty good with some great action scenes and interesting characters. Judging it as a Trek movie, I would have to say that it is not so great.
The Trek universe is so large and yet the only story they could come up with is quite obviously a rip-off of previous Trek movies most notably "Wrath of Khan". There are so many other great stories that could have been done so much better.
One of the things I love most about TNG is the relationships between the crew and this movie seemed to leave that out for the most part. It focuses mainly on Picard and Data, what about the rest of the crew? They are there, but not much. Since this was touted as the "final generation movie" you'd think they would have done something that involved the entire crew.
To sum it up, good movie, not so good Trek! Where's Q when you need him?
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Summary: Star Trek Nemesis or another boring try
Review: Fairly preditable movie and and edning that you can see coming a mile away. My advice, don't bother
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Summary: An enjoyable conclusion
Review: I had the feeling this was going to be a good one. After all, they say that even-numbered Star Trek films are good (this is the 10th), and I've generally found this to be true. Additionally, since this is supposedly the last movie starring the TNG cast (perhaps the last Trek movie ever?) it just couldn't be lousy. Some have mentioned that Nemesis is a clone of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. While it certainly does borrow some elements of the film- most notably the one-on-one battleship duel- it really isn't the same plot. In my opinion, there was far more depth to Nemesis, although I will admit that Captain Kirk is always better than Picard in a good old-fashioned shootout. The film does really bring a sense of closure to the series (and what a series that is!) and would be a worthy conclusion for Star Trek in general, if it comes to that. As always, the special effects and acting are superb. Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner are especially great, and Tom Hardy is magnificently evil as Lord Shinzon. It's the actors, as always, that really pull everything together, and they have done a good job in their last big screen appearance. As with all Trek films, there is a good deal of nerdy jargon and funny-colored flashing lights, but I would say this movie is enjoyable even if you aren't much into the series. This comes from the fact that I'm not much of a Trek fan (I've seen only a few TNG episodes and about half the movies) but still appreciated it. All in all, I would recommend Nemesis, especially to those that have followed Star Trek this far.
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Summary: Sub-Par Star Trek Movie
Review: While better than Insurrection, overall this movie stinks. I would actually give it two and a half stars. This one feels very forced, and while I appreciate the inclusion of the Romulans in a movie, it simply isn't ever convincing that Shinzon would want to destroy Earth. Even with the backstory they do provide, I couldn't believe he wants it that badly. The sudden addition of a new sub-class of Remans is lame. One could write off the coincidence of a race of aliens, just happening to share their name with the mythical founder of Rome. But when all of a sudden we learn of an off-breed of the same race that shares it's name with Romulus' brother Remus it becomes laughable. And perhaps it's a bit cruel, but Brent Spiner has gained weight since the series ended, and it's just odd to see the android Data with a second chin. Sorry, no good.
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Summary: The Coolest Trek Movie Ever!
Review: I like this movie because the visual effects are incredible,the plot keeps you on the edge of your seatand the rich musical score adds a nice touch.A Romulan senator kills the head of the Romulan Senate.Its new leader is from Romulus'twin planet,Remus>What's more Shinzon is a clone of Picard!He claims to want peace-but does he?On a desert planet,a prototype of Data is found.Data's interaction with him is great.At the end of the movie,one character gives his life that the rest of the crew might live,Who is it?To find out,order this DVD!!
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Summary: Absurd and incoherent, but entertaining
Review: The Star Trek movie franchise oscillates from high adventure to mindless action. This movie is partway between the two. As a small mercy, it hasn't degenerated in the "dark sets" tendancy of TV science-fiction yet. It is a weird mix of : mindless and pointless action (even pointless sex, which is unusual for a Star Trek movie), pulp fiction, Trekkian clichés, a couple of TNG "best of", and what I thought were some self-aware parodies of Trekkian clichés (unless the screenwriters are so absolutely braindead that they don't realize they've made enormous absurd clichés as part and parcel of their story, but even then it's still funny, just really sad too). It doesn't know what it wants to be. Of course, there has to be plot holes the size of Quebec (why were the aliens on the planet where they found the android firing on them ? how can they detect positronic signatures this far away ? how did LaForge find the theleron radiation ? how did Shinzon get a ship like this ? these are not fatal plot holes, but need explanation), an archenemy, a new weapon, and stereotypical Romulan treachery. To be fair, there are some great scenes. The first three scenes are hilarious, for this Star Trek fan anyway. The space fight scene is great (and parodies the two-dimensional space combat on Star Trek, once again if they are parodying). The photography is great, especially on the alien planet. And who can forget the flying Data ? Come on, that was just too much fun. Its underlying theme of conditioning not being more influential than genetics is a refreshing one - against so many sappy movies that preach that "all you need is love" and that nature can be changed by a plot device, this more realistic view is promising. Too bad it is supported by no other sophistication, just action. On par with First Contact - at least its bastardization of the Romulans is not as bad as First Contact's bastardization of the Borg. The director really likes "German expressionism", as he strenously tells us all through the commentary. Apparently the enemy vessel was made under that style. I have no idea what German expressionism is, and it looks kindof absurd in a science-fiction setting, but well. It's a Star Trek movie, it's not supposed to make sense.
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Summary: "Star Trek" out of gas?
Review: The whiny clone of Picard wants to destroy all human life on Earth with a deadly radiation emitting weapon. Not very original, not very entertaining.
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Summary: This movie was put out to milk us Trekkies!
Review: This movie was horrible. I put off seeing it in the movies and now I know why.
1) Spiner should have his name as the first one we see. He is the major character in almost all the Next Generation movies and the rest of the crew takes second fiddle to him, even the captain.
2) Poor scripting makes for bad comedy. Picard wanting to peel out in an 24th Century SUV is so out of character for him. Worf always finds a way to be aboard the Enterprise for all the movies even though he was assigned to DS9 and eventually became Klingon Ambassador to the Federation. Where does he find the time?
3) The Romulans used to be this enormous threat and weary ally to the Federation and they simply bow down to Shinzon? Since when did they loose their backbone?
4) The space battles were the only redeeming factor abou the film. They looked great. But to believe that the enterprise lasted as long as it did against Shinzon's ship suspends belief.
5) Shinzon was not much of a baddie, he just wanted to be accepted by Picard. But he was a bit better than F. Murray Abraham in Insurrection. Nobody beats Richardo Montobaun as the ultimate trek movie baddie with Christopher Plummer a close 2nd.
Don't waste your time with this movie. Buy Wrath of Kahn or DS9 to get your trek fix.
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Summary: The Last Was The Worst
Review: The Remans - a race that has built the ultimate weapon - a biogenic device so dangerous that it destroys life instantly - decided to position it 15 feet behind the captain's chair on the enemy ship with no guards, force fields or shielding? You're telling me that all one has to do is walk on the bridge and shoot the weapon with a phaser and you'll blow up the ship? This movie is so full of stupidity that it makes Star Trek V look like Citizen Kane. The writers are ruining this franchise. Chimpanzees wrote a script for the most intelligent fan base in the world.
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Summary: Totally Extreme
Review: I'm a Star Trek Fan, from Belgium. I've bought this DVD, and had already watch it on theaters, and i can tell you it's the best Trekkie movie ever made. Too bad something very sad happens in the end. Otherwise, the movie rocks and you can only be angry against the editor for cutting too much scenes in the movie.
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