Star Trek - Insurrection

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Summary: Mediocre movie, mediocre DVD, mediocre product
Review: Especially in the face of ST: First Contact, Insurrection comes across as a bitter disappointment. Many of Star Trek's greatest weaknesses shine through all too plainly in this latest rendition. The space battles suffer from the "last-ditch effort that ends up completely annihiliating the enemies" syndrome, the regulars are far more goofy than warranted, and the almost hubric human-centric foundation of the show is worse than ever. (aliens once again look _just_ like humans, and Picard seems shocked when Worf doesn't know who Gilbert and Sullivan are -- how much does Picard know of 20th century Klingon satiric operatists? Not that the term "20th century" isn't in and of itself a human-centric term...). The climax is unsatisfying and smacks too strongly of the ones in a large portion of Star Trek episodes. Nothing original, nothing innovative. Just same old, same old, and that's just not good enough for me anymore.

Now that I've got that out of the way, let me talk about the DVD. The video transfer is only adequate in this film -- I still see some grain and the colors seem a bit washed out all throughout, especially in the outdoor scenes. The audio is mediocre as well, with little punch and a general sense of muting all through the film. And as far as extras go, the "featurette" included is a joke -- merely a glorified commercial telling you how great this movie is.

Yeah, go ahead and get it if you're a Star Trek collector, but I'd caution against it, at least not without a rental first.

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Summary: Not as bad as V, but...
Review: It could have been a infinitely better!

Only for the most devoted of Trek fans!

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Summary: Unspectacular
Review: If you're looking for just another episode of Star Trek: Next Generation, then stay up late and watch a rerun. When will the producers realize that they're making a feature-length movie? You've got two hours to convince people that it was work the eight dollars to see it in the theatre, so you'd better make it worth their while.

Why do alien worlds in Next Gen. movies always look like some place in Yosemite or some other national park? At least the older Star Trek movies tried to portray alien landscapes and unusual settings (even low budget movies like Pitch Black can do this.) I didn't get a sense of style from Insurrection whereas at least First Contact and some of the earlier movies had flavor.

I like humor, but I felt a lot of the jokes required having seen most of the TV series. And what was with the Joystick? Moan-inducing scenes like this are familiar sights and sounds to people who've had to sit through the lesser films of the series (the odd-numbered curse lives.)

Next movie: Please give non Star Trek fans a reason to see a Star Trek feature. Take back the mantle of science-fiction by inspiring awe and exciting the imagination. After seven quality years of TV episodes, it's time for quality movies.

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Summary: This is a must have for any Star Trek fan
Review: I like this movie because it shows that the Federation can be bad.

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Summary: A special Trek film, I love it!
Review: Insurrection is not the best of all Trek movies, but also not the wrost one. I think it is the most beautiful Star Trek movie than ever made. When I saw this movie at theater first time, I have a terrible feeling. Because it doesn't look good as First Contact. Then I watched it again with VHS version, my feeling have changed and I find out myself really love this film. Although the storyline is not epic, and I really like the scenes that Enterprise-E fight with Son'a warships. It remind me THE WRATH OF KHAN. I comment if there are one or more TNG movies, they should direct by Jonathan Frakes. Because he is the best STAR TREK movie Director.

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Summary: The best odd movie I've seen
Review: This is a good movie,verry enjoyable.I love all the S.T. movies, but I feel that the even numbered episodes are better than the odd numbered episodes.I say this because of those who may not know, Insurection is the 9th in the series.BUT this movie is almost the exception.Although its not as exciting as First Contact its without a doubt better than Generations and every other odd numbered movie in the series. IN my opinion its the best odd movie, I highly recomend it. One thing I would like to see with the next generation films that was done with the first generation, is a few of the movies tie together like episodes 2,3 and 4 did. Also for those who like extras on dvd,this movie has behind the senes making of and 2 trailers.

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Summary: I hated this movie!
Review: I can't beleive I rented this movie. This was one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. If I were you don't waste your money on renting this movie it's slow.

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Summary: Great movie, but weak for Star Trek
Review: I love Star Trek. When I first saw it, I really loved "Star Trek: Insurrection". Unfortunately, the film has not held up in repeat viewings, and this is quite often a good way for me to objectively view something I otherwise really like.

"Insurrection" is not a bad movie. It is fun, interesting, and visually high quality. The problem here is that it is a small and derivative plot that would be much better suited as a one hour television episode. I know that a lot of negative reviews out here have said the same thing, and at first, I was in total disagreement. Looking at the movie now, however, I can't help but agree.

Star Trek movies need to be big and exciting. They need to have excellent stories, interesting villans, and good special effects. Insurrection's story was slightly above average, but it has way too many flaws. The villans are poor at best, and I am not a big fan of computer-generated starships.

It seems to have also gotten to the point where "Insurrection" has token action scenes. I like space battles and blazing phaser guns, but the Enterprise space battle was useless to the story and came across EXACTLY that way. If a scene like this can't be done purposfully, then save money and don't write it in.

I liked "Insurrection", so please don't take me for an anti-trek person. I feel it was a very good movie. I just don't think it makes a very good STAR TREK movie. I actually like 1 and 5 better.

On another note, anyone who feels paramount needs to put more goodies on the DVD's can e-mail the appropriate department at:

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Rating:
Summary: Great, but not the best Star Trek film
Review: This was a very good movie that kept me intrested, but it did have huge plot holes. The story line was very good. It just kept me guessing all the time. The movie is worthy of the Star Trek name unlike some of the other ones. If you are a Star Trek fan you will like this movie.

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Summary: A good jaunt through space
Review: I was a little worried when I saw the what the plot was going to be. It's a story that has been told over and over, the helpless community being saved by a small group of heros who risk everything for their principles (see: The Magnificent Seven). However it turned out to be a very good tale. The special effect are solid, and the action is compelling. And of course it has a great nemesis! F. Murray Abraham makes this movie. If you're a Star Trek Fan, this is a great addition to your collection. If you're not a Star Trek fan but like a good sci-fi story you won't be disappointed, If you're neither a Star Trek or sci-fi fan, why are you even reading about this movie?