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Summary: Umm ...
Review: That's what I was left thinking upon watching this movie again recently. It had a decent plot, a relatively good performance from Stewart (Picard) and Franks (Riker), however, what left a sour taste in my mouth was Spiner (Data) and Sirtis (Troi). The less-than-entertaining slapstick and over-emphasized emotions did more to detract from the plot and aggravate frequent TNG viewers than any positive effect that they may have created. Over all, it was a less than stellar - pardon the pun - way for The Next Generation to arrive on the big screen ...
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Summary: How can you beat Kirk and Picard teaming up?
Review: I am a casual fan of the original series, and a big fan of TNG, so I had a lot of fun seeing this film in the theatres. My favorite character is of course Data, who with his new emotion chip becomes very funny as the film progresses. 2 milestones are present, and the first one is the destruction of the greatest ship to bear the name Enterprise. I loved the ship during the run of the TNG series, and was sad to see it destroyed. But we all have to admit the battle scene between the Klingon Battle Cruiser and the Enterprise was awesome. And of course the second one is the death of Captain Kirk and the passing of the torch onto the new "generation" of the Enterprise crew. I feel that Kirk had to die, because he had cheated death for so long, and it was only fitting that the last time you will see captain Kirk onsceen is him dying a hero's death. it was very noble and very fitting. and if you are familar with the novels, Kirk is actually brought back to life with Borg technology, so if you are a fan of Kirk it might be worth checking out. This isn't the best film in the series, but it accomplished it's goals quite well.
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Summary: TNG has finally reached the theatres...
Review: Whether you're a Trekker, Trekkie or just an occasional fan of Startrek TNG, This movie basically bridged the gap between the original crew and the next generation crew...If you buy this movie hoping that it will be equal parts, Original and the next generation cast, you'll be dissapointed in that aspect... There is really only about 10 minutes worth of footage with William Shatner(James T. Kirk), James Doohan(Scotty), and Walter Koenig (checkov) However with that aside, the movie itself has a very strong plot and a nicely written storyline. Add in the Duras sisters, Lursa and B'Etor, Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Soran and the entire crew of the next generation, with all of that you have yourself an All-star cast... Although the film had a few minor problems, a few unanswered questions, it was still made very well and in fine fashion. From beginning to end, there is enough action and intrigue to keep you securely fastened to your seat... It has already become a classic in my opinion...
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Summary: What No Trailer?
Review: This is a great movie and a must have for any trek fan. The sound is awsume, the picture is awsume and the the plot is great. The only thing I didn't like about the whole DVD is there is no trailer to most this is probably a small detail, but in a DVD age I think that the least that they could do is put the trailers on the DVD. Just a small thought of mine and I hope in the future that they will release a version with the trailer.
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Summary: Entertaining, but don't think too much.
Review: An entertaining film with some fine moments, marred by an incredibly weak, often carelessly-written script, production shortcuts, continuity oversights and needless changes to the established TNG universe. A few specific issues: 1. THE DEATH OF THE ENTERPRISE-D. A ship built to last for decades was ignominiously destroyed in just its 8th year of service. 3 reasons why they did it: (1.) They REALLY wanted to try the saucer-crash sequence described in the ST:TNG Technical Manual (published in 1991); (2.) the ENTERPRISE-D miniatures were created for TV and didn't look as good on the big screen, so they wanted to design a new one; and (3.) they needed the sets for the upcoming production of VOYAGER. Story-wise, though, it was senseless and needless. The ship was destroyed arbitrarily in an implausible battle sequence ("torpedo frequency?" Please.) in which she fired exactly TWO SHOTS, and no one ever mentioned ejecting the warp core. The worst part, though, of the ENTERPRISE's destruction was that no one involved seemed to care. 2. UNIFORMS AND COMBADGES. Fans of Star Trek hate it when the producers feel the need to change things just for the sake of change. The ST:TNG uniforms looked fine, on both the small and big screens; why they felt the need to put half the ENTERPRISE crew in the unflattering, less-formal-looking black DS9/VOYAGER jumpsuits (this occurred when they decided to scrap the new duds they designed for the film) is beyond me. The new combadge design was unnecessary as well. 3. LIGHTING. Another case of change for its own sake; Carson inexplicably decided to bathe the ENTERPRISE interiors in golden sunlight and grim, dark shadows, as it might look if it flew too close to a star with the power off. It made everyone look jaundiced, and the atmosphere uncomfortably gloomy and unfamiliar. 4. CHEKOV AND SCOTTY. Enough already with the talk of Scotty's line about Kirk in the "Relics" episode. What bothers me is that these parts were written for Spock and McCoy, which is especially obvious when Chekov says, "You two, you just became nurses, let's go." The writers could have done a better job here. 5. KIRK'S DEATH. Many critics of the film have complained that Kirk died for nothing. (So, too, I think, did the ENTERPRISE-D). Supposedly they were both sacrificed to save the 230,000,000 inhabitants of Veridian III, but we never get to meet these people, let alone know anything about them. It might have been better if the planet was, say, Vulcan, or for a more interesting twist, Romulus. Allright, that's enough. This is one of those movies you have to just watch; you see what happens when you start thinking about it.
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Summary: Best Seen at the Movies
Review: The DVD revolution still can not replace the glory of a great science fiction film on the big screen. Watching this movie at home, it certainly seemed like a smaller and less worthier version of this film then the one I saw in the movies. Its not the fault of the DVD, it is the fault of my little t.v. when compared to a gigantic screen. Still watching "Generations" at home had its pluses and overall it was an enjoyable viewing. In Generations, the old and the new combine, to fight an evil that threatens to destroy worlds for its own gain. In particular, in this film a cosmis entity a found traveling through space. If you are in this "ribbon", whatever you desire bcome true, sorta. One person, wanting to return to this fantasy land that he visted once, will do anything to get there. This is too bad for the millions of inhabitants of a planet that will be destoyed for the pleasures of one man. But, as he say, all things die, it is just a matter of timing. Here, the death of a world will help him, and that is all he cares about. Enter our heroes, Captains Kirk and Picard. Seperated by time, but united through time travel, they combine to fight and save people who will never know they even existed. I like that. As it has been said, morality is doing what is right when no one is looking. With fights between starships and between people, an "emotion" chip implanted in Data, and twists and surprises to satisfy any Star Trek fan, this movie should make most people happy. Unfortunately, there seem to be BIG problems with the script. I am not one of those people who look for a reason to complain. However, if I leave a film saying "What.." "Why did that happen?" I usually leave unhappy. This film has flaws in its plot which I still don't understand. If you want to accept it as it is, without worrying about its inconsistencies, it is a fun film, a good diversion for the night. Not the best in this series (that would probably be First Contact), it still is enjoyable and worth seeing on its own.
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Summary: AN OKAY NIGHT OF STAR TREK
Review: There is more story than action in this one, but it serves as a mediocore trek film. The picture is great, especially space scenes. The Sound is ok, a smidge over video but could be sharper. I was hoping for more special features, but Im assuming once each film is individually released, they will make a special edition boxed set with features included. However this is still a great film to own...just wait for the box set to come out. This is the first film featuring the Next Generation crew. It starts out with Captain James T. Kirk, Lt,Commander Pavel Chekov, and Commander Montgomery Scott helping to Send welcome a new crew aboard their starship the USS ENTERPRISE. They head out for a quick trip around the block when a distress call leads them into battle with an energy ribbon travling trough space. The ribbon cripples their ship, and they suffer minor casulties. 70 years later the next generation crew takes over the mighty enterprise. Only this time a madman played by Malcolm Mcdowell, plans to change the course of the energy ribbon. However his plans will send the ribbon right into a planet that if destroyed would alter other systems as well. Rather than let this happen, When Captain Picard learns of this, his team races to stop him, only the Klingons are on their way to stop the Enterprise, dead in her tracks....... Though not too action packed its a good one for all TREK fans.
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Summary: The movie that killed odd-numbered Trek films.
Review: If there are Star Trek fans who liked the Motion Picture, The Search for Spock, and the Final Frontier and did not belive the theory that odd-numbered Star Trek movies are not as good as the even numbered films are, Generations will change your minds about that.This was an odd-numbered Trek movie and it had the worst acting,screenplay, or visual effects of any Trek movie before or since. It was also William Shatner's worst turn at playing Captain James T. Kirk ever, he was so out of chareter in this movie. This movie was the last Trek film I ever saw that was odd-numbered. From now on, I stay with the even numbered Trek movies only.
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Summary: He didn't HAVE to die!
Review: "Star Trek Generations" is the passing of the torch film that Trek fans had been salivating for since The Next Generation series began. It is a well produced and entertaining film but it is not a great "Star Trek" film. It begins in the 23rd century as Kirk, Scotty and Chekov are giving an inspection of a new Enterprise vessel with a young and inexperienced crew. An emergency arises as the ship is caught in an energy ribbon and the old crew jump to action. After rescuing several refugees from a Borg attack, the crew of the Enterprise discovers that Kirk has been caught in a temporal anomaly and is presumed dead. Still there? Good. The story then jumps 70 years to the "Next Generation" era of the 24th century where Picard, Data, and the Enterprise crew are giving the Klingon Worf a bizarre promotion. The rest of the story involves an obsessed scientist who was one of the alien refugees rescued by the Enterprise B in the 23rd century. He is bent on "steering" the energy ribbon toward a desolate planet in the far reaches of space by imploding several stars and changing the gravitational flow of space. This results in the destruction of planets and anyone who may live on them. Picard discovers that the scientist is trying to reach a temporal "Nexus" which resides in the energy ribbon. The Nexus is blissful place where your most wonderful dreams come true. While the Enterprise trys to stop the scientist, Picard himself is thrown into the Nexus and finds James T. Kirk alive and well and chopping wood. What results is an interesting display of character between Picard and Kirk as Picard trys to convice Kirk to leave this temporal Nexus and join him in stopping an evil scientist and saving millions of lives. Kirk and Picard have suprising chemistry and it would have been a better film if Kirk had been present more than just the book-ends of the film. But what is unforgivable is what happens to Kirk in his adventure with Picard. Everyone knows by know that Kirk dies at the end of the film. I don't have a problem with that, what I do have a problem with is the way he perished. In Star Trek II, Spock makes a decision to sacrifice himself for the good of the crew. In "Generations" Kirk, the most heroic Star Trek character of them all, dies as the result of an accident. Not at the hands of the evil scientist or a noble effort on Kirk's part, but a big stupid clumsy mistake. Kirk's character should have been treated with more respect by the Next Gerneration writing staff than this. His death was there only for the purpose of letting the Next Gen crew have it's own spotlight in the upcoming sequels, I guess I can't really argue there. "Generations" is the most confusing Trek entry, but not the worst classic Trek or Next Gen outing. Like "The Motion Picture" years before it serves as an adequate first film for a great TV series.
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Summary: What if two captains meet in a forest?
Review: The concept was easy, bridge the gap between the original series and Next Generation by bringing together it's two captains. (Stop whining, Sisko was still a Commander when this came out.) The execution proved a bit more difficult. Leonard Nimoy didn't want just a cameo. And, DeForest Kelley was in failing health. So, in come James Doohan and Walter Koenig who curiously enough weren't working on any other projects (note the sarcasm). Then, with the standard contrived crisis, Kirk is back in action... one last time, again. Fast forward to Enterprise D and Captain Picard. Another convenient crisis, and a scene chewing performance from Malcolm McDowall. The two captains meet, and Kirk bites the big one crossing a bridge (ironic, eh?). Not as bad as this may make it seem, but there are better Treks to be had.
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