Production Year: 1998 - Science Fiction - Director: Jonathan Frakes - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance - Starring: Donna Murphy, Anthony Zerbe, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, F. Murray Abraham more
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Star Trek Insurrection
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and so is the excitement and fun, in this the ninth feature film of the Star Trek series. From the beginning of the Federation, the Prime Directive was clear: No Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. But now Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents of Ba'ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from Ba'ku's Fountain Of Youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his Starship, his career and his life. But for Picard there's really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet... and lead the insurrection to preserve Paradise.
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A review by cerb on Star Trek - Insurrection (DVD) January 12th, 2002
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?
Outstanding
Advantages:
great cast, director and plot
Disadvantages:
-
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Insurrection.
ST Insurrection is great. It’s sci-fiction in a pure way. I want to share with you my feelings about that film.
The past ---------- Well, I’m not really a trekkie. I’m just a fan of the sci-fi world. When I was young, the catalan television played again Star Trek the original series. I became crazy about that serie from the first chapter. I think that ST:The original series (TOS) is maybe the best sci-fi serie ever done. For me it has the same problem than Doctor Who. Both series had the best plots ever done, but with bad special effects. Sometimes bad special effects means that you find more difficult to get into the story. Some years ago I discovered ST:The next generation. I was so excited to see a new crew for the enterprise. When I saw the first chapter (“encounter at farpoint” I think) I felt a bit dissapointed. The reason was not the special effects (they were incredibly good). The problem was that the new characters had no charisma. The old crew had every character so well defined from the first chapter, but to get into the new crew I needed almost a whole season. I think that the first season was too… “cold” for me. Characters were too far away of the emotions and feelings that are necessary to be popular. Some changes were done on the original crew of the next generation. When the crew were definetely fixed, the plots and the success of the serie began to rise until the end of the serie. ST: The next generation had some seasons of great sci-fi. And the last seasons was sometimes even better that TOS. It take a long time to next generation to have their own live away form TOS. In my opinion, the evil Borg were very helpful for the crew to earn their own identity. At the mid 90’s ST we moving to two new series “deep space 9” and “Voyager”. So The next generation finnished. Anyway it was at that moment when they give us the best of their plots. They began to do movies where TOS finished. The first movie of next generation was “ST 7 - generations” where were the original crew too. It was great to see Kirk and Picard together!! After that they did “First contact” which is one of the best sci-fi movies ever done, and after that they did the movie we are talking about. Star Trek 9 :Insurrection!
The plot --------- Federation is breaking one of their own rules and only the great crew of the enterprise can do something against it. I don’t want to tell many things of the plot, cos I think that opinions have to be useful if you know everything about the movie and you want more info or if you are planning to watch it. If I tell you the complete plot I’ll be breaking the magic of the cinema. What I want to say about the plot is that is by far one of the best plots of the whole serie. It’s really clever and with lots of surprises. I’d enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. It’s really good. It's really important to know less things as possible about that plot. The less you know, the more you'll enjoy the film.
The best of this movie ------------------------ There are some interesting points. The special and visual effects of this movie are incredible. They are really great. The way they define the spaceships, the fighting scenes… all of them are perfect. Matthew F. Leoneti,asc did a great job with the photography, the recreation of the ba’ku village, the landscapes of the planet, and that beautiful sunrises are really pretty. One of the best photography I ever seen on a sci-fi movie. As always Jerry Goldsmith's music is lovely.
Cast:
Patrick Stewart Jonathan Frakes Brent Spiner LeVar Burton Michael Dorn Gates McFadden Marina Sirtis F. Murray Abraham Donna Murphy Anthony Zerbe
The film is directed by Jonathan Frakes. He is the first official of the enterprise.. And a great director!!
Special dvd features:
· Widescreen Version Enhanced for 16x9 · Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround · Interactive Menus · Scene Selection · 2 Theatrical Trailers · Behind the Scenes Featurette
Future
Now there is a new serie ready. It’s called “enterprise” and it’s placed before the original serie (and after the first contact with the vulcanians on ST8_Fist contact) There are rumours about a new ST movie with the Next Gereneration crew. I hope so because this movies are really great. Paramount are ready to sell the 7 seasons of ST Next generation on Dvd. I’d seen a pic of the dvd’s and are really pretty! It will became a collectors item!
Advantages: Quality Widescreen Picture, DD 5.1 Disadvantages: Could Easily Be Mistaken For An Extended TV Episode!
...planet with Picard to ‘rescue’ Star Fleet officers and some Son’a people, however, it was Data who kept them on the planet informing the ‘Ba’ku’, (the villagers), that they were the enemy, its also found out that looks are deceiving, and the Ba’ku are fully knowledgeable with warp-drive and the latest technologies, its just they choose not to use them. Picard apologises, and everyone leaves.
Picard goes back to the surface after a while with Data ... ...will only appeal to die-hard Star Trek fans, even I struggled to enjoy it. Saying this it has a brilliant music score, one of Jerry Goldsmiths best I think, and it has a good twist to the movie, (if you can bare with it that long). We also see some good character moment’s, Riker and Troi especially as they ‘hot’ up their relationship somewhat. The location of the village is really paradise, (even though it has been done up a bit I expect), but its ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Pure Star Trek Disadvantages: Watching this after First Contact
...the cast and crew of Star Trek, Insurrection (The ninth film in the series) is a small disappointment at first glance. This tale about the peaceful race known as the Ba'ku and their planet of eternal youth, which is under threat, initially pails in comparison somewhat next to the excellent First Contact. However, part of the beauty of Star Trek has always been in the diversity of its stories and characters and although, in my opinion, this is one ... ...and offers the viewer the Star Trek equivalent of the "feel good factor" by its conclusion. The film's scope is best described as a moral argument rather than a full-blown "Insurrection" - but I guess the latter works better as a film title. The basic plot involves the afore mentioned peaceful race: the Ba’ku, who are seemingly in their technological infancy, sort of pre-industrial humanoids, who live on a remote planet deep in a region of inhospitable ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Very good plot, effects and soundtrack Disadvantages: Some knowledge of the Star Trek world would help
...an objective opinion about any Star Trek movie. Star Trek is a phenomenon that you either like or dislike. But I will try……
The Plot
Six hundred people live on an idyllic world, and although they are technologically advanced, they do not use their technology and prefer to keep their planet beautiful and untainted. The Federation, a group of civilizations with a common cause for exploration and peace are observing the planet to ascertain ... ...is one of the better Star Trek movies with an exciting and suspenseful plot and some well rounded acting. The cinematography is excellent adding to the general atmosphere. The soundtrack is very good, adding to the suspense and blending in perfectly with the action sequences.
The movie blends action, intrigue and suspense excellently and keeps the audience interested. With several sub plots, and many twists and turns during the plot this is perhaps ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the rest of the Next Generation crew reunite in an adventure that sees them rebelling against Starfleet and the Federation to protect a race of 600 people who live in a paradise and whose existence is insured by their planet's fountain of youth type powers.
When this hit the cinemas last Christmas, it didn't exactly receive the greatest reviews of all time, most seemed to say that while it was good, it wasn't as good ...
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Advantages: Excellent effects, increased by the sharpness of DVD, humour Disadvantages: predictable plot, First Contact is a hard act to follow.
...and most disturbing alien that Star Trek ever produced and only one film can have them so it's not faiir to compare it to other films when it has the advantage before the start.
Insurrection keeps the Star Trek series of films among the better half, but at the same time doesn't exactly light any fires as it goes, the special effects are notably good and the Enterprise going through the mank in space is quite spectacular, and the explosions look ... ...in the film as he always is and for the most part the acting is above par, remarkable for Star Trek, but in the end, the film is good, but not incredible, a worthy look if you're a star trek fan, and if you're not, well, go watch it anyway. ...
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Advantages: Excellent special effects, great cast Disadvantages: It feels like a feature-length TV episode
...STARTREK: INSURRECTION is the 9th in the 'StarTrek' movie series, and the 3rd to feature the 'Next Generation' crew, led by Captain Picard. The film tells the story of a scheme between a Starfleet Admiral and the Son'a (a dying race) to destroy the Ba'ku, a peaceful race who have a formula to halt the aging process. When Picard and his crew discover this plot and are put into direct conflict with their superiors in order to save the Ba'ku.
After the exciting previous film, FIRST CONTACT, this feels much more sedate. The action proceeds at a much slower pace, and Picard even finds some time for a love interest, Anij (played by Donna Murphy), one of the Ba'ku. Most of the rest of the cast are dealt with as second-tier characters, although Data does get some welcome character development.
Once again special effects are excellent...
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Advantages: entertaining for star trek fans Disadvantages: could have been just a hour episode in the series.
...startrekinsurrection to put it bluntly was what i thought the worst out of the startrek franchise movies. Im not saying it was a terrible movie....... just that It was the least entertaining of them. now saying that and moving on it did have some original plot movements. the fountain of youth, rouge star fleet officers and so forth but still all the old tricks were still there. revenge, forbiden love and so on. we do get to see some of brent spinners "data" funny sides witch is a good laugh, some good action sequences, and of course are favorite crew doing another voyage. All in all its worth a see but not a buy. They could have deffinetly did this movie in a forty five minute episode no problem....
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The first of the nine STAR TREK films to feature largely computer-generated special effects and is again directed by Number One, Jonathan Frakes. While on a survey mission, Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise stumble on a conspiracy originating high up the Starfleet chain of command that involves a distressing plan of ethnic cleansing. On a remote planet, a small, peaceful race of human-like beings called the Ba'ku seems to be immune to the ravages of aging. Head bad-guy F. Murray Abraham leads another race for which exposure the planet's radiation is the only cure for an advanced state of degeneration, and, using clandestine Starfleet connections, arranges to wipe out the Ba'ku unless the Enterprise has anything to say about it.
Languages
Main Language: English
Dubbed Language: German, Hungarian
Subtitle Language: Danish, Dutch, English, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish
Hearing Impaired Language: English, German
Technical information
Special Features: Teaser Trailer, Theatrical Trailer, Featurette
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English German Hungarian
Professional reviews
Review: "...It still has all the ingredients that have made it a perennial, with a few extras, including improved special effects..." (New York Times, p.E14, 11/12/1998)
"...A likable combination of action and special effects..." (Sight and Sound, p.55-6, 01/02/1999)
"...Trekkers will get a kick out of this lavish episode..." (USA Today, p.4D, 24/12/1998)
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