Posted on April 17th, 2008 by Samuel Walters
In spite of several action set pieces, Star Trek: Insurrection is, primarily, a slow moving, thoughtful, and contemplative film. By most accounts, it isn’t a typical Star Trek film – it plays a lot more like a ponderous mid-season, two-part episode. But the truth is, Insurrection is a largely underrated film. The problem is twofold: first, it loses the expectation game; second, it falls exceptionally flat by way of its oftentimes forced humor. Both elements tend to undercut what is, otherwise, a film that provokes deep moral and philosophical questions.
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Posted on April 2nd, 2008 by Samuel Walters
This is what a Star Trek movie should be like. Star Trek: First Contact is a true tour de force. If you were going to watch just one TNG-era film, this would have to be it. It’s epic. It’s funny. It takes the crew of the Enterprise-E where none of them have gone before. And it has The Borg in a plot that is plausible and compelling, and allows our characters to explore their own humanity. Suffice to say that not only is this is simply one of the best Star Trek movies ever made, it’s a worthwhile film for any movie fan.
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Posted on April 1st, 2008 by Samuel Walters
After watching Star Trek Generations, there is one undeniable fact: It is good to see the crew of the Enterprise-D back together again. After a hiatus (albeit an extremely brief one), the adventures of Star Trek: The Next Generation continue. And seeing the crew reunited, back on missions, is like seeing old friends after a long time apart. Add in the appearances of Scotty and Chekov, and the pivotal role of Captain James T. Kirk, and it becomes a bit like a family reunion — without the drama. There’s a comfort level and familiarity that helps Generations become an enjoyable experience — even if it isn’t a particularly good film.
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