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Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

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Reviews Counted:49

Fresh:45

Rotten:4

Average Rating:7.3/10

Consensus: First Contact contains enough enjoyable moments to appeal to non-Star Trek fans.

Runtime: 1 hr 51 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: The Borg have once again targeted the Federation--but this time, their devious plot threatens not only the present, but Earth's past as well. While Commander Riker, Deanna Troi, and Geordi La Forge... The Borg have once again targeted the Federation--but this time, their devious plot threatens not only the present, but Earth's past as well. While Commander Riker, Deanna Troi, and Geordi La Forge work hard on the surface of 21st-century Earth to keep history on schedule, the rest of the crew plays a desperate game with the genetically networked attackers above the planet, matching former Locutus Jean-Luc and cybernetically naive Data against the erotically mechanized cunning of the Borg queen. Resistance is futile. [More]

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Alice Krige, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, Hillary Hayes

Director: Jonathan Frakes

Director: Jonathan Frakes
Screenwriter: Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore, Rick Berman
Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
Producer: Rick Berman, Peter Lauritson

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Reviews for Star Trek: First Contact

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Enough classic moments to keep fans happy.

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01/01/00
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Empire Magazine
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Action-packed yet intelligent, this takes the very best of the TV show and gives it epic grandeur.

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05/19/08
Matthew De Abaitua
Matthew De Abaitua
Channel 4 Film
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Focusing more on action sequences than characterisation, the breakneck pace gives an unsatisfying result.

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04/17/01
BBC
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This makes little concession to non-initiates.

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06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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It will engage you.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
01/01/00
E! Online
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The historic first Trek movie entirely divorced from the original cast is no blot on the franchise.

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06/05/07
TV Guide's Movie Guide
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While First Contact espouses the usual lofty Trek ideals, it never forgets to factor in the fun. As the Borg likes to say, resistance is futile -- and also unnecessary.

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01/01/00
USA Today
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If you don't already know and enjoy Star Trek, this is nothing more than another passable science fiction film. If you are a fan of The Next Generation, then you'll enjoy this one.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
01/01/00
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

One of the better entries in the Trek movie series, thanks to the most memorable villains from the Next Generation television series: the Borg

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01/01/00
Carlo Cavagna
Carlo Cavagna
AboutFilm.com

Compared to episodes before and those that followed, this eighth installment of the unkillable series is surprisingly watchable.

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03/05/05
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

A thoroughly enjoyable visit with the crew of TV’s Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
01/01/00
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post

One of the better chapters in the long history of this prosperous franchise.

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05/06/03
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
rec.arts.movies.reviews

With its fascinating storyline and its adroit insights into human history, identity, and sexuality Star Trek: First Contact is a winner.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
11/11/02
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

The most exciting entry in the Trek franchise since the The Wrath Of Khan.

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01/01/00
Gemma Files
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This is a film that all the millions of Star Trek fans will treasure as one of the best in the now eight-film history of this hopeful future myth.

Full Review Source: San Francisco Examiner | comment Comment
01/01/00
George Powell
George Powell
San Francisco Examiner

It's a great movie, and a great story.

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01/01/00
Greg Oliver
Greg Oliver
Jam! Movies

No review available.

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08/01/02
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Following in the wake of a trio of disappointing features, First Contact proves to be the most entertaining Star Trek in more than a decade.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

Even if you don't count yourself as trekkie you should see it.

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01/01/00
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

No review available.

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05/14/03
Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly
 
 
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