7/10
Above average installment in with the heroes of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E help the survival of a race
26 November 2021
Good entry in the long-running series has the familiar characters battling some strange enemies and time-traveling back to Earth . It is the 24th century , it is the rebirth of a saga , the start of a new scenario when the U. S. S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E captained by Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew (Brent Spiner as Data , LeVar Burton as Geordi , Michael Dorn as Worf , Gates McFadden as Beverly , Marina Sirtis as Troy) face off an alien race called the Son'a with domination their goal , while defending the immortal Ba'ku , whose planet offers regenerative radiation and their culture is secretly researched by the Federation associated . While on a trek to observe the peaceful Ba'ku race , Lieutenant Commander Data suddenly behaves as if having to fear for his existence . But the Son'a intend to kidnap the Ba'ku in order to take the planet for themselves and for the Starfleet officials (F. Murray Abraham , Gregg Henry) who all would love to regenerate their bodies . But they did not think of the loyalty of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew to the execution of Prime Directive . Along the way , Enterprise to carry out the plans , chases the enemy aircraft and enters a time distortion . Meet the new face of evil. The battle for paradise has begun. Eternity awaits beyond the final frontier. The ultimate battle between good and evil begins. The future of the galaxy, and the survival of a race, depend on an act of rebellion.

This epic story is concentrated on characters as well as thrill-packed action and special effects although there're numerous of those too . This time including an ecologist message with an enjoyable and peaceful race that displays incredible lifespans , living in harmony with nature and rejecting advanced technology. The movie has action , tension , comedy , emotion , suspense and sensational spacial scenarios like is customary development of the franchise whose series buffs will have no complains . Spectacular, exciting , fast-paced , thrilling this is the description of this new outing of Star Trek , following two concurrent threads . Film that reinvents the saga through a perfect pulse narrative that does not give a second of rest to the spectator who is trapped for two hours approx. In a genuine visual spectacle . Idealism , humor , humanity , several agreeable characters and trademark effects abound and will please the enthusiasts such as the neophyte . The top-notch acting convinces , especially the nasty and extremely made-up F Murray Abraham , in a super-villain role , while other guest players also make a nice work as Donna Murphy , Anthony Zerbe , Gregg Henry , Stephanie Niznik and Daniel Hugh Kelly . The stirring final amazing the spectator , in which the moving and spectacular scenes create a perfect union that terminates with an ending that leaves you stuck in the armchair facing the formidable spectacle as a privileged witness .

Magnificent special effects by ILM (courtesy of George Lucas' Indutrial Light Magic) whose animators created several new classes of Federation ships for the huge CGI animation sequences . Exceptional soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith , he composes an impressive musical accompaniment to the film . Furthermore a colorful and evocative cinematography by Matthew F Leonetti . Efficient direction by Jonathan Frakes, the notorious Star Trek's commandant Riker . At the end of filming , actor/director Jonathan Frakes got the nickname: "Two takes Frakes" because of the efficiency of his style .He's an expert filmmaker of Sci-Fi genre and TV episodes : ¨Star Trek¨, ¨Roswell¨ ,¨Masters of science fiction¨, ¨The Librarian¨ , ¨Twilight zone¨ , among them and occasionally for Cinema such as ¨Clockstoppers¨ , ¨ Thunderbirds¨ and ¨Star Trek Insurrection¨. Suitable for family viewing , it's an entertaining adventure which young and old men will enjoy . Fans of the series will find very entertaining and fun . It is amusing to watch , reliably entertaining for fans and Trekkies are sure to love it , resulting to be a good sequel . Rating : Better than average . Well worth watching , essential and indispensable seeing for Trekkies.
5 out of 7 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed