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- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Paramount
- DVD Release Date: 1 Aug 2005
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0009RB5A8
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 33,548 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Star Trek fans were decidedly mixed in their reactions to this, the ninth big-screen feature in Paramount's lucrative Trek franchise. Die-hard loyalists will appreciate the way this Next Generation adventure rekindles the spirit of the original Trek TV series while combining a tolerable dose of New-Age philosophy with a light-hearted plot for the Next Gen cast. This time out, Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his executive crew must transport to a Shangri-la-like planet to see why their android crewmate Data (Brent Spiner) has run amok in a village full of peaceful Ba'ku artisans who--thanks to their planet's "metaphasic radiation"--haven't aged in 309 years.
It turns out there's a conspiracy afoot, masterminded by the devious, gruesomely aged Ru'afo (F. Murray Abraham, hamming it up under makeup resembling a cosmetic surgeon's worst nightmare), who's in cahoots with a renegade Starfleet admiral (Anthony Zerbe, in one of his final screen roles). They covet the fountain-of-youth power of the Ba'ku planet, but because their takeover plan violates Starfleet's Prime Directive of non-interference, it's up to Picard and crew to stop the scheme. Along the way, they all benefit from the metaphasic effect, which manifests itself as Worf's puberty (visible as a conspicuous case of Klingon acne), Picard's youthful romance with a Ba'ku woman (the lovely Donna Murphy), the touching though temporary return of Geordi's natural eyesight, and a moment when Troi asks Dr. Crusher if she's noticed that her "boobs are firming up".
Some fans scoffed at these humorous asides, but they're what make this Trek film as entertaining as it is slightly disappointing. Without the laughs (including Data's rousing excerpt from Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore), this is a pretty routine entry in the franchise, with no real surprises, a number of plot holes, and the overall appearance of a big-budget TV episode. As costar and director, Jonathan Frakes proves a capable carrier of the Star Trekflame--and it's nice to see women in their 40s portrayed as smart and sexy--but while this is surely an adequate Trek adventure, it doesn't quite rank with the best in the series. --Jeff Shannon
Amazon.co.uk Review
Star Trek fans were decidedly mixed in their reactions to this, the ninth big-screen feature in Paramount's lucrative Trek franchise, but die-hard loyalists will appreciate the way this Next Generation adventure rekindles the spirit of the original Star Trek TV series while combining a tolerable dose of New-Agey philosophy with a lighthearted plot for the TNG cast. This time out, Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his executive crew must transport to a Shangri-la-like planet to see why their android crewmate Data (Brent Spiner) has run amuck in a village full of peaceful Ba'ku artisans who--thanks to their planet's "metaphasic radiation"--haven't aged in 309 years.
It turns out there's a conspiracy afoot, masterminded by the devious, gruesomely aged Ru'afo (F. Murray Abraham, hamming it up under makeup resembling a cosmetic surgeon's worst nightmare), who's in cahoots with a renegade Starfleet admiral (Anthony Zerbe, in one of his final screen roles). They covet the fountain-of-youth power of the Ba'ku planet, but because their takeover plan violates Starfleet's Prime Directive of noninterference, it's up to Picard and crew to stop the scheme. Along the way, they all benefit from the metaphasic effect, which manifests itself as Worf's puberty (visible as a conspicuous case of Klingon acne), Picard's youthful romance with a Ba'ku woman (the lovely Donna Murphy), the touching though temporary return of Geordi's natural eyesight, and a moment when Troi asks Dr. Crusher if she's noticed that her "boobs are firming up." Some fans scoffed at these humourous asides, but they're what make this Trek film as entertaining as it is slightly disappointing. Without the laughs (including Data's rousing excerpt from Gilbert & Sullivan's HMS Pinafore), this is a pretty routine entry in the franchise, with no real surprises, a number of plot holes, and the overall appearance of a big-budget TV episode. As costar and director, Jonathan Frakes proves a capable carrier of the Star Trek flame--and it's nice to see women in their 40s portrayed as smart and sexy--but while this is surely an adequate Trek adventure, it doesn't quite rank with the best in the series. --Jeff Shannon
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you liked First Contact you will like Insurrection less. I belive the Next Generation try a more light-hearted approach to trek, like the original series film The Voyage Home, but the original series cast pulled it off successfully. Insurrection has less action and more humour compared to its other films, which is not a bad thing. It has a diplomatic/political feel to the story. However, I felt that it was a long-winded version of a Next Generation episode. The reason why I say that is because nothing BIG happens to the charcters or anything around them like in the other films. For example, in the other films major characters die, new ships, the Borg attack Earth, Picard has a fight with Wolf, peole are loved and lost... in Insurrection everyone just feels young, Riker has a shave, Wolf gets acne and Data makes a new friend! The effects are not up to scratch and look more computer generated than realistic. The begginning of the film starts with a good climax but unfortunately the tension subsides further into the film. The passion and excitement from First Contact is lacking. The dynamic of the charcters are dry. I would say that this film is easy to watch but not anything that is exciting or gripping. I belive this is the worse film out of the four Next Genereation films but not unworthy to own DVD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Star Trek Insurrection is more like a good TV episode than a cinematic masterpiece- I could imagine this being a good TV episode, or a two parter- But it doesn't quite stand up on the big screen. The plot is too thin, and has no big villain, the themes are also that which you would see explored in a series episode.
It's got some nice moments and characterisation, but in general comes across a bit weak.
It's got some nice moments and characterisation, but in general comes across a bit weak.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After the excitement and action of First Contact, things slowed down a bit for this next film in the star trek series, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. there's a little more time for some charachter development,humor and some wonderful plot developments (Riker and troi rekindelling their romance for instance). it does drag a bit at times, but the pace picks up nicely in the second half to an exciting climax.
the film centers aroung picard defying starfleet orders to prevent 600 people from being uprooted from their planet. i do feel more could have been made of this. Kirk did a similar thing in Star Trek III and ended up stealing the enterprise, going to a forbidden planet and ultimately blowing the ship up. THAT'S how you disobey orders. picard on the other hand, merely hangs around when told to return to earth,makes a nuisance of himself and ends up arguing with an admiral - not quite in the same league.
Despite this there is still plenty to keep audiances entertained.
i was disappointed that there was no director's commentry. Jonathan Frakes came across really well on the commentery to First Contact, as genuinely nice guy who enjoys his flimaking, so i felt a little let down by the absence of any commentry here. he does make up for it in the movie, however, by showing us the best way to have a shave (the lucky git!!!).
All in all, a solid addition to the series and well worth adding to your collection.
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Very poor!
Star Trek Insurrection the 9th film in the long running series is quite a disappointment following on from the much better First Contact. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. G. Robinson
mistaken on my feedback star rating
I made a mistake and did not click the star button on my feedback. This seller is definately a 5 star seller. Very quick delivery and as described. Read more
Published 12 months ago by andi
Poor at first but picks up some in the end
I couldn't remember this so i bought it. I was disappointed. It is a bit of a bore most of the way through but the last 20 minutess or so were good. Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. Grunwald
Banal but vaguely watchable...
Okay, first, I love Star Trek (assume from that what you will), however, I have found that (apart from First Contact) the films that involve Picard and his crew are really average... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Charlotte Hood-Fredriksen
Great Movie
Star Trek Insurrection is a great movie because it has Enterprise E (NCC-1701-E) and I have never seen Enterprise E before! Keep on rolling star trek people!!!
Published 23 months ago
A decent, but unexceptional Trek film
This is the third film outing for the cast of The Next Generation and sadly, following the spectacular and brilliantly-judged First Contact, it's something of a letdown. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2009 by Amoyan
A big disapointmrnt
After the great 'Star Trek Contact' they decide to make this peice of garbage. With the exception of 'The Final Frontier' this movie is the worst the Star Trek franchise has to... Read more
Published on 4 July 2008 by N. Thompson
An uninspiring film
This is the third film made by the Next Generation Enterprise crew and unfortunately, in my view, it is the worst of all of their films. Read more
Published on 29 May 2008 by T. R. Alexander
Unfairly maligned....
I'm currently working my way through all 10 films and I cannot understand why this film has such bad press. Read more
Published on 27 April 2008 by Capt. A. N. Other
IS THIS THE BEST THEY CAN DO....
Sorry but this film is a bore. no ship battles untill near the end of the film and does not last long enough. A planet where people dont grow old. Read more
Published on 1 April 2008 by stato
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