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DVD Star Trek Generations
There were only two ways for "classic Trek" cast members to appear in a movie with the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation: either Capt. Kirk and his contemporaries would have to be very, very old, or there would be some time travel involved in the plot. Since geriatric heroes aren't very exciting (despite a welcomed cameo appearance by the aged Dr. McCoy), Star Trek: Generations unites Capt. Kirk (William Shatner) and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) in a time-jumping race to stop a madman's quest for heavenly contentment. When a mysterious energy coil called the Nexus nearly destroys the newly christened U.S.S. Enterprise-B, the just-retired Capt. Kirk is lost and presumed dead. But he's actually been happily trapped in the timeless purgatory of the Nexus--an idyllic state of being described by the mystical Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) as "pure joy." Picard must convince Kirk to leave this artificial comfort zone and confront Dr. Soran (Malcolm McDowell), the madman who will threaten billions of lives to be reunited with the addictive pleasure of the Nexus. With subplots involving the android Data's unpredictable "emotion chip" and the spectacular crash-landing of the starship Enterprise, this crossover movie not only satisfied Trek fans, but it also gave them something they'd never had to confront before: the heroic and truly final death of a beloved Star Trek character. Passing the torch to the Next Generation with dignity and entertaining adventure, the movie isn't going to please everyone with its somewhat hokey plot, but it still ranks as a worthy big-screen launch for Picard and his stalwart crew. --Jeff Shannon
The trouble with Star Trek films is that the franchise has some of the hardest-to-please customers in the world. Even if a Trek film is very good, some fans cannot ever be satisfied. If I used one word to describe 'Generations' it would be 'courage'. Courage from the producers to make bold changes to the Star Trek universe by killing off a major, iconic character and major supporting characters, and destroying the starship Enterprise. There is a sub-text of honor and sacrifice within the story and the strong message that time and change need not be an enemy to fear, but a journey to embrace. Phew! That's the metaphysical aspect done. What's the movie like? You know, 'Generations' has an epic, sweeping feel to it that a lot of the other Star Trek films lack. Oh sure, there is the creaky 'space anomaly/time travel' chestnut again that contrives to unite Kirk and Picard, but once you get over that there is the elegiac quality of their joint odyssey and quest to 'save the galaxy' ... AGAIN! And the film makes the powerful point that no matter how much we want it, an illusory paradise is just that: An illusion. And that perhaps paradise can only be earned after a well-lived life. So here we come to Bill Shatner's Captain Kirk: a character who thrives on making a difference whether its saving one planet or millions. And that when someone has discovered new worlds and new civilisations, then the only country left to discover is the Undiscovered Country of death. Some have accused Generations of being an overblown TV episode. I'll allow that only if you consider that THAT criticism has been levelled at nearly ALL the Star Trek films. So BULLDUST I say to that accusation! I say to you that NO other Trek film is as well-photographed, has as many locations, makes so many changes to it's own folklore and asks for your loyalty like this one. Generations looks like a much bigger budget film than it is, do you hear? A MOTION PICTURE in every sense of the word and if you keep seeing 'TV' then you're stuck someplace you shouldn't be. But in momentary defense of that opinion, with the exception of 'The Wrath Of Khan' and 'The Voyage Home' I've yet to see a Trek movie as good as the best 'Next Generation' or 'Deep Space Nine' episodes. Paramount should be making movies as good as 'The Best Of Both Worlds' or The Dominion War story arc. 'Generations' succeeds on it's own terms with fine performances from Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Malcolm McDowell and William Shatner. I would say, though, that Kirk's death scene was a bit underwhelming, unlike Spock's which was near-operatic. Another criticism is that Kirk's last chance for an epic fist-fight was blown with a far too-brief clash between Kirk and Soran. Best bits of the film: Lovely cinematography, special effects, music score and Jonathan Frakes as Riker having the good sense to look frightened stiff during the crash of the Enterprise!
Making Generations Better!!
If your a Star Trek Fan, you will enjoy this film. This flim is a blending of the old to the new generation. It seems that at first William Shatner has a Cameo in the film's first half, but becomes a full member of the cast in the last half. If your a TRUE Star Trek Fan, and want to enjoy this film even more, you MUST get the three books written by William Shatner. The first book is "Ashes of Eden." It takes place just before "Generations" and has Jim Kirk battling between his long Star Fleet Career and the lack of action in any retirement. In it Capt. Kirk find that he is still called to save worlds, even in his retirement. It fills the gap leading up to the first part of the film. It is true Captian Kirk in action. This book could have been made into a Star Trek movie by itself and can stand alone. The second book, "The Return", takes place right after the death of Jim Kirk with Spock at his best friend's grave. As from the title, we all want Jim Kirk to live and he does "Return." You can stop after this book too, if you want to have Jim Kirk dead. (Yes, he dies at the end) But, hold the phone, he will live again in the next book, "Avenger" to save the universe again. This time he has new friends. It's Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise TNG crew. Yes, Spock is logicly there to help Kirk(RET) save the universe again. Read this and enjoy the movie even more.
Excellent Bridge Between The Old & The New...
STAR TREK GENERATIONS (1994) took on a monumentally difficult task---namely, the passing of the legendary STAR TREK torch from the original cast to the "Next Generation" cast---and does it almost seamlessly. Despite what many self-professed "Star Trek experts" may say, there was no perfect way to accomplish this. Having recently viewed this film for approximately the 10th time, I am as impressed as ever at the job that director David Carson and screenwriter Rick Berman (who took over as head of the STAR TREK franchise after creator Gene Roddenberry died in 1991) did. I can honestly say that I couldn't have done as good a job at bridging the two generations---and neither could have any of these "experts" who choose to pick apart at it.
If you're reading this review and others, you undoubtedly know what this film's about, so I'm not going into a rundown of plot here. I will, however, put in my two-cents worth of opinion about this film: it is a well-paced, fully realized cinematic vision, with great special effects, a compelling main plot, a humorous subplot and some excellent acting on the part of Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner and Malcolm McDowell. Even William Shatner is pretty good here---his acting *has* improved with age and experience! As Dr. Tolian Soren, Malcolm McDowell creates a villain for whom we can actually care; although we don't agree with what he does, we can certainly relate to the reasons why he does what he does. However, this does not make it any less compelling for Capts. Kirk and Picard to stop him from carrying out his destructive methods, leading to the extremely suspenseful---and, ultimately, sad---scene which is as inevitable as it is fateful.
I really love STAR TREK GENERATIONS. It has a winning combination of intelligent storyline mixed in with action, suspense and---surprisingly---humor, and plays fair with the rules of the game and the legacy of the series. I really can't imagine any true STAR TREK fan not loving it. It may require some patience on first viewing, perhaps, but the rewards are great for sticking with it. Plus, it only gets better on repeated viewings. I can vouch for that!
Star Trek V left us nowhere to go but up, and with the return of Star Trek II director Nicholas Meyer, Star Trek VI restored the movie series to its classic blend of space opera, intelligent plotting, and engaging interaction of stalwart heroes and menacing villains. Borrowing its subtitle (and several lines of dialogue) from Shakespeare, the movie finds Admiral Kirk (William Shatner) and his fellow Enterprise crew members on a diplomatic mission to negotiate peace with the revered Klingon Chancellor Gorkon (David Warner). When the high-ranking Klingon and several officers are ruthlessly murdered, blame is placed on Kirk, whose subsequent investigation uncovers an assassination plot masterminded by the nefarious Klingon General Chang (Christopher Plummer) in an... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): William Shatner - Leonard Nimoy - DeForest Kelley Director(s): Nicholas Meyer DVD Release Date: Released the 27 January 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Even-numbered Star Trek movies tend to be better, and First Contact (#8 in the popular movie series) is no exception--an intelligently handled plot involving the galaxy-conquering Borg and their attempt to invade Earth's past, alter history, and "assimilate" the entire human race. Time travel, a dazzling new Enterprise, and capable direction by Next Generation alumnus Jonathan Frakes makes this one rank with the best of the bunch. Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his able crew travel back in time to Earth in the year 2063, where they hope to ensure that the inventor of warp drive (played by James Cromwell) will successfully carry out his pioneering warp-drive flight and precipitate Earth's "first contact" with an alien race. A seductive Borg queen (Alice Krige)... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): Jonathan Frakes - Patrick Stewart - Brent Spiner - LeVar Burton - Michael Dorn Director(s): Jonathan Frakes DVD Release Date: Released the 06 October 1998 This item is currently not available.
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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, but 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-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.
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The Star Wars Trilogy had the rare distinction of becoming a cultural phenomenon, a defining event for its generation. On its surface, George Lucas's story is a rollicking and humorous space fantasy that owes debts to more influences than one can count on two hands, but filmgoers became entranced by... More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 21 September 2004 Usually ships in 4 to 11 days
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Movie critic Roger Ebert summed it up very succinctly: "Of all of the Star Trek movies, this is the worst." Subsequent films in the popular series have done nothing to disprove this opinion; we can be grateful that they've all been significantly better since this film was released in 1989. After Leonard Nimoy scored hits with Star Trek III and IV, William Shatner used his contractual clout (and bruised ego) to assume directorial duties on this mission, in which a rebellious Vulcan (Laurence Luckinbill) kidnaps Federation officials in his overzealous quest for the supreme source of creation. That's right, you heard it correctly: Star Trek V is about a crazy Vulcan's search for God. By the time Kirk, Spock, and their Federation cohorts are taken to the Great... More Info about this DVD Actor(s): William Shatner - Leonard Nimoy - DeForest Kelley Director(s): William Shatner DVD Release Date: Released the 14 October 2003 Usually ships in 24 hours
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