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Star Trek - The Next Generation Movie Collection (Generations / First Contact / Insurrection)

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With three movies under their belts after taking over the cinematic franchise, I think the NextGen crew has done a decent if not consistently good job of continuing the legacy of `Trek on the big screen. Even though they had the semi-misfortune of starting off their celluloid voyages with an odd-numbered sequel, I thought `Generations' wasn't half-bad (Now I'm sure there's some nitpickers who're saying, "Wait a minute... Paramount quit numbering the sequels when NextGen entered the scene!" That may be so, but for many fans, myself included, the curse of the odd-numbered sequels still stands!). Data's coming to grips with his new-found emotions made for some of the silliest `Trek comedy I've ever had the fortune of watching!

Being a big fan of the Borg in general and Picard's Borg alter-ego Locutus in particular, my nod for fave NextGen flick naturally goes to `First Contact'. The super-hammin' "The line must be drawn HERE!" scene is one of the greatest moments of `Trek overacting. I daresay it puts some of Kirks' best moments of method acting to shame!

I've discussed `First Contact' with other fanboys at the local nerd herd corral (read: comic-book shop), any many of them didn't like the fact that Zefrem Cochrane, the guy who invented warp drive in the Star Trek universe, is portrayed as an alcoholic with dreams of avarice. Personally, I found his alcoholism and lack of joviality & enthusiasm to reflect the post-nuclear-holocaust era he lived in. It also showed that he was flawed- he wasn't perfect, as all human beings are and likely will always be. There's also rumors that Cochrane is an allegory of Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, who's been portrayed as a booze-binging, pill-popping womanizer in more than a few unauthorized tell-all biographies.

I thought that `Insurrection' would've made a decent two-part TV cliffhanger episode, but lacked the scope to be a good cinematic outing. Also, many of the silly moments were rather over-the-top, even more so than what is usually expected in a cinematic `Trek, the best examples being Data offering himself as a flotation device, and Riker using a joystick to manually control the vessel. Still, it isn't all that bad a show to sit through as far as odd-numbered `Trek sequels go.

Okay, so I've reviewed the movies, now it's time to review the set. Upon hearing about this collection's release, I was hoping that it would include Special Edition versions of the three movies- showing and/or restoring cut scenes, more trailers & teasers, and other such additions. I was relishing the chance to check out a those moments from `Generations' (Kirk's skydive landing, Soran torturing LaForge, the alternate Death of Kirk scene, etc.) and `Insurrection' (Ship's library hijinks, Data's rescue of aliens he pushes off a cliff, etc.) that never made it past the cutting room. Unfortunately, the boxed discs are the exact same ones that were released singly. And since I'd already collected them when they came out one at a time, there wasn't any sense in me grabbing more of the exact same thing.

So, unless you don't already have any of these DVDs, I wouldn't recommend you get this set. However, if you don't have any of them, and you're a completist when it comes to your Trekkie digital video library, then I won't try to stop you...

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If you are a Trekkie and don't have these three movies yet, it would be a good idea to get this pack. fans of the original star trek series and the first 6 star trek movies (who probably don't like the next generation much anyway) might discourage you from buying the pack. however as a fan of the next generation series and the occasional reader of the books, I found these movie to be very well done and worth owning on DVD. Generations: is the perfect transition between the original Star Trek and The Next Generation. First Contact is my favorite, it has satisfied my curiosity about the Borg! Insurrection: on the outside it's about preserving a small settlement of humans on a planet that everyone have their eyes on! but if you look deeper, it's like any other episode of the TV series, it has a moral point summerised by Picard's question: who the hell are we to decide the next course of evolution for these poeple?
eventually, the choice is yours: to miss out on a great adventure or to go where no man or borg has gone before!

This box set is a much better value for the money than buying the 3 films separately. When the "Classic crew" made their last film in "The Undiscovered Country", many were hoping "The Next Generation crew" would start moving to the big screen. As was the series, these 3 films of Picard and company are excellent. Although many expected to see both crews complete in "Generations", just seeing Shatner and Stewart play off each other is a ball. By the way Whoopi Goldberg's Guinan appears unbilled, but it's the same character she played in the series beginning in the second season. By the way those of you watching DS9 and wonder where Worf got promoted, it's in this movie. Also, yes that is Tim Russ soon to be of Voyager on the Enterprise B in the opening segment. Seeing the Duras sisters finally get their reward is worthwhile. (fans of the series know what this means). By the way a Star Trek Generations CD game was made after the movie and is even more fun. It includes clips from the movie. First Contact and Insurrection are excellent too. Although Glenn Corbett's Cochrane from the Classic Trek episode Metamorphosis is more convincing I think than Cromwell's in First Contact. Look for more of the Borg Queen on Voyager too.

Generations is what I would consider the good movie in this set. Insurrection is a little better. The best by far is First Contact. Everything about the Borg is creepy - I love them!

If you are looking for a COMPLETE Star Trek movie boxset - I don't recommend this set. However if you simply want to just own the first 3 TNG movies - than this will do the trick. I do think all 3 movies are very well done, which is the reason for 5 stars.

Star trek. what can I say. These films just say it all. Superb storey coupled with superb effects, everything for the Star Trek fan. The only thing missing was me in my Star Trek jump suit.

I slightly prefer The Next Generation crew over the crew of the original series, and the quality of their movies is about on par with the original crew's. As it goes, Star Trek: Generations is a good, solid sci-fi/adventure. It's got some intriguing ideas, tons of stunning visuals and thrilling action sequences (the crash sequence is simply awesome), and a memorable meeting between the present and past captains of the U.S.S Enterprise. It is hampered by a somewhat slow beginning and the obvious plot holes in the climax, but it's atoned for by the poignant death of one of the most beloved characters of Star Trek lore.

It's Star Trek: First Contact that not only firmly settles The Next Generation crew as a force to be reckoned with, it also represents Star Trek at its very best. From the visually mesmerizing opening scene to the heart-pounding conclusion, First Contact is a first-rate, action-packed thrill ride. The Borg make for a genuinely frightening villain, and director Jonathan Frakes nicely pumps the tension up, building suspense scene upon scene. The film's most memorable setpiece, a battle on the ship's hull, is the most exciting sequence of the entire Star Trek series. A must see, even if you're not a Trek fan.

Star Trek: Insurrection, as a follow-up to First Contact, is a massive disappointment. The story simply doesn't hold interest, the conflict is silly and a total bore, and Ru'afo, the movie's villain, is easily the weakest antagonist of the entire series. Lackluster as much of the movie is, there are still several things I'm willing to give it credit for. The special effects are first-rate, the script and cast deliver about a dozen laughs (only The Voyage Home is a funnier entry), and some of the action bits are kind of fun (the shuttlecraft chase), if also rather sparse (it's easily the least action-oriented of The Next Generation films). All those aside, Insurrection is the worst of The Next Generation films.

If Star Trek: Nemesis is truly the crew's final adventure, then it's a disappointment. While certainly not an awful or even particularly bad movie, its relentless mediocrity is still sometimes hard to slog through. The movie tries delivering high-octane action, but unlike First Contact, this is not a thrill ride. Don't get me wrong, there's lots of action here. The car chase is pretty cool, the phaser fights are fast-paced, and the final space battle is by far the most elaborate action sequence of the entire Trek franchise (there's even a spectacular crash scene between two starships). However, the movie is at best, sporadically exciting, and at worst, an uninteresting bore that repeats too many plot elements from its predecessors. Let's hope the Next Generation crew gets one more film to give us a truly memorable cap-off.

Classic film making, and the Star Trek Next Generation movies are a perfect example of it. Star trek Generations, a great movie to bring in a crew with, I love it. Star trek First Contact, one word, rocks. This film blows away any of the new Star Wars movies(1 and 2). Star Trek Insurrection, it may have gotten bad reviews(go figure) but I loved it. These 3 movies never get old, I watch them over and over again. But before I stop, I would like to say that one of the reviewers said if you had all ready bought the DvDs don't get this...If someone is smart enough to like Star Trek, I don't think there so stupid that they would buy the trilogy again when they had alreay owned it.

I am a secret trekkie! I was raised on all the star treks. My dad and I watched them as much as we can can. I bought this dvd for fim and he loved it.

I was very satisfied with the movie collection. It completes my collection of all the Star Trek Movies.

Alright, I heard a bunch of people saying that Star Trek: Insurection dosen't have enough action. They're right! It doesent, but who cares, they don't all have to be about action. This one is more of a dective movie. You'd think that 1 out of nine movies could be dective! And anyway, after they solve the mystery, there is plenty of action. Trust me.