The extravagant makeup and special effects are actually unobtrusive because they're demanded by the pleasantly formulaic story, whose conflicts--and broad, innocuous political allegory -- justify the heartwarming resolution.
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
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Reviews Counted:11
Fresh:8
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.4/10
Consensus: Although not terrible, the sluggishly paced Insurrection plays like an extended episode of the TV series.
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: The first of the nine STAR TREK films to feature largely computer-generated special effects and is again directed by Number One, Jonathan Frakes. While on a survey mission, Captain Picard and the... The first of the nine STAR TREK films to feature largely computer-generated special effects and is again directed by Number One, Jonathan Frakes. While on a survey mission, Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise stumble on a conspiracy originating high up the Starfleet chain of command that involves a distressing plan of ethnic cleansing. On a remote planet, a small, peaceful race of human-like beings called the Ba'ku seems to be immune to the ravages of aging. Head bad-guy F. Murray Abraham leads another race for which exposure the planet's radiation is the only cure for an advanced state of degeneration, and, using clandestine Starfleet connections, arranges to wipe out the Ba'ku unless the Enterprise has anything to say about it. [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, F. Murray Abraham, Donna Murphy, Anthony Zerbe
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Story: Michael Piller, Rick Berman
Producer: Rick Berman
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Reviews for Star Trek: Insurrection
The latest and ninth installment in that line, Star Trek: Insurrection, lacks the adrenalized oomph of its predecessor, but no adventure of the Starship Enterprise is without its gee-whiz affability.
The story has enough plot switchbacks, space battles and gizmo wizardry to ensure that most viewers won't forget the film until at least the next morning.
In two outings as director, Jonathan Frakes has proven that he understands what makes Star Trek work on the big screen.
An appealing millennial throwback to the hippie dream that is part and parcel of Star Trek's utopian ethos.
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