Star Trek 10: Nemesis Reviews

The Next Generation?

Once again, to the delight of any Star Trek fan, we find ourselves involved and pleased to witness a new tale about the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise - TNG.

The heart of the story revolves around the dilemma of cloning and friendship. Jean-Luc and Data are our two focal points throughout the movie. The theme is well clothed in details of a Romulan plot against the Federation.

As with any good story it tries to maintain our interest and involvement along the way as well as to entertain us. I am sorry to say that this one in retrospect will at times leave us a bit unsatisfied. The special effects live up to the current standards that we have all come to expect, but a small amount of human kindness and insight as to what makes us unique in the universe isn't quite enough to carry us through the film. As with most Star Trek movies this one will satisfy our appetite by giving us the all-important battle and tactical sequence that heightens it?s ending. Which any good chess player can relate to, by being able to see the moves well in advance but by not having them lessen the joy of watching them played out one by one. On this note you will not be dissatisfied.

In final comparison to it?s predecessors like Insurrection, First Contact, Generations and the all famous The Wrath of Khan this one can be proud to come away with a strong second place finish.

So may Star Trek continue to live long and prosper for the ultimate benefit of us all.

Star Trek Nemesis

I am not much of a Star Trek fan but I actually liked this Star Trek movie. It had an interesting story line and held your interest right through to the end. It had all of the usual ingredients which you come to expect from a Star Trek movie but the added insightful human story line put it a step above the other movies.

Worth watching whether you are a fan or not !!!

Suprisingly Good End

After watching the awful Insurrection this was a breath of fresh air. It felt like a film not a glorified TV episode and the effects were as well used as in any Star Trek film to date. Great shoot outs and space battles and a great baddy, I think this ranks up there with the better Kirk efforts and actually leaves you wanting more. This bunch will be missed I'm suprised to hear myself say.

I have recently watched the whole of the Next Generation series from One to Seven and getting this film out topped it all off. This film has everything that you would expect from TNG and more. The ending made me cry - again but all I can say is that this was a brilliant film for the Enterprise crew to bow out on. Superb. Brilliant. It was "Make it So" all the way. Loved it.

Star Trek - Good, but not strong enough storyline.

This is what you'd expect - only, if you really follow the storyline, you will wonder why the baddies fail to destroy the weak, pathetic (compared to their all-powerful planet killing monster) Enterprise.

Oh, I know the main baddie stalls for too long, but that's just too weak a plot. Oh, and Jean-Luc Picard also standing wasting time when he could have destroyed the ship and been away clean. Puh-lease! Could do better. Besides that, it's the usual Federation always wins scenario. Worth a watch if you like Star Trek. I did enjoy it, but I sort of didn't expect to be on the edge of my seat anyway.

Just be grateful 'Yar' (remember her? (Shudders) the worst Trek character to date possibly?) wasn?t in this one going on about the rape gangs again....

Bring back the Borg - and let them win for a change!

Star Trek Nemesis

I am a self confessed Trecker, but I have been somewhat disappointed with the STTNG films as they seem to lack a really good tag line.

Nemesis unfortunately also falls into this category, I like it, as I like all Trek stuff, as will you. However I long for a STTNG film with a real plot line that I can sink my teeth into.

Plenty of in jokes & Cliches for us Trekers.

Star Trek...maybe a bit to far.....

This latest film in the long well made Star Trek francise, felt like the stars were going through the motions. Quite a good plot was ruined by the goody goody approach, and a potential new and exciting foe dispatched in one minor engagment. Shame lets hope the crew get more to chew on next time.

Double's Trouble

While on their way to the much delayed marriage of Riker and Troi, the Enterprise is unexpectedly diverted to the heart of the Romulan Star Empire where it seems a... realignment of the government has led to a more positive attitude towards the Federation. However, not all is as it's represented and Picard is brought face to face with an unsuspected clone. The films gradually developed in a different fashion than their original TV series progenitors and though both gradually get darker in tone, Nemesis is the most violent by quite a way. The film is fast paced, however, and we have a number of interesting questions; most notably on the traditional point on whether genes or nurture have the greater influence on how you turn out, most obviously shown in the conflict between Picard and his clone, but also in the differences between Data and the simplified B4.

End of an era...!

Star Trek Nemesis is more than a recycled Star Trek II; yes there are a lot of similarities, but the film is excellently written and brilliantly acted...!

I didn't like the idea of the cast in a different ship to that in the series - but the special effects have come a long way (and they seem to have much more of a budget!)

Just a shame that the cast have aged so much.

Going out in style - just wish it didn't have to end!

A Generation moves on

It is a close run thing for my fave Trek film and this has many qualities that I admire and I do love this film - depending on my mood this does sometimes rank above Insurrection and First Contact - if I could give it 4 and a half I would.

Nemesis has a darker feel to it than the previous Next Gen outings and is more cast orientated. I remember when I watched this in the cinema how atmospheric it all seemed. Hardy plays his part very well and very convincingly indeed.

I feel the story is good, it is well directed and overall the story gave hope at the end - as any Trek story should. But I am still shocked by the ending. I had purposely not read any reviews or spoilers, judging by the reaction of the other cinema goers neither had they. We sat staring at the screen for a good 5 minutes afterwards in stunned silence not believing what we had just seen. I am still scarred by it!

Again this film has all you need in a Trek film, a 15 year love arc, threats from an new old enemy, weapon of mass destruction, revalations of old plots, departure of friends to go to new pastures after one final mission and slaves becoming masters with revenge on their minds.

It is just about stand alone enough for Sci-Fi fans who have a basic knowledge of the Next Gen series. If you want an entry level into Next Gen films then start with First Contact (don't bother with Generations it is not really a true Next Gen film), which I believe caters better for all film goers.

If on the other hand you just want an action film set in space with big weapons, good CGI, great acting and ugly aliens then this will suit you fine.

In my opinion as good as this film is you really do need more than a passing understanding of Trek, and especially Next Gen, to fully appreciate this film. I think only Trek fans can possibly appreciate the emotional implications of the ending.