Star Trek: Insurrection

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Star Trek: Insurrection

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Released Dec 11, 1998

1h 38m

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A Federation mission to the planet Ba'ku takes a dangerous turn when a malfunctioning android, Data (Brent Spiner), takes a cultural task force hostage. When Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew investigate, they uncover the truth about the Federation mission: It was actually a systematic ploy by the Son'a to displace the peaceful inhabitants of Ba'ku. Now Picard and his crew must thwart the plot even while experiencing strange side effects from exposure to the planet's surface.

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Critics Consensus

Although not terrible, the sluggishly paced Insurrection plays like an extended episode of the TV series.

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

Many Star Trek movies are likened to super-sized TV episodes, but 1996’s Star Trek: Insurrection feels more like three or four completely unrelated episodes mashed together.

Apr 5, 2023

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: A

Sep 7, 2011

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

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.

May 19, 2008

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Insurrection feels more Star Trek than any other Star Trek film, in the best way possible.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 31, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Insurrection is very recommendable for Trekkies. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 20, 2023

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

the ideas are, not surprisingly, handled without a modicum of subtlety, with the most explicit messages being stated in sometimes ham-handed fashion by various characters making grand speeches

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 19, 2023

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Krzysztof K

This is a great rendition of the Star Trek: The Next Generation genre! There are mysteries that uncover during the movie, great acting, characters true to their original .... character, some good humor, philosophical questions, and quite enjoyable action scenes (which is NOT a necessity in the TNG series, but a good add-on). I have logged in on RT just to write this review, as I do not understand how this movie can be lowly reviewed by anyone who enjoyed watching TNG, and I was really close to skipping it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/06/24

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Michael F

I agree with another reviewer. Next to First Contact, this is also my second favorite of the next generation cast movies. Playful, covers a serious topic, and enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Sean E

Next to first contact, this is my second favorite of the next generation cast movies. I’m sad that it didn’t get the same praise that first contact got. I thought the story was great.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/24

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Blu B

Totally Passable. Nothing Broken in the slightest. Very ok all around. The story has great commentary and ideas that have there moments with certain character drama moments. Usually they involve Stewart whose ok but has some good moments here. With that said, the reason those ideas don't really flourish is because the execution of everything is done like a TV Special Movie. This has the cinematography of a TV show with a decent budget. This forgets it's a movie and not a extension of the TV series which is almost TOO faithful here. The look, sound, acting, editing, and pacing are all done like the show. Also, this really isn't deeply character driven. The plot line of Data at the start feels completely forgotten about, the romance with Stewart is a after thought, and nothing character driven in general has any depth. Again feeling like a TV episode with just different subplots centered around the main one that don't add much or aren't explored. I mean if your a huge fan of the show than you'll probably be right at home with this. Most could probably skip this though. Defintely one of the best odd numbered entries though for what it's worth.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Steven S

I’m amazed this received a mediocre review. I think it is one of the best Star Trek movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/24

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A S

What happened? Went from one of the best Star Trek films, to one of the worst. Nothing can help with the mediocre storyline and poor writing.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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Jonathan Frakes

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Patrick Stewart

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Jonathan Frakes

Commander William T. Riker

Brent Spiner

Lt. Commander Data

LeVar Burton

Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge

Michael Dorn

Lt. Commander Worf

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Synopsis

A Federation mission to the planet Ba'ku takes a dangerous turn when a malfunctioning android, Data (Brent Spiner), takes a cultural task force hostage. When Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew investigate, they uncover the truth about the Federation mission: It was actually a systematic ploy by the Son'a to displace the peaceful inhabitants of Ba'ku. Now Picard and his crew must thwart the plot even while experiencing strange side effects from exposure to the planet's surface.

Director: Jonathan Frakes
Producer: Rick Berman, Michael Piller
Screenwriter: Gene Roddenberry, Rick Berman, Michael Alan Spiller, Michael Alan Spiller
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Pictures International
Rating: PG (Sci-Fi Action Violence|Mild Language|Sensuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 11, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $70.2M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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