Star Trek: Insurrection

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Star Trek: Insurrection

PG

1998

1h 38m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

Romance

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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

04/05/2023

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.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

05/19/2008

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.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

05/19/2008

Strikes a deft balance of predictable heroics and quirky humor.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/31/2023

3.5/4

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

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

07/20/2023

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

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

06/19/2023

2.5/4

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

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Nicholas P.

@npuzar Jan 24

First good odd numbered Star Trek film.

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Joel H

@RT47793553 Dec 20

I know there are some who revolt against Star Trek: Insurrection. It’s not one of the best Star Trek movies, but it still feels like an interesting, extended episode of the television series. I can see the weaknesses, though. For example, even though the filmmakers were trying to be cutting-edge when it came to the visual effects, the space scenes look more dated than it would have been if they used practical models. Also, the script feels a little disjointed and the plot is unnecessarily complicated. So, it’s not great, but it’s good. Does enjoying Star Trek: Insurrection makes me kind of a rebel?

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narebman T

@Narebman Aug 26

The producers evidently never watched the episode “who watches the watchers”.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jul 28

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Jeff K

@RT32193477 Jun 4

Biggest knock on this movie is that it's a glorified TV episode. Well, I'm here for it. An enjoyable Star Trek adventure.

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Greybrother D

@Greybrother May 7

Never understood the reputation this film has as one of the worst Trek films. It's not particularly action packed, or full of pew-pews, but neither was First Contact and everybody loved that one. Perfectly enjoyable Trek NG film with a strangely "comfortable" feel.

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Captain Jean-Luc Picard

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Commander William T. Riker

Brent Spiner

Lt. Commander Data

LeVar Burton

Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge

Michael Dorn

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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, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
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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