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Star Trek: First Contact
1996 111 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.9
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: Jonathan Frakes
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Description
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Budget:
$46M
US Gross:
$92.03M
Worldwide:
$146.03M
Starring
Patrick Stewart
Actor
Jonathan Frakes
Actor
Brent Spiner
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 1997
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Star Trek: First Contact is widely regarded as a cinematic and suspenseful entry that effectively transitions the Next Generation crew to the big screen. While it excels in its dark thriller tone and compelling character arcs for Picard and Data, it faces criticism for its reliance on potentially inconsistent time-travel mechanics and divisive changes to Borg lore.
| Acting | Patrick Stewart delivers a standout, enthusiastic performance that cements Picard as a compelling lead in his cinematic debut. | |
| Production | The film successfully adopts a dark, tense thriller atmosphere that feels more cinematic and substantial than previous franchise outings. | |
| Originality | The introduction of the Borg Queen draws polarized reactions, with some praising the focal point she provides and others feeling she diminishes the Borg's impersonal, hive-mind nature. | |
| Production | Opinions on the special effects are divided, with some viewers appreciating the scale and craftsmanship of the Enterprise hull-walk while others find the mechanical effects and spaceship shots dated. | |
| Screenplay | The plot's use of time travel is a point of contention, viewed by some as an engaging device for high-stakes action and by others as a weak narrative tool that creates inconsistencies in franchise lore. |