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Star Trek: Insurrection
1998 103 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.4
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director: Jonathan Frakes
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Description
When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as the very ideals upon which the Federation itself was founded.
Budget:
$70M
US Gross:
$70.19M
Worldwide:
$112.59M
Starring
Patrick Stewart
Actor
Jonathan Frakes
Actor
Brent Spiner
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Star Trek: Insurrection is widely viewed as a lackluster entry that feels more like an extended television episode than a cinematic event. While the film attempts to engage with complex themes regarding the Prime Directive and immortality, it is hindered by a weak screenplay, low-stakes conflict, and a tone that drifts too far into fantasy.
| Acting | The core cast delivers strong and consistent performances, though they are often let down by the material provided. | |
| Pacing | The film functions more like a bloated, slow-paced two-part television episode than a compelling big-screen feature. | |
| Screenplay | The plot contains significant logical holes regarding the central conflict that undermine the premise's credibility. | |
| Theme | The thematic focus on philosophical dilemmas and the Prime Directive is praised by some as refreshing, while others dismiss the narrative as unengaging and lacking sufficient tension. | |
| Screenplay | The antagonists and new supporting characters are generally seen as uncompelling or overly villainous archetypes that fail to generate genuine jeopardy. |