Star Trek: Insurrection Movie
Storyline
TAGLINES
The Battle For Paradise Has Begun
Eternity Awaits Beyond The Final Frontier
Eternity Is Closer Than You Think
Six Hundred Lives... One Directive
Meet the new face of evil
The future of the galaxy, and the survival of a race, depend on an act of rebellion
Join the rebellion.
Get Warped
On December 11th, Stand to fight. Hold your ground. Join the rebellion.
Defend Forever
Engage! Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his Next Generation crew are back. From the beginning of the Federation, the Prime Directive was clear: no Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. But now Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents of Ba'ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from the Ba'ku's Fountain of Youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his Starship, his career, his life. But for Picard, there's really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet . . . and lead the insurrection to preserve Paradise.
| Patrick Stewart | Captain Jean-Luc Picard |
| Brent Spiner | Lt. Commander Data |
| LeVar Burton | Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge |
| Michael Dorn | Lt. Commander Worf |
| Gates McFadden | Doctor Beverly Crusher |
| Marina Sirtis | Counselor Deanna Troi |
| F. Murray Abraham | Ad'har Ru'afo |
| Donna Murphy | Anij |
| Anthony Zerbe | Vice-Admiral Dougherty |
| Gregg Henry | Gallatin |
| Daniel Hugh Kelly | Sojef |
| Michael Welch | Artim |
| Mark Deakins | Tournel |
| Stephanie Niznik | Perim |
6.40 out of 10 (25959 votes)
Visitor Reviews
great movie, is a must to watch for every Trek-fan
posted on 27 Aug 2009This movie really shows the philosophy of Star Trek, though it is against force and supports the Prime Directive. Jonathan Frakes really did great work, he managed to present the characters and their relationships instead of nouse spacefights and force without means. This movie is a must for every Star Trek Fan.
If not for the Star Trek mark on it, this film would fall into oblivion.
posted on 09 Aug 2009What's wrong in this film? First of all the events in the story are totally unlinked: one wonders why something is happening, but there is no explanation. Second is the poor attention paid to details, some scenes show a lack of preparation not acceptable for me. Third: the director seems to have lost himself in a couple of scenes. There are a few cuts that are totally unexplainable. At the end, this film is suggested only to fans of ST that will like it, but only because it's ST.
How very lame
posted on 13 Jul 2009The "Next Generation" films are certainly proving to be a poor substitute for the classic Trek films. Data's childishness is embarrassing and contrived, totally out of keeping with his television persona. Picard tries to act tough like Kirk but doesn't have the machismo or charisma. F. Murray Abraham was a terrible villain, totally nonmenacing, in silly makeup. Spiner and Stewart drained too much of the budget; the effects were barely above TV level, brief and unimpressive. The "Riker Manuever" was also contrived and unrealistic.
Star Trek: Indigestion
posted on 04 Jul 2009What do you do when your TV series fades into cosmic, particulate matter? Answer: you make another movie entitled "Star Trek: Insurrection."The gang's all here again, looking older and fatter - except Jean-Luc Picard(Patrick Stewart), who looks great as usual. This time the Federation is the enemy. It seems there is a certain planet whose environment arrests and even turns back the aging process - kind of a Planet Geritol, if you will. The perspicacious Picard uncovers a Federation plot to relocate the planet's inhabitants so that it can be assimilated within the Federation collective. Sounds almost Borg-like to us.As the story unfolds, Picard learns he can't even trust his own colleagues, one of whom is the Admiral Matthew Dougherty (the wonderfully oily Anthony Zerbe). Then there is Ahdar Ru'afo (F.Murray Abraham), who looks an awful lot like he did as the older Soliari in "Amadeus." Ru'afo (don't you love these names?) is actually former inhabitant of the planet who, judging from his face, obviously should have used a higher SPF. Anyway, Jean-Luc decides this relocation stuff must be stopped and, along the way, falls for a 300-year-old beauty while compatriot Data (Brent Spiner) falls for a 12-year-old boy (it's really very innocent).But it's also appallingly uninspired and well, rather dull. It does however, give us one more chance to appreciate the other-worldly beauty of Marina Sirtis. She is still a 10 -- and definitely gives 7-of-9 a run for the money.
Average film, needed to be bigger
posted on 28 Jun 2009This entry in the franchise is rather bland and I blame the screenplay, which is too simple and not though-provoking at all.Jonathan Frakes direction surprised me, he seemed to handle the scenes well, making use of the entire Panavision width. I think Frakes needed to work on the actors more and push for a much better screenplay. At times, this picture plays as a TV show.The special effects were not good, they looked too clean. The acting is fine.As usual, I highly recommend viewing this in widescreen otherwise you will miss out on 43% of the action.The curse of the odd-numbered Trek films continues.
The Best Star Trek movie.
posted on 19 Jun 2009Hello. First i apology for my poor English but i am a French man and i don't "write" English very well. I'm a Star Trek fan and i consider that this movie is the best! Why ? Because there is in the same time : action, comic, seduction and very very nice star-ships (especially the Enterprise NCC-1701 E; it's my favourite).I think that Star Trek 9 is most dedicated to the fans than the others. Indeed The type of the story, of this film , is the same that we could see in the series "The Next Generation". Long life and prosper !
If only the Star Trek movies could have ended here!
posted on 13 Jun 2009And at the end they could have rode off into the nebula; Data would be alive and I wouldn't have this bad taste in my mouth for Next Generation Star Trek (Thank you STX).There are some parts that are sickeningly derivative, the cheesy villain having his face fixed up ala Brazil, the main example. And the captain defying orders taken too many examples--Indeed one could say Picard acts more like Kirk in this one but one can contribute that to the atmosphere around him (at least they explained it in someway) but there's also plenty of good moments.5)Beverly toting a phaser!4)Worf with his Klingon Zit. 3)I love the little love story between Picard and Anjj did not seem fakey (Lucas should have watched this when he scripted Episode II) 2)The big, funny surprise!--Data playing in the hay with the boy. 1)THE SCENE WHERE GEORDI'S ON THE MOUNTAIN LOOKING AT THE SUN--That is the most moving Geordi scene in all three Next Generation movies! There's a wide range of humorous angles here that the next movie sorely lacks which covers a lot of this movie's predictability; indeed that's what makes this filming charming--you don't know who's going to start it. It's not a the top Star Trek file for me it'still STII and VIII but it's not at the bottom (10 & 5). It's worth a look see again and again.
Nice one!
posted on 29 May 2009The critics I've seen have given this installment two stars and two and a half stars out of a possible four. I have no idea why they're scoring it so low. It's got action almost as good as the last one, humor almost as good as Trek IV, fine performances all round (F. Murray Abraham makes a great villain), and the exciting direction of Jonathan Frakes, who is even better as a director than he ever was at playing Cmdr. Riker. If there's any justice, Insurrection will break the movie "warp speed" barrier by making more than a hundred million dollars.
Great Film
posted on 02 May 2009This is one of the best Star Trek movies ever. This movie ranks behind, First Contact and The Wrath of Khan. Need I remind the people who didn't like it, of start trek 1 and 5? This film has it all. It has great action, it's funny, and it has good suspense. The plot is good, i especially liked the fountain of youth idea, good job writers. I can't wait for the next one to come out. Go and see this film today.
A long episode
posted on 02 May 2009This movie wasn't bad. In fact, it was pretty darn good for an odd numbered Star Trek flick -- Star Treks I, V and VII were veritable stinkers.Having said all that, the script used wasn't ideal for a movie. This is basically a 48 minute episode stretched into a movie of double length. As a result, it feels long. Plus, it has the misfortune of being odd numbered, and of following the kick-ass-and-take-names Star Trek VIII.
The best Star Trek movie ever.
posted on 26 Apr 2009The best Star Trek movie ever -- dethroning "The Wrath of Kahn" as our favorite. It embodied the essence of Star Trek and wove the best characteristics; action, humor, romance, integrity, and special effects into one great movie. No characters were short-changed. We will see it again!
Hmm... pretty rubbish really...
posted on 02 Apr 2009*****Warning: Spoilers below, don't read if you don't want to know what happens*****Okay, well, I think the main problem (and there are many many others) with Insurrection is the basic plot. Here it is, in a nutshell:- A tiny number of space colonists (called the Baku) land on a planet and find a fountain of youth there. None of them age or die or even get ill. They stay on the planet for a couple of centuries and there's now a population of 600 there (gosh, either they're VERY inbred or they don't have kids very often!).- The Federation (within whose territory the planet lies) would like everyone in the galaxy to have access to this fountain, and not just the 600 space colonists. To do this they want to move the colonists to another similar planet while they set up equipment to make the fountain available to everyone (including the 600 space colonists).- Picard & co think the space colonists should be entitled to stay on the planet as long as they like, with the planet to themselves, and no one else is allowed to touch the planet.Now, in case you can't spot the flaw in this already, allow me to assist:Why are the 600 Baku colonists entitled to the ENTIRE PLANET FOREVER while the rest of the Galaxy shouldn't set foot there? I could at least understand the moral argument if the Baku were native to the planet, but they're not, they're interstellar colonists (many of them first generation settlers) just like the people trying to evict them. What is the moral argument for Picard taking sides in what's clearly a straightforward turf war?Worse than that, why are the 600 Baku entitled to ETERNAL LIFE (having already enjoyed several illness-free centuries of bonus time) while countless millions suffering elsewhere (including the supposed villains of the whole film!) aren't given access to the fountain?Now, I know the Federation is meant to be an idealistic vision, but it's not meant to be an absurd parody. Even if the Baku had been native to the planet (which they're not), the 600 figure is just way way way too small to sound plausible as a reason for Picard's rebellion (goodness me, there are more people on board the Enterprise!).Yes, I know Picard gives a speech where he says "how many before it becomes immoral?", but by that logic he would have rebelled against the federation even if there was just 1 colonist. Can you imagine how plausible the film would have seemed then? ("Don't worry, Mr Baku, we and our entire crew of hundreds will die to protect your illness-free immortal lifestyle on your own private planet!")To sum up, this film supposedly tries to make a point about ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and elsewhere, but by removing all traces of the horror (the murders, the death camps, the torture, the rapes, the mass graves, the genocide, the bloodfeuds, the poisonous nationalists on *all* sides) and by making the Baku first-generation colonists rather than natives, what you have left is a comparatively minor, questionable and extremely boring treatise on international property rights.It's like watching a film discussing Norway's claim to Antarctica. Who cares?
A pretty entertaining movie
posted on 30 Mar 2009What to say, what to say? Well, it
was an interesting commentary on
current society. Youth overtakes, and
the desire for such tastes tends to
leave a big hole in the heart. Such
was the meaning of this movie. It was
rather poignant, considering the
Federation was backing off the Prime
Directive just to maintain the hope of
being young again. I will say this, F.
Murray Abraham had possibly the
oddest performance in a career that
has taken a dive since he won an
Oscar for Amadeus. A good edition
to say the least.
Cheap Laughs: Star Trek for the sake of Star Trek
posted on 21 Mar 2009Maybe they should have called it "Star Trek: The Contractual Obligation Movie". I certainly can't think of any other reason to explain why this particular story was developed into a feature film.Insurrection was the ultimate two-hour television episode. I was a big fan of the Next Generation TV series, but the movies need to be something more than a simple update on the lives of Picard, Data, et al. Otherwise, what's the point in shelling out the money to go to the cinema when it would play just as well on TV?The basic story involving two alien races vying for the 'fountain of youth' was not entirely without promise, and the writers did manage to slip in *one* somewhat interesting plot twist. But in the end the whole thing was overwhelmed by an avalanche of cheap jokes, obvious set-ups and groaning Star Trek 'Wit.'Klingon zits? Beardless first officers? Starship joysticks? ... Heh ... Ahem. Star Trek has always showcased future technologies far beyond the comprehension of people today. With gags like the ones I just listed, Insurrection shows that the same can be said of 24th century humour. They were the kinds of jokes that could make only hardcore Trekkies laugh -- loud Klingon belly laughs, no doubt -- but as for the rest of the movie-going public, well, again I say ... Ahem.Insurrection was a mediocre film at best. I give it a 4 out of 10
A flaccid Installment
posted on 18 Mar 2009A somewhat limp adventure for the Enterprise crew in which they get into one of those moral quandaries that Star Trek can do so well but here, regrettably doesn't. Insurrection is yet another example, following on from its two predecessors, of a Trek movie which is produced by the same people as the T.V series which therefore resembles an expensive episode but one which a script that would just about have made a mid-season filler for the show. Michael Piller wrote the best ever episode of the t.v incarnation but his fountain of eternal youth/forced relocation drama just isn't particularly meaty or exciting. The cast are relaxed and exhibit some likable on screen chemistry but in-between there's a bit of a dull romance to get through, some self-important moralising and some not especially interesting action sequences. It's all very light and lacking in oomph, so much so in fact that you've got time to concentrate on the surprisingly cheap looking special effects and Jerry Goldsmith's anonymous score - God knows why they kept hiring him, he hadn't put anything descent together since the beginning of the decade. Dissilusioned fans on horror watch should look out for moments like Data's cringe inducing "lock and load" line (this is Star Trek not a Jerry Bruckheimer movie) or my all time favourite in which Riker proclaims "We're thorough running from these bastards!" before pressing a button to reveal a PC joystick to steer the ship. I think its supposed to be a joke but it actually just hammers another nail into the now splintered and well nailed coffin lid of what was once a tightly written and lavishly produced T.V experience. Trekkies should weep.
Great flick...8.5 out of 10.
posted on 12 Mar 2009This 9th istallment of the Star Trek movie series (the 3rd of Next Generation cast) was witty, humorous, and had just enough action to keep you on your toes. I think this was better than Generations and First Contact in multiple ways. Allows Trekkie's to enjoy what they've come to expect and love. Plus, it offers a great adventure and humor even the novice will find incredibly funny. Go see it, your money will be well spent.
In the tradition of other odd-numbered Star Trek movies...
posted on 10 Feb 2009This is an odd-numbered Star Trek movie. As such, it follows in the footsteps of predecessors like Star Trek 5 and 7. Although there are plenty of genuinely funny moments, Insurrection is full of campy dialogue and poor comedic attempts. Instead of having Kirk, Spock, and McCoy sing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" around a campfire (ala ST5), we now have Picard, Data, and Worf singing a Gilbert and Sulivan number. (Complete with a "follow-the-bouncing-ball" for Worf.) We can at least look forward to the next movie (even-numbered), since the odds are that it will be spectacular.
Not nearly as bad as I was expecting!
posted on 30 Aug 2009I went to the theater last night expecting the usual dreg known as Star Trek ever since Rick Berman took over. I was pleasantly surprised! The movie was, in a word, fun. Good action, great effects, and one liners up the ying yang. I might even consider seeing it again, and it will definitely be a DVD in my collection.I gave the movie a 7 out of 10 because of three problems I found with it. 1. Way too much technobabble. Too often, now, Star Trek resolves its problems by coming up with some new technobabble to throw at it. 2. The Enterprise is treated in the same way that most movies treat 1982 Ford sedans--just fodder for the car chase scenes. A long time ago, the Enterprise used to be a character on Star Trek. When the Enterprise died in Star Trek 3, I cried. When the Enterprise was near destruction in First Contact and Insurrection, I shrugged it off. 3. Who on earth came up with the "Manual Steering Column"?!?! This had to be the most incredibly stupid thing I have ever seen in a Star Trek movie. Luckily, it was only there for a second (making me ask again why it was needed), so it didn't grate me like other stupid ideas (like Star Trek 5's elevator shaft)...All that being said, I felt that those issues were minor in comparison to how much fun the movie was. I'd say it broke the odd number curse, but I never believed in such a thing, since I felt that ST8 was trash, and ST1 and 3 were some of the best films ever made. So, get your ticket, check your brain at the door, set your phaser on stun, and get a good seat!