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Star Trek Generations | Classification: Science Fiction Actors/Actresses: - Gates Mcfadden - Jonathan Frakes - Levar Burton - Malcolm Mcdowell - Michael Dorn - Patricia Tallman - Patrick Stewart - Tim Russ - Walter Koenig - Whoopi Goldberg - William Shatner - Brent Spiner - LeVar Burton - Gates McFadden - Marina Sirtis - Malcolm McDowell - David Carson More misses than hits, unfortunately.... When I was fifteen, I was so excited to see my favorite Star Trek crew get their own shot at the big screen. I was disappointed to hear that the baton was not completely passed, and that this film would feature the not-so-eternally-young William Shatner as Captain Kirk. I watched the movie anyway with much anticipation and excitement. Back then, I thought it was the best movie I had ever seen. Now that I'm 22 (more grown up) and I've had a chance to view a more superior film in "First Contact," I must retract my initial reaction and say that "Generations" is only okay. Thought provoking but underdeveloped themes In contrast to most other people who have seen this film - I love it! Generations is a particulary dark and depressing film dealing with themes of death and being taken away from loved ones. Let's start with what's bad about it. William Shatner certainly lost it in this film, especially at the end - his final words are a joke. Most of the characters don't get a look in - only really Picard and Data. The good parts of this film come from Malcolm McDowell for playing an excellent Trek villan - miles better than the bad guys in Insurrection. Some of the action/special effects sequences are superb, particulary the crash sequence - turn up the volume! Thematically, it brings up some interesting questions about the Nexus (being inside Joy) but they are not properly explored. As for the DVD itself. There aren't any extras to speak of (although there are rumours of a restored version with extra footage. e.g. Geordi being tortured by Soran and Kirk et all on a planet at the start) The picture quality is excellent - surpassing the laserdisc. It's a very colourful film, not like First Contact and the disc handles it well. The only motion artefacts you'll notice are on Brent Spiner's (Data) wrinkles when we see the emotion chip for the first time. Definition, for example, the mountain range on Veridian 3 is terrific. The Dolby Surround soundtrack is also top notch (although I don't know about Dolby Digital) Although most people prefer First Contact, this film is a lot deeper and relies less on cheap thrills. A very good disc. Making Generations Better!! If your a Star Trek Fan, you will enjoy this film. This flim is a blending of the old to the new generation. It seems that at first William Shatner has a Cameo in the film's first half, but becomes a full member of the cast in the last half. Buy Star Trek Generations at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Star Trek Generations Search with the Priority Search Engine on Star Trek Generations This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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