Star Trek: Insurrection

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 11, 1998

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 103 Ratings

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MarkWApr 9, 2009

I've always found that I enjoy watching this movie, and I've probably watched it 10 times.. more than any other Star Trek movie. No idea why, I just find it moving. Of course the same plot attempted in another franchise or a stand I've always found that I enjoy watching this movie, and I've probably watched it 10 times.. more than any other Star Trek movie. No idea why, I just find it moving. Of course the same plot attempted in another franchise or a stand alone movie, without the solid base of established characters like Picard would certainly be nowhere near as enjoyable.… Expand

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ChrisSep 24, 2005

Of all the Star Trek films I like this one the best. The plot is, perhaps, a little tame compared to the others but thats why I like it - its not the same. I think the soundtracks better too.

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HenryP1983Jan 18, 2011

INSURRECTION does what Star Trek does best, take a socially relevent problem and explore how to solve it. Out of 'The Next Generation' films this one is the most light-hearted and enjoy-abe for casual fans or for those who have no knowledgeINSURRECTION does what Star Trek does best, take a socially relevent problem and explore how to solve it. Out of 'The Next Generation' films this one is the most light-hearted and enjoy-abe for casual fans or for those who have no knowledge of the Star Trek universe. Rather than J.J.Abrams STAR TREK (2009) film, INSURRECTION is a better starting point for people who know little to nothing of the Star Trek universe. There are great character moments, humorous moments as well as great acting from Patrick Stewart, F. Murray Abraham, Anthony Zerbe, Michael Welch & Donna Murphy. This is just a great film!… Expand

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NecromusDec 29, 2012

This should be called "Star Trek Inerection" because it fails to "get up" to the job of being a great Star Trek movie. I was a fan of the Star Trek TNG TV series, in fact to this day it is my favourite TV series of all time. But likeThis should be called "Star Trek Inerection" because it fails to "get up" to the job of being a great Star Trek movie. I was a fan of the Star Trek TNG TV series, in fact to this day it is my favourite TV series of all time. But like Generations and Nemesis, this one just ended up being mediocre. With the exception of Star Trek: First Contact with was absolutely great, there were TV episodes equal and in some cases better than the TNG movies. I'm still bitter about them cancelling the series while it was the number one rated TV show just so they could make 3 mediocre movies and 1 good movie. The way they tried to make everyone young later in the film by putting tonnes of makeup on in the start of the movie to make them look older at the start was so blatantly obvious that it was lame.… Expand

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Kai82Mar 16, 2020

I like this movie and its change of pace. Not everything must be about saving the galaxy, the universe or defeating an unstoppable mastermind / tread. This is more character driven with philosophical questions or should I say problems. ItI like this movie and its change of pace. Not everything must be about saving the galaxy, the universe or defeating an unstoppable mastermind / tread. This is more character driven with philosophical questions or should I say problems. It shows more of the dark side of the Federation or its hypocrisy. Before you ask, yes the Federation is a better society than ours but it has its downsides. TNG and DS9 showed this really good. For example: Remember that the Federation could have freed the Bajorans during their war against the Cardassian Union but don't do anything to stop the oppression, slavery and mass murdering. But back to this movie. Like I said it is about philosophies and the values you believe in. Sadly I cant say much more without spoilers. I will say that there are some good plot twist that are carried well by the actors or should I say characters. The whole crew delivers with Picard, Worf and Data as best performers in my opinion. From the new characters Ahdar is a well chosen antagonist, Admiral Dougherty delivers and with Anji and Gallatin we have good characters that improve the movie. The special effects are good here. Only the space battles feel a bit underwhelming for me. At last I want to praise the excellent humor in this movie. There are some really good scenes and jokes. Overall a good movie that you can rewatch once in a while. I like it a lot but will admit that it is not the kind of Star Trek movie everyone wants.… Expand

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HPFANBOY1237Mar 10, 2018

Slow paced but entertaining. Star Trek: Insurrection is definitely not one of the better Star Trek movies, it mostly feels like an extended episode with a big budget. The special effects though are quite sub-par, they haven't aged as well asSlow paced but entertaining. Star Trek: Insurrection is definitely not one of the better Star Trek movies, it mostly feels like an extended episode with a big budget. The special effects though are quite sub-par, they haven't aged as well as the other Star Trek movies. Insurrection is also slow-paced, it takes an hour for anything of real interest to happen. But it is entertaining and it does have an intriguing ethical question, it just didn't need to be made into a movie. C+… Expand

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SchmubbelSep 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ANIJ "Let me ask you a question; have you ever experienced a perfect moment in time?"
PICARD "A perfect moment?"
ANIJ "When time seemed to stop... and you could almost live in that moment..."
PICARD "Seeing my home planet from space for the first time..."
ANIJ "Yes. Exactly. Nothing more complicated than perception. You explore the universe. We've discovered a single moment in time can be a universe in itself... full of powerful forces... most people aren't aware enough of the now... to ever notice them..."

This Movie gives me so much perfect moments... It feels like a romance, but not only between two persons... but also between Reality and Time...

For Me the BEST Star Trek Movie! And for me it is clear what Picard does after he leave the Fleet... He dont make so stupid choices and married Crucher (like in the Books.. so unrealistric) or stay frustrated on Earth (like the Picard Series from 2020). No, he goes back to Ba´ku and lives there FOR EVER in Peace! All another Storys plays in diferent Universe. Watch the Movie and you know it.… Expand

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DiptanshuAug 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesomely Entertaining movie from start till end!the music was phenomenal,the story was good,the visuals were decent not as great as prequels but okay,the plot of federation making good connection with others to be strong and the Baku's planet concept of healing and all it was mind-blowing,the overall movie has some flaws but literally the pacing is great it was entertaining from start to end,the action scenes were less but the ending little fight was good although not that impact-full.the starting intro of planet as if its old times the greenery and joy it was amazing then the data's attack and malfunctioning then Crew's rescue it was good as we go the admiral from federation in good deeds with some alien race and there plan revealed after sometime it was mind-blowing,the sudden change in everyone's personality after a walk in planet the Deanna's and Riker's romance and Geordi's vision healed with captain's mood swing it was like "WHAT" then as we go the Planet's concept reveal and Love to see Captain in love relation it was amazing,the puberty of Klingon and the jokes around it throughout the movie is fun and the Data's exploration as kid was sweet,the Admiral's plan to take planet by shifting all people in illusion craft it was mind-blowing and then the captain and crew's mission against them the whole planet people's rescue against Admiral the fight of Alien's and Riker as captain on other side it was awesome then the whole Alien's race Twist reveal "they are same race as people in planet" it was mind-blowing,then the whole last 30 mins it was amazing the admiral changing mind and suddenly killed by Alien and then the captains turning whole illusion checkmate to them it was amazing and the last fight at shuttle it was good then the ending with good-byes and the planet's family meetings it was sweet!Overall its a Decent plot amazingly paced adventurously funny and entertaining movie!… Expand

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liamexeOct 26, 2022

Insurrection, a pleasant, semi-spiritual, but all-too-predictable episode of the ST series, raises a number of intriguing concepts that are never fully developed or addressed. The fact that Director Frakes chose to concentrate on the actionInsurrection, a pleasant, semi-spiritual, but all-too-predictable episode of the ST series, raises a number of intriguing concepts that are never fully developed or addressed. The fact that Director Frakes chose to concentrate on the action and humour rather than some of the deeper and even lighter philosophical/spiritual issues merely alluded to in the 101-minute film surprised me. I was moderately disappointed with Insurrection after his directing of the darker and more completely realised ST:First Contact, feeling as though I had eaten Chinese takeaway with the proverbial hunger an hour afterwards. Excellent beginning, solid middle, and predictable, hurried conclusion. Do Frakes, Stewart, and the others have a place to go?… Expand

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