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TREK: NEMESIS (Site)
Sci-fi. 116 minutes. PG-13. After celebrating the marriage of Commander
Riker and Deanna Troi, Captain Jean-Luc Picard leads The Enterprise’s
final voyage manned by the crew that we all have come to know and love
over the past fifteen years or so. Soon after departing, Capt. Picard’s
curiosity and zest for adventure takes hold after The Enterprise picks up
positronic (the same technology that makes Data tick) signals coming from
a remote planet alarmingly close to Romulan territory. Upon investigation,
The Enterprise locates an android on the planet surface very similar to
Data, although not as sophisticated, and takes him on board to study.
Intrigued with their discovery, the crew of The Enterprise becomes
even more intrigued as they are contacted by the Romulans with an offer of
peace. Acting as the Federation’s emissary, Picard is shocked when he
meets the Romulan Representative, Praetor Shinzon, and learns of a
terrifying link between the two men. Even more shocking is the treachery
realized by Picard and his crew; a treachery that will most certainly
spell the doom of the Federation.
Before I continue, I must be upfront and admit that I am a huge fan
of Star Trek; The Next Generation. In fact, I own the entire TV series on
videotape, which I am now trying to get rid of so I can buy the DVD
version of the series. With that being disclosed, I loved Nemesis and
think it’s the best Star Trek; TNG movie to date. The storyline is
strong, acting great, and the special effects are top notch. The only beef
I have concerning Nemesis is the lack of involvement by the supporting
cast. I was a bit shocked at how little the story involved Riker (Jonathon
Frakes), Geordi (Levar Burton), and Worf (Michael Dorn). I felt like I was
watching the Picard (Patrick Stewart), Shinzon (some wimpy looking actor
named Tom Hardy), Data (Brent Spiner), and Troi (Marina Sirtis) show.
However, the main characters and plot is more than clever enough and
tension riddled to keep one’s mind busy.
Also, the Troi/Shinzon storyline is a bit creepy and disturbing
(which could have been even more disturbing if one of the deleted scenes
wasn’t cut from the film). DVD extras include; four documentaries, audio
commentary by director Stuart Baird, deleted scenes, and a photo gallery.
The widescreen picture is crystal clear and vivid, while the 5.1 Dolby
Digital surround sound is an experience to hear. I am not a Trekkie, nor
am I a Trekker (I really do not know what the difference is, but there
is), I just happen to love Star Trek;TNG and Nemesis only strengthened
that love. I’m such a romantic. – Denis Sheehan
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