‘Star Trek: Insurrection’ Download and Reviews

December 15, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

“Star Trek: Insurrection” Movie Details

Star Trek: Insurrection tagline: The Battle For Paradise Has Begun
Star Trek 9: Insurrection - DVD Cover

Star Trek: Insurrection DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Stephanie Niznik
  • 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
    Perim
    Directors: Jonathan Frakes IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 25,565 votes

    “Star Trek: Insurrection” Movie Review

    “Star Trek 9: Insurrection” Plot Summary

    When the crew of the Enterprise learn of a Federation plot against the inhabitants of a unique planet, Capt. Picard begins an open rebellion. add synopsis

    Excellent!!!

    This is one of the best Star Trek movies! It is exciting, funny and supported by Jerry Goldsmith’s fourth Star Trek score. In contrast to Star Trek-First Contact very many scenes of the film do not play on the Enterprise, but on the paradise-like planet of the Ba’ku. This film is not only exciting, it also criticizes society. In many countries, for example in Ireland, people of the same races fight each other. This movie illustrates that these fights are senseless and that all people belong to one race. Jerry Goldsmith’s score is also very extraordinary which makes the movie even more worth watching. Especially the Ba’ku theme is so good that you have after having seen this movie a good impression of it.

    Star Trek 9: Insurrection - Movie Still 1 Star Trek: Insurrection Movie Still 2 Star Trek 9: Insurrection Movie Image 3 Star Trek: Insurrection Screen Image
    Click here for more “Star Trek: Insurrection” Posters and other “Star Trek 9: Insurrection” Movie Goods

    Read more

    ‘Star Trek: Generations’ Download and Reviews

    November 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi

    “Star Trek: Generations” Movie Details

    Star Trek: Generations tagline: Boldly Go
    Star Trek VII: Generations - DVD Cover

    Star Trek: Generations DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Patrick Stewart Captain Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes Commander William T. Riker
    Brent Spiner Lt. Commander Data
    LeVar Burton Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge
    Gates McFadden Doctor Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis Counselor Deanna Troi
    Malcolm McDowell Dr. Tolian Soran
    James Doohan Capt. Montgomery “Scotty” Scott
    Walter Koenig Commander Pavel Chekov
    William Shatner Captain James T. Kirk, retired
    Alan Ruck Capt. John Harriman
    Jacqueline Kim Ensign Demora Sulu
    Jenette Goldstein Enterprise-B Science Officer
    Directors: David Carson
    IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 25,321 votes

    “Star Trek: Generations” Movie Review

    “Star Trek VII: Generations” Plot Summary

    Capt. Picard, with the help of supposedly dead Capt. Kirk, must stop a madman willing to murder on a planetary scale in order to enter a space matrix. add synopsis

    One of the best, next to ST:First Contact

    This is undoubtedly one of the best Star Trek films next to First contact. The special FX were superb, the plot was excellent, acting was excellent, and one of the most striking things about the film was the beautiful filming locations

    The beginning started off a little weak but towards the middle of the film the movie began to strut it’s stuff. Once the plot forms after the destruction of a Federation science station the movie will not fail you. The Enterprise-Klingon battle scene was excellent, and the factor which allows the Enterprise to win is also very interesting. Although the part on the planets surface where Picard tries to stop Soran (Malcolm McDowell) was a little weak, especially where Picard magically escapes Soran’s 3 disruptor blasts unharmed, the scenes after that were spectacular. After entering the Nexus and realizing he must go back to save the crew of the Enterprise (and the Solar System they are in) Picard seeks Kirk’s help (William Shatner). I was truly amazed by the filming locations, they were downright beautiful! Kirk and Picard fit very nicely into it, and it is easy to see why Kirk would not want to leave ‘the Nexus’. The ending fight between Soran and the Kirk-Picard team was a bit sub-par compared to other ST movies, but none-the-less it put a very nice touch to the end of the movie. The way that they leave the story open to a another movie is very well done, and I have to say it fits in very nice with ST: First Contact

    I would definitely recommend renting or buying this movie, and if you watched it on TV then I have to tell you to go rent the movie, because many scenes were ‘edited’ out to fit the movie in a 2-hour timeslot.

    Star Trek VII: Generations - Movie Still 1 Star Trek: Generations Movie Still 2 Star Trek VII: Generations Movie Image 3 Star Trek: Generations Screen Image
    Click here for more “Star Trek: Generations” Posters and other “Star Trek VII: Generations” Movie Goods

    Read more

    ‘Star Trek: First Contact’ Download and Reviews

    November 22, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “Star Trek: First Contact” Movie Details

    Star Trek: First Contact tagline: Resistance is Futile.
    Star Trek VIII: First Contact - DVD Cover

    Star Trek: First Contact DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Robert Picardo
  • 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
    Alfre Woodard Lily Sloane
    James Cromwell Dr. Zefram Cochrane
    Alice Krige Borg Queen
    Michael Horton Lieutenant Daniels
    Neal McDonough Lieutenant Hawk
    Marnie McPhail Lieutenant Eiger
    Emergency Medical Hologram
    Directors: Jonathan Frakes IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 43,470 votes

    “Star Trek: First Contact” Movie Review

    “Star Trek VIII: First Contact” Plot Summary

    Capt. Picard and his crew pursue the Borg back in time to stop them from preventing Earth from initiating first contact with alien life. add synopsis

    Great Movie, Read Brief Review

    I have to start off by saying, that I am a Startrek buff. I LOVE everything there is to do with Startrek, and have viewed every episode of TNG and DS9 ever aired. I have also seen every Startrek movie created, and could name at least 50 people that resided on the Enterprise during TNG (not necessarily the entire show, some moved on, died, etc.).I feel that this was probably tied for the best Startrek movie ever created. I feel that First Contact and Generations are the best two ever created. This movie combines a lot of action, as well as realistic predicament, and very realistic scenarios. This certainly fit into the storyline as plausible, and never once made you ask how did this happen

    The short-version of this review is that the film was extremely successful, and very good quality. It had good acting, a great storyline, and pretty good special effects. It also had some nice upgrades to ship and uniforms that look absolutely fabulous, that almost make me want to wear one all the time! Great movie for Startrek and Scifi fans. This movie would be a good movie for any Scifi fan, with an easy storyline to follow, that doesn’t require much previous TNG knowledge to follow

    Below is a long, drawn out commentary. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, don’t read further. I have worked hard to keep it spoiler free, and have made notations on most of my information, of how it was already available from the series, so that it is not considered spoiler material. Nonetheless, if you haven’t seen it, view it, and then read my opinion, and see what you think first.***Below might contain references to the movie, but they are not anywhere close to spoilers. Just the same, wanted to give fair warning

    The storyline is that the Borg invade the Federation, and attack Earth. They go back in time, to perform a mission. (This much was stated on the back of the cover, so no spoilers there.) I often wondered, back when TNG was on the air, if the Borg would try and do this during the series. It was very plausible, because we know the power of the Borg, and we know that we would be no match for them. The only thing that could have given us an advantage, would have been Captain Picard, due to his experience with being assimilated during the series. Also, we already knew that time travel was possible, and that the Borg were experimenting with it. So, that does not leave us with any jumps in logic

    The movie was well written, acted, and directed. First off, tip of the hats to the costume and set designers. I LOVED the new uniforms, and thought that they were certainly much better looking than standard red, yellow, and blue ones from the show. Also, the new ship looked very realistic (again, we knew the Enterprise D was destroyed, so it only made sense to have a new ship built, and included in the movie). The actors put a lot of hard work into it, and it shows. I especially want to say good job to Brent Spiner, as he did an excellent job on data, acting the part, which you will understand once you watch the movie. Also, worth mentioning was the actor that played Zephram Cochran (I can’t remember the name off of the top of my head). He performed well, made the character seem very realistic for the personality portrayed. Another comment on the characters would have to be about ‘Lily’. I feel that the first part of the character, when she has the little fainting spell, was scripted and acted very well, but the script has her dealing with her ’situation’, a lot better than she should have. Even a strong character would have been a bit more reluctant to do what she did. I think that she took it a bit too well, but that is certainly not a major thing, and it’s only my opinion

    I would like to also say that the special effects were pretty good, especially for the resources that they used.***Random Knowledge Tidbit: The green plate used on assimilation tables in all of the Borg ships during TNG, were actually store-bought electric lamps. They were the same as the ones that you can buy in the store, that are sensitive to touch, sound, etc. These are the ones that pulse out electricity, similar to the electric balls that have flowing strands of electricity touching the globe, but on a flat plate instead.

    Star Trek VIII: First Contact - Movie Still 1 Star Trek: First Contact Movie Still 2 Star Trek VIII: First Contact Movie Image 3 Star Trek: First Contact Screen Image
    Click here for more “Star Trek: First Contact” Posters and other “Star Trek VIII: First Contact” Movie Goods

    Read more

    ‘The Aviator’ Download and Reviews

    October 12, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Biography, Drama

    “The Aviator” Movie Details

    The Aviator tagline: For some men, the sky was the limit. For him, it was just the beginning.
    The Aviator - DVD Cover

    The Aviator DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Brent Spiner
  • Leonardo DiCaprio Howard Hughes
    Cate Blanchett Katharine Hepburn
    Kate Beckinsale Ava Gardner
    John C. Reilly Noah Dietrich
    Alec Baldwin Juan Trippe
    Alan Alda Senator Ralph Owen Brewster
    Ian Holm Professor Fitz
    Danny Huston Jack Frye
    Gwen Stefani Jean Harlow
    Jude Law Errol Flynn
    Adam Scott Johnny Meyer
    Matt Ross Glenn Odekirk
    Kelli Garner Faith Domergue
    Frances Conroy Mrs. Hepburn
    Robert Gross
    Directors: Martin Scorsese IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 out of 78,481 votes

    “The Aviator” Movie Review

    “The Aviator” Plot Summary

    A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes’ career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s.

    One of the best movies of the century

    I only really like 3 movies, and this is one of them. I think this is an amazing movie. It was compelling, and captured my emotions within the first ten minutes. I just love everything about it-the story, the music, the acting, and the way it was filmed in general. Howard Hughes was such an amazing figure in history, and I think this movie captured the main sides of him, portraying him as the genius and billioniare that he was without leaving out or dwelling too much on what he became in his later years. If you haven’t seen this movie, you are missing out. I don’t know a lot about filming, but whoever directed this is probably one of the greatest directors of our time.

    The Aviator - Movie Still 1 The Aviator Movie Still 2 The Aviator Movie Image 3 The Aviator Screen Image
    Click here for more “The Aviator” Posters and other “The Aviator” Movie Goods

    Read more

    ‘Star Trek: Nemesis’ Download and Reviews

    October 8, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “Star Trek: Nemesis” Movie Details

    Star Trek: Nemesis tagline: A Generation’s Final Journey… Begins
    Star Trek X: Nemesis - DVD Cover

    Star Trek: Nemesis DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Michael Owen
  • Patrick Stewart Captain Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes Commander/Captain William T. Riker
    Brent Spiner Lt. Commander Data/B-4
    LeVar Burton Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn Lt. Commander Worf
    Marina Sirtis Counselor Deanna Troi-Riker
    Gates McFadden Dr. Beverly Crusher
    Linda Hardy Praetor Shinzon
    Ron Perlman The Reman Viceroy
    Shannon Cochran Senator Tal’aura
    Dina Meyer Commander Donatra
    Jude Ciccolella Commander Suran
    Alan Dale Praetor Hiren
    John Berg Senator
    Helm Officer Branson
    Directors: Stuart Baird IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 out of 27,190 votes

    “Star Trek: Nemesis” Movie Review

    “Star Trek X: Nemesis” Plot Summary

    After the Enterprise is diverted to the Romulan planet of Romulus, supposedly because they want to negotiate a truce, the Federation soon find out the Romulans are planning an attack on Earth.

    Great movie!!

    I’m going to keep this short ‘cos I think everything’s been said, but I just wanna say that, in my opinion, people are far too harsh on this movie

    I’ve been a Star Trek fan since the late 80’s when I was a kid, and this movie didn’t disappoint. People need to lighten up! Also, everyone seems to blame the director, and I admit, I don’t agree with the choice of scenes that he cut from the movie – The film would’ve been better if the scenes had been left alone, but if someone doesn’t like the script or story, then shouldn’t it be the writers to blame and NOT the director (Stuart Baird)? OK, Nemesis failed at the box office, but that doesn’t make it a bad film, just nobody wanted to see it. How would they know how good or bad something really is without seeing it for themselves? I think audiences just got tired of Star trek in general, and unfortunately, this meant that Nemesis (and Star Trek: Enterprise)had to suffer. Not to mention that it opened at the same time as some SERIOUS competition at the time. Lord of the rings – Harry Potter

    The only thing that I do agree with is that this wasn’t the best film to end ‘The Next Gen’ series of films. I think they deserved two or at least one more to wrap things up properly. But I guess that’ll never happen! On a whole, I loved Nemesis (better than Insurrection, even though I like that too) and would give it 10 out of 10 anytime!

    Star Trek X: Nemesis - Movie Still 1 Star Trek: Nemesis Movie Still 2 Star Trek X: Nemesis Movie Image 3 Star Trek: Nemesis Screen Image
    Click here for more “Star Trek: Nemesis” Posters and other “Star Trek X: Nemesis” Movie Goods

    Read more

    ‘Phenomenon’ Download and Reviews

    September 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Fantasy, Romance

    “Phenomenon” Movie Details

    Phenomenon tagline: Some things in life just can’t be explained.
    Phenomenon - DVD Cover

    Phenomenon DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Troy Evans
  • John Travolta George Malley
    Kyra Sedgwick Lace Pennamin
    Forest Whitaker Nate Pope
    Robert Duvall Doc Brunder
    Jeffrey DeMunn Prof. John Ringold
    Richard Kiley Dr. Wellin
    Brent Spiner Dr. Bob Niedorf
    Vyto Ruginis Ted Rhome
    Bruce A. Young FBI Agent Jack Hatch
    Michael Milhoan Jimmy
    Sean O’Bryan Banes
    David Gallagher Al Pennamin
    Ashley Buccille Glory Pennamin
    Tony Genaro Tito
    Roger
    Directors: Jon Turteltaub IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 out of 25,604 votes

    “Phenomenon” Movie Review

    “Phenomenon” Plot Summary

    An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.

    Must-See Film, Last part is best

    I’d recommend it as a Must-See Film, of which I particularly liked the last part of the film, where you can actually feel the emotions inside it. Travolta does an excellent job and I wonder if anyone could do it better.

    Phenomenon - Movie Still 1 Phenomenon Movie Still 2 Phenomenon Movie Image 3 Phenomenon Screen Image
    Click here for more “Phenomenon” Posters and other “Phenomenon” Movie Goods

    Read more

    ‘Independence Day’ Download and Reviews

    September 6, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

    “Independence Day” Movie Details

    Independence Day tagline: We’ve always believed we weren’t alone. Pretty soon, we’ll wish we were.
    ID4 - DVD Cover

    Independence Day DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Lisa Jakub
  • Bill Pullman President Thomas J. Whitmore
    Mary McDonnell First Lady Marilyn Whitmore
    Jeff Goldblum David Levinson
    Judd Hirsch Julius Levinson
    Margaret Colin Constance Spano
    Will Smith Captain Steven ‘Steve’ Hiller
    Vivica A. Fox Jasmine Dubrow
    Randy Quaid Russell Casse
    Robert Loggia General William Grey
    James Rebhorn Albert Nimzicki
    Harvey Fierstein Marty Gilbert
    Adam Baldwin Major Mitchell
    Brent Spiner Dr. Brackish Okun
    James Duval Miguel Casse
    Alicia Casse
    Directors: Roland Emmerich IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 out of 141,707 votes

    “Independence Day” Movie Review

    “ID4″ Plot Summary

    The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man’s best weapon is the will to survive.

    Great sci-fi movie

    Since it’s release in theaters 11 years ago, Independence Day has taken a lot heat. While I personally disagree that this movie is so horrible, it is easy to beat up the film seeing that its directed by one of the most boring directors of our time, Roland Emmerich

    However, I believe this is his finest work. The first act is all about the build-up of the alien invasion and the attacks. This takes about fifty minutes, which also develops many (too many) characters and their places in the apocalypse

    The attacks are good, but it is not unexpected. The special effects give it its credibility, and the second act begins the day after

    In the wake of the devastation, mankind is limping on to survive, all main characters personally affected in someway by the attacks. While everybody does a good job bringing out the emotional side of the attacks, Will Smith is the only one that degrades this. After battling the aliens and failing, he has a close encounter with an alien and reacts unrealistically, punching it and sarcastically greeting it. Then he’s dragging it through the desert, screaming at it because he is missing a barbecue. HELLO?!? This is an alien race far superior to our own and it has single handedly brought mankind to its knees, and all he can do is yell at it for ruining his day? His performance is plausible but not his role. Thank God this is the only thing that I did not like in the second act

    After Will Smith brings the alien to a secret alien research facility in Area 51, the doctors decide to perform an autopsy. The autopsy scene is a classic. It is probably the best sci-fi scene I have EVER seen. It could fit into a 50’s classic, and makes the movie so great

    At the end of the second act, they finally figure out how to take down the alien’s shields and destroy their monster-sized spacecraft. This is where the lousy third act begins

    July 4 is the opening of the third act, in which they round up as many pilots as possible. One is my least favorite character, a guy named Russell who claims he had been kidnapped by aliens 10 years earlier. The guy is lackadaisical cornball. He has one good line (Hello, boys. I’m back!!!!). All pilots around the world, including Russell will be in the ultimate battle. They will fight the alien ships while Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum plant a virus inside the mother ship. This is sadly the only interesting part of the third act, the rest of it from before being a cornball of cliches

    The interior of the mother ship is so breathtaking, I actually found myself wishing somehow their ship would malfunction and they’d be stuck inside, forcing them to venture through the space frigate for about an hour in a style reminiscent to ‘Alien’. But seeing that the movie is already 2 1/2 hours, I guess they decided to not to

    Jeff Goldblum’s and Will Smith’s chemistry work wonders while they’re in the mother ship, and every moment inside it is really good

    The movie shortly ends after their departure from the mother ship, so it pretty much comes to a screeching halt. The world is still in ruins, and Emmerich leaves us to ponder how humanity will get back up

    All in all, the movie manages perfectly for 81% of the movie. I would’ve given it a 9.0 if it weren’t for Will Smith’s comic relief in the second act, Russell, and mainly cliched third act. 8.1/10.

    ID4 - Movie Still 1 Independence Day Movie Still 2 ID4 Movie Image 3 Independence Day Screen Image
    Click here for more “Independence Day” Posters and other “ID4″ Movie Goods

    Read more