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Dave · 19th January 2002, 10:15 AM

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Neo · 19th January 2002, 12:22 PM

The Borg have launched another attempt to assimilate the Earth only this time they travel through time to do it. The Enterprise follows them back to the early 20th century where a small group are developing the first Warp Drive. The Enterprise must destroy the Borg and defend the past.

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An all action movie, kirk type trek... But stil a great movie if you like battles scenes and a bit of trek history

Qwxy · 19th January 2002, 03:01 PM

i have to say that star trek first contact is (so-far) my all time favourite trek film. it has in my opinion the best bunch of bad guys ever to appear on trek, it has cochrane ,the creator of warp travel, and action with data becoming more human than ever and the true heart of the borg ,the queen, revealed.

Bayleaf48 · 18th June 2002, 09:32 AM

This film is good & actually comes BEFORE the series 'Enterprise' as events that happen in the film are mentioned in the series, but on a whole I enjoyed the film & made me laugh a few times aswell

jwells · 20th September 2002, 02:25 PM

I love this film. It has everything. But most of all, it has a lot of cameos from a lot of familiar faces.

My favourite bits:

The space battle with the Defiant. Although incredibly brief, it was great to see the tough little ship ("LITTLE?!") make a movie appearance. Seeing it swooping around the Borg tractor beam still makes me smile today.

The aforementioned cameos. Seeing the EMH appear was a highlight of the film ("I'm a Doctor, not a doorstop!"). Having him stall the Borg by offering them treatment was brilliant!

Geordi's new eyes. Far cooler than the visor!

The new look Borg drones. Far cooler and scarier than the Next Gen Borg. I'm really glad they kept this look for Voyager. I especially liked the injection-tubules and seeing the effects they have on a crewmember.

Troi's drunk scene. Absolutely hilarious ("This is no time to be arguing about time! We don't have the time!" "I'm just trying to blend in!" "You're blended alright!")

Picard's seriously p****d speech with Lily resulting in him smashing up the display case of Enterprises.

Bayleaf48 · 21st September 2002, 10:40 PM

True the drunk scene is indeed very funny

:blush:

Qwxy · 23rd September 2002, 09:28 PM

i would list all of my favourite parts in ST FC but there are just so many parts that i enjoyed (everything) i even enjoy the theme tune at the beginning!!

Bayleaf48 · 24th September 2002, 08:36 AM

Hard 4 me 2 choose a favourite part aswell as it's simply impossible 2 do

:blush:

janeways7 · 14th October 2002, 04:50 AM

The scene between Lily and Picard, in my opinion is one the best scenes ever in Trek, it just has some extreme raw emotion and such anger, and I have just watched it over and over again, because I'm always in awe over this small tough women standing up to picard and giving him a run for his money:

Lily: I am such an idiot. It's so simple. The Borg hurt you and now you going to hurt them back.
Picard: In my Century we don't succumb to revenge. We have a more enlightened sensibilty.
Lily: ********! I saw the look on your face when you shot those Borg on the Holodeck. You were almost enjoying it.
Picard: How dare you!
Lily: Oh come on, Captain. Your not the first man to get a thrill from murdering someone! I see it all the time.
Picard: Get out!
Lily: Or what? You'll kill me? Like you killed Ensign Lynch?!
Picard: There was no way to save him..
Lily You didn't even try. Where was your "evolved sensibilty" then?!!

Kanazaka · 18th February 2005, 02:04 AM

I've only seen this movie once, way back when it first hit theaters, but it's still fairly vivid in my mind. It hooked me from the opening credits sequence and opening shot, which were both very ethereal and ominous. Everything worked for me--characterization, special effects, music, story, etc. The appearance of the Vulcans was an especially pleasant surprise, as was Cochrane's touching story arc.

lordoftime · 6th November 2006, 01:44 AM

Better intro for a TNG feature film than Generations. Just hated how they made the Borg get a Queen and bring in some rather inappropriate sensuality to her.

steve12553 · 6th November 2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lordoftime

Better intro for a TNG feature film than Generations. Just hated how they made the Borg get a Queen and bring in some rather inappropriate sensuality to her.

I had a couple of ticky-tack complaints, too, like the way they changed Cochran's home planet from Alpha Centari something to Earth and they change the year that he discovered warp drive. All in all a pretty good movie worthy of an even numbered title.

lordoftime · 6th November 2006, 06:46 PM

Ha except of course for the fact the even and odd numbers were discontinued in 1994 with Generations. Only the fans use them now,
and the only time the numbers are now included as part of the films'
titles are when their unofficial working titles are listed online and in other sources.

I dont buy that there was ever a curse anyway but its pointless now. There is a reason Paramount dropped the numbers.

steve12553 · 7th November 2006, 12:49 AM

I didn't by a curse either. I just thought it was tough to make a sequel anytime, so about every other time they just weren't able to live up to the quality that they needed to. Call it rotating incompetence.

lordoftime · 7th November 2006, 02:59 AM

Yeh it was very hard to get these movies made, especially in the early days. Read Star Trek Movie Memories by William Shatner and see what I mean!

19th January 2002, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,602	ST: VIII First Contact ------------------------------------ Creating topic, remember you can only discuss this film inside this topic. Reviews of the film are encouraged ------------------------------------

20th September 2002, 02:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
jwells Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 121	Best Film Yet I love this film. It has everything. But most of all, it has a lot of cameos from a lot of familiar faces. My favourite bits: The space battle with the Defiant. Although incredibly brief, it was great to see the tough little ship ("LITTLE?!") make a movie appearance. Seeing it swooping around the Borg tractor beam still makes me smile today. The aforementioned cameos. Seeing the EMH appear was a highlight of the film ("I'm a Doctor, not a doorstop!"). Having him stall the Borg by offering them treatment was brilliant! Geordi's new eyes. Far cooler than the visor! The new look Borg drones. Far cooler and scarier than the Next Gen Borg. I'm really glad they kept this look for Voyager. I especially liked the injection-tubules and seeing the effects they have on a crewmember. Troi's drunk scene. Absolutely hilarious ("This is no time to be arguing about time! We don't have the time!" "I'm just trying to blend in!" "You're blended alright!") Picard's seriously p****d speech with Lily resulting in him smashing up the display case of Enterprises.

6th November 2006, 01:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
lordoftime My name is Infernus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 154	Re: ST: VIII - First Contact Better intro for a TNG feature film than Generations. Just hated how they made the Borg get a Queen and bring in some rather inappropriate sensuality to her.

6th November 2006, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
lordoftime My name is Infernus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 154	Re: ST: VIII - First Contact Ha except of course for the fact the even and odd numbers were discontinued in 1994 with Generations. Only the fans use them now, and the only time the numbers are now included as part of the films' titles are when their unofficial working titles are listed online and in other sources. I dont buy that there was ever a curse anyway but its pointless now. There is a reason Paramount dropped the numbers.

7th November 2006, 12:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
steve12553 The Enigma of Steel Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 843	Re: ST: VIII - First Contact I didn't by a curse either. I just thought it was tough to make a sequel anytime, so about every other time they just weren't able to live up to the quality that they needed to. Call it rotating incompetence.

19th January 2002, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neo Red Pixie Boot Wearer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West UK Posts: 4,596	The Borg have launched another attempt to assimilate the Earth only this time they travel through time to do it. The Enterprise follows them back to the early 20th century where a small group are developing the first Warp Drive. The Enterprise must destroy the Borg and defend the past. Full Synopsis An all action movie, kirk type trek... But stil a great movie if you like battles scenes and a bit of trek history

19th January 2002, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Qwxy The Star Trek Oracle Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: U.K in Basingstoke Posts: 280	i have to say that star trek first contact is (so-far) my all time favourite trek film. it has in my opinion the best bunch of bad guys ever to appear on trek, it has cochrane ,the creator of warp travel, and action with data becoming more human than ever and the true heart of the borg ,the queen, revealed.

18th June 2002, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bayleaf48 Hero Of Time Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon Posts: 3,126	This film is good & actually comes BEFORE the series 'Enterprise' as events that happen in the film are mentioned in the series, but on a whole I enjoyed the film & made me laugh a few times aswell

21st September 2002, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bayleaf48 Hero Of Time Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon Posts: 3,126	True the drunk scene is indeed very funny :blush:

23rd September 2002, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Qwxy The Star Trek Oracle Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: U.K in Basingstoke Posts: 280	i would list all of my favourite parts in ST FC but there are just so many parts that i enjoyed (everything) i even enjoy the theme tune at the beginning!!

24th September 2002, 08:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bayleaf48 Hero Of Time Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon Posts: 3,126	Hard 4 me 2 choose a favourite part aswell as it's simply impossible 2 do :blush:

14th October 2002, 04:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
janeways7 Paranoid Starfleet Lacky Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 24	The scene between Lily and Picard, in my opinion is one the best scenes ever in Trek, it just has some extreme raw emotion and such anger, and I have just watched it over and over again, because I'm always in awe over this small tough women standing up to picard and giving him a run for his money: Lily: I am such an idiot. It's so simple. The Borg hurt you and now you going to hurt them back. Picard: In my Century we don't succumb to revenge. We have a more enlightened sensibilty. Lily: ******! I saw the look on your face when you shot those Borg on the Holodeck. You were almost enjoying it. Picard: How dare you! Lily: Oh come on, Captain. Your not the first man to get a thrill from murdering someone! I see it all the time. Picard: Get out! Lily:** Or what? You'll kill me? Like you killed Ensign Lynch?! Picard: There was no way to save him.. Lily You didn't even try. Where was your "evolved sensibilty" then?!!

18th February 2005, 02:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kanazaka Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Worth, IL Posts: 104	I've only seen this movie once, way back when it first hit theaters, but it's still fairly vivid in my mind. It hooked me from the opening credits sequence and opening shot, which were both very ethereal and ominous. Everything worked for me--characterization, special effects, music, story, etc. The appearance of the Vulcans was an especially pleasant surprise, as was Cochrane's touching story arc.

7th November 2006, 02:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
lordoftime My name is Infernus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 154	Re: ST: VIII - First Contact Yeh it was very hard to get these movies made, especially in the early days. Read Star Trek Movie Memories by William Shatner and see what I mean!