Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

I'm a late convert to the Star Trek TNG universe. I was just the right age when the series hit UK TV screens and I loved the original series films, but for some reason TNG passed me byHaving started my obsession with the series through the films, I have only fond memories of them. The good and the not so good alike This film, in my opinion was brilliant. It had the usual smart plots and subplots that you expect from a TNG production, as well as having something extra. Something I've not seen anywhere else in this universe. A truly worthy match for PicardHow fitting that this match was the man himself. A great portrayal of the theory that who we are and who we become is not predetermined simply by our DNA, but by the world around us and our experience of itAs per usual with this series, the film could have been set anywhere and the plot would have still been solid. However, where better to set a film than in space! Pure escapism at it's absolute best!My only slight reservation was that it somehow didn't feel like the ending that the Canon and it's characters deserved. It felt like they almost slipped away quietly into the night? Maybe that's just me though

After the so-so box office totals brought in from Star Trek: Insurrection, as well as an overall downturn in viewership of Star Trek TV shows on the air, the Star Trek franchise heavily promoted "Nemesis" as the film that would keep the franchise alive and kicking. Instead, this horrible film had the exact opposite effect.With "Nemesis", the Star Trek writers/producers tried to emulate the story of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", where Captain Kirk squares off against hated rival Khan. In this story, Captain Jean-Luc Picard discovers he has a clone who is trying to take over the Romulan High Council. This plot fails for two reasons: First, the tension between Picard and his clone is not nearly what it should be, as the clone is so evil that Picard (and thus the audience) can feel no sympathy towards him. Second, the Romulans are just weak villains. They have never been featured in any previous Star Trek movies, and their appearance in this film does not better that reputation.Also, for the third consecutive movie, the fan-favorite Data character is heavily featured. While this is usually a good thing, the plot surrounding Data seems a bit contrived this time. The "drama" of finding "Data's" severed head...already used in the Next Generation series. A Data clone...same deal. Plus, the end scene (which is supposed to be reminiscent of "Khan's" ending) does not carry with it the emotional punch of Spock's death.To conclude, though the graphics and action scenes in this movie are on par with the other Next Generation movie installments, as well as some character development at the wedding of Riker and Troi, the drama is severely lacking, turning to outright boredom in some spots. If you are a hard-core Star Trek fan who will watch this film no matter what I say, enjoy the slim good moments when you can. If you are just looking for a good sci-fi film, avoid this movie and wait for J.J. Abram's re-boot of the Star Trek franchise in 2009.

This movie isn't all that bad. It's not nearly as good as Generations or First Contact but I find it about as good as Insurrection. Similar to Insurrection, this film could have been cut down to the core of the matter at hand and trimmed from it's filler scenes then we would have a TV episode of The Next Generation.Will Riker and Deanna Troy finally get married. There is a new Romulan leader, Shinzon, that claims they want peace with Starfleet but it is a trick. Shinzon needs Picard to survive and it's up to Picard and crew to put an end to this. That about sums up this film.It is Star Trek entertainment that is a pretty good watch... just a bit better than Insurrection in my opinion.7/10

There has been a coup on Romulus. Shinzon (Tom Hardy) is the new Praetor. He's a Reman which is a lower lesser-known species of the Romulan society. The Enterprise crew is on their way to Betazed for Riker and Deanna Troi's wedding. They are sidetracked by the discovery of a basic Data android. Then Enterprise is ordered to Romulus on a diplomatic mission. Shinzon turns out to be a failed Romulan clone of Picard who was abandoned on Remus. Shinzon proposes peace with the Federation.It's just so dreary and dull. It starts with an intriguing coup on Romulus but it dives right into the Next Generation camp. It takes away all the tension and it continues to drain away as the movie relies mostly on talking. There are some interesting ideas as always in a Star Trek movie. However, the first half is unbearably slow and boring. Shinzon is an intriguing villain but this is one of the lesser Star Trek movies.