Star Trek IX: Insurrection

Star Trek for the invited, some really nice jokes about the untouchable Klingon majesty of Mr. Worf, the excellent etudes of Data, Riker and Captain Pickard. The quite interesting current consideration that Mr. Spock would sum up as "can the interests of the majority always prevail over those of the individual?" A sympathetic open ending and a pair of absolutely standard action scenes, which barely raise an expert on the series into the good stratosphere. In the end, however, the pleasant atmosphere of the world of eternal youth, the family well-being of the fireplace called the Enterprise and relaxed joking win the day. For fans of the series, a welcome potlatch by the cosmic fire, but for passers-by, probably a rather lifeless sci-fi film. Of course, there are significantly better episodes in the Next Generation series. (01/14/2007)

Regardless of the fact that the first few scenes scared me with their theme of a beautiful, defenseless, and endangered planet, everything changes once the action moves to the Enterprise. Frakes' directing is flawless, just like in First Contact, and he adds surprisingly excellent jokes to the war dilemmas (the consequences of the planet’s effects on the crew are exactly on the border of refreshing innovation and slight bizarreness). However, the immense credit for the final impression goes to Picard's character. I don't want to favor the old guard, but I was most satisfied when the captain became almost Kirk-like, principled and rebellious. The only flaw is the overcooked finale. There were too many complications in it, but the intense meeting of the two captains saves it to a great extent. Otherwise, there is a surprising satisfaction and realization that Jonathan Frakes truly saved this film series. 75% (09/20/2009)

No, I simply can't get used to this crew. It reminded me of the "Stargate" episodes which I didn't particularly like. It's quite amusing at times, there are interesting relationships and character development - Jonathan Frakes will shave! - but overall, it just doesn't entertain me as much as the movies with the old crew. There's simply some nostalgia in that, nothing can be done about it. (04/13/2015)