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Star Trek: First Contact - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

After a middling first cinematic mission, Picard and crew return for their second and best adventure with Star Trek: First Contact . The Borg attack and Picard must travel back in time to save the future of the Federation in this thrilling action-packed film helmed by Number Two himself, Jonathan Frakes. Now on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, it’s the star of the Next Generation discs with a fantastic Dolby Vision Transfer and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 track to match packed with hours of archival bonus features. Highly Recommended

Resistance is futile! This eighth big-screen adventure in the STAR TREK movie franchise comes to 4K Ultra-HD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, boldly remastered for the 21st century from the original film elements. Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise face off against the Borg—cybernetically-enhanced life forms—and a terrifying threat that could change history forever.

STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT Bonus Content

·          Commentary by director and actor Jonathan Frakes

·          Commentary by screenplay writers Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore

·          Commentary by Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascale

·          Text commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda

·          Library Computer

·          Production

o     Making First Contact

o     The Art of First Contact

o     The Story

o     The Missile Silo

o     The Deflector Dish

o     From “A” to “E”

·          Scene Deconstruction

o     Borg Queen Assembly

o     Escape Pod Launch

o     Borg Queen’s Demise

·          The Star Trek Universe

o     Jerry Goldsmith: A Tribute

o     The Legacy of Zefram Cochrane

o     First Contact: The Possibilities

o     Industrial Light & Magic - The Next Generation

o     Greetings from the International Space Station

o     SpaceShipOne’s Historic Flight

o     Brent Spiner - Data and Beyond Part 2

o     Trek Roundtable: First Contact

o     Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 008: Temporal Vortex

·          The Borg Collective

o     Unimatrix One

o     The Queen

o     Design Matrix

·          Archives

·          Trailers

Storyline: Our Reviewer's Take

The crew of the Federation Starship Enterprise under the command of Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) have faced many obstacles and enemies, but none as lethal as the Borg. When a Borg cube attacks the very heart of the Federation. no one was prepared for the assault. When Picard and the fleet stop the attack, the Borg have one last trick to play by going back in time to prevent humanity’s leap into intergalactic space travel. Now Picard must face his worst fears and confront the cybernetic race that once held them within their collective to ensure the survival of all members of the Federation. 

Star Trek has always enjoyed cinematic peaks and valleys. The old adage was that even-numbered films were always the best, and that was true with this eighth theatrical outing Star Trek: First Contact . Not only was this film a marked improvement over Generations - it would turn out to be the best of the four Next Generation films. Much like Star Trek: II the return of one of the television series' best villains was ripe material to explore. We had Patrick Stewart’s Picard struggling to confront his own fears and a deep-seated need for revenge. Brent Spiner’s android Data also saw a fitting character arc as an android endeavoring to become human as a captive of a race of cyborgs. Then there’s the scene-stealing Alice Krige as the Borg Queen who through mounds of makeup applications delivers one of the best Trek villains ever.

That’s a lot of rich material for this film to play around in, but unfortunately, it doesn’t give much for the rest of the crew to work with. That's my lone complaint about this adventure. By and large Frakes’ Riker, Burton’s Geordi, Dorn’s Worf, McFadden’s Crusher, and Sirtis’ Troi are mere pawns to simply move around from one plot point to the next. They’re not really there to expand their characters but to inhabit space so side characters like Alfre Woodard’s Lily and James Cromwell’s Zefram Cochrane can explore weightier issues of honor, duty, and legacy.

I took to Star Trek: First Contact largely because it was the Borg that cemented my interest in Star Trek: The Next Generation . I was all of six when the show began and I don’t remember thinking much of it the time or two my dad and I tried to watch it. We stuck to reruns of the original series and the movies. But thanks to a childhood friend, he eventually got me to watch a few of the better later-season episodes and then hit me upside the head with the exciting Borg episodes. I’m grateful his parents were a pack of devoted sci-fi nerds who taped every single episode because I was able to dig back into the show and become a fan. First Contact brought the series full circle for me while future Borg encounters could be enjoyed in Voyager and now with Picard . 

It may be heavier on action than the average Next Generation episode, but it also finds time to be thoughtful and ponderous. In true grand Trek form, it explores interesting issues and needles around with them a little but doesn’t get so bogged down that it becomes a numbing slog. There’s heart, humor, and plenty of thrilling action-packed set pieces to keep the blood pumping and your attention firmly fixed on the screen. I wouldn’t call this the greatest Star Trek cinematic adventure, but it’s up at the top of the heap with the best efforts of the Original Crew and Kelvin Crew films. 

Vital Disc Stats: The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The second cinematic adventure of the Next Generation crew, Star Trek: First Contact , beams down to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a two-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital set from Paramount. Housed in a standard sturdy case, the 4K is pressed on a BD-66 with a BD-50 saved for the remastered 1080p presentation and bonus features. Both discs load to static-image main menus.

Video Review

As the best film of the Next Generation franchise it shouldn’t be any surprise that Star Trek: First Contact is the star 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. The film had an okay first Blu-ray outing but left a lot to be desired. Thankfully this wait for a new transfer was worth it. Enjoying a robust 2160p Dolby Vision transfer, the film simply looks better than ever with an impressive range of clean details, bold colors, deep inky blacks, and a naturally cinematic film grain presence - all of which were missing on that last Blu-ray. From the first shots of the Borg cube to the Borg Queen and her mindless minions to the people at the Montana missile complex, fine details are terrific. Facial features, hair styling, and makeup all look incredible. I really enjoyed seeing the Oscar-nominated Borg makeup and the little imperfections in the skin and the various cybernetic implants in full 4K glory. Some of the early CGI work - especially around a particular substance in the final act - can look a little dated and dodgy, but a lot of it still holds up well, including Alice Krige’s iconic entrance. 

With HDR (both Dolby Vision and HDR10), the film’s color scheme looks much healthier than the past disc. From the color designations for the crew’s uniforms to the lighting accents of the Enterprise-E’s helm, primaries are lovely enjoying a full range of shades while keeping skin tones healthy… for humans at least. Black levels are also greatly improved here with the Borg-held deck levels showing nice deep inky shades with some creepy shadows giving the image a terrific feel of three-dimensional depth. After some dodgy Paramount catalog releases over the years, it’s nice to see that with recent outings like Dragonslayer and the previous Trek discs they can deliver a great 4K disc. First Contact is easily the highlight of the Next Generation films.

Audio Review

As has been the case with the other Star Trek 4K releases, Star Trek: First Contact enjoys a robust, active Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio mix. Yeah, I don’t get the decision not to go full Atmos either, but what can you do? With that in mind, it's not like this track sucks on toast either. In fact, it’s an excellent mix all around. From the opening fight with the Borg cube to the Zero-G assault on the deflector array to Cochrane’s fateful first warp flight, this track is fully active. I found the low-end response even better for this outing than Generations giving those explosions and quantum torpedos plenty of heft and rumble in the subs. The Front/Center channels carry most of the workload but since this film has more action, there’s plenty of movement and imaging through the soundscape. Those quiet conversational moments between Picard and Lili or a drunken Troi still hold plenty of surround atmospherics to keep channels engaged. Dialog is clean and clear throughout without issue. This film also features one of my favorite Goldsmith scores and it sounds magnificent throughout. 

Special Features

Once again Paramount carries over a massive collection of archival bonus features. There’s nothing new to highlight but if you haven’t gone through these before they’re worth the look for sure. The biggest commentary is certainly the Braga/Moore offering, Frakes has some enthusiasm for the film, but it’d been nice if he had someone to work with so he didn’t have to fill gaps just talking about what he’s seeing on screen. Otherwise the rest of the material, even aged is all worth picking through.

4K UHD Disc 

• Audio Commentary by Jonathan Frakes 
• Audio Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore 
• Audio Commentary by Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascale 
• Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda

Blu-ray Disc

• Audio Commentary by Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascale  
• Library Computer Viewing Mode 
• Production 
• Making First Contact 
• The Art of First Contact 
• The Story 
• The Missile Silo
• The Deflector Dish 
• From “A” to “E” 
• Scene Deconstruction
• Borg Queen Assembly 
• Escape Pod Launch 
• Borg Queen’s Demise 
• The Star Trek Universe
• Jerry Goldsmith: A Tribute 
• The Legacy of Zefram Cochrane
• First Contact: The Possibilities 
• Industrial Light & Magic – The Next Generation 
• Greetings from the International Space Station 
• SpaceShipOne’s Historic Flight 
• Brent Spiner: Data and Beyond – Part Two 
• Trek Roundtable: First Contact
• Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 008: Temporal Vortex
• The Borg Collective 
• Unimatrix One 
• The Queen 
• Design Matrix
• Archives 
• Storyboards: 1930s Nightclub  
• Storyboards: Hull Battle
• Storyboards: Hull Battle – Alternate Shots
• Storyboards: Worf vs. the Borg – Alternate Shots
• Photo Gallery
• Alternate Titles (Easter Egg)
• Ethan Phillips Cameo/Interview (Easter Egg)
• Queen’s Demise (Easter Egg)

It’s easy to say Star Trek: First Contact is the Next Generation cinematic high point. Pulling in a classic villain from the series grounds the action and makes it personal while finally giving this crew of the Enterprise a big stage to come into their own without referencing past cremembers. Unfortunately, this is also the crew’s peak entry with following films falling well below this high benchmark. Thankfully it makes for one hell of a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray! With a new Dolby Vision transfer and a new Dolby TrueHD 7.1 track, the film looks and sounds the best it has since the theater easily outpacing the middling 2009 Blu-ray disc. Throw in a full slate of archival bonus features and you’ve for a disc that’s more than worth the upgrade. Highly Recommended

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Star Trek: First Contact 4k Blu-ray Review

Resistance is futile.

Paramount has restored the four Star Trek ‘Next Generation’ movies in 4K for release on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital 4K. The films arrive in a 4-Movie Collection as well as single-movie editions on April 4, 2023. Each combo edition from Paramount Home Media includes a 4k disc, a 2k (1080p) disc, and a code to redeem a Digital Copy with either Apple iTunes or Vudu. Here’s a review of Star Trek: First Contact on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Directed by Jonathan Frakes, Star Trek: First Contact (1996) is a significant stage in the Star Trek franchise because it represents the first time the Borg have been shown in a motion picture. Captain Picard, who had been captured by the Borg five years prior, is told to stand down when Federation ships engage a Borg ship. But when he hears that things are not going so well for Starfleet, he employs the crew of the USS Enterprise to rescue them. 

The story is really about Picard’s personal connection with the Borg (an ongoing thread throughout ‘The Next Generation’ TV series), but also about saving Earth from the Borg who devastate the home planet by traveling through a temporal vortex. The movie spends quite a bit of time on Earth in the year 2063 when warp drive was first invented by the fictional character Zefram Cochrane. 

In First Contact, we get a convincing performance by Alfre Woodard as Lily Sloane who is the first human from the past to be introduced to Starfleet. Brent Spiner is multi-dimensional (as always) in his role as Data. And, let’s not forget a memorable (and creepy) Borg Queen played by Alice Krige who digs deep into Data’s emotional circuitry.  

Video is presented in 4K at 2.35:1 aspect ratio, leaving a bit of letterboxing on a 16 x 9 screen. High Dynamic Range is provided via both Dolby Vision and HDR10. 

In its best scenes the 4K video played between 50 and 58 Mbps with the highest peak noticed at 78.70 Mbps. At other times the bitrate was down in the mid-40s.

The Borg cube renders nicely in 4K, revealing all the details of the ship and the explosions within when the Enterprise and other Starfleet ships attack with specific coordinates provided by Captain Picard. 

Like other Star Trek TNG movies, the color is rich and realistic. Color grading is especially good in First Contact, with flesh colors and white balance rendered much better than previous Blu-rays and DVDs. The skin grafts on the cyborg Borg units and Data look very realistic in 4k with HDR. Space is rendered in rich black levels with no degradation whatsoever. 

The English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 channel (48 kHz) audio streams between 2 and 2.5 Mbps depending on the audio mixes and depth of the range of audio sources.

When the Borg ship explodes at 11 minutes, there are some side and rear channels that are activated in the 7.1 mix, and we hear further side and rear channels activated during other battle scenes and interactions with the Borg.

The scene at 1 hr (Chap. 20) when Picard, Worf, and Lt. Hawk walk on the exterior of the Enterprise is one the best scenes in the film. The cinematography, sound effects, and fight with Borg units make this one of the more immersive moments in the movie.    

Bonus Features

The 4k Blu-ray features text commentary from Michael and Denise Okuda, while the included Blu-ray disc packs loads of legacy features in HD.

Special Features (4k Blu-ray)

• Text Commentary: Michael and Denise Okuda

Legacy Features (HD Blu-ray)

• Industrial Light & Magic – The Next Generation HD 
• Greetings from the International Space Station HD 
• SpaceShipOne’s Historic Flight HD
• Brent Spiner: Data and Beyond Part 2 HD
• Trek Roundtable: First Contact HD
• Starfleet Academy: Temporal Vortex HD
• Library Computer 
• Plus over 3 hours of additional special features 

Star Trek: First Contact is quintessential TNG material, taking viewers into the layered world of the Borg who can alter history with time travel. It’s a bit hard to compare ‘First Contact’ with ‘Generations’ because they are two very different films, but are both equally entertaining. First Contact, however, holds its own without original Star Trek cast members providing historical support. But if we are here to comment on its home theater experience, we can say that Star Trek: First Contact offers a high-quality presentation with state-of-the-art video and audio specs, albeit the absence of Dolby Atmos and discreet height channels. We recommend adding all four of these TNG movies to your 4k collection.

Bonus Material 4/5

Star Trek: The Next Generation 4-Movie Collection

Star Trek VII: Generations is also available in Star Trek: The Next Generation 4-Movie Collection on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray. The collection includes Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) on 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital 4k.

Star Trek: First Contact 4K Blu-ray Review

Star trek: first contact on 4k blu-ray gets checked over by ben. the best star trek: next generation feature makes a stunning debut on the 4k format..

The Bottom Line

• + Stunning 4K remaster from the original camera negative
• + Striking HDR highlights which resolve great detail
• + An impressive audio mix with a lot of low-end information
• - Zero extras

Should you buy it?

If Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home is "the one with the whales," then First Contact is certainly "the one with the Borg" - eschewing the sci-fi gobbledygook of its predecessor Generations and the ponderous thoughtfulness of the long-running series in favor of a self-contained, straight-laced action adventure that engages casual and core audiences.

When the cybernetic villains known as the Borg appear above 24th century Earth, U.S.S. Enterprise Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) promptly takes control of the defensive situation and exploits a vulnerability to defeat their vessel. However, the crew must take chase when the Borg can deploy a contingent force through a time vortex, time-traveling to 21st century Earth to invade a war-torn and defenseless Earth before it can demonstrate warp speed flight and mankind's subsequent 'First Contact' with an alien race.

Undoubtedly the most satisfying and cinematic of the four Next Generation feature films, First Contact remains a fast-paced and fun adventure romp with an engaging and high-stakes story that hits all the right notes and resonated with audiences and critics alike.

While the film only managed to generate $146 million worldwide (compared to the $820m box office haul of the other 1996 sci-fi hit, Independence Day ), which perhaps served as a warning to the inherent limits of the series, it was successful enough to ensure two future sequels, as well as the continuation of the two concurrently running T.V. series, Deep Space Nine and Voyager .

Video transfer

Star Trek: First Contact is presented in its original aspect ratio of 2.35:1, encoded with H.265 compression, and finished with a Dolby Vision pass, in addition to a base HDR-10 layer.

As with the entire run of Star Trek films that have now been upgraded to 4K over the last year, Paramount has dusted off the conformed camera negative to produce a stunning new 4K transfer, which replaces the previous 20-year-old H.D. master in an overwhelmingly comprehensive way.

Once again, we have a beautifully defined and stable image, bursting with ultra-fine detail and wonderfully cinematic imagery. The color balance is excellent, with rich and saturated tones where appropriate. Like its newer 4K predecessors, the noise, film artifacts, and egregious digital noise reduction and edge enhancement that marred the previous Blu-ray release are totally absent.

First Contact represents the height of combined practical and C.G. effects working in tandem (its successor, Insurrection , would later utilize C.G. for spaceships and vehicles), and this scrubs up really quite pleasingly in 4K. Take, for example, the opening Borg battle, which features superb detail in the crisscrossing jumble of detail on the Borg cube, and the beautiful full-scale Enterprise E.

Occasionally, the uptick in resolution does reveal flaws and technological limitations to some effects (Take note of the wonky pan up to the sky on the final shot). Still, overall, this is an impressive remaster. Paramount should be applauded for the care and attention given to their crown jewel franchise in 4K.

Audio transfer

Star Trek: First Contact is presented in a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 remix at 24 bits.

Like its predecessor, Paramount appears to have upgraded First Contact with a new 7.1 mix. However, an analysis of the audio spectrums reveals that the rear surrounds are identical and duplicated. So, essentially what we have is a 5.1 mix, inside a 7.1 wrapper, as opposed to a discreet (i.e., true) 7.1 mix.

Marketing duplicity aside, there's really not a whole lot else to complain about here - from the Laserdisc release on, the film has always had a pretty aggressive audio mix, and there are certainly no issues with audio sync or dialogue intelligibility. Bass is responsive when requested and effectively underscores some of the more intensive sequences.

Composer Jerry Goldsmith returns to the franchise for the first time since the 1979 Star Trek: The Motion Picture , proving he was still the master. It's a glorious score, swelling to underscore moments of tension and emotion and making its presence immediately known through a surprisingly moving main theme.

While it would have been something to behold to have a Dolby Atmos mix (imagine The Borg's hail emanating commandingly from every channel, including the heights), overall, this is a solid track and one which still has the power to impress.

Bonus materials

Unfortunately, unlike other international releases, Paramount has again not included a copy of the standard Blu-ray in the Australian release, which means all the video-based features are absent from this edition. Trekkers would be advised to hang on to the previous Blu-ray release or import the U.S. or U.K. editions to retain everything.

However, the 4K disc does include three previously released Audio Commentary tracks, the first provided by actor/Director Jonathan Frakes, the second with writers Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore, and the third with Star Trek: Into Darkness writer Damon Lindelof and TrekMovie.com editor Anthony Pascale.

Finally, we also have a Text Commentary track written by Star Trek experts Michael and Denise Okuda. We don't see these on the format very often these days, but they're always fun. This one was first released on the 2-disc DVD edition back in 2005, but the subsequent Blu-ray removed it, so it's nice to see it return.

The wait was worth it - the best Star Trek: Next Generation feature makes a stunning debut on the 4K format.

Star Trek: First Contact 4K Blu-ray

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Ben joined the TweakTown team in 2008 and has since reviewed 100s of movies. Ben is based in Australia and has covered entertainment news and reviews since 2002. A student of film, Ben brings a wide understanding of the medium to the latest happenings in entertainment circles and the latest blockbuster theatrical reviews.

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Star Trek: First Contact 4K Ultra HD

Featured in issue 266, march/april 2023.

Gene Roddenberry's "Star Trek: First Contact" is another critically acclaimed installment in the Next Generation of Star Trek. Led by their dominatrix queen (Alice Krige)�the Borg that nearly killed Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)�the Borgs are planning to alter human history. But Picard uses his knowledge of the half-organic, semi-robotic Borg to try to stop their latest strategy in achieving universal domination. (Tricia Spears)

Special features include commentary By Director and Actor Jonathan Frakes; commentary by Screenwriters Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore; commentary by Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascale; and a Library Computer interactive experience that allows you to access information about people, technology, locations, and more at the moment each appears in the film. The following featurettes can be found under Production: Making First Contact (SD 20:19), The Art Of First Contact (SD 16:34), The Story (SD 15:29), The Missile Silo (SD 14:04), The Deflector Dish (SD 10:30), and From "A"' To "E" (SD 06:38). Scene Deconstruction includes the Borg Queen Assembly (SD 11:10), Escape Pod Launch (SD 04:58), and Borg Queen's Demise (SD 03:12); and The Star Trek Universe offers Jerry Goldsmith: A Tribute (SD 19:46), The Legacy Of Zefram Cochrane (SD 12:19), First Contact: The Possibilities (SD 19:31), Industrial Light & Magic The Next Generation (HD 12:17), Greetings From The International Space Station (HD 08:31), SpaceShipOne's Historic Flight (HD 04:41), Brent Spiner Data And Beyond Part 2 (HD 07:30), Trek Roundtable First Contact (HD 12:51), and Starfleet Academy Scisec Brief 008 Temporal Vortex (HD 02:36). Three featurettes are found under The Borg Collective, including Unimatrix One (SD 14:15), The Queen (SD 08:31), and Design Matrix (SD 18:10). Archives includes four storyboards and a photo gallery, and there is also a teaser trailer, the theatrical trailer, BD-Live interactivity, and upfront ads.

The 2.39:1 2160p HEVC/H.265 Ultra HD Dolby Vision/HDR10 picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally using the Arri Alexa camera system and sourced from a 4K master Digital Intermediate format. The fillm's encoding shows richly saturated reds, vibrant blues, and deep blacks (now a trademark of the series); giving it a bold picture quality. Color fidelity is superb, with hues that appear to pop from the screen, especially when vibrant hues are contrasted by the deepest blacks. Flesh tones are also nicely balanced, with good definition. The picture is sharp and detailed, revealing satisfying textures and clarity, particularly in close-ups of facial features, hair, clothing, and object textures. The source element is consistently revealing and pristine throughout. HDR contrast is defined nicely with deep, solid blacks, and near-black shadows are delineated well. The combination provides a dimensional-looking image that will please fans. (Gary Reber)

The Dolby TrueHD 7.1-channel encoding exhibits an excellently layered soundtrack that delivers an engaging three-dimensional holosonic� soundfield. The sound design envelops the soundfield with aggressive surround in the four channels and dynamic energy, with foundational bass levels centered at about 50 Hz. Fidelity is superb, as this mix is another one of the best remasterings regarding the film franchise of Star Trek. Deep bass is tight, powerful, and impactful with, at times, powerful low frequencies in the sub-25 Hz range. Atmospherics and sound effects nicely define the spatial dimensionality, giving the listener a more immersive surround envelopment, with a much cleaner and wide open soundtrack, with nicely crafted pans. The orchestral music score is expansive, with a wide and deep soundstage presence that extends to the surrounds. Dialogue spatial integration is excellent. This is yet another great soundtrack that won't disappoint. (Gary Reber)

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Star Trek: First Contact 4K UHD Review

• April 29, 2023

The Trouble with Borgs

Picard’s self-reflection in Star Trek: First Contact drives the final act’s successful drama – if not the action. Faced with the assimilating Borg infesting his ship, he’s torn between a Captain’s duty to fight for the Enterprise or evacuate and destruct, a challenge for a man with Borg parts in his body.

While Data (Brent Spiner) confronts his possible humanity, Picard, for the first time in this movie series (say nothing of the connecting TV show), faces a damnable position. To be human is to fight, to flee is potentially cowardice; the latter makes strategic sense, if defying a human nature for revenge. That’s Star Trek: First Contact’s engaging plot device, using the subtle script to debate a philosophical conundrum.

Star Trek: First Contact forces less interesting confrontations

Star Trek: First Contact splits the crew into two distinct storylines though, cutting away often to focus on the ground, where Riker (Johnathan Frakes) tussles with an alcoholic scientist post-World War III. That scientist (James Cromwell) faces his future, and it’s unique in time travel storytelling to see someone defiant of their long-term greatness. Learning his work becomes common ground for schools in later history, he flees, another humanistic element in a movie crowded with them.

Each is a narrative foundation worth telling, but separating key characters diminishes the camaraderie in space, and Star Trek: First Contact forces less interesting confrontations. Worf (Michael Dorn) stands first against Picard, less engaging an idea than Riker doing the same given that relationship and chain of command. Instead, Riker and Geordi (LeVar Burton) work to restore an addict’s confidence, far less thematic than long-term payoffs in Picard’s story.

It’s also a duller film, awkwardly paced so the action opens Star Trek: First Contact , leaving the finale to an implausible close contact scuffle lacking gravitas. Picard, hanging over Borg-melting gas, forces Patrick Stewart to play John McClane (in space!), clinging to a duct hose desperately and defying his 55+ year old real world status. Starfleet Command clearly demanded Picard work on his arm days, but it’s still small scale and unconvincing. A galactic war trapped to a single room, even with the emotional build-up, can’t compete with the visual luster shown previously.

Cinematography isn’t afraid of going dark, as in “black crush” dark. It’s common, but part of the original imagery as shot, and the Dolby Vision pass does what it can to keep this to a minimum. Star Trek: First Contact loses little more than a smidgen of depth. Dimensionality remains strong, and highlights (especially the Enterprise’s glowing thrusters against black space) stand out gorgeously.

There is a suggestion of Paramount’s usual filtering via the grain structure. On occasion, grain can stick and move with the actors unnaturally, but the detail is lush, full, and sharp. Definition in close gives First Contact renewed life when debuting on UHD. Texture thrives in these conditions.

Equally stellar color gives space incredible auras, brilliant in their saturation. Primaries glow, whether Starfleet uniforms or the rich flesh tones. Lasers and torpedoes bring spectacular density.

While not the greatest in range or dynamics, Star Trek: First Contact does fine work in using the width afforded to it by TrueHD 7.1. Positional design and tracking does everything right, whether it’s sparks flaring inside a damaged ship or lasers slinging by the screen. Precision earns a reference grade.

The only thing robbing First Contact of reaching the best tiers is bass, or the limited use of. Explosions need a greater, bolder rumble, something to truly shake the room. That’s lacking, if still producing a juicy jolt at its peak.

Co-star/director Johnathan Frakes provides commentary one. The second pairs writers Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore. The third? That’s with Damon Lindelof and Anthony Pascal. Oh, and a fourth? That’s text only from Michael and Denise Okuda.

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Taking a page from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)—which remains the best film in the Star Trek franchise— Star Trek: First Contact is essentially a feature-length sequel to a television episode, in this case the two-part 1990 episode “The Best of Both Worlds,” the first part of which ended the third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the second part of which opened the fourth season (the two parts, which constituted the first cliffhanger ending in Star Trek history, were later edited together into a single film). The episode featured the Borg, a fan-favorite villainous race of aliens who operate via a hive mind and assimilate others by turning them into drone-slaves. While there have always been elements of horror threading throughout the Star Trek universe, the Borg are perhaps the most overtly horrific.

As if it to punch home the horror connection, Star Trek: First Contact begins in a nightmare, as Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) relives the dehumanizing terror of his having been assimilated by the Borg. Therefore, it makes sense that his desire to defeat them has a more personal edge than a lot of his previous conflicts with alien races, as he knows firsthand what it is like to be one of their victims. Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise find themselves face to face with the Borg again, but now time-travel is involved, which sends everyone back to the distant past (for them), in this case the year 2063, which is when a bohemian scientist named Zefram Cochrane (James Cromwell) first tested the warp drive that would become so fundamental to Star Trek technology and also led to the first encounter between humans and aliens (hence the title). Thus, screenwriters Ronald D. Moore and Brannon Braga, both veterans of scripting episodes for The Next Generation , essentially give us two intersecting plots and also a healthy dose of Star Trek backstory lore.

The real star of the film, though, are the Borg, who are realized on the big screen via extensive make-up effects that far surpass anything done on the small screen and turn them into a truly memorable cybernetic horrorshow of merged flesh and machinery—perhaps the closest the Star Trek universe has ever come to the Cronenbergian. Alice Krige’s Borg Queen is uniquely villainous in her relentlessness, with the ultimate goal being to take over all of humanity not out of some greedy plot, but simply because that is what the Borg do. The idea that they operate as a hive mind makes them that much more sinister, with the drones acting like zombies and the constant threat of viral contagion choking the atmosphere. Picard’s obsession gives his character an added, more dangerous dimension, which fits the film’s tone.

First Contact was directed by actor Jonathan Frakes, who also plays Will Riker, Picard’s second in command. And, while it was hardly his first rodeo behind the camera (he had already helmed multiple episodes of The Next Generation , Voyager , and Deep Space Nine ), it was Frakes’s first time directing a feature film. He acquits himself well, giving First Contact a grim style and a better balance of action and humor than Star Trek: Generations (1994), the first film in the The Next Generation series. He would go on to direct the next film, Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), which was closer in tone and spirit to Gene Roddenberry’s original series. First Contact , however, remains one of the high points in the overall Trek film franchise, an engaging and suspenseful melding of science fiction, horror, and the kind of high drama that comes close to earning all the Moby Dick references.

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“Star Trek: First Contact” is one of the best of the eight “ Star Trek ” films: Certainly the best in its technical credits, and among the best in the ingenuity of its plot. I would rank it beside “ Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home ” (1986), the one where the fate of Earth depended on the song of the humpback whale. This time, in a screenplay that could have been confusing but moves confidently between different levels of the story, the crew of the Enterprise follows the evil Borgs back in time to the day before mankind made its first flight at warp speed.

That flight, in 2063, was monitored by an alien race, the Vulcans, who took it as evidence that man had developed to the point where it deserved to meet another race. But now the Borgs, starting from the 24th century, want to travel back through a temporal vortex (how I love the “Star Trek” jargon!), prevent the flight and rewrite history, this time with Borgs populating the Earth instead of humans.

The latest edition of the starship is the “Enterprise E” (and there are plenty of letters left in the alphabet, Capt. Picard notes ominously). It is patrolling deep space when it learns the Borgs are attacking Earth. The Enterprise is ordered to remain where it is--probably, Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) notes bitterly, because he was a prisoner of the Borgs some six years ago, and “a man who was captured and assimilated by the Borg is an unstable element.” These Borgs are an interesting race. They are part flesh, part computer, and they “assimilate” all the races they conquer into their collective mind, which organizes their society like a hive. There is even a queen ( Alice Krige ), although she is not fat and pampered like an ant or a termite, but lean, mean and a student of seduction. One of the movie's intriguing subplots involves Data ( Brent Spiner ), the Enterprise's android, who is captured and hooked up to a Borg assimilating machine--which fails, because it can't crack his digital defenses. Then the Queen tries some analog methods all her own.

The central plot takes place as the Enterprise follows a Borg ship back through time to Earth, which, the Trekkers are dismayed to learn, is now populated by Borgs. To turn history around again, they need to be sure man's first warp flight succeeds. Earth is recovering from World War III, and a brilliant inventor named Cochrane ( James Cromwell , the tall farmer from “ Babe ”) has adapted a missile for this historic flight.

He leads a commune that seems to be part hippie, part survivalist, and spends much of his time listing to rock 'n' roll and drinking, to the despair of his associate Lily ( Alfre Woodard ). These two do not believe the weird story they get from the starship crew, and at one point Lily nearly fries Picard with a stolen gun. (He: “Maximum setting! If you had fired, you would have vaporized me.” She: “It's my first ray gun.”) The plot moves deftly between preparations for the Earth launch, Data's assimilation tortures on the Borg ship, and a fight against a Borg landing party on the Enterprise, which Picard personally directs, overruling doubts expressed by his second-in-command, William Riker ( Jonathan Frakes ) and their own assimilated Klingon, Worf ( Michael Dorn ).

Some of the earlier “Star Trek” movies have been frankly clunky in the special-effects department; the first of the series came out in 1979 and looked pale in comparison to “Star Wars.” But this one benefits from the latest advances in f/x artistry, starting with its sensational opening shot, which begins so deep inside Picard's eyeball, it looks like a star-speckled spacescape and then pulling back to encompass an unimaginably vast Borg starship. I also admired the interiors of the Borg probe, and the peculiar makeup work creating the Borg Queen, who looks like no notion of sexy I have ever heard of, but inspires me to keep an open mind.

“Star Trek” movies are not so much about action and effects as they are about ideas and dialogue. I doubted the original Enterprise crew would ever retire because I didn't think they could stop talking long enough. Here the story gives us yet another intriguing test of the differences among humans, aliens and artificial intelligence. And the paradoxes of time travel are handled less murkily than sometimes in the past. (Although explain to me once again how the Earth could be populated with millions of Borgs who are expected to vanish--or never have been--if the Enterprise succeeds. Isn't there some sort of law of conservation of energy that requires their physical bodies to come from, or be disposed of, somewhere, somehow?) “STFC” was directed by Frakes, who did some of the “ST Next Generation” shows for television, and here achieves great energy and clarity. In all of the shuffling of timelines and plotlines, I always knew where we were. He also gets some genial humor out of Cromwell, as the inventor who never wanted fame but simply enough money to go off to a “tropical island with a lot of naked women.” And there is such intriguing chemistry between Picard and the Woodard character that I hope a way is found to bring her onboard in the next film. “Star Trek” movies in the past have occasionally gone where no movie had gone, or wanted to go, before. This one is on the right beam.

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Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Rated PG-13 For Some Sci-Fi Adventure Violence

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Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard

Jonathan Frakes as William Riker

Brent Spiner as Data

James Cromwell as Zefram Cochrane

Alfre Woodard as Lily Sloane

LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge

Alice Krige as Borg Queen

Michael Dorn as Worf

Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher

Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi

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Star Trek: First Contact (1996) [4K UHD review]

Star Trek : First Contact takes place in the 24th century, where the United Federation of Planets faces its greatest threat yet—the Borg, a relentless and technologically advanced race of cyborgs hell-bent on assimilating all life forms in their path. Captain Picard and his crew find themselves on a desperate mission to prevent the Borg from altering history and ensuring their own dominance.

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Directed by Jonathan Frakes, who also portrayed Commander William Riker in the television s eries, Star Trek: First Contact was the eighth installment in the Star Trek film series. Released in 1996, the film was a critical and commercial success, further solidifying the franchise’s place in cinema history. It was also the first film to feature the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation without the presence of the original series’ characters, allowing the new generation to shine on their own.

The film’s production values were top-notch, with impressive visual effects and a gripping storyline that seamlessly blended action, drama, and philosophical exploration. The attention to detail in recreating the iconic Star Trek universe was commendable, and the performances of the cast members, including Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Brent Spiner as the enigmatic android Data, were nothing short of exceptional.

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The film explores the themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the struggle between humanity and technology. As the crew of the USS Enterprise-E battles the Borg, they are confronted with their own fears and vulnerabilities, forcing them to confront their past traumas and make difficult decisions to protect the future.

One of the most memorable aspects of Star Trek: First Contact is the introduction of the Borg Queen, portrayed brilliantly by Alice Krige. The Borg Queen serves as the central antagonist, embodying the cold, calculating, and relentless nature of the Borg collective. Her presence adds a layer of complexity and intrigue to the film, as she manipulates and tempts Data, who grapples with his own desire for humanity.

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The film also explores the fascinating relationship between Captain Picard and the Borg. Having been previously assimilated by the Borg in the television series, Picard’s personal vendetta against them adds a compelling dynamic to the story. His determination to protect humanity and his struggle to maintain his composure make for gripping character development.

Star Trek: First Contact is a cinematic gem that expertly combines thrilling action, thought-provoking themes, and compelling character development. With its impeccable production values, captivating performances, and enduring legacy, the film stands as a testament to the power of science fiction to captivate and inspire audiences across generations.

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Star Trek: First Contact left an indelible mark on popular culture, solidifying the enduring popularity of the Star Trek franchise. Its success paved the way for future Star Trek films and helped revitalize interest in the television series. The film’s exploration of themes such as the dangers of technology, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of unity in the face of adversity resonates with audiences to this day.

Whether you are a die-hard Trekkie or a casual viewer, Star Trek: First Contact is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the awe-inspiring wonders of the final frontier. So, set your phasers to stun and embark on a journey that will both thrill and challenge your imagination. Resistance is futile – surrender to the brilliance of Star Trek: First Contact.

Star Trek First Contact joins the rest of the Next Generation movies on 4K UHD

Paramount always does right by Star Trek. First Contact gets all of the Blu-ray exclusives from its older Blu-ray release, but the main disc has that stunning A/V Quality. A Dolby TrueHD 7.1 master audio track is pretty period appropriate, but it makes me wonder why there was no attempt to make an Atmos mix. It was a huge release for the time.

The 2160p transfer plays a bit darker than I remember, but most of the film takes place at night. I’m not sure if that’s covering for any technical difficulties, but it still looks pretty amazing. Now, onto Insurrection. Apologies in advance!

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