This 2002 movie is the last of the “The Next Generation” Star Trek movies. I don’t consider myself a Trekker but I grew up watching The Original Series on re-runs and first run episodes of The Next Generation. I always liked the ideas behind these series even though many of the episodes were hit-or-miss for me. But they always seemed to embody a philosophy and charm which attracted me.
The later series (like Voyager) and subsequent movies I couldn’t really get into. Still, I enjoy going back and watching an episode or two from time to time.
I saw Star Trek Nemesis when it first came out on DVD and have watched it several times since. I liked it 20+ years ago and I like it now. Reviews and ratings on other sites have it in the “rotten” category but in my mind, this is a fresh potato.
Sure, there are a few bad effects or some things the writers probably should have done differently but for the most part I am highly satisfied every time I watch this one. It moves at a swift pace and doesn’t get bogged down in very many sub-plots. They don’t waste a ton of time on character development because these characters are already well established for most people tuning in.
The villain is played by Tom Hardy. At the time he was relatively unknown actor but, in my mind, he stood out from the jump. He is very good in this, and I remember thinking to myself 20+ years ago that this guy has “it”. He sure has built an excellent career for himself in the meantime.
Anyway, Star Trek Nemesis is a solid movie with solid performances and every 4-5 years I get an itch to watch it. It showcases action adventure and even a little comedy. I give this move a score of 80/100 potatoes.
What’s it About?
In Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), Captain Picard and the Enterprise crew are pulled from a joyful celebration into a high-stakes diplomatic crisis with the Romulan Empire, led by the enigmatic Praetor Shinzon, whose ambitions threaten the fragile peace of the galaxy. Shinzon is up against a time limit which forces the movie to move rapidly, a fact that I think helps add urgency to the film.