Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18972 in DVD
• Released on: 2000-07-31
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English, German
• Subtitled in: English, German, Swedish, Turkish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Bulgarian
• Dubbed in: Czech, Hungarian, Polish
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 106 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Even-numbered Star Trek movies tend to be better, and this one (number eight in the popular series) is no exception--an intelligently handled plot involving the galaxy-conquering Borg and their attempt to invade Earth's past, alter history, and "assimilate" the entire human race. Time travel, a dazzling new Enterprise, and capable direction by Next Generation alumnus Jonathan Frakes makes this one rank with the best of the bunch. Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his able crew travel back in time to Earth in the year 2063, where they hope to ensure that the inventor of warp drive (played by James Cromwell) will successfully carry out his pioneering warp-drive flight and precipitate Earth's "first contact" with an alien race. A seductive Borg queen (Alice Krige) holds Lt. Data (Brent Spiner) hostage in an effort to sabotage the Federation's preservation of history, and the captive android finds himself tempted by the queen's tantalising sins of the flesh. Sharply conceived to fit snugly into the burgeoning Star Trek chronology, First Contact leads to a surprise revelation that marks an important historical chapter in the ongoing mission "to boldly go where no one has gone before". --Jeff Shannon

Special Features
2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
Czech\German\Hungarian\Polish
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German\Dolby Digital Surround Czech Hungarian Polish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Bulgarian\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\German\Norwegian\Swedish\Turkish

Synopsis
The Borg have once again targeted the Federation; this time, their devious plot threatens not only the present, but Earth's past as well. While Commander Riker, Deanna Troi, and Geordi La Forge work hard on the surface of 21st-century Earth to keep history on schedule, the rest of the crew plays a desperate game with the genetically-networked attackers above the planet, matching former Locutus Jean-Luc and cybernetically-naive Data against the erotic, mechanized cunning of the Borg queen. Resistance is futile. Academy Awards nominations: 1--Best Makeup.

Customer Reviews

Come on, read this one
What a smashingly entertaining mix of star trek and horror. There is no doubt that this 'Best of both worlds' spin off is one of the better Trek movies. Jonathon Frakes takes the helm to direct this movie and what a brilliant job he has done. From the initial pull back out of the Borg ship, to the maiden flight of the Phoenix, this film is packed with brilliant effects, including great CGI. The Borg are back, with a voice and they are excellently represented by Alice Kridge as the Borg Queen. Put this in yor Shopping basket now! Only one complaint for Paramount, where are the Extras this DVD is crying out for?

"Resistance Is Futile"
Star Trek First Contact is a science fiction action film that was released in 1996, and was directed by Jonathan Frakes. I would personally say that First Contact is the best Star Trek film to be based on The Next Generation, second only perhaps to 'Nemesis.'

The film follows an race of aliens know as the Borg. They are a group of cybernetic lifeforms that form part of a collective consciouness with a single mind. Their desire is to achieve perfection through the assimilation of other species and their technologies. Those unlucky enough to become a Borg 'drone' will find themselves loosing their sense of individuality and having their bodies implanted with various mechanical components. In Star Trek First Contact a Borg vessel has began an invasion of humanity. Their goal is to reach Earth where they will assimilate the population. Standing between them and their goal is Jean-Luc Picard, the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise, and a former Borg himself. Picard is determined to not only stop the Borg, but to seek revenge for what they did to him in their last encounter. But the Borg reach Earth and deploy a plan to assimilate the entire planet by travelling back in time to the year 2063 and before Earth made first contact with another species. It's up to the Enterprise and her crew to save humanity.

The concept behind the Borg is great. They are truly scary. I think it's the fact that they do not aim to kill you, but turn you into one of them - a mindless drone. It was good to see some of the history of the Federation in First Contact, most notably the first warp speed flight and the first encounter with another species. There are some great special effects throughout the film that have all been done to a high standard. The battle between Starfleet and the Borg near the beginning of the film comes to mind, but also all of the sets are great with no expense spared and some great attention to detail. The film is thrilling and full of suspense, it offers sci-fi and horror, but also some comedy and drama. First Contact has plenty of brilliant scenes that are guaranteed to entertain. One that sticks in my mind is the scene on the Holodeck, and also when we see Dianna Troi drunk.

The acting from all is excellent. In the film Captain Picard, shows his somewhat darker side at times, adding another dimention to the character that we knew from The Next Generation. At one time he is compared to Captain Ahab from Moby Dick. I was also pretty impressed with the acting from Brent Spine who played Data, an android who wants to become more human. In the film he is tempted by an offer made by the Borg which raises a few good moral issues. Jonathon Frakes who not only directed the film, but also played as Commander William Riker, does extremely well on both fronts and deserves a mention.

If you're a Star Trek fan, then you'll without a doubt enjoy First Contact. If you're not a fan, then you'll probably still enjoy the film as it offers so much.

Resistance is futile
One of the better Trek films with a number of nice elements, including a darker side so often missing in Star Trek. The picture quality is wonderful and worthy of the DVD, and the sound is nice. A disappointing oportunity, however, has been missed with regard to the added extras. A trailer and a teaser is not enough when there is so much more they could have added. We paid to go to see the film, we bought the video and now we have bought the DVD. Although the quality is lovely and the film is good I would have to suggest consideration as to value for money.