Insurrection was ultimately suggested by two outsiders, including alan spencer, a writer friend of pillers. Dec 23, 20 welcome to the first of a new series of article we are writing for examining fun and interesting collectibles. Insurrection 1998 trailer when an alien race and factions within starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has regenerative properties, it falls upon captain picard and the crew of the enterprise to defend the planets people as well as the very ideals upon which the federation itself was founded. The motion picture is a 1979 american science fiction film directed by robert wise and based on the television series star trek created by gene roddenberry, who also served as its producer. The people behind the feature film arm of the star trek franchise have a combination of the easiest and hardest jobs in the world. Mainly, this feels like an extended episode of the next generation tv series, with a little more. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Every star trek movie ranked from worst to best jul 20, 2016 the original star trek movie series was never really known for its blockbuster action, but directorproducer j. Its moral, diplomatic, contemplative, philosophical, mysterious, and a hell of a lot of fun. The special effects depicting outer space were completely computer generated, a first for a star trek film. Murray abraham, donna murphy and anthony zerbe appearing in main roles.
Jul 29, 2017 the next star trek tv show is called star trek. Abrams took things in a far more fastpaced direction when he rebooted the franchise and that continued after he handed the reins to justin lin for 2016s star trek beyond. Insurrection this is my favorite star trek movie, the voyage home is my fave. With patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, brent spiner, levar burton. Nemesis was written by longtime trek fan and oscarnominated screenwriter john logan. Insurrection follows captain picard patrick stewart as he and the rest of the enterprise crew find themselves caught up in a battle over a planet with fountain of youthlike properties. Insurrection marks a new star trek milestone in the use of computer graphics to create ships maneuvering in outer space. Murray abraham, donna murphy, and anthony zerbe appearing in main roles. Star trek nemesis, star trek and all star trek movies since have their credits after the movie had finished, as is now standard for most major hollywood films. Insurrection was the first star trek film with spacebased effects produced entirely using computergenerated imagery cgi. While cgi had been used for specific effects since star trek ii.
Insurrection written by michael piller years before his death, and never released because of studio concerns about the content of said manuscript, initial concepts for this movie were far removed from the final product. Insurrection is a 1998 american science fiction film directed by jonathan frakes and based on the franchise of the same name file. It took us centuries to learn that it doesnt have to take centuries to learn. In 2017, niznik was among the everwood stars that reunited at the television critics association in honor of the shows 15th. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A lot of people doesnt watch tas, but i think its funny and given thats a cartoon they have put a lot of strange aliens that, at time, were hard to do in a filmed series. Insurrection opens with alexander courages star trek. Insurrection was the first star trek film to be made without using physical models of spacecraft. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia. The least of the four next generation films, but has its highlights. The formal uniform for starfleet officers on the ground is shown to be a midgray in color and a similar style to the red uniforms worn by the academy cadets in the first film. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek. It is the eleventh film in the star trek film franchise, and is also a reboot that features the main characters of the original star trek television series portrayed by a new cast, as the first in the rebooted film series.
In the film, data brent spiner, due to a malfunction, reveals to the rest of the enterprise crew that admiral matthew dougherty of the federation is conspiring with the sona to steal energy particles from the baku people and therefore poison the bakus. Star trek movies are at their best when theyre not trying to wallow in the fanservicey iconography of the show and instead choose to tell good science fiction stories. It was often described as just a longer tv episode. After watching insurrection for the upteenth time, i looked it up on imdb to see if anyone else noticed a mistake i did, and i discovered quark was to be in the movie. Behind the scenes of some of the filming locations used in star trek insurrection. It is the fourth feature installment in the star trek film series, and is a sequel to star trek iii. Will captain picard patrick stewart actually defy the federation to prevent the lotech, hippy baku being forcibly ejected from their paradise by the nasty sona. Insurrection is a return to some of the more roddenberryesque themes of star trek. I may be in the minority when it comes to this movie, but i think it is important to defend this great star trek movie, especially since the really bad nemisis came out. Insurrection is the ninth movie in the star trek film series, released in 1998. Visiting a star trek insurrection filming location feature mod db. Insurrection is a very underrated film, and a film that deserves way more credit. Murray abraham as ruafo, leader of the sona, a group of exiles intent on taking the planet from the baku holy apostrophes, batman.
Everything you need to know about star trek 4, including release date, cast and whether its been cancelled. First contact 1996, one of the best films in the star trek franchise and in my opinion, my favorite star trek film. The real stars of star trek insurrection were the guest stars. Insurrection is the third star trek film featuring the next generation cast and ninth overall. The original series fanfare, also introducing a sixnote motif used in many of the film s action sequences.
Lake sabrina, mammoth, california will captain picard patrick stewart actually defy the federation to prevent the lotech, hippy baku being forcibly ejected from their paradise by the nasty sona. Insurrection were through running from these bastards. It is the seventh film in the star trek film series, and brings together cast members from the 1960s television show star trek and the 1987 spinoff show the next generation. Abrams and written by roberto orci and alex kurtzman. Review star trek the next generation movies bluray box set. Star trek insurrection the baku a vision of utopia. It is the tenth film in the star trek film series, as well as the fourth and final film to star the cast of star trek. Its in the films bechdel scene, when troi and crusher have. The eight feature films, along with revenues from the original television series and various merchandising deals including more than 40 bestselling. Captain picard and the crew of the starship enterprise disobey starfleet command to protect a. Insurrection, quark was supposed to show up with a group of tourists and then get dragged off by worf. I know the scene was filmed and there is a still frame from it on the dvdbluray but i have never been able to find the scene anywhere. We have to judge this movies on its own merits and on the idea of what star trek is all about. Jun 27, 2017 convict lake sierra nevada visiting a star trek insurrection filming location.
The movie has some major problems, but its heart is in the right place. The baku mountain refuge filmed on an inaccessible unless, like the cast and crew, you have access to a helicopter mountaintop above the beautiful alpine reservoir, lake sabrina, a lake created in 1908 by damming the middle fork of bishop creek, 19 miles west of bishop, on route 395. A vision of utopia from the film star trek insurrection. Insurrection is the third the next generation movie and the ninth film overall in the star trek franchise. Costume design often changed between various television series and films, especially those representing different time periods, both for appearance and comfort.
When the crew of the enterprise learn of a federation conspiracy against the inhabitants of a unique planet, captain picard begins an open rebellion. We are betraying the principles upon which the federation was founded, states captain jeanluc picard 49 minutes into the ninth star trek film, its an attack. In the film, which is set in the 24th century, the crew of the uss. Its clear almost immediately that filmmaker frakes is looking to cultivate a far more easygoing and lighthearted vibe than the series.
It is the ninth film in the star trek film series, as well as the third to star the cast of star trek. The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Insurrection 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Insurrection expanded soundtrack is the extended soundtrack to star trek.
Jan 28, 2015 the majority of star trek filming locations are in california, of course but the first six films felt ambitious and inventive and gave us deserts, cities, tundra, mountains, forests with the next generation team, however, it seems theres a lack of ambition in that department. Did i mention that this is also the first star trek movie where someone says boobs. The next generation had a hard time shedding its television roots in their first feature film, generations, but seemed to get the right footing in its followup first contact. It is the first installment in the star trek film series, and stars the cast of the original television series. First contact came out, and it is by far my favorite trek film, up there with wrath of khan and star trek 2009. According to zimmerman, for the first time in star trek features, we are doing computergenerated images instead of motioncontrol model photography. Even with the advent of cgi, location shoots have continued.
Maybe thats why this ninth star trek saga seems inert and unconvincing. Abrams star trek 2009 film, insurrection is a better starting point for people who know little to nothing of the star trek universe. Pillar also wanted to include the romulans as the protagonists, since they had never prominently appeared in a star trek film. Decent film that definitely could have been reworked a bit before getting the green light, insurrection is one of the weaker entries in the star trek. When an alien race and factions within starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has regenerative properties, it falls upon captain picard and the. The baku are scored with a pastoral theme, repeating harps, string sections and a woodwind solo. This week paramount released a new box set for all four of the next generation movies on bluray, which is a partner to the the original series crew movies boxed set released in may see trekmovie.
Star trek uniforms are costumes worn by actors portraying personnel from the fictitious organization starfleet in the star trek science fiction franchise. Insurrection score remains a heavily traded and sold score, though none of the proceeds went to goldsmith. May 10, 2009 the 2009 film star trek was filmed in the following locations. Star trek is a 2009 american science fiction action film directed by j.
More lake scenes used the san gabriel river at the san gabriel reservoir, about seven miles north of azusa, east of pasadena. However, im not sure who is to blame for star trek. The films ending was further revised after test screenings. While our other articles will continue to explore the history of star trek production, these new articles will explore the great material continuum of almost 50 years of star trek toys, trading cards, games, and other licensed tchotchkes.
Admittedly, anyone expecting a motion picture event from this film will be disappointed insurrection is little more than a very good, doublelength episode of the. Produced by gnp crescendo records, the singledisc release contains the extended score to the film, along with additional alternate tracks the release includes a sixteenpage booklet featuring commentary from jeff bond and lukas kendall, with extended liner notes. In this ninth star trek film, the enterprise warps into a sector of space inhabited by the peaceful baku, who have rejected technology in favour. Insurrection 1998 fullhd movie dvd quality star trek. Deliberately mixing styles of uniforms from the various. In the film, the crew of the uss enterprisee rebels against starfleet after they discover a. Insurrection plays very much like star trek s tribute to seven samurai.
Unfortunately they couldnt keep that momentum going as insurrection feels like a tng tv episode that just wont end and really highlights the weaknesses of. This was the last star trek film to have the cast and crew credits at the start of the movie. He might be the number one choice for the position, as he has been involved with the franchise since the 80s and has appeared both in front of and behind the camera. Lock and load, but star trek is no famous for its oneliners. Insurrection is the ninth film in the movie series and the third to focus on the cast of the next generation.
The lake has been a favourite location since the silent era, and is even named for its role in the 1922 film of robin hood. A task many films have attempted and failed to do, but with a formidable script and solid performances, i had some fun. Star trek generations is a 1994 american science fiction film directed by david carson and based on the franchise star trek. The wrath of khan 1982 and continued in the search for spock. Star trek insurrection nostalgia critic channel awesome. Insurrection i discovered that several of the key filmmakers disagree with the film s plot premise. Insurrection 1998 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Star trek into darkness 20 film the uniforms in the second j. Mar 01, 2010 hi peoples, my first post after joining. Insurrection s problems the writers, jonathan frakes, or both. Revolution, but berman objected the movie wasnt about a revolution. The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films. There are great character moments, humorous moments as well as great acting from patrick stewart, f. Nov 02, 2018 watch deep space nines the search twoparter, then integrate star trek voyager into your watching.
This is also the last star trek film to use the 19862002 paramount pictures logo. To be honest, i never really understood the widely negative critics about the movie. The voyage home is a 1986 american science fiction film directed by leonard nimoy and based on the television series star trek. Deep space nine was budgetarily designed to have five. Nemesis is a 2002 american sciencefiction film directed by stuart baird. This inspired fans of star trek and movie music to compile a bootleg score featuring almost double the music as heard on the album. Most of the movie was filmed on stage at paramount studios on melrose avenue between gower street and van ness avenue, hollywood. In the film, set in the 2270s, a mysterious and immensely powerful alien cloud.
Insurrection marks a turning point in the tng movies where many of fans started to witness a decline in the quality of the tng films. Her character was smart and interesting, and she was perfect for the part. First contact, insurrection is a step backwards but not a big one. Nevada visiting a star trek insurrection filming location. Insurrection entertains as strictly a science fiction film as well, which just so happens to have a. Insurrection trivia there are no scenes in the film which this character appears, this is a scene cut from the film, but they forgot to erase the credit. Released in 1998 and directed by jonathan frakes, star trek. Production design looks great, the film is beautifully shot, jerry goldsmiths score was perfect, and the energy from performances from the entire cast comes off in the film like no other star trek movie. Star trek nemesis 2002 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. After over a decade of films that performed solidly at the box office and ran the critical gamut from great to respectable, nemesis came as a. In this scene we see captain picard and data discover the holographic villiage. Visiting a star trek insurrection filming location feature.
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