The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating the galaxy.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 21 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
This makes little concession to non-initiates.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
A smashingly exciting sci-fi adventure that ranks among the very best in the long-running Paramount franchise.
– Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Jun 2007
fresh:
The elegance of the story is enhanced by the sure direction of Jonathan Frakes, who also plays Commander William Riker.
– Lisa Alspector,
Chicago Reader,
5 Jun 2007
fresh:
First Contact is no grab bag of camp gewgaws; it stands proud and apart, accessible even to the Trek-deficient. This old Star, it seems, has a lot of life in it.
– Richard Corliss,
TIME Magazine,
3 May 2009
fresh:
In zooming out from Picard's glinty eyeball, this eighth feature film from the Trek factory displays a zippy new energy and a sleek, confident style fully independent of its predecessors.