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December 12, 2002

Below is an extensive list of mixed Nemesis reviews. Note, the following contains SPOILERS!

"The character study aspect of the film is represented by the interaction between Shinzon and Captain Picard. Unfortunately, where Tom Hardy plays his role with passion, Patrick Stewart just seems tired, and somewhat giddy. However, the interplay between the two does possess it’s own relevance and adds depth and texture to the proceedings.

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There are weaknesses present too. The most obvious ones are in the not very satisfactory explanation of how Shinzon rises to praetor from humble beginnings on the planet of Remus, the sister world to Romulus whose denizens are forced to live on the dark side of the planet due to its orbit about its sun. These people are considered outcasts and second class citizens by the people of Romulus, so there is a natural mutual animosity.

There are shocking moments in Nemesis, such that long time fans will definitely be surprised. I can’t say any more about that, but don’t say you weren’t warned!

I give this movie a solid B. "

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Via Slant Magazine:

"Nemesis has an unusual amount of subtext working to its advantage. Unlike previous Star Trek films where not a whole lot made sense, Nemesis is genuinely intriguing and its plot points have been nicely woven together in a compelling fashion. The film subtly observes universal conceits (light vs. dark, good vs. evil, nature vs. nurture, destiny vs. free will), and ideas of brotherhood, loyalty and identity. Perhaps most impressive are the neat space vehicles (the sleek-looking Romulan shuttlecraft, the malevolent Remus WarBird and the ARGO, an all-terrain speed buggy), the impressive special effects and a series of successful set pieces. For the Star Trek fan, the film contains its fair share of in-the-know, closet asides."

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Via azreporter.com:

"Sci-fi fans disappointed by the pseudo-cerebral "Solaris" will be happy to see the staff of the Next Generation fire lasers and the like in the action-packed tenth in the Star Trek movie series. The action takes place aboard the USS Enterprise, where Picard must confront the titled nemesis, Shinzon, who is has effected what today could be called identity theft. Presenting himself as a diplomat from the planet Remus but actually Picard's clone created by Romulans, Shinzon is out to con the captain, to wipe out his crew, and in due course to annihilate all life on the planet Earth."

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Via The Miami Herald:

"Even if it's a step up from the ninth entry (Insurrection), Nemesis has plot holes the size of photon-torpedo hull breaches. Flaws aside, there are enough notable character moments and warp-speed action scenes to endorse this voyage of the Starship Enterprise."

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Via Tampa Tribune:

"But the mind games are nothing compared to the extended duel to the death between the good guys and the sneaky, lizardlike dudes who work for Shinzon.

This fight involves photon torpedoes blasting into force fields while opposing crews take turns sneaking on to each other's ships by transporter or mini-cruiser. There's plenty of time for hand-to-hand combat, too, but our favorite attack method is the old- fashioned ramming of one hull into another."

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Via Spliced Online:

"It would be much simpler just to sum up by saying "Star Trek: Nemesis" had the potential to rival to franchise high water marks like "The Wrath of Khan," "The Undiscovered Country" and "First Contact," but that potential is squandered by the infusion of overwrought, uninspired action that takes precedence over the palpable drama inherent in the plot."

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Via One Guy's Opinion:

"But the newest TV incarnation, "Enterprise," has proven a disappointment (its second-season ratings have slipped considerably), and now "Nemesis," the latest installment of the "Next Generation" series of movies, proves pretty much a bust--a tired, derivative picture that suggests it's time to put at least this crew of Trekkers into well-deserved retirement. They might not look quite as feeble and frail as Captain Kirk and his bunch were in their final embarrassing outings, but in "Nemesis" they seem to be sleepwalking, in virtual slow motion, through a plot that feels like one of their less memorable TV episodes played at half speed to reach feature length. It's a slow, dull journey. It's appropriate, given its second-hand character, that the script devised by John Logan is about clones and duplicates."

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Via Audio Revolution:

"Star Trek: Nemesis" is a good Trek but not a great Trek. The story is by Rick Berman, John Logan and Brent Spiner, Data himself, with the script by John Logan, who wrote the misbegotten remake of "The Time Machine," released earlier this year. "Nemesis" is certainly better than that, but not quite up to the level of the other Trek movies; it's crowded with cast (gotta get all the fan faves in -- even Wil Wheaton and Whoopi Goldberg appear briefly), but relative ow on major Trek spectacle and action, though there's a stunning scene near the end, in which the Enterprise...."

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Via ReelViews:

There was a time when I would have been sad to see the Star Trek movie series end. With Star Trek: Nemesis, however, it has become apparent that the franchise's best years are long past. The trailers and TV spots tout this movie as "a generation's final journey," and that may be an accurate statement. Idea-based storylines, which have always been Star Trek's forte, no longer seem to be relevant. And mutating the series into the kind of action-oriented endeavor evidenced here is a disservice to Star Trek and its fans. Star Trek: Nemesis will not send the Enterprise crew out on a high note, but at least they'll be spared the ignominy of becoming redundant, which could happen if Paramount decides to make a Star Trek XI.

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Via Ain't It Cool News:

This is it, "Star Trek" fans. The party's over. The streak is broken.

Star Trek: Nemesis is the first-even-numbered film in the series to sport flaws that actually make it a bad, uninvolving film.

Think about that. Think about the middling standards the series has set for itself over the past few years. This is different. Now you "Trek" fans have two lousy films in a row — coupled with two mediocre TV series in a row — combined with slipping box office and ratings and the increasing marginalization of your audience.

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