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Stardate: The 23rd Century. Retired Starfleet officers James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) and Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) are guests of honor aboard the newly christened Enterprise-B. a test run takes an unexpected turn, however, when the starship encounters two vessels trapped inside the Nexus, a mysterious energy ribbon. During a perilous rescue attempt, Kirk is swept out into space. Seven decades later, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of Enterprise-D rescue an El Aurian physicist named Soran (Malcolm McDowell). Unbeknownst to Picard, Soran harbors a deadly plan that includes the destruction of the Enterprise and millions of lives. Now Picard's only hope for a future rests within the Nexus... and a legendary captain from the past.

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• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.15 ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 26369112
• Director ‏ : ‎ David Carson
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 57 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2013
• Actors ‏ : ‎ David Warner, James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei
• Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French, Spanish
• Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
• Studio ‏ : ‎ Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BAXTYIA
• Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
• #19,242 in Blu-ray

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Star Trek: Generations - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

New Enterprise, new crew, new film franchise. The intergalactic voyages of Picard and crew leap forth from the small screen to the silver screen with Star Trek: Generations . A clunky plot aside, this is an otherwise thoughtful way to introduce film fans to the new crew of the Enterprise. Now on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with an overall excellent A/V presentation and archival bonus features. Recommended

The seventh big-screen adventure in the STAR TREK movie franchise comes to 4K Ultra-HD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, boldly remastered from the original film elements. Retired Starfleet officers James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Montgomery Scott (James Doohan) and Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) are guests of honor aboard the newly christened Enterprise-B, but a test run takes an unexpected turn and Kirk is swept out into a mysterious energy ribbon known as the Nexus. Seven decades later, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the crew of Enterprise-D face a deadly villain named Soran (Malcolm McDowell). Picard's only hope for a future rests within the Nexus...and a legendary captain from the past.

STAR TREK: GENERATIONS Bonus Content

• Commentary by director David Carson and Manny Coto
• Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore
• Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda
• Library Computer
• Uniting Two Legends
• Stellar Cartography: Creating the Illusion
• Strange New Worlds: The Valley of Fire
• Scoring Trek
• Visual Effects
• Inside ILM: Models & Miniatures
• Crashing the Enterprise
• Scene Deconstruction     
• Main Title Sequence
• The Nexus Ribbon
• Saucer Crash Sequence
• The Star Trek Universe
• A Tribute to Matt Jeffries 
• The Enterprise Lineage
• Captain Picard’s Family Album
• Creating 24 th Century Weapons
• Next Generation Designer Flashback Andrew Probert
• Stellar Cartography on Earth
• Brent Spiner - Data and Beyond Part 1
• Trek Roundtable: Generations
• Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 007: Trilithium
• Deleted Scenes

Storyline: Our Reviewer's Take

As my colleague Joshua Zyber already wrote excellent coverage for this film (and the franchise as a whole), I’ll largely leave his words to speak for this review as well (even if I may be a little more forgiving). For my own sake, I’ve always liked Star Trek: Generations . It’s far from perfect, but it’s not terrible or anywhere near the worst Trek film we’ve ever seen. It was saddled (literally and figuratively) with being a bridge film from the OG crew’s cinematic run to the Next Generation team. Its biggest issue (in my opinion) is that the thoughtful meditative plot feels undercooked while trying to fit in big cinematic action setpieces. In the rush to get this to theaters ASAP, the story relies on a number of logical leaps to get by and it doesn't always stick the landing. In its goal to have Picard and Kirk share some screen time, their adventure is decidedly small-scale for what should have been a truly grand iconic passing of the torch. At least Malcolm McDowell delivers some scene-chewing villainy and Data finally got that pesky emotion chip installed!

Read Joshua Zyber's 2009 Star Trek: Generations Blu-ray Review

Vital Disc Stats: The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray The first cinematic adventure of the Next Generation crew, Star Trek: Generations , beams down to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with a two-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital set from Paramount. Housed in a standard sturdy case, the 4K is pressed on a BD-66 with a BD-50 saved for the remastered 1080p presentation and bonus features. Both discs load to static-image main menus.

Video Review

After a waxy edge-enhanced mess of a 1080p Blu-ray, Paramount continues their winning work on Trek by affording Generations an excellent 2160p Dolby Vision (and HDR10) transfer. From the clearly improved detail levels to the naturally cinematic film grain, this is an immediately clear upgrade. Makeup effects, details in the Enterprise D model, and Malcolm McDowell’s scar are all great enhancements to look out for. I was especially impressed with the practical effects model work of the saucer separation crash landing sequence. This film was in the sweet spot era where practical effects and models still were dominant over CGI and that sense of visual weight and volume is made all the more real in this excellent transfer. 

HDR grade is right on point without overpowering contrast, blacks, or supping up the colors to unnatural levels. Black levels are deep with impressive shadow gradience to give the image a nice sense of three-dimensional depth. Whites are crisp and clean without blooming - most evidenced by Kirk’s bold white shirt under his uniform vest. Colors are bold with natural primary saturation with healthy skin tones. That said, it’s quite obvious that certain cast members had some tanning work done. All around, start to finish, this is another excellent Trek transfer.

Audio Review

As has been the case with previous Trek outings on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Generations utilizes an impressive Dolby TrueHD 7.1 audio mix offering a notable upgrade over the TrueHD 5.1 track from the old Blu-ray (the included remastered Blu-ray also enjoys this 7.1 track). I know some lament the lack of a more expansive object-based track like an Atmos mix but this track is still aggressive and engaging throughout with plenty of heft for the bigger action sequences while letting quieter conversational moments register. Levels are spot on, so no worries about adjusting as you go along. With a constantly active soundscape to work with, your front/center and surround channels feel appropriately immersive. Again, the more exciting and action-packed the sequence is the more active the surround stage, but even in quiet scenes within the Nexus, there’s a welcome feel for atmosphere and imaging. Dialog is clean and clear without issue and Jerry Goldsmith’s score is another excellent piece of work for the franchise.

Special Features

Bonus features for Star Trek: Generations is all ported over from past releases. Nothing new on the holodeck there, but it’s nice that the audio commentaries and the text commentary are included on the 4K disc. Everything else is held on the 1080p disc and mostly all presented in SD save for the still galleries and some of the production pieces.

4K UHD Disc

• Audio Commentary by David Carson and Manny Coto 
• Audio Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore 

Blu-ray Disc 

• Audio Commentary by David Carson and Manny Coto
• Audio Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore
• Library Computer Viewing Mode
• Scene Deconstruction
• A Tribute to Matt Jeffries
• Creating 24th Century Weapons
• Brent Spiner: Data and Beyond – Part One
• Orbital Skydiving
• Walking the Plank
• Christmas with the Picards
• Alternate Ending
• Storyboards: Enterprise-B
• Storyboards: Worf’s Promotion
• Storyboards: Two Captains
• Production Gallery

Star Trek: Generations had a mission - and it wasn’t to save the populated planets near Veridian III. After saying goodbye to the original cast in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country , we have what amounts to a torch-passing bridge film, one hero handing the franchise's reins to another. It’s a fine film overall and a nice way to introduce this new crew to the big screen, but some clunky plot shenanigans keep it from being the genuinely great Star Trek adventure it could have been. 

Now on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Star Trek: Generations - like the Trek films before it - comes home with an overall excellent A/V package. The new Dolby Vision HDR 4K transfer works wonders for this film after a waxy lackluster Blu-ray outing and this new Dolby TrueHD 7.1 track offers up a welcome sonic enhancement. Complete with an extensive assortment of archival bonus features, fans looking for an upgrade have found a worthy successor. Recommended

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Star Trek Generations 4K Blu-ray Review

Paramount has restored the four Star Trek ‘Next Generation’ movies in 4K for release on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital 4K. The films arrive in a 4-Movie Collection as well as single-movie editions on April 4, 2023. 

Each combo edition from Paramount Home Media includes a 4k disc, a 2k (1080p) disc, and a code to redeem a Digital Copy with either Apple iTunes or Vudu. 

Here’s a review of Star Trek VII: Generations , the first of ‘The Next Generation’ movies and the one that bridges original cast members William Shatner, James Doohan, and Walter Koenig with TNG cast members lead by Patrick Stewart. 

‘Generations’ opens with “living legends” Kirk, Scottie, and Chekov joining the maiden voyage of the USS Enterprise-B. But it doesn’t take long before the officers, along with a skeleton crew and unfit starship, are thrust into a distress signal only 3 light years away. The plot of the movie is anchored on the obsession of Dr. Tolian Soran (Malcolm McDowell) to return to the Nexus, an existence in which pure happiness is found and time is irrelevant.

It’s great to go back and revisit this film, especially in the highest quality it’s ever been. The plot does a great job of linking both generations of Stark Trek by jumping 78 years through the space-time continuum. It’s great to see Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, and Brent Spiner among other TNG cast members in their first TNG film. And, let’s not forget the appearance of Whoopi Goldberg as Guinan, the mystic character who seems to transcend both time and space.

“They say time is the fire in which we burn.”

As expected from a 4k disc the 4k/24p video streamed in high bitrates with a low average of around 40Mbps to 50Mbps and higher averages between 50Mbps to 60Mbps depending on the scene. The highest peak noticed from the 4k Blu-ray playback was 66.8Mbps (not determined by any scientific method).

You can get an idea of the quality of the restoration of Star Trek VII: Generations just from the opening scene with the celebratory bottle of champagne floating through space and breaking against the USS Enterprise-B. This is also a great time to make sure your TV is calibrated so the darkness of space looks like it should.

The colors are what stand out most when you watch this upgraded version of Generations. The crew’s bright red uniforms are vibrant and rich in color with Dolby Vision HDR (noticeably better in Dolby Vision because of the spec’s dynamic nature).

Some colors seem to be exaggerated beyond what has previously been seen over the last 30 years of home media. For example, in the starship lounge when Dr. Soran meets Captain Picard there is an overwhelming, yellowish cast that I don’t remember seeing so prevalent in past presentations. Again, at 36 minutes when Data opens a hidden door (when his emotional chip is out of control), the yellowish-green cast is extremely pronounced.

The sharpness is also impressive in this 4K restoration. Kirk’s watery eyes at about 11 minutes, the crew’s uniform emblems, and the touch panels the crew work on are all enhanced significantly in 4k. The closeup shot of Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg) at 31 minutes is exquisite. The first appearance of the Klingons in this movie at 45 minutes opens eyes with high-quality, makeup and styling that hold up well in the enhanced resolution. 

As much as this remastering could have brought out some additional details and sharpness in shadow areas, the image retains a level of thick black that still retains an analog quality. One example of this can be in found in Picard’s quarters at the 40-minute mark. The shadow treatments and brightness enhance the dramatic quality of the scene but is certainly not what we are used to in more contemporary treatments of black levels.

We also tested the film on a 100” projection with pretend HDR. The black levels were noticeably not as detailed when picking up the film at Chapter 13 when Picard meets Kirk at his ranch in the Nexus. Part of this is the lack of true HDR on a projector, but also inherent qualities of a projected image versus a backlit image. 

The soundtrack to ‘Generations’ is offered in Dolby TrueHD 7.1 channels that allow plenty of spatial audio for an immersive experience. The 48kHz audio averaged 2.5Mbps with some bumps into the 3.2 – 3.5Mbps range. This is an improvement over previous Blu-rays that offered Dolby TrueHD 5.1. It’s worth noting the new 2k Blu-ray presentations offer the upgraded 7.1-channel tracks.

Like previous Star Trek films, surround effects are not overly done just for the sake of immersive audio. Choice moments utilize side and rear channels effectively, albeit driven by a mainly frontal approach to dialogue that is crisp and easy to translate.

The low-end audio treatment is much like other Star Trek films, used sparingly but mostly distortion free. When the Klingon ship attacks the USS Enterprise at about one hour and seven minutes, the explosions provide some of the best subwoofer and low-frequency moments in the film. 

The score by Primetime Emmy Award winner Dennis McCarthy ( Deep Space Nine ) creates a nice balance of voice, effects, and music composition that give ‘Generations’ that trademark Star Trek theatrical experience.

Bonus Content

Audio and text commentary is provided on the 4k Blu-ray Disc under the Extras tab. However, any other legacy content is included on the 2k Blu-ray Disc.

• Commentary by director David Carson and Manny Coto
• Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore
• Text Commentary by Michael and Denise Okuda
• Library Computer
• Uniting Two Legends
• Stellar Cartography: Creating the Illusion
• Strange New Worlds: The Valley of Fire
• Scoring Trek
• Inside ILM: Models & Miniatures
• Crashing the Enterprise
• Main Title Sequence
• The Nexus Ribbon
• Saucer Crash Sequence
• A Tribute to Matt Jeffries 
• The Enterprise Lineage
• Captain Picard’s Family Album
• Creating 24th Century Weapons
• Next Generation Designer Flashback Andrew Probert
• Stellar Cartography on Earth
• Brent Spiner – Data and Beyond Part 1
• Trek Roundtable: Generations
• Starfleet Academy SCISEC Brief 007: Trilithium
• Deleted Scenes

Audio 3.5/5

Bonus Material 4/5

Star Trek: The Next Generation 4-Movie Collection

Star Trek VII: Generations is also available in Star Trek: The Next Generation 4-Movie Collection on 4k Ultra HD Blu-ray. The collection includes Star Trek: Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) on 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital 4k.

Star Trek Generations (Blu-ray)

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Star Trek Generations is the Blu-ray Disc release of Star Trek Generations . This release features the theatrical cut of the film. As well as the extras originally featured on the Star Trek Generations  (Special Edition) DVD , excepting the text commentary by Mike and Denise Okuda , the release also includes new special features in high definition.

Region B saw a 2016 reissue in the Steelbook variant, which was initially intended to be a part of the 10 Movie Star Trek Collector's Set - Limited Edition Steelbook Collection . Nonetheless, all ten films saw almost concurrent individual European general, non-limited retail releases in the UK, Germany, Italy, and France, the Steelbooks typically packaged in transparent plastic slipcases with the usual Blu-ray band imprinted at the top. In all cases the text imprints on the back of the Steelbooks were language adapted.

While in some cases still being marketed as region-restricted, of the 2016 reissues is known that these are in actuality region-free as this has increasingly become commonplace for the Blu-ray format.

Improved 2023 reissue [ ]

In April 2023 the Star Trek: The Next Generation 4-Movie Collection box set was released, which contained the in 4K UHD 2160p resolution re- remastered four Next Generation Star Trek films which were also issued separately. Additionally, to 1080p downscaled Blu-ray versions of each film were concurrently issued as well. The Generations reissue was essentially the technically improved upgrade version of the otherwise identical 2009 original release, featuring the same below-mentioned special features . The Region A release though, had an additional digital download version available as well, obtainable by a to North American geo-restricted redeemable code, which was not included on the Region B release.

Contrary to the 2009 editions though, no DVD counterparts were released for the reissue editions, as has increasingly become commonplace.

Special features [ ]

• Commentary by David Carson and Manny Coto *
• Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore
• Next Generation Designer Flashback : Andrew Probert *
• Stellar Cartography on Earth * – with scientists Amy Mainzer, Charles Beichman, Michael Werner, and Scott Kardell
• Brent Spiner : Data and Beyond - Part One *
• Trek Roundtable: Generations * – with Larry Nemecek , Anthony Pascale (Editor-in-Chief TrekMovie.com ), Charlene Anderson (Associate Director of The Planetary Society), and Jeff Bond (Editor Geek Monthly )
• Starfleet Academy SciSec Brief: Trilithium *
• Scoring Trek *
• Production featurettes
• Visual Effects featurettes
• Scene Deconstruction featurettes
• A Tribute to Matt Jefferies
• The Enterprise Lineage
• Captain Picard's Family Album
• Creating 24th Century Weapons
• Deleted Scenes
• Storyboards
• Production Gallery
• - new for this release; all others concerned legacy specials as originally included on the 2004 "Special Edition" DVD

Background information [ ]

The Blu-ray debuted originally in the 22 September 2009 Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection set along with the other three Next Generation Star Trek films . For unknown reasons, three of the them, Star Trek: First Contact excepted, had to await their own individual releases for nearly four years in North America. Enigmatically though, all of them did see an individual 2009 release in Japan, whereas Region B already saw their releases in the Spring of 2010.

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Star Trek: Generations

Any proper analysis of the success and failures of 'Star Trek: Generations' will, by necessity, require discussion of at least two major plot spoilers. Given that the movie has reached its 15th anniversary, I expect that most 'Star Trek' fans have seen it by now. If, by chance, you haven't, and you're reading this review anyway, consider yourself warned.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D become ensnared in the deadly plan of a madman, Soran, as he plots to destroy an entire planet to summon the energy ribbon known as the Nexus. In an explosive battle, Picard is thrown in the Nexus and comes face-to-face with Captain Kirk, who has been trapped for decades. Facing powerful enemies at every turn, Kirk and Picard must come together in a heart -stopping series of events to prevent to genocide of an entire planet.

Storyline: Our Reviewer's Take

"You say history considers me dead. Who am I to argue with history?" The seventh 'Star Trek' feature film is what you might call an unfortunate necessity. After 25 years of service, the original crew of the Starship Enterprise finally set sail for retirement in 1991 with the triumphant send-off, ' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country '. Meanwhile, a whole new cast of characters had been developing a rabid popularity on television in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. When that show wrapped up its seven-season run in 1994, fans were eager to continue Captain Picard's adventures on the big screen. Studio executives at Paramount, recognizing the demand, wanted a new movie in theaters the very same year that the series ended, and greenlit a feature to rush into production as soon as the final episode finished shooting. Thus, the 'Next Generation' cast and crew segued from TV to movies without missing a beat.

However, those same studio executives feared that fans of the 'Star Trek' original crew movies and fans of the 'Next Generation' television series may not have been entirely the same audience. They insisted that the new picture bridge the gap, and provide a crossover between both sets of characters, allowing the old crew to pass the torch to the new. Captain Kirk and Captain Picard in the same movie – a little something for everyone – the fans'll love it! And so we have 'Star Trek: Generations', which drags the irrepressible William Shatner back to duty as Kirk, and awkwardly foists him into a new adventure that really has nothing to do with him.

But the timelines of the two 'Trek' franchises are set eight decades apart, you say? How can Captain Kirk still be around to interact with Picard, Riker, Data, and the rest? Why, it's those old 'Trek' standbys – pseudoscience technobabble and time travel, of course. Really now, did you expect anything else?

'Generations' actually starts off on a good note. In a clever prologue sequence, original Enterprise retirees Kirk, Scotty, and Chekov are called to attend the christening of the brand new Enterprise B, helmed by a fresh-faced crew. The ceremony involves a quick jaunt across the solar system for the benefit of the press. Naturally, at exactly this moment, a sudden emergency arises, as these things usually do. A strange energy ribbon has trapped a pair of vessels, and the Enterprise is the only starship in range to help. Inexperienced and insecure Captain Harriman ( Ferris Bueller's best bud Alan Ruck) looks befuddled and makes a series of rookie mistakes. Sitting on the sidelines, Kirk struggles to hold himself back from jumping into the captain's chair and saving the day once more. These moments exhibit some subtle, knowing humor and remind us why we love these characters so much.

It goes without saying that Kirk will save the day again. His last-minute heroics lead to the rescue of a portion of the endangered vessel's passengers, and save the Enterprise itself from getting torn to pieces in the ribbon's vortex. In doing so, he must sacrifice himself, when the deck he's on gets blasted by an energy wave and sucked out into space.

That's right, Captain Kirk dies. All things considered, it's actually a fitting, honorable death that allows Kirk to go out doing something he loved. It also calls back his declaration in ' Star Trek V ' that he has always known that he'd die alone. Goodbye, old friend. You shall be missed.

Too bad the movie will throw away all that good will later on.

So that all happens in the first 20 minutes. Next we jump forward 78 years to the Enterprise D, with the noble Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) in charge. The ship has been called to investigate an attack on a deep space science station. Soon we discover a mysterious scientist named Soran (Malcolm McDowell), who just happens to be one of the survivors that Kirk rescued earlier, and he looks not a day older. Turns out that Soran is conducting some dangerous experiments in the hopes of getting back to the energy ribbon, which somehow transports people into an alternate dimension of ultimate happiness called the Nexus where all their dreams come true. Or something. Frankly, the explanation is absurdly vague.

Long story short: Soran is a bad guy. His plan will cause the destruction of a planet full of innocents. Picard must stop him. In trying, they'll all get sucked into the Nexus, where Picard meets Kirk. Or the ghost of Kirk, or an "echo" of Kirk, or something. They'll have to team up and then go back in time 10 minutes to stop Soran by having a fistfight on top of a mountain. And Kirk will die again, this time rather ingloriously by falling off a rickety catwalk. With Picard standing over him. Not alone.

No, it doesn't make any sense to me either, and I've seen the movie a bunch of times.

In the process of all this, the Enterprise D, making its first and only appearance in a feature film, will get blown up by a warp core breach. Now, mind you, a "warp core breach" is something that happened to the Enterprise about once a month for each of its seven years on television. Super-engineer Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) always managed to fix them before, or eject the warp core in a worst case scenario, which happened more than once. But he's apparently forgotten how to do that here, and doesn't even try. One second, he discovers the breach. The next second, he's yelling for everyone to abandon ship. Ka-boom.

Obviously, the filmmakers are trying to call to mind the traumatic destruction of the original Enterprise in ' Star Trek III '. It doesn't work, mainly because you can't duplicate the emotional impact of something merely by mimicking it. Also, it's plain as day that the ship was only destroyed in this entry because the Enterprise D model, which was built for TV, wasn't detailed or elaborate enough for theatrical feature work. Blowing it to bits is a cynical move that will allow the producers to build a newer, sleeker model for the next movie. Which is exactly what they do.

The movie has a weak script loaded with hackneyed nonsense technobabble about temporal fluxes and people's life signs "phasing in and out of the space-time continuum." (How convenient that the Enterprise has a Space-Time Continuum-ometer to measure that.) Tedious comic relief about the android Data (Brent Spiner) and his malfunctioning emotion chip consume far too much screen time. Neither the villain nor his evil plot are particularly compelling. The Nexus concept is poorly explained and logically inconsistent. We're told that it's a wondrous place overflowing with joy, and that once a person enters he'll never want to leave. And yet, when he gets there, Picard's happy vision is so boring that he's ready to get the hell out within five minutes of arriving.

The conceit of Picard and Kirk teaming up isn't nearly as exciting in action as it may have read on paper. They ride horses together for a few moments, and then leave the Nexus by… Well, they don't do anything, actually. They just say that they want to leave and go back in time a few minutes, and then it just happens for them. You'd think it might be a better idea to go back in time a little while more to stop Soran at the start of his plan, but I guess that never occurred to either of these genius captains. And why do they get out of the Nexus with all their memories intact, but Soran has no idea that anything has happened? This is just sloppy, shoddy writing.

Worst of all, Kirk's ignoble death is truly one of the biggest bungles in the franchise's history. Words cannot express the disappointment.

With all that said, 'Generations' isn't the worst of the 'Trek' movies. That honor still goes to 'Star Trek V'. Honestly, it's not even the worst of the 'Next Generation' crew's movies. To give it some credit, the film is slickly produced and directed (by series veteran David Carson), has gorgeous lighting and photography by Oscar-winning cinematographer John Alonzo ('Chinatown'), and its terrific special effects have hardly dated a bit over the last 15 years. The Stellar Cartography sequence, in which Picard and Data chart the energy ribbon's path in an elaborate three-dimensional interactive map of the galaxy, is still an impressive visual highlight. As is the crashing of the Enterprise's saucer section. Contrived though that scene may be, it's a spectacular action sequence.

More than that, it's nice to see the 'Next Generation' cast coming into their own as movie stars. They meet the challenge with aplomb. The transition just feels right.

Sadly, in their four attempts, the 'Next Generation' crew never managed to make a great movie on par with ' The Wrath of Khan ' or ' The Undiscovered Country '. Their efforts range from pretty good (the next entry, ' First Contact ') to just awful ('Insurrection'). 'Star Trek: Generations' falls squarely in the middle of the pack, neither here nor there. It's a transitional movie that the cast needed to get out of the way to prove themselves capable of carrying a theatrical feature. It just barely meets that goal.

The Blu-ray: Vital Disc Stats

'Star Trek: Generations' is available on Blu-ray exclusively as part of the ' Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection ' box set from Paramount Home Entertainment. The 5-disc set contains the four 'Star Trek' films with Picard and Riker, plus a bonus disc of new special features (details of which will be included in our review of 'Star Trek: Nemesis'). The Blu-ray packaging is designed to compliment that of the ' Star Trek: Original Motion Picture Collection ' set released earlier this year. The discs are each housed in individual slim Blu-ray keepcases within a black cardboard box and clear plastic slipcover. The front of the box features a lenticular image of the Enterprise E flying through a Starfleet insignia. Each keepcase has a close-up photo of a major character's face.

Annoyingly, every disc in the set automatically starts with a trailer for the 2009 'Star Trek' feature film and a promo for other 'Trek' Blu-ray releases before the main menu.

Video Review

When the first six 'Trek' movies were released on Blu-ray earlier this year, video quality ran the gamut from excellent to mediocre. However, even at their worst, they were all still significant upgrades over DVD. That didn't stop the home theater community from exploding in uproar. On various A/V forums, the discs were all declared unwatchable, and the worst atrocity to have ever been inflicted on home video consumers. So now the 'Next Generation' box set is out, and the forum buzz is much the same. Once again, the hyperbole seems to be unwarranted.

For at least its first 3/4, 'Generations' looks terrific. The 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 transfer shows off the movie's slick photography well. The 2.35:1 image has excellent contrasts and a tactile sense of three-dimensional depth. While facial features are not always tack-sharp enough to resolve individual skin pores in every wide shot the way some A/V junkies demand, that appears to be more an attribute of the photography and production than an artifact of digital filtering. The picture is detailed enough to expose the texture and seams in the heavy pancake makeup on the actors. (Brent Spiner's robot makeup really doesn't hold up to scrutiny.) Close-up shots are sometimes amazing.

Some light edge ringing intrudes in a few occasions, and Digital Noise Reduction filtering may have been employed as well, but neither is intrusive enough to be overly distracting.

Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse during the saucer crash. From that point forward, the movie looks noticeably duller than anything earlier. It's like someone at the studio suddenly remembered to flip on the DNR switch. The rest of the movie has some heavy filtering that causes mushy details and unnatural frozen grain patterns. Edge enhancement also looks to have been dialed up a few notches. Edge halos are much more overt in all the Veridian 3 scenes.

If only the movie could have been more consistent throughout, it would have rated much better overall. As it is, the disc is very good, but flawed.

Audio Review

'Star Trek: Generations' was released to theaters in the early days of Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. It was also one of the first titles released on Laserdisc with that soundtrack configuration. Around that time, the sound designers for many action and sci-fi pictures felt the need to amp up surround activity and bass to really show off the format. For better or worse, 'Generations' has extensive use of attention-grabbing split-surround effects, as if to declare, "Hey, there's a sound effect in the right rear channel! And now it's over here in the left. Oh, and now it's back in the right again!" It's gimmicky, but sometimes a lot of fun. The mix is also swamped in bloated, overcooked bass, which frankly grows fatiguing after a while.

The original crew 'Trek' movies were remixed into 7.1 configuration for Blu-ray, but the 'Next Gen' movies remain in their original 5.1 format. I have no argument with that. The lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack has clear dialogue and crisp, loud (very loud) sound effects. Dennis McCarthy's score is broad and sweeping. Fidelity is perfectly fine overall, though I could wish for better separation of individual sounds. I recall from past screenings (including theatrically) the way that specific sound effects, like the rattling of a loose light fixture as Kirk goes to fix the photon torpedo, or the strange ticking noise during the saucer crash, stood out from the rest of the soundtrack. But here everything sort of blurs together. The crash itself is also duller than expected.

Still, these are nit-picks. The disc sounds fine.

Special Features

'Generations' was last issued on DVD in 2004 as a 2-disc Special Collector's Edition . It is also now being re-released on DVD in a box set comparable to this Blu-ray release. The 2009 DVD contains only newly-produced bonus features, but does not carry over any of those from the older DVD. Fortunately, the Blu-ray consolidates almost everything from both into one package.

Features from the older DVD are presented in standard definition, while newer features are high definition.

• Audio Commentary by David Carson and Manny Coto – This newly-recorded commentary finds the film's director joined by 'Star Trek: Enterprise' producer Manny Coto. The latter was not involved in the production of 'Generations', but right off the bat declares it, "a terrific movie." The track is basically a fawning mutual-appreciation love-fest in which the two men continually declare how much they admire one another and how great they think the movie is. Coto also spends an inordinate amount of time pointing out that he now works on ' 24 '.
• Audio Commentary by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore – This track from 2004 is by far the better of the two commentaries on the disc. The film's writers deliver a surprisingly frank assessment of both its strengths and weakness. Early on, they admit that the movie doesn't compare favorably to 'All Good Things', the final episode of 'The Next Generation' that they wrote around the same time. Considering the low regard that Braga is held by 'Star Trek' fans, he comes across as a humble, intelligent man willing to admit his failings. He and Moore (who went on to create the ' Battlestar Galactica ' remake) trace the evolution of the script from early conception through the many revisions mandated by the studio.
• Uniting Two Legends (SD, 26 min.) – This old EPK piece features interviews with the cast and crew boasting about the larger scale of the production (compared to the TV show) and the better treatment they've received from the studio. Curiously (or not), no one actually seems all that excited about the movie itself.
• Stellar Cartography: Creating the Illusion (SD, 9 min.) – A look at the making-of one of the more impressive scenes in the movie.
• Strange New World: The Valley of Fire (SD, 23 min.) – A collection of dull on-location footage from the Veridian 3 set.
• Scoring Trek (HD, 9 min.) – Composer Dennis McCarthy explains what he does.
• Inside ILM: Models & Miniatures (SD, 10 min.) – Visual effects technicians demonstrate how they refurbished the Enterprise D model and created the saucer crash scene.
• Crashing the Enterprise (SD, 11 min.) – A behind-the-scenes peek at the miniature landscape set being built.
• Scene Deconstructions (SD, 16 min.) – Three scene breakdowns: the opening titles, the Nexus ribbon, and the saucer crash.
• A Tribute to Matt Jefferies (SD, 20 min.) – In this lengthy 2003 interview (conducted shortly before his death), the 'Original Series' art director tells about designing the original Enterprise, and shows off a number of fascinating early concept sketches.
• The Enterprise Lineage (SD, 13 min.) – A history of the real vessels that have borne the name Enterprise, from sailing ships to the first space shuttle.
• Captain Picard's Family Album (SD, 7 min.) – A close-up look at one of the movie's most important props.
• Creating 24th Century Weapons (SD, 14 min.) – The so-called "Klingon Armorer" shows off the alien and futuristic knives he's created for 'Trek'.
• Next Generation Designer Flashback: Andrew Probert (HD, 5 min.) – The production illustrator describes his involvement with the franchise. The piece spends more time on ' Star Trek: The Motion Picture ' than 'Generations'.
• Stellar Cartography on Earth (HD, 8 min.) – Real astronomers talk about mapping the galaxy.
• Brent Spiner: Data and Beyond, Part 1 (HD, 10 min.) – The actor describes his background in comedy and how he landed the role of Data.
• Trek Roundtable: Generations (HD, 12 min.) – This group discussion between Larry Nemecek (author of many 'Trek' tie-in books), Anthony Pascale ( trekmovie.com ), Charlene Anderson ( The Planetary Society ), and Jeff Bond ( Geek Monthly ) feels like a missed opportunity. They debate a little bit about the merits of the film, but ultimately all give it a pass without too much criticism. The talk isn't particularly animated, and two of the members hardly speak at all.
• Starfleet Academy SciSec Brief 007: Trilithium (HD, 3 min.) – The seventh in a series of ultra-cheesy plot recaps hosted as though they were Starfleet instructional videos. I was hoping I'd seen the last of these at the end of the Original Motion Picture Collection box set.
• Deleted Scenes (SD, 33 min.) – The movie's producers famously ditched part of its opening and reshot the ending after test screenings. Here we finally get a look at the lame Orbital Skydiving sequence, a small extra snippet on the sailing ship, alternate dialogue during Picard's Nexus fantasy, and the original ending, in which Soran shoots Kirk in the back. The ending doesn't work at all, but certainly isn't any more or less awful than the final version we got.
• Theatrical Trailers (HD, 4 min.) – Two trailers: the teaser, and the spoiler-filled regular version.
• Storyboards
• Production Galleries

HD Bonus Content: Any Exclusive Goodies in There?

The Blu-ray also includes a couple of new features, comparable to those on the other 'Trek' movie Blu-rays.

Will Work in Any Blu-ray Player

• Library Computer – A very cool interactive graphic trivia interface loaded with screen-specific information about just about every aspect of the 'Star Trek' universe. The track is overflowing with data that pours out at a steady clip.

BD-Live: Requires Profile 2.0

• Star Trek I.Q. – Connect online to participate in 'Star Trek' trivia quizzes. Several pre-made tests are available, or you may create and share your own.

The Cutting Room Floor: What Didn't Make the Blu-ray?

The 2-disc Special Collector's Edition DVD released in 2004 contained a text trivia commentary by Michael & Denise Okuda. That trivia was mostly consolidated into the new Library Computer feature.

Final Thoughts

The 'Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection' contains four feature films and a significant volume of supplemental content, both old and new. The set is an easy recommendation for fans.

'Star Trek: Generations' is a shaky start for the 'Next Generation' crew's first foray into feature films, but it serves its purpose adequately enough to get by. There are things to savor in the movie, even if it's a missed opportunity on the whole. The Blu-ray isn't perfect, but looks and sounds pretty good. Supplements are plentiful. Trekkies will get their money's worth with this one.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

Review by: Matt Brighton

Plot: What’s it about?

It’s hard to believe, but it’s now been a quarter of a century since we were first introduced to  Star Trek: The Next Generation . I remember when the series launched and though I wasn’t really a “Trekkie” myself, I didn’t think it had a snowball’s chance in hell of surviving. Ok, I was wrong. What the series did was re-ignite the Star Trek franchise and gave birth to three more series’ : Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ,  Star Trek: Voyager  and the aptly-titled  Enterprise . I’m sure that every person out there has their favorite and no doubt there are die-hard fans who think that the original was and still is the only thing in the Star Trek universe. Still, it can’t be denied that creator Gene Roddenberry’s vision has made quite the cultural impact in the fifty years since its inception.

For the uninitiated, this new series (the next generation, I guess we could say) really has nothing to do with the original series. Yes, it’s the same basic principle…”to boldy go where no one has gone before…” but the cast is different and more diverse and it’s also been 88 years since Capt. James T. Kirk and the gang explored the galaxy. With higher production values than its predecessor,  Star Trek: The Next Generation  was different from the onset. We spend the first season getting to know the new cast and crew led by the charismatic Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his right-hand man, Cmdr. William Riker (Jonathan Frakes). As mentioned, the cast is a bit more diverse. While there are no Vulcan’s to be found, we do have a Klingon in Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn), an android with Lt. Cmdr. Data (Brent Spiner), a female head of security – Lt. Yar (Denise Crosby, granddaughter of Hollywood icon Bing Crosby) and a “spiritual” advisor with Counselor Troi (Marina Sirtis).

The first season takes us pretty much everywhere, from their first encounter in the first episode with “Q” (John De Lancie, a recurring character in the series until the bitter end) who puts the crew on trial for the crimes against humanity to “Where No One Has Gone Before” which takes the crew a billion miles away from home (this was the central theme in  Star Trek: Voyager ). After watching all 25 episodes, I now remember why I enjoyed the series so much. It’s well-acted, well-written and seeing it on Blu-ray, it’s never looked better. There are “Kirk” men and there are “Picard” men and I’m one of the latter. No offense to Capt. Kirk, but he was just too corny for me.  Star Trek: The Next Generation  remains my favorite of the  Star Trek  Universe, and with good reason – it’s entertaining and paved the way for so many more science-fiction series’ to come.

With the unparalleled success of the first season of  Star Trek: The Next Generation , more were bound to come.  After all, Trekkies are a rabid group and with the lack of science-fiction television in the late 80’s, this was one of only a few that people could really sink their teeth into.  Captain Jean-Luc Picard and crew had successfully navigated the uncharted areas of space in the first season, giving us insight into a new cast and crew (and some more colorful uniforms than they had back in the 60’s).  The second season explored more into the personal lives and psyche of the crew, namely with the major characters: Capt. Picard, Riker and Data to name a few.  The season had its first extended episode with “The Measure of a Man” in which the “human” side of Data is explored.  Was he just a machine or something more?  “Q” from the first season makes another appearance as well, showing us that he can still ham it up with the best of them.

The second season might also best be remembered for doing what makes good television shows great – it managed to maintain the audience (in fact, it grew in popularity) and also told stories that were well-received by a large majority of the audience.  Clearly the first season of this show wasn’t a fluke and it showed the ever-growing popularity of the Star Trek name, but also good writing, acting and directing.  Of course there’s really nothing “new” in this second season aside from how it looks and sounds, and that’s what Paramount is banking on.  We get some new supplemental features and, of course, the breathtaking visuals that have literally been re-designed from the ground up.

Season Three

“Resistance is futile.  You will be assimilated.”

Amazing how one line of dialogue spoken by a fictional race of beings can really sum up an entire show that ran for seven seasons, no?  As the  crew of the Enterprise delved even more deeply into their mission to “seek out new life and new civilizations” so to did the audience.  The third season gave us some of the more memorable episodes, my personal favorite episode with “Yesterday’s Enterprise” and the first cliffhanger of the series with “The Best of Both Worlds – Part I”  (Part II is already available as a one disc set or you can wait until Season Four hits).  This third season really saw the cast and crew hitting its stride as well, the actors were more comfortable in their roles, the writing though it had its troubles, was top notch and the plots more original.  Already there were “Kirk vs. Picard” battles as to who the better Captain really was.  For what it’s worth, I’m a Picard man.

If you’re a fan of the series then you already know what to expect, more of the same and I think that the third, fourth and fifth seasons were among the best.  Actually I think that’s essentially the case with pretty much every show.  Of note some episodes that I really enjoyed were “The Offspring”, “Yesterday’s Enterprise”, “Tin Man” and of course “The Best of Both Worlds – Part I.”  No doubt everyone has their favorites, but we’re not even halfway done with Star Trek: The Next Generation on Blu-ray, so if you’ve enjoyed them so far, this offers up more of the same.

Season Four

Many view the third, fourth and fifth seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation as the best of the series.  The cast was now “seasoned”, the ratings were higher, the budgets weren’t a concern and the writing was top notch.  Add to that the season began with the second part of the first cliffhanger in “The Best of Both Worlds” in which the Borg had assimilated Capt. Picard (Patrick Stewart) into one of their own.  Ironically enough, the season would end with another cliffhanger in “Redepmtion.”  Moreso this season really delved into the personal lives and relationships of not ony the main characters, but some of the more “overlooked” ones as well.  Picard and Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) share an episode in “Final Mission”, the crew of the Enterprise plays out Robin Hood (literally) in one of my favorite episodes: “Qpid.” And we get some further development into Worf’s character when we meet Alexander (Jon Paul Steuer). Yes, it might be said that family is at the heart of this season and that’s something that’s always been the focus of in the television series.  Gene Roddenberry’s vision was a race working together to explore the depths of space, all the while overcoming the petty things that made the human race what it is.

This fourth season is no departure from the previous ones; we get high quality audio and video in addition to a wealth of supplements. Additionally I have to say that this season includes a few of my favorite episodes with the aforementioned “Qpid”, “Suddenly Human” starring Chad Allen as Jono in an episode that my brother and I still quote to this very day as well as “The Drumhead” where every member of the  Enterprise  is under interrogation.  Having watched the first four seasons I realize why the show is so popular and is really has stood the test of time.  The writing continued to improve this season (not that it ever needed much improvement) but Ronald D. Moore really took it to the next level here.  The crew of the  Enterprise  felt more like a close knit family than some of the other shows out there, we felt that each and every person had a story and that we knew them more than the paper-thin characters on other shows.  No doubt if you’re reading this that you’re a fan of the show.  It never really slowed down after this and paved the way for the four feature films that followed after the show’s end in 1994. Highly recommended.

Season Five

I’d remarked in my review of the fourth season, that the third, fourth and fifth seasons of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  were among the show’s best.  I stand behind that.  Well that and it’s pretty much universally (pardon the pun) agreed that those three seasons really  were  the series’ best.  The show was a worldwide success was approaching the monumental 100 episode mark.  Still, the writing contented to improve, the characters were very familiar with their roles (both on and off screen) and the show contented to deliver week after week.  The fifth season starts with a bang as we’re treated to the second part of Redemption (the season ending cliffhanger from Season Four).  These two part season finale/season openers worked well for the show and at the end of the fifth season the crew of the  Enterprise  meets Ambassador Spock (Leonard Nimoy) in a marriage that will unite the Original Series with that of the Next Generation.  This happens again, of course, in  Star Trek: Generations .

Though individual choices vary from season to season, I have to say that the fifth season contains a few of my personal favorites.  Yes, not many out there are fans of the Wesley Crusher (Will Wheaton) character, but I always liked him.  In “The Game” he and Ensign Lefler (a then unknown Ashley Judd) try to figure out the addictive nature of an addictive game before it destroys the ship.  Probably one of the most universally-acclaimed episodes is “The Inner Light” in which Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) is struck by a beam of electricity and lives an entire life in the blink of an eye.  It’s a stage for Stewart’s amazing acting abilities as well as a great episode.  Another of my favorites is “Cause and Effect” in which the  Enteprise  brings Deja Vu to a new level as they literally relive the same day, over and over, only to end with the ship blowing up.  Truthfully there’s something for everyone in this season and it’s probably the last truly great season of the show (not that the sixth and seventh seasons were bad by any means).  And, let’s face it, if you own the first four are you really going to stop now?

The sixth season of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  was the last great season of the show. That’s not to say that the seventh (and final) season was bad, but it was widely-known that the seventh season was to be the last, they were going onto feature films and the same spark just wasn’t there.  But that’s another season and this is the review of the sixth season, which contained some of my favorite episodes. The two part “ Chain of Command ” has already been covered, but those were just two episodes of what turned out to be a season chock full of great episodes. It’s clear that the cast and crew were very comfortable with their roles and the storytelling was just brimming with creative ideas.  Picard gets a chance to undo some of his mistakes in “Tapestry”, we meet not one but two (very different) William Riker’s in “Second Chances” and we see the crew of the Enterprise as children (though in physical form only) in “Rascals.”

What really sets this season apart from the others is the strong story lines. Many of these episodes aren’t just stand alone episodes that have nothing in common with another. No, it seems that the writers went a bit deeper here. Consider “Ship in a Bottle” in which Data (Brent Spiner) and Geordi (LeVar Burton) are reprising their roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson only to once again encounter Professor Moriarty (Daniel Davis) who has been trapped inside the ship’s computer since season two – and he’s aware of it! The aforementioned “Second Chances” examines the possibility of two William Riker’s as one has become trapped on a planet and duplicated while the other has continued to progress with his life. Trek fans will know of the previous relationship between Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Counselor Troi (Marina Sirtis) as this is examined. Of course these are only samples of what to expect in this, the last great season of the show.

Season Seven

There’s no denying that  Star Trek: The Next Generation’s  success literally set the stage for future Trek series to come. In the wake of TNG’s acclaim were several new series:  Deep Space Nine ,  Voyager  and  Enterprise  (each with their own unique take on the root of Star Trek) and J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek movies in 2009. I’m not saying that these would’t have existed without TNG, but it’s hard to imagine them without it. Looking back twenty years later, it’s hard to believe that it’s really been that long since the series ended. The four subsequent movies were good, not great, but good and the cast and crew of the show remains as big of fans as we are. But, well, this is it. There will be no more seasons on Blu-ray, nothing more to look forward to, no more supplements and no more re-mastered episodes. It all ends here.

The seventh season of the show was undoubtedly a good one. I’ve commented in past seasons about the actors’ and their familiarity with their respective characters, the show’s continual immersion in the world of  Trek  and the hit and miss episodes along the way. When the seventh season aired in late 1993, there was no denying that feature films would be in the mix. It was a given.  That’s not to say that they didn’t pay attention to the final season of the show, but there was focus on the big screen as well. While not one of the best seasons, the final season did have a few highlights (for me, at least) with the coup de gras being  All Good Things… With this being the final season, there aren’t many “character arcs” to speak of as it would be pretty pointless to introduce them, only to end the series.  Of note, we do find Troi (Marina Sirtis) and Worf (Michael Dorn) on the verge of a relationship. As a true fan of the series, I find it difficult to say there are “bad” episodes, but the consensus seems to be that there are more in this season than in others. Still, fans of TNG will not waste any time in snatching this up to complete their Blu-ray collection.

Video: How’s it look?

It’s a bit difficult to assign an overall score to 176 individual episodes, but by and large each and every season looks the best if ever has. Ever since “Encounter at Farpoint”, I’ve been blown away by the visual clarity present in these season sets. Paramount’s commitment to the  Star Trek  franchise and  The Next Generation  in particular is a tip of the hat to the show’s fans. The restoration is simply beautiful exposing new levels of detail and color and the new special effects, though discrete, do give the episodes a more modern look and feel.  There’s really nothing new I can say here that didn’t apply to the first five seasons – they’ve done a fine job with these and I eagerly anticipate the final seasons to round out my collection.

Audio: How’s it sound?

There are a few episodes that showcase a bit more than others, but by and large these seasons are concurrent with the previous five.  Although each episode has been given a new DTS HD Master Audio soundtrack simply sounds amazing.  Vocals are strong and well-centered with the constant hum of the Enterprise heard in nearly every scene.  I’m sounding like a broken record here, but these really do exhibit a richness and depth that literally wasn’t possible when these aired.  The LFE are active, phasers sound like they’re in the same room as you and Jerry Goldsmith’s score simply resonates.  What more can a Trekkie ask for?

Supplements: What are the extras?

While not brimming with supplements, the ones included are pretty interesting.  I did enjoy the aforementioned “Energized! Taking The Next Generation to the Next Level”, as it showed the great lengths that they went to give us, the fans, the definitive edition of this show.  Re-creating scenery, lights, shadows and special effects all paid off and I’m sure that die-hard fans will appreciate the effort that went into this restoration process.  The first disc also houses “Star Trek: The Next Generation Archives: The Launch” which gives us an overview of the series along with a few promotional shots (to see how far the video quality has come, check these out.  You’ll think you’re watching with Vaseline on your eyes).  Each episode does also have promos, though the next series of featurettes is on the sixth disc which contains “Stardate Revisited: The Origin of Star Trek: The Next Generation.”  This is shown in HD and has interviews with the cast and crew as they reflect upon the series as a whole, its inception and reception.  There are some archival mission logs as well “The Beginning”, “Selected Crew Analysis”, “The Making of a Legend” and “Memorable Missions.”  If this season is any indication of those to come (and I don’t know why it wouldn’t be) then I’m pumped about the remaining six seasons.

I’d probably have been happy with the improved audio and video, but Paramount is giving back to the fans by releasing some new featurettes.  As mentioned, we’ve got the first “extended” episode with “The Measure of a Man” which is one of two episodes that features a commentary track (“Q Who” being the other).  There’s a cast reunion that’s shown in HD and the continuing documentary (ala Harry Potter) is shown in the second installment.  We do get a gag reel as well as a few deleted scenes and the ever present “Archival Mission Logs.”

This third season also gives us a nice selection of supplements as well.  We begin with a very robust documentary, aptly-titled “Resistance is Futile. Assimilating  Star Trek: The Next Generation” in this three part venture we find out just about everything we want to know about the third season of the show with a focus on Michael Piller, the man credited for bringing the show into the limelight.  Next up is “Star Trek: The Next Generation, Inside the Writer’s Room” hosted by Seth “I’m everywhere” MacFarlane and ultimate Trekkie, this is a look at the writing in this season, how influential it really was and the long-lasting effects that this season had on the show itself.  “A Tribute to Michael Piller” is just that, a look at the man who really gave the show its start and what made it work.  We also have audio commentaries on two episodes: “Yesterday’s Enterprise” (actually there are two commentaries on that one) and “Sins of the Father” as well as some promos for each episode, some gag reels and the ever-present “Archival Mission Logs.”

Season Four

If you own these on standard DVD then you’ll already be familiar with the lion’s share of the supplements as they’re simply ported over from the previous set.  But the sixth disc does contain some new material, so why don’t we start there?  We begin with “In Conversation: The Star Trek Art Department” as we have a group meeting with several of the figureheads of the show as they discuss their roles in the show, the visual effects and the challenges of making the technology believable.  “Relativity: The Family Saga of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  Part 1: Homecoming” now that’s a mouthful.  We get some interviews with the cast and crew as they digest the season and its success from the previous year and the show surpassing the original series run.  Truly this was a bona fide Trek and we get the inside scoop here.  This is followed by “Relativity: The Family Saga of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  Part 2: Posterity” as we get some information on some of the intra-personal characters on the show; namely Riker and Troi, Data (in his portrayal of his creator, Dr. Noonian Soong) as well as some insight on Worf and Wesley Crusher. Also included are some deleted scenes from various episodes and a gag reel.

Additionally, we get the existing supplements found on the other five discs.  As mentioned, these aren’t new to this set, but still make a worthwhile addition.  Included are two audio commentaries on “Brothers” and “Family” with writer Ronald D. Moore, Mike and Denise Okuda to name a few.  Each disc also features the “Archival Mission Logs” which focus on selected character development as well as some more technical aspects like set decoration and production design.  Everything you want is here, folks.  And if you already own the first three seasons are you really going to stop now?

For those that have the original TNG seasons on standard DVD, some of these features will look the same (and dated), but there are some other, newer supplements to make note of, so let’s take a look at the features that season five has to offer.

•   Audio Commentaries  – Four episodes contain and audio commentary and if memory serves, these were also present on the standard DVD sets. Those that were most appealing to me were “Cause and Effect” and “The Inner Light.”  We get a bevy of participants for these four episodes, but I have to say that “The Inner Light” was the one that seemed the most genuine and sincere.  Morgan Gendel and Mike & Denise Okuda are the participants and with the original writer on board, we get more of a sense of what the episode was trying to say. It’s a great listen to one of the series’ most talked-about episodes.
•   Deleted Scenes   – Seven episodes have a deleted scene or two and while these are interesting to watch, none really offer that much information as to why they were cut or any value added if they were in the final cut of the show.
•   Archival Mission Logs Mission Overview: Year Five  – Is literally that. It’s an 18 minute look at the season, with some of the highlights of the show and features the appearance of Ambassador Spock in the season-ending “Unification” as well as a few of the other key episodes of the season.

Departmental Briefing Year Five: Production  – A few of the season’s episodes are spotlighted here with particular emphasis on “The Inner Light”, though “Ethics”, “Cause and Effect” and “The First Duty” are all explored as well.

Departmental Briefing Year Five: Visual Effects  – Though it now seems totally dated, we get a look at the then cutting-egdge special effects for the show. We get to see how the holodeck “worked”, the show’s title credits as well as some other assorted effects.

Memorable Missions  – This is somewhat of a highlight reel from some of the season’s more notable episodes: “The Game,” “Hero Worship,” “The First Duty,” “The Perfect Mate,” and “Disaster” are all covered.

A Tribute to Gene Roddenberry  – Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, died in 1991 and though this supplement is vintage, it does give us a good look at the show’s creator.

Intergalactic Guest Stars  – The cast and crew reflect on some of the show’s guest stars and notable in the fifth season alone were Ashley Judd and Kelsey Grammer.

Alien Speak  – I’ve often wondered if the actors have ever dropped a line while speaking in an alien language?  At any rate, this segment gives us a look at some of the languages features like Vulcan, Klingon and Borg.

•   In Conversation: The Music of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  – New to this Blu-ray set is a 75 minute discussion with Jeff Bond, author of The Music of Star Trek.  Granted, it’s musically-focused but it’s a nice (and new) addition to this Blu-ray set and well worth a watch.
•   Requiem: A Remembrance of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  Part One: The Needs of the Many  – Another new to Blu-ray feature andtThe first of a two part segment that really focus on series creator Gene Roddenberry.  We get some vintage footage from a 1981 speech he did as well as some insight from the cast and crew.
•   Requiem: A Remembrance of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  Part Two: The Needs of the Few  – The second part of this is dedicated more to the remembrance of Roddenberry, but branches out and looks at some of the background characters like O’Brien (Colm Meany) and focuses on Wil Wheaton’s character.
•   Episodic Promos  – Each episode comes with a 30 second promo and as I’ve mentioned before, if you want to see how much the picture quality has improved, give a few of these a watch.

Paramount continues to offer up the goods when it comes to supplements. As mentioned in our “ Chain of Command ” review, the supplements on that disc are exclusive to that set and are not a part of this season’s extras.

•   Audio Commentaries  – Three episodes contain audio commentaries (four if you count “Chain of Command”) and the first two feature Ronald D. Moore as well as Mike and Denise Okuda (those essentially responsible for getting this season on Blu-ray) on “Relics” and “Tapestry.” “Tapestry” is one of my favorite episodes of the series, so I was intrigued by this track as it’s full of little nuances here and there that I’d never realized.  Likewise “Relics” is just as interesting.  The third is for “Frame of Mind” which focuses on the acting of Jonathan Frakes and is more technical in nature as Moore and the Okuda’s aren’t present, rather it’s the Director James Conway and Director of Photography Jonathan West.
•   Deleted Scenes   – Many of the episodes feature deleted scenes and what I like about the way they’re structured is that they’re set up with a brief text-based statement telling us what’s going on. Some are deleted all together while many are just extended scenes. The episodes that feature them are as follows: “Time’s Arrow: Part II”, “Relics”, “Q Who”, “Ship in a Bottle”, “Face of the Enemy”, “Tapestry”, “Birthright: Part II”, “The Chase” and “Rightful Heir.”
•  Certain key episodes are looked at here, mainly those that have been mentioned earlier in this review. Also of note is the appearance of Stephen Hawking as well as the set up for the first spin-off of the show: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .

Bold New Directions  – Patrick Stewart and LeVar Burton both directed an episode in this season and their respective episodes are looked at.

Departmental Briefing Year Six: Production  – The re-creation of the original Enterprise is looked at as well as the creation of the Dyson Sphere.

  Departmental  Briefing Year Six Profile: Dan Curry   – The visual effects master himself is profiled and we get a tour of his home (circa 1993) and some of the relics he’s kept over his time on the show.

Special Crew Profile: Lt. Commander Data  – More than just an android, Brent Spiner the actor is profiled as is his “emotionless” character that he plays.

Select Historical Data  – This is kind of all over the place focusing on props, actors and everything in between.

Inside Starfleet Archives: Sets and Props  – James Mees, the set decorator, gives us a tour of a day in his life and what it takes to do his job.

•   Beyond the Five Year Mission – The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Part I – The Lithosphere  – The first of a three-part new documentary is showcased, though it focuses almost entirely on  Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . I never really got into that show as much as  TNG , but actors from that show are featured here. There are a few  TNG -related things like the proposed killing of William Riker in “Second Chances” but nothing terribly interesting as it pertains to  TNG .
•   Beyond the Five Year Mission – The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation: Part II – The Biosphere  – Far more interesting is this second installment with Production Designer Richard James and Director of Photography Jonathan West as they discuss a few of the physical things from the season (removing the plexiglass from Ten Forward) as well as some stories from  Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan . This is full of little tidbits like that and well worth a watch.
•   Beyond the Five Year Mission – The Evolution of Star Trek: The Next Generation – The Noosphere  – The final installment focuses on the actors of the show as well as an interview with Whoopi Goldberg who portrayed Guinan on the show. Bear in mind this was only a year or two after she won her Academy Award for  Ghost  and had a runaway hit with  Sister Act , so her comments (vulgar though they may be) are interesting to say the least. Also profiled is the amusing John de Lancie who portrayed the recurring character Q on the show. This one was very enjoyable to watch.
•   Audio Commentaries  – Again, there are three episodes that feature an audio commentary, two were from the previously-released DVD sets ( Parallels  and  Lower Decks ) while one is new to this Blu-ray in  Preemptive Strike . There is a new audio commentary for  All Good Things…  but it’s only present on the stand-alone version (reviewed here). The tracks are all about the same, with tons of information about the particular episode and little factoids here and there. I think it’s a nice touch to add a new track with this Blu-ray, though, admittedly,  Preemptive Strike  wasn’t my favorite of the bunch. Oh well, ’tis better to have than have not.
•   Deleted Scenes   – All of the deleted scenes on this set are new to the Blu-ray and all are presented in a very nice format with a splash screen setting up the scene so we get a point of reference.  Again, All Good Things…contains some deleted scenes as well, though those are exclusive to the standalone disc.  The episodes included are: Descent, Part II, Liaisons, Gambit: Parts I and II, Dark Page, Inheritance, Parallels, Sub Rosa, Thine Own Self, Masks, Genesis, Journey’s End, Firstborn, Bloodlines and Preemptive Strike.
•   Archival Mission Logs Mission Overview: Year Seven  – As we might expect, this one kind of wraps everything up. Several key relationships are explored, mainly Picard and Crusher as well as Will Wheaton’s last episode and the like. It’s a nice, encompassing piece that ties is all together nicely.

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Departmental Briefing Year Seven: Production  -Certain key episodes are looked at with some of the focus being on the female characters. As is the case with all of these mission logs, there is no new material here and all is ported over from the previously-released DVD sets..

  Starfleet Moments and Memories   – As the name suggests, this one pretty much has it all as well. Some of the lighter moments are featured as well as some of the awards that the show didn’t win, the impact that the show had on the Trek universe and a bit more.

Special Profiles  – The supporting and recurring characters of Q (John de Lancie) as well as Lwaxana Troi (Majel Barrett). I’m sure this comes as no shock, but I’ll mention it anyway, Majel Barrett was Mrs. Gene Roddenberry as well as the voice of the ship’s computer on the TNG show. John de Lancie’s segment is a bit more interesting as he explores how he continued to “improve” the character of Q.

Archival Mission Log: Inside Starfleet Archives: Dressing The Future  – Marina Sirtis and costume designer Robert Blackman take a look at some of the costumes used throughout the series as well as some for the final episode.

Archival Mission Log: The Making of “All Good Things…”  – A look at the making of the final episode, some of the themes explored within as well as the cast and visual effects used for the series finale.

•   The Sky’s the Limit: The Eclipse of Star Trek: The Next Generation Part One: Umbra   – The first of a three part segment that’s new to this Blu-ray release. There was a lot going on in season seven not only from a plot standpoint, but also from a production one as well. This focuses on the plot lines for the season, setting up endings as well as the feature film and starting a new  Trek  series with  Star Trek: Voyager . People complain about the “weakness” of the final season, but this at least provides some insight as to why.
•   The Sky’s the Limit: The Eclipse of Star Trek: The Next Generation Part One: Penumbra  – This one pretty  much has it all, with collaborations from just about everyone who has seen, heard or even touched the show, we get insight into the series, it’s ending and subsequent beginning on the big screen.  Die-hard Trekkie Seth MacFarlane is back with some insight as well.
•   The Sky’s the Limit: The Eclipse of Star Trek: The Next Generation Part One: Antumbra  – The main cast as well as some guest stars like Whoopi Goldberg and John de Lancie look back at the series that changed their lives.  Certain episodes are featured as well as some personal anecdotes. Certainly this is a more personal feature to those that were featured, but  Star Trek  has always been about family.
•   Gag Reel  – The highlight is watching Riker chase an ensign around the set.
•   Journey’s End: The Saga of  Star Trek: The Next Generation  – Hosted by none other than William Riker himself (Jonathan Frakes), this takes a look back at the show, its characters, story arcs, set design and just about everything in between. Originally aired prior to the release of the series finale, it’s a great inclusion on this disc.
•   Closed Set: A Tour of the Real  Enterprise  – Mike and Denise Okuda give us a “home video” look at the set of the show that wasn’t available to the public…until now! Or 2002 when this originally was a part of the DVD set.
•   In Conversation: Lensing  Star Trek: The Next Generation  – One of the new features for this Blu-ray release is a real gem. We don’t really get a look at the casting of directors for television shows and we get a look at some of the different methods that the episodes were produced, the difference in style and rhythm of the directors as well as how influential Patrick Stewart really was on set. It’s a nice look at a side of filmmaking we don’t often see in supplemental form.

The Bottom Line

Good news and bad news…The good is that if, for some reason, you’ve been waiting for the entire series so you could procure the adventures of Picard and crew for the lowest price – well then, this is for you. Considering each of the individual sets retailed for nearly $100 upon their initial release(s), this is a no-brainer. The bad – no new supplements have been produced for this set. Then again, plenty were produced for the Blu-ray’s themselves, so that’s not a huge deal. The “double” bad news is that the stand alone episodes along the way (“The Best of Both Worlds”, “Redemption”, “Unification”, “Chain of Command” and “All Good Things…”) are not included. And for those that know, these discs contained supplements not present in the season’s extras. In essence, it’s not a “definitive” set, but if you’re just looking to have the entire series on Blu-ray then this is what you’re looking for. If you already own the seasons, this is just a lower cost/fancier way of presenting them.

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• Video Codec: AVC
• Audio: DTS HD Master
• 41 Disc Set
• Theatrical Trailer
• Audio Commentary
• Deleted Scene(s)
• Documentary
• Digital Copy

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Star Trek: The Next Generations 'Cause and Effect' Explained

T he Star Trek franchise has a straightforward mandate when it comes to making individual episodes. The writers select a science fiction idea with varying levels of grounded realism. Each concept walks a line between needless complexity and fanciful silliness. The writers and directors generally accomplish that feat, delivering fun episodes of TV that leave audiences thinking without making them laugh inappropriately. "Cause and Effect" is a stellar example of a now well-worn trope that blew fans' minds in the 90s.

The time loop or temporal loop is a literary plot device that originated over 100 years ago. Russian novelist P. D. Ouspensky used the concept in his 1915 book, Strange Life of Ivan Osokin, to discuss the mechanical nature of human thought. Richard A. Lupoff's 1973 short story "12:01 P.M." cemented the concept and its most common format. The most popular example remains Harold Ramis's Groundhog Day . The concept appears throughout pop culture today, sometimes including groundbreaking innovations like Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's "Through the Flash." "Cause and Effect" is Star Trek 's first foray into the concept.

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What is "cause and effect" about.

"Cause and Effect" opens with a gripping teaser in which the Enterprise-D suffers a cataclysmic collision, spins out of control, and explodes, killing everyone aboard. The episode resumes unabated, depicting a tense poker game between the Enterprise-D crew members. Beverly Crusher calls Riker's bluff, winning the hand with unusual prescience. As she treats Geordi La Forge for his unexplained vertigo symptoms, Crusher experiences déjà vu. Worf discovers a localized fluctuation in the space-time continuum, through which a Federation ship suddenly emerges. The vessel rockets inexorably toward the Enterprise-D. Picard requests suggestions from the senior staff. Riker recommends igniting an explosive decompression reaction to push the Enterprise to the side. Data pitches using a tractor beam to shove the oncoming vessel away. Picard follows Data's advice , but the ships collide and explode, just as they did in the teaser.

The Enterprise-D crew experiences the time loop again. They play cards, but Riker experiences déjà vu and folds before Crusher can call his bluff. Details shift through each subsequent loop. Now La Forge feels the familiarity Crusher expressed. Crusher and other crew members hear whispers in the night. Déjà vu spreads throughout the crew. The Enterprise hits the mystery ship and explodes again. Crusher records the mysterious voices on her third trip through the loop. La Forge discovers the temporal loop , prompting Data to examine the recordings and pick out thousands of copies of Picard, Worf, and Data's voices. With the knowledge of what will happen next, it's up to the senior staff to find a way out before they're doomed to endless violent deaths.

Why is "Cause and Effect" significant?

"Cause and Effect" earned excellent ratings when it premiered. It also prompted hundreds of calls to local affiliate stations from confused viewers. The TNG season 5 Blu-ray special features mention widespread complaints from fans. According to writer Brannon Braga , audiences of the early 90s were less understanding of non-conventional story structures. Those calling in believed that the episode footage was repeating unintentionally between commercial breaks. This likely primed Star Trek fans for unusual future episodes. Braga also stated that "Cause and Effect" was his most popular episode. The outing appears to this day on various top ten lists and compilations.

How does "Cause and Effect" end?

Data discovers a way to create a resonance in his positronic brain, essentially leaving a message for himself on the next loop. As the day starts anew, Data gradually notices the number three appearing in various places. Data deals only threes in the poker game, followed by several players simultaneously drawing three of a kind. The statistical anomaly draws attention. Data runs diagnostics, receiving a string of threes. He reports his findings, prompting a discussion about the number's potential meaning. As the ship emerges again, Data realizes that the three represents the command pips on Riker's uniform. Data withdraws his tractor beam idea and supports Riker's proposition , which allows the Enterprise to evade the oncoming vessel. The time loop ends, revealing that the crew spent 17 days in the fluctuation. They welcome the crew of the USS Bozeman , who has been trapped for more than 90 years.

"Cause and Effect" is a compelling episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation . It enjoyed the benefit of a trope only one year before Bill Murray would make it iconic. Though contemporary audiences struggled to understand the unique premise, modern viewers love the episode. It's funny that Jonathan Frakes would direct an episode in which the solution to an otherwise unsolvable problem is to listen to his character. "Cause and Effect" is worth a rewatch, for anyone looking to relive the past a few times.

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