Ebert's High Praise for First Contact

0:00On April 19th, Roger Ebert surprised a lot of Star Trek fans by giving 1996's first contact three and a half stars, calling it one of. The top films in the franchise. That's higher than his two stars for the fan favorite, Wrath of Con, and it stands out since he often knocked a series for clunky effects and uneven plots. He handed out similar praise to Star Trek 4, The Voyage Home, also three and a half stars, but most others got lower marks, like two stars for Wrath, of Con, Generations, Insurrection, and Nemesis. Search for Spock and undiscovered country each got three, while the final frontier scored just two. Trekkies mostly agree with Ebert on first contact, ranking it high for its smart time travel story and slick visuals that fix the franchise's usual. Tech-Flaws. He dug the bold opening shot diving into Picard's eye and out to a massive board ship, plus the wild boar queen design. The plot sends the Enterprise crew back to 2063 to stop the Bork cyborgs from blocking

1:02humanity's first warp speedflight on the eve of. First contact with Vulcans. Ever loved how it balanced big action with clear stakes, even more thrilling than later Trek Flicks. That take from Ebert shows how first contact elevated the series, blending brains and spectacle in a way that still hooks fans today. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.