Review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) by Fred K — 28 May 2009

Might be the best of all the Star Trek movies... Wrath of Khan is the only one that comes close.

This review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) was written by Fred K on 28 May 2009.

Star Trek: First Contact has generally received very positive reviews.

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