Review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) by Dalton N — 01 Jun 2012

It works as mere entertainment, nothing more.

This review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) was written by Dalton N on 01 Jun 2012.

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

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