Review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) by Kim C — 17 Dec 2017

Probably the best Trek film of all time and the defining moment of The Next Generation.

This review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) was written by Kim C on 17 Dec 2017.

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

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