Review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) by Andy K — 27 Aug 2011

Film that really changed gear for the Trek movie franchise. Action, horror, comedy, drama...everything.

This review of Star Trek: First Contact (1996) was written by Andy K on 27 Aug 2011.

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

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