Star Trek: First Frontier

The Borg, a cybernetic collective, travel back in time to prevent humanity's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-E must pursue them into the past to stop the assimilation of Earth and preserve the future. Along the way, they grapple with Picard's own trauma from his previous assimilation and the implications of altering history.

Star Trek: First Contact was a critical and commercial success, praised for its darker tone, strong performances, and compelling narrative. It is widely regarded as one of the best films in the Star Trek franchise, particularly noted for its successful blend of action and character development.

• Praised for its thrilling action sequences and darker, more mature themes.

• Lauded for Patrick Stewart's powerful performance as a haunted Captain Picard.

• Applauded for effectively exploring the terrifying nature of the Borg.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the film's intense action and compelling story, with many highlighting the impressive visual effects and the effective portrayal of the Borg as a formidable threat. The character development, especially for Captain Picard, was also a significant point of praise.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Makeup. Won Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Supporting Actress (Alice Krige).

The film's director, Jonathan Frakes, also played Commander William Riker in the Star Trek universe. He is the only actor from Star Trek: The Next Generation to direct a Star Trek film.