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Star Trek Movies - A Complete Ranking
With eleven films spanning 30 years and at least two more on the way, the Star Trek phenomenon just won't die. This article looks back at the Star Trek hits and misses.


Contributing Articles in Intergalactic Films

Darth Maul is Darth Boring
Many have opined on why The Phantom Menace missed the mark. An overlooked factor: there's no central threat. Darth Maul is a bland villain who adds nothing to the story.
Great Soundtracks, Not-So-Great Science Fiction
The music for Star Wars set the bar for intergalactic soundtracks. Here are some examples of great genre film scores for movies that didn't deserve them.
The Science of Avatar
The recent sci-fi blockbuster Avatar has led to discussions within the scientific community and common people on whether the science of the movie is reasonable enough.
Inside References in J. J. Abrams' Star Trek
Director J. J. Abrams hit the ball out of the park with his 2009 version of Star Trek, gaining new fans and keeping old ones with inside references to Treks of the past.
Bad Science in Sci-Fi Movies
Starships. Lasers. Booming explosions in space. Basic ingredients of sci-fi cinema. But how scientifically sound are they as shown on screen?
2009 was a Great Year for Science Fiction Movies
2009 has been a great year for science fiction movies and here is an alphabetized list of the best, the top picks, the cream of the crop, the winners.
James Cameron's Avatar is a WOW movie
Avatar, James Cameron's new computer-generated, 3-D, sci-fi extravaganza is this generation's "WOW" movie, a film people will recall when they first saw it.
Moon Film Review
The narrative possibilities wane more than they wax, but "Moon" is a modestly engrossing puzzle-box thriller anchored by a multifaceted performance from Sam Rockwell.
DVD Review: J.J. Abrams' Star Trek
The two-disc special edition of J.J. Abrams' Star Trek includes the brilliantly crafted film, as well as over two hours of terrific special features.
Howard the Duck Film Review
Due to poor reviews and general lack of quality, Lucasfilm's Howard the Duck was considered a box office bomb in 1986.
J.J. Abrams STAR TREK Great on DVD and Blu-ray
J.J. Abrams new Star Trek, with Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, is great on DVD and Blu-ray.
Pandorum Film Review
Pandorum is a sci-fi horror flick that should be more eager to blow your mind with its developments in the last 10 minutes than numb your butt with the preceding 98.
Star Trek with Chris Pine - Movie Review
Star Trek (the movie) is exactly what you think it is, conventional time lines be damned.
Star Trek 2009--Don't Call it a Reboot
Fortunately for audiences, including fans, casual viewers, and newcomers, Star Trek sticks to the action-movie formula without losing much of its geek credibility.
Captain EO - Michael Jackson In 3-D
On the few occasions he sank his acting chops into a movie project, the late Michael Jackson worked with some of the best in the business. CAPTAIN EO was no exception.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen review
The biggest problem with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, is that Michael Bay's films already feel like sequels:
Star Trek's Women
The new Star Trek universe provides strong female characters--in spite of the Bechdel Test
Movie Review: Star Trek
A few missteps in casting and an even bigger letdown in the protagonist vs. antagonist category, Star Trek is at best an okay film.
Star Wars Episode IV
On 25th May 1977, Star Wars was released by 20th Century Fox, but the first film in the third biggest franchise of all time wasn't without its problems.
Star Trek XI Movie Preview for Vulcans
Three hundred Vulcans were transported (by bus) to Calgary on Wednesday May 6 for a preview screening of Star Trek XI.
Pine, Quinto et al Ace New Star Trek Movie
Star Trek fans always debate whether new chapters are faithful to the Federation universe. Following are 10 reasons why J.J. Abrams' new film passes the test.
Movie Review of the New Star Trek Film
JJ Abrams' new Star Trek Film is rocking the box-office, because Trekkies and non-Trekkies alike are enjoying this fantastically constructed blockbuster.
Review: 2009 Star Trek By J.J. Abrams
J.J. Abrams' contemporary take on Star Trek: The Original Series comes to life with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto.
Race to Witch Mountain and Monsters vs Aliens
This season's two most popular movies for children both revolve around alien themes. One is a high tech remake of a Disney classic and the other a humorous animated film.
Star Trek Movie Review
Directed by JJ Abrams, Star Trek is a bold attempt to re-energize one of the most popular franchises in film and television history.

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