Title: Been there, seen that
Product review: This is really a TV movie which doesn't have a story to tell. The "exploitation of the fountain of youth" plot was one of the weaker ones from the original series ("Omega Glory"), so it's surprising that the producers would choose to recycle it for a movie. The writers attempt to comment on America's "forced relocation" of Japanese Americans during World War 2, but it comes across as forced and awkward in this setting. The love story between the Baku woman and Picard is about as romantic as stale toast. Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham is totally wasted as a villain with some major skin problems. Troy and Riker get to play on the set rather than act. As usual, Data saves the day with some funny lines, but it's not enough to save this ill-conceived project. Disappointing after the fun and adventure of "First Contact."
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