Star Trek Next Gen: The Best of Both Worlds Fathom Events

So I went to this movie last Thursday and have to say I really enjoyed it. I have to admit, I'd never seen these before, except for the very end so it was already spoiled for me; I'd just never seen how it came about. Seeing this on the big screen, even though this is not my favorite Star Trek series was awesome and I hope more of these will follow.

The Borg have always been scary bads to me because for me nothing is more frightening then when someone loses their humanity. The two episodes, particularly when one remembers that this was the end of one season and the beginning of the next, are exciting, edge of your seats that worked well in the theater as well as on TV.

While the two episodes, strung together, were lost of fun to watch, the extras were a mixed bag. They mostly suffered from poor execution rather then being bad by nature. What will doomed the extras was the fact that they put the 'Making of' Documentary at the Beginning BEFORE THE EPISODES!!!!! By their very nature, these documentaries are spoiler riddelled and this was no exception. I understand that this is many years beyond an 'spoiler expiration date' but as one who had not see the two episodes though I did know then end, this was rather disappointing. All the characters, plot points, etc. were spoiled and while I vastly enjoyed the experience, I did so knowing what had happened even though this was my first time to see it. This was an extremely poor choice. I think most if not all the people would have gladly stayed to watch it if it had taken place after the show, but it just kind of broke up the pacing as well as spoiled for those few who had never seen it before. When the lights dim, we have been trained to expect the show; instead you were left experiencing a kind of mental whiplash.

The documentary itself was not bad, rather disjointed, particularly given it's placement and  the actors talked more about themselves then about the episodes, etc. Perhaps understandable considering the amount of time that has passed between the making of the episodes and recording this. It was very informative and I did enjoy it, it just could have been better and definitely better placed.

The best part of the entire event was the Gag/Blooper Reel bar none. It was AWESOME! I'm sure these will be on one or both of the seasons, or you could see it on the special box set of these episodes. If you like this series or just these episodes, you have to see this reel, because it is the best one I've ever seen. They are hilarious, I laughed so hard.

To end, I was really glad I went. Next time though, if I haven't seen the episode(s) before, I think I'll watch them before I go. I do hope there will be another showing of episodes because I'd love to do this again.