The Federation (or, rather, a corrupt Federation high-up) joins with one humanoid group in order to try to remove another small humanoid group (600 people) from the planet which brings them long life, so as to provide this benefit to a larger group. While this appears to fit with Spock's Wrath Of Khan philosophy that "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few," it also breaches the Federation's Prime Directive of non-interference. Factor in some humorous shenanigans involving Data, and Picard finding romance with one of the colonists, some bright colourful exteriors, with a moderate amount of action, and you have an enjoyable, entertaining sci-fi romp.
There are two other things. One is that there is some food for thought - the balancing of needs and rights, the issue of prejudice etc. And the other is a terrific performance by F Murray Abraham as the chief antagonist.
Plus I like Donna Murphy in anything!
There are two other things. One is that there is some food for thought - the balancing of needs and rights, the issue of prejudice etc. And the other is a terrific performance by F Murray Abraham as the chief antagonist.
Plus I like Donna Murphy in anything!