After burying Kirk on the mountain, Picard observes a shuttlecraft approaching him. Geordi and Worf exit from it as Picard explains that Dr. Soran is no longer a worry. Noticing the damage to the shuttlecraft, Picard inquires if there’s been a problem with the Klingons to which Geordi replies “you could say that.”... Read More | Share it now!

As Soran sees his last chance slip away, he rushes to the top of the mountain as the Nexus Ribbon passes through the atmosphere. Soran desperately tries to jump into the Nexus Ribbon, but ultimately fails. As Picard tends to Kirk, Soran angrily rushes them. Picard grabs Soran’s small phaser and blasts him in the chest. Ultimately defeated, the doctor falls to his death. As Picard looks down at Kirk, he dies without saying a word.... Read More | Share it now!

As Kirk struggles to live, he trips up Soran. Before he can do anything, the solar probe launches, but due to Picard’s tampering, explodes too soon.... Read More | Share it now!

From behind, Kirk knocks out Soran with a backhand to the face. Picard tells Kirk “there’s a control PADD on his belt!” Kirk grabs the device and inputs some commands on it, affecting the launcher for Picard. Waking up, Soran grabs a small phaser from his boot. As Kirk quips “the 24th century isn’t so tough” Soran shoots Kirk squarely in the back.... Read More | Share it now!

As Picard continues to affect the launcher, Kirk begins to climb back up the mountain. With things seemingly well in hand, Soran checks his pocketwatch.... Read More | Share it now!

Fighting inside the superstructure of the staircase, Soran punches Kirk off the mountain. He grasps a rope and tries to hold on, but the rope gives way and he continues to slide down the rock face as Soran believes he has killed him.... Read More | Share it now!

The infamous alternate ending to the movie. On the bridge, Kirk rushes Soran and knocks his weapon away. They begin to fight as Picard makes way for the launcher. He begins imputting random commands as Kirk and Soran continue to struggle.... Read More | Share it now!

An alternate take of the Picard-Kirk horseback scene. Kirk compares the Nexus to orbital skydiving; exciting for the first few minutes but not really accomplishing anything. Picard claims that “you needn’t be on the bridge of a starship to make a difference” and his request to “come back with me” is also said with more gusto than in the theatrical version. Kirk also adds that what Spock would say if he were present is right, but decides to go with Picard anyway.... Read More | Share it now!

As the scene continues, the children bring Picard a Christmas present as he marvels at the beauty of the tree. Picard eagerly opens his gift. The smallest boy remarks “It’s a SACK-tent!” Picard happily laughs and replies “Yes, it’s a sextant.” Inquiring where they obtained it, they reply “it’s a secret.” Picard declares that makes it a doubly-special gift. This scene is also available on the Special Edition DVD.... Read More | Share it now!