Do Star Trek critics really think this TNG film is better than Wrath of Khan?

Do critics think First Contact is better?

Technically, the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer suggests that critics like First Contact better than Wrath of Khan. However, this should not be confused with a critical consensus that it is the better or more essential film.

Instead, First Contact stands out because it has modern production standards, action-driven storyline, and revisitations that make its merits look even better in hindsight. Wrath of Khan still tops fan, scholar, and creative ranks because it has a lasting emotional impact and is important to the franchise.

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