everything you have heard about this movie is true.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Blistering performances.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

My husband and I came across this movie 10 years ago and have probably watched it 200 or more times in the last decade. We had no idea what it was about when we bought it and hubby said it couldn't be good since we'd never heard of it. Were we wrong.This movie is the defining metaphor for anyone who's ever been obsessed by anything. We are Trekkers, old movie fans, enjoyers of old-time sci-fi. This movie covered them all. References were thrown around ranging from the Godfather to Touch of Evil, from wine cooler commercials to Apocalypse Now. The stars spoke to each other in movie quotes--something my whole family does all the time--and long to meet the heroes of their childhood. In their case, the hero was Shatner. To say he was not quite what they expected would be an understatement. Shatner seemed to enjoy this self-parodying role, and I have to say I enjoyed the Orion slave girls and Shakespeare rap songs. There IS a plot, but it's the characters who drive this movie and they are real people -- with an element of magic.

An interesting look into the minds of 2 Star Trek fans. This film shows that Bill Shatner "Gets it." He understands the way fans can be and he just rolls along with it. It's hard to believe that there are fans out there who can recite episodes, dialog and air dates, but I've been there. I still remember where I was when I saw the Gorn for the first time, so I can relate to these guys.Audie England is a Dream Come True-type girl. She's also a fan, not crazy, not asexual/non-sexual and very beautiful. There are very few of those around, believe me. I've been here too, but I will keep that to myself. A treat from beginning to end.

My wife and I like to quote (paraphrase) young Mark in the film, "Don't you understand? This is OUR movie!" If you're a Trek fan (or just a film geek in general), this movie will have a lot more resonance. But, even for the 'norms' it's still a very perceptive comedy with truly engaging lead performers. It made William Shatner (so wonderfully self-deprecating) a comic star (ala Leslie Nielson). Written from the 'inside' of fandom, it is so dense with film/classic TV/literature references that the original release DVD had a subtitle track just to keep non-geeks clued in. And if you ARE truly "one of us, one of us," then it is richly rewarding. Detractors might argue that it's too much of a 'secret handshake' film. That's not entirely invalid; but it could be argued that not every good film is meant to be instantly accessible (SOLARIS, ALPHAVILLE, etc.). Also, it is probably the best 'turning-30' film next to LOGAN'S RUN (which is referenced in a wickedly funny dream sequence). And to address those who complain about the film's use of 'pretty people' to play geeks, here's breaking news; some geeks ARE good looking! And it's a movie; MOST movies use good-looking people! And this cast happened to be very talented and easily conveyed the passion for geek culture that saturates the script (a deft blend of SWINGERS and TREKKIES, with a bit of MY FAVORITE YEAR tossed in). Also refreshing is an indie film that doesn't wallow in death, drugs or racial/sexual intolerance. The film's lighthearted tone is very infectious. And even in the darker scenes (Rob/Claire's breakup, Mark/Rob's 'lover's spat') the humor is always there. For the real film geeks (and if you're on this site, reading this, well...chances are good you KNOW the secret handshake), FREE ENTERPRISE is a like a great, sprawling party at the geek clubhouse; and (almost) everyone's invited. Oh, and the Shatner rap of JULIUS CAESAR has to be seen to be believed (consider yourself warned). Thanks to both real Mark and Rob (Altman and Meyer Burnett, respectively) and the ersatz Mark and Rob(Eric MacCormack and Rafer Weigel). "The human(or, in this case, geek) adventure is just beginning!"

I could see where they were trying to go with this, but the delivery was just embarrassingly bad at times. I am assuming budgetary constraints stopped them from getting decent actors and prevented re-takes of scenes that screamed for it. I laughed out loud at times but mostly because I was trying so hard to like it.The acting was really awful. Exceptions were the leads: McCormack, England, Weigel and Shatner (in that order). Everyone else was a D acting job. Worth watching only if you're an old Trek fan or McCormack fan. I have to say I was impressed after knowing him only from Will & Grace to see the range of his talent. Gotta love the Logan's Run references throughout the movie too!