Star Trek First Contact Picards Anger 

When a Klingon tells you you're wrong to continue fighting, you know you've screwed up.

Picard, the only man who called Worf a coward to his face and is still alive

Patrick Stewart should have won an oscar for that scene.

Patrick Stewart is indeed one of the best. But let us not overlook that Alfre Woodard stood ground with him every step of the way. These two were magic together in every single scene.

"In my century, we don't succumb to revenge. We have a more... sensability." "BULLSHIT!" Alfre Woodard is totally awesome.

Alfre Woodard is FANTASTIC in this scene - the perfect foil for Pat. This is one of my favourite scenes in the whole Trek canon.

"And he piled upon the whale's white hump, a sum of all the rage and hate felt by his whole race. If his chest had been a cannon he have shot his heart upon it." He delivers this line so beautifully. This scene will forever be one of my favourite Star Trek moments.

1:06 I love how Beverly firmly says "Jean-Luc!". She knows he went too far calling Worf a coward

The look on his face when he says "and I will make them pay for what they've done!", the rage and hatred he displays is staggering!!! What an actor he is! We have been fortunate to bear witness to an actor at the height of his craft giving a performance worthy of any award that could be given him. Thank you, Sir Patrick 😃

The thing is, Patrick Stewart actually played Captain Ahab in a Moby Dick film about a couple years later.

Somewhere, Q is sitting back, watching Picard, and having a big laugh over the whole situation.

3:09 is the most legit uttering of "bullshit" that I've ever heard

I truly believe Patrick Stewart is one of THE BEST actors of all time, when he's angry about the Borg or whatever in Star Trek, I can just feel it. There's not many actors who can pull that off as well as him.

You can see just how deeply the Borg wounded Picard in this scene, all those emotions that lie dormant for so many years - the 1000's of star fleet deaths because of what the Borg forced him to do. All bubbled to the surface. Great scene

Hats off to Michael Dorn for holding his own with THE Sir Patrick Stewart in this emotionally charged moment. One of the best moments in all of TNG.

The one thing I like about this sequence is that Lily kept picking away at Picard until he realized that he was letting his anger get the better of him.

3:42 Ah yes, a good ol' literary reference. 100% surefire way to get through to Picard : )

It is a great man, who can immediately look outside himself and see the truth....and admit the error of his ways.

"Actually, I never read it." This simple line of dialogue allows Picard to transform from a soldier in the throws of rage to a scholar educating someone on classic literature. With his mind clear of hate he allows himself to think rationally about the safety and well-being of his friends and crew. They are what are most important to him, and take precedent over his grudge with the Borg.

I remember all the adverts for this film heavily featuring the "I will make them pay for what they've done" and naively thinking this moment was going to be badass. When I finally saw this scene in full for the first time his anger genuinely shocked me. It's a testament to Patrick Stewart's amazing acting showing us this exposed vulnerable side of one of my all-time beloved heroes.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Michael Dorn's intensity in this scene? That might be the most intimate personal moment ever displayed by Worf, speaking to Picard in such a fashion. Just awesome work by the writers, and awesome acting by the TNG crew!

I have always, ALWAYS loved the fact that the model he breaks in this scene is the one for the Enterprise-D. There is no way that's a coincidence.

Great acting from Patrick Stewart here, no doubt. But that scene would'nt have worked without out Alfre Woodard, great actress.

This is one of my favorite scenes in all of Star Trek because one of the hardest parts of living a life is admitting you are wrong and changing or reversing course.

I dont know what it is about this scene, probably Sir Patrick Stewart and Alfre Woodards acting, but the exchange "Blow up the damn ship", "Nooooo" absolutely kills me everytime. REALLY powerful emotion, really genuine reaction and you literally FEEL it knowing why Picard feels the way he does and why he wants it to be that way, then to see the realisation hit him, of what hes doing is wrong, the way that its explained and paraphrased via Moby Dick is just excellent. Excellent writing, excellent dialogue, excellent scene. Infact I think this film is very underrated, even if your not a Star Trek fan I think its very enjoyable and it still holds up well today.

Lilly hitting a grand slam with that monologue.

I still love this entire scene. You really feel for Picard. Entire systems....worlds....cultures gone. *THE LINE MUST THE DRAWN HERE! NO FURTHER!* Fantastic scene.

this. THIS right here, this is Picard's Kobayashi Maru scenario. and he just cheated it through.

The line must be drawn heyah!

Probably the best scene in Star Trek history! Not just for Picards character but the fact that Stewart/Woodard together in this scene is 2 actors at the very top of their game, sparring with equals who elevated each other! Patrick and Alfre's chemistry is off the DAMN scale!

"You're afraid. You want to destroy the ship and run away. You coward!" TO A KLINGON. BALLS OF SOLID ROCK.

Superb acting from Michael Dorn here. That rage in his face, that sense of personal insult from a man he respect so much, visibly pushes him right to the edge of his ability to control himself. Standing your ground against Patrick Stewart or Jean-Luc Picard; I'm not sure which is harder, but we see both in this moment.

Bring me back that era of cinematography, when you lived in the scene, like here! Even right music in right moments gives a goosebumps of ability to explore the characters on the inside, not just see what they say about themselves.

Masterclass in acting. "The line must be drawn here!" Shivers....

Picard knew exactly what to say to press Worfs buttons.NEVER EVER CALL A KLINGON A COWARD

This is great cinema. Great acting, great music, great toppic and big emotions. Love the movie.

This scene alone is why First Contact is the best Trek movie of all-time. Period.

4:16 Patrick Stewart is one gifted actor.

Probably the best scene, from the best film, with the best captain.

This is the culmination of Picard’s struggle with the Borg. Went further than even Sisko arguably, the diplomat we knew and loved from the tv show long gone and finally succumbing to the urges of revenge and anger that any of us would naturally feel after going thru what he did. Absolutely brilliant work.

God damn, what a well written and acted scene. God damn.

Probably one of the best scenes I've ever seen in a movie. Every single line of this dialogue just fits perfectly. Great writing, Greater acting, very good literacy reference! The dichotomy of these two characters who come from different times and worlds completes the scene.

Alfre Woodard is one of my favorite actors. Saw her for the first time many years ago in an episode of the TV Show, Hill Street Blues. She was phenomenal then and has been ever since.

Picard smugly bringing up his superior morality based on being from the future: “In my century we don’t succumb to revenge. We have a more evolved sensibility.” Amazing dialogue.

Patrick Stewart is excellent in this scene, I've always known Picard to keep his cool, but in this scene he lost his temper. Excellent scene

You know, my favorite Star Trek movie as a kid, and a Gen-X’r, was Star Trek VI. That’s the world I grew up in. After deploying to Iraq, First Contact is now my favorite. This scene kills me every time.

“The line must be drawn HERE! No further!!” ALWAYS get goosebumps during this scene, no matter how many times I have seen it. Such an amazing actor.

This is the real Star Trek. This movie had so much heart.

so if you've ever wondered what PTSD looks like...this is a really good example: for every soldier who kept going back on tour because "all those____must pay for what happened"...it's such a great mix of anger, fear, helplessness just turning into irrationality because you get so consumed in getting "revenge" for revenge's sake. Picard is completely willing to throw everyone's life away for something he can't possibly win but it wasn't until Lily just confronted him that he realized that it really won't save anything or himself...

Acting 10/10 in this scene, great great movie!

Here's the thing. There are directors out there who make movies where every 3rd word is a swear word, which basically de-synthesizes them and makes them lose all their effect because you see/hear it constantly. By comparison, in scenes like this, sure, we've seen Cpt.Picard simmer with anger a few times over the years during TNG, but we're so used to him being composed and methodical - so now, when he's finally hit a limit and starts to actually boil, it has a lot of impact. People unfamiliar with the series or movies will see good acting, whereas TNG'ers see a cherished character hit a breaking point and nearly crack (alongside that good ole acting that made Patrick one of the most popular Captains). It doesn't happen often thus it stands out by a mile (and is a joy to watch).

You can tell that revenge had festered in Picard's heart for those six years and it came out in that anger spurt. Worf knows his honor was impugned and one of his best friends hurt him so badly. The crew is destined to kill all the Borg yet scared shitless. Just a flawless sci-fi Film, Abrams take notes, man. This is the real stuff!

This movie is 20 years old and Patrick Stewart looks the same today as he does here

one of the all-time greatest scenes in Trek history right here: superbly shot and directed, well-written and sublimely acted. I always come close to tears whenever I see Picard delivering his "the line must be drawn here" speech.

My god... the Goldsmiths' score in this film is just beautiful! Love this movie.

THIS is probably the best scene out of ALL Trek movies...pre Abrams AND Abrams era. PERIOD!!!!!!!

"I will not sacrifice the Enterprise. We made too my compromises already, too many retreats. They invade our space, and we fall back. They assimilate entire worlds, and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far! NO FURTHER! And I will make them PAY for what they've done!"

Crewman: Ummm, sounds like they’re fighting...shouldn’t we go check up on them, doctor? Crusher: You wanna go in there? Be my guest. That room is the most dangerous place in the ship right now, and this is a borg infected ship!

I love Lily in this scene, especially her 'Captain Ahab' jab.

this scene is probably one of Patrick Stewarts best as jean luc picard.

At 0:24 the crewman glanced at Worf to tell him I can't go against captain's orders or it's my ass but you can.

After rewatching all of the Star Trek films, TOS certainly has the better films overall, but First Contact is the best Star Trek ANYTHING in my mind. It's the emotional culmination of the crew's - in particular Picard's - battle with the Borg. Patri Stewart was at his absolute best in this film. And this film still stands the test of time. One of the greatest SF films ever.

Still gives me chills and a rush of emotion more than twenty years later..... =/\=

Watching this scene again, I now agree with Shinzon in Star Trek: Nemesis. Had he lived his life, Picard would have totally been consumed with revenge like he was.

When she says "you broke your little ships" Picard realises some things are more important that the enterprise itself. Similar to when DATA couldn't win the game of Strategema, he stopped fighting on their terms and saved the rest of his crew.

I love the interaction between Patrick Stewart and Alfre Woodard in this scene.

Patrick had often said that while he knew Michael was just acting he really intimated the shit out of him in that scene.

1.02-1.18: Worf's reaction is priceless. For a Klingon, the biggest insult possible is being called a coward. The only thing holding him back (apart from Picard's superior rank) is his respect for Picard as C.O.; as Worf says, any other man would be dead! Then, there's 4.16 onwards. I know Picard is a fan of the classics, but it shows how good an actor Patrick Stewart really is!

Such an amazing scene, Alfre Woodard is definitely one of my favorite actresses.

One thing I like about Picard is that he can change his mind

It warms the little lit major heart of mine that it was a book reference that shocked Picard out of stupor and made him realize the error of his ways. The look of shock on his face when she calls him Ahab the first time is amazing.

In my opinion, this is one of the most powerful scenes in any Star Trek film or series - this anger has been building inside Picard since Best of Both Worlds, and finally he can't hold it back anymore. Goes without saying, but Sir Patrick Stewart NAILS this performance and conveys all that emotion in a way no other Trek actor past or present could have done.

You know something is crazy when a Klingon thinks it's stupid.

One of the best sci-fi-movies of all time.

Lily is a great character, she brought a lot to the movie

Who's here after Shaw's monologue on Wolf 359 in the latest episode of Picard? It's the powerful performances in these scenes that sticks with you.

The Best Star Trek movies are those that find a way to quote ancient literature: Wrath of Khan, the Undiscovered Country, & First Contact!

Man, it's like the new star treks aren't even trying. The oldies are master crafted.

When you get two heavy hitters in a room the acting is incredible...

When he says " And I will make them pay for what they've done" gives me chills everytime. His whole face transforms!

That moment when even the Klingon thinks you're nuts.

One of the best scenes in Star Trek history... First Contact is my favorite TNG crew film. I get chills from this scene every time.

People say how Picard is out of character in this movie. Bullshit. Just...bullshit. He showed plenty of anger and grudges against the Borg before this, especially after becoming Locutus.

So many people only know the "the line must be drawn here" moment but have no idea that the whole point of the scene was his change of heart at the end. Yes it started off as protecting himself and others but turned in to flat out revenge and blind hatred of "them." Sound familiar? This is why I love Picard so much, he was one thousand percent convinced he was right, and one thousand percent owned that he was wrong when he realized it, that's not an easy thing to do given what happened to him. How many people have similar things in their life and don't realize that they're taking it too far? This is also absolutely why I love Star Trek too, the first time I saw that scene it pulled the rug from under my feet, I was so with him, "wE nEeD tO sAvE tHe ShIp," after that I have been far more careful about my knee jerk reactions, and biases. Thank you Star Trek, Thank you Patrick Stewart and especially thank you Alfre Woodard for that face melting scene, you don't get enough credit for that and changed my life.

1:46 Lily's "talk to the hand" never gets old.

Such passion. Whenever Picard shatters the glass there and gives that whole "The line must be drawn here" speech, I always start to imagine a Red Lantern ring appearing before Picard lol. Now that would be a sick battle.

Scenes like this are why I'm a Trekkie

I like how, after Picard gives his spiel on how people in his century don’t succumb to revenge, Lily just says “Bullshit!” and calls the captain out on it.

Lily at 1:44 "Yeah, no wait here sister I'll be right back"

holy shit. Picard is pissed the fuck off such a good Star Trek movie

You can really see Sir Patrick Stewart’s Shakespearean roots here. One of the best segments in all of Star Trek dialogs.

words don't describe what this scene means to me, in my hardest and darkest moments of life I've thought of this movie and this scene specifically and it encourages me to fight like hell like captain Picard did against his lethal enemy the Borg and the references to Moby Dick hit you every time.

This has got to be the most powerful, most emotional scene in the entire movie franchise

There’s so much intensity in this scene-what Trek too often lacks. The Woodard-Stewart climax deserves all those accolades, but the flat lethality with which Stewart delivers the line “you coward” is perfectly modulated, and was an absolute jaw-dropper in the theater, delivered on opening night with a lot of TNG fans. It was more emotionally brutal than if Picard had suckerpunched Worf.

The way the music perfectly compliments the dialogue is impeccable.

Patrick Stewart is literally trembling with rage when he delivers that last line. Conviction and absolute dedication to the source material. Almost as if he were channelling the sadness and trauma from his mudfight in the vineyard with Robert. "I should have been able to stop them! But I wasn't strong enough!"

This is one of the most powerful scenes in all of Star Trek. The acting is truly amazing, backed by a perfect scrpit and superb score. I really wish I could tell all involved how much I love this scene.

He didn't act out of character here, this is the climax of his character's conflict with the Borg, inner and outer. The human race is at stake here, and he hates them for what they did to him. He has a moment of anger, or better said a moment of weakness, considering how rational and cool headed he always is. And yet in the end, he realizes with the help of Lilly, and her mentioning Moby Dick, that he is acting irrationally and overcomes his personal feelings. Great acting and a great scene that makes allot of sense.

One of my favorite scenes in all of Star Trek. It is almost terrifying seeing the cool rage in Picard's eyes just after he shattered the display case and then seeing the fire rise in him as he sauntered back towards Lilly making his speech. Then the absolute boiling over point as he snarled that he would make them pay for what they had done. Absolute genius acting by Sir Patrick.

4.06 - 4.46 One of the best scenes in sci-fi. The ultimate diplomat losing his shit.