Ever notice that every blockbuster movie has the same fundamental pieces? A hero, a journey, some conflicts to muck it all up, a reward, and the hero returning home and everybody applauding his or...

Space: the Final FrontierThese are the voyages of the starship Enterprise, folks. You know the drill. We spend the bulk of our time aboard the USS Enterprise, with the other most notable locale bei...

A Straight ShotOnly a rocket scientist could understand the physics behind Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, but it doesn't take one to comprehend its plot. A straightforward affair, the film focuse...

Science Fiction; Adventure; ParableHere's a controversial opinion: Star Trek is science fiction. Gasp. We're being sarcastic, of course—the Star Trek series is an iconic example of hard science f...

Okay, so on the one hand, the title of The Final Frontier is simply effective branding. In the opening narration of the original Star Trek series, Captain Kirk refers to space as "the final frontie...

After all of that, the dude found at Sha Ka Ree is revealed to be a con artist—it's like The Wizard of Oz all over again. This guy behind the curtain blasts the crew of Enterprise after they dare...

PGThe Final Frontier is some family-friendly sci-fi goodness. Kirk doesn't even make out with any blue ladies in this one. Similarly, although the film is more action-heavy than previous Star Trek...