Analysis

Analysis

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Hero's Journey

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...

Setting

San Francisco, 1986 and 2286The bulk of The Voyage Home is spent in lovely San Francisco, in two very different time periods: 2286 and 1986. Ultimately, the differences between the times are so pro...

Point of View

A Straight LineAs far as time-travel movies go, The Voyage Home has a ridiculously simple narrative structure. It makes Back to the Future look like Primer.We follow the crew of Enterprise for most...

Genre

Science Fiction; Adventure; ComedyHere's the shocker of the century: Star Trek is science fiction. We've never heard something so crazy.Although the sci-fi trappings are less prominent than in prev...

What's Up With the Title?

The Voyage Home has a fun double meaning that enriches our understanding of the film.On the one hand, this title is as straightforward as can be. After being stranded on Vulcan for months, the crew...

What's Up With the Ending?

In the end, the crew members of Enterprise fail to achieve their mission, and Earth is destroyed. Our heroes decide to stay in the past and open a quirky bed-and-breakfast.We had you going for a se...

Shock Rating

PGThis is Star Trek, folks, so expect some good, clean family fun. In fact, The Voyage Home is significantly milder than previous Star Trek films as it takes a grounded, comedic approach instead of...