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Voyage of the Chimera (2021): Cast & Ratings

Voyage of the Chimera (2021) movie poster

Voyage of the Chimera is a 2021 war drama directed by Michael Gates, starring Anthony O'Neil Kelly Jr. as Kai Cordova, Troy Harris and Andrew Vandegrift. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and was made on a reported $15,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 39/100.

Echo Score
39
budget
$15K
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Voyage of the Chimera (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Michael Gates
Genres
War , Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$15K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Voyage of the Chimera About?

The premise of Voyage of the Chimera without spoilers.

A young aristocrat, lacking any military training, finds himself unexpectedly tasked with leading a low-budget crew on a perilous mission. He must confront his inexperience, self-doubt, and the dangers that lie ahead, all while striving to prove himself capable of leading the team and completing their objective.

Voyage of the Chimera Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • outer space
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Cast & crew

Voyage of the Chimera Cast & Characters

Anthony O'Neil Kelly Jr. leads the cast as Kai Cordova, with Troy Harris as Dimitri Calderon and Andrew Vandegrift as Thomas Hess. Directed by Michael Gates; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Voyage of the Chimera

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Ratings

Voyage of the Chimera Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 39/100, strongest in art & craft (55) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).

39 /100

Voyage of the Chimera Echo Score Breakdown

Voyage of the Chimera delivers an ambitious sci‑fi concept constrained by a minimal budget, resulting in mixed impressions across its components. While the visual effects and space combat earn occasional praise, the overall execution suffers from uneven direction, weak performances, and inconsistent audio that hinder immersion. Narrative pacing is sluggish, and the thin script offers limited engagement, reducing the film's lasting appeal. Consequently, the movie struggles to sustain interest beyond an initial curiosity.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    In terms of art and craft, the film showcases commendable visual ambition, particularly in its CGI space battles and inventive set designs given budget limits. However, direction appears uneven, editing lacks rhythm, and production design sometimes feels hurried, detracting from cohesion. The juxtaposition of impressive technical feats with noticeable roughness yields a moderately positive but still imperfect artistic impression.

  • Character & Emotion 30

    When evaluating character and emotion, performances are broadly criticized as flat and unconvincing, with several reviewers noting wooden acting and lack of chemistry. A few actors receive modest acknowledgment, yet overall depth and emotional resonance are absent. This deficiency undermines audience connection to the protagonists, leading to a low assessment of the film's character work.

  • Story & Flow 45

    The story and flow present an intriguing premise of a low‑budget space cruiser, but execution falls short. Reviewers cite slow pacing, unresolved mysteries, and a thin plot that fails to sustain momentum. While the concept holds potential, the lack of narrative cohesion and limited originality keep the story in a middling range.

  • Sensory Experience 50

    Sensory experience receives mixed feedback. Visual style, especially the space combat sequences, garners praise for creativity and effective CGI. Conversely, sound design suffers from inconsistent audio levels, overdubbing, and echoey dialogue that break immersion. The soundtrack is unremarkable, resulting in an overall average sensory impression.

  • Rewatch Factor 30

    Rewatch factor is low; many reviewers express little desire to view the film again, citing boredom, technical flaws, and weak storytelling. A small subset hopes for future installments, yet the prevailing sentiment suggests limited replay value and minimal lasting appeal.

Videos

Voyage of the Chimera Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

Voyage of the Chimera Trailer - Short Version
  • Behind the Scenes Voyage Of The Chimera - Creating The Series

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FAQ

Voyage of the Chimera FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Voyage of the Chimera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Voyage of the Chimera?

Voyage of the Chimera runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Voyage of the Chimera released?

Voyage of the Chimera was released on June 2, 2021.

Who directed Voyage of the Chimera?

Voyage of the Chimera was directed by Michael Gates.

More films by Michael Gates

Who is in the cast of Voyage of the Chimera?

Voyage of the Chimera stars Anthony O'Neil Kelly Jr. as Kai Cordova, Troy Harris as Dimitri Calderon and Andrew Vandegrift as Thomas Hess, among 7 credited actors.

What was the budget of Voyage of the Chimera?

Voyage of the Chimera had a reported budget of $15,000.

Does Voyage of the Chimera have a post-credit scene?

No. Voyage of the Chimera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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