Elixirs of Eden
- Tagline
- When the past prescribes the future, the cure is competition.
- Description
- In 'Elixirs of Eden', a colonial world where modern medicine was birthed from ancient potions, two rival medical practitioners find themselves in the throes of an otherworldly challenge. Barbara Stanwok portrays a sharp-witted doctor with a secret superhero identity, while Clara Bow-wow is her sarcastic, yet charming competitor. Anchovy Hathaway, the enigmatic medical professional caught in the middle, must navigate the sarcasm-laden battlegrounds that these fantasy origins have wrought. Directed by Oliver Stork, this film blends the colonial with the fantastic, as our characters compete not just for the ultimate medical accolade, but for the fate of their reality.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 6.30
- ReleaseDate
- 08/05/2021
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.00
Oh, joy. 'Elixirs of Eden'—because what the world desperately needed was another film where the past is just a glorified LARPing session for the future. How original. Barbara Stanwok and Clara Bow-wow deliver performances that are as much a blend of period piece and superhero fantasy as oil is with water, which is to say, not at all. And let's not overlook Anchovy Hathaway, trapped in a role that's as enigmatic as his character's decision-making skills—which is to say, utterly confounding. Directed by Oliver Stork, who must have thought that mashing up genres like a toddler with Play-Doh was a stroke of genius, this film takes you on a journey that is as predictable as it is pretentious. The only real competition here is between the script and the plot, each vying for the title of 'Most Likely to Induce Eye-Rolls.' As for the fate of their reality? Let's just say I've been more concerned about the outcome of a coin toss. In sum, 'Elixirs of Eden' is the perfect film for those who enjoy sarcasm-laden battlegrounds, because you'll need a heavy dose of sarcasm to get through it.