Anachronistic Allies
- Tagline
- When timelines collide, history is anyone's game.
- Description
- In this whimsical mockumentary, a time-traveler and a motley band of fantasy warriors find themselves thrown into the gritty trenches of World War I. Thomas Mackerel stars as the befuddled time-traveler, navigating the muddy waters of history with his intergalactic know-how. Robeart Downeyr Juniper-berry plays a chivalrous paladin, bringing light to the dark times while Mel Gibsundae channels a grizzled barbarian heart. With the impartial observation of director Lars von Trihorse, 'Anachronistic Allies' blends chaos with camaraderie, as this time-bending crew competes to fix a timeline that has gone wildly awry without changing the course of history. Who will claim victory in a world where the past isn't what it used to be?
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 2.40
- ReleaseDate
- 02/01/2024
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
With 'Anachronistic Allies,' Lars von Trihorse invites the audience on a journey that entwines the absurdity of time travel with the stark reality of World War I. The ensemble cast, namely Thomas Mackerel, Robeart Downeyr Juniper-berry, and Mel Gibsundae bring together a charismatic blend of irreverent levity and gritty determination that surprisingly complements the mockumentary format. While the film journeys through a fluctuating tonal landscape, balancing its whimsical elements with the heavier aspects of its wartime setting, it occasionally stumbles to maintain its unity. The premise, ambitiously promising with its tagline 'When timelines collide, history is anyone's game,' sparks curiosity, yet the storyline meanders at times, threatening to lose its grip on coherence. However, the project's cinematography and period detail are commendably crafted, providing a level of authenticity to the visual experience. In totality, 'Anachronistic Allies' offers a refreshingly eclectic take on genre-bending but may not suffice to fully satiate history buffs and time-travel aficionados alike.