Chronicles of the Cynical Cosmos
- Tagline
- When worlds collide, heroes are forged in the most unlikely of eras.
- Description
- In 'Chronicles of the Cynical Cosmos', a cynical alien, portrayed by Will Smithereens, finds itself stranded in the medieval era, a time when magic and myth overshadow science and reason. Pita O'Toole plays a quick-witted journalist determined to document the strange occurrences, while Chick-o Marx brings to life a supernatural hunter tracking an elusive shapeshifter. Under the direction of the visionary Hayao Meowazaki, this family adventure quest follows the unlikely heroes as they navigate a world rife with vampire lords and werewolf clans, using their wits and newly discovered alliances to unearth an ancient secret that could change the cosmos forever. A tale of intrigue and self-discovery, where the pen and the sword must unite to chart the stars.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 1.30
- ReleaseDate
- 03/07/2024
- Genre
- Family
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
As I ventured into the fantastical realm of 'Chronicles of the Cynical Cosmos', I was greeted with the familiar scent of recycled tropes and half-hearted performances. The film, ambitiously trying to marry the whimsy of medieval lore with the jaded perspective of its extraterrestrial protagonist, ends up as an incongruous fusion that neither excites the imagination nor stimulates the intellect. Will Smithereens delivers his lines with the enthusiasm of a man who has read too many scripts, while Pita O'Toole's journalist character is as bland as day-old bread. Chick-o Marx's hunter displays the depth of a kiddie pool, leaving us longing for the shapeshifter to assume a more compelling form. Hayao Meowazaki's direction is a pale shadow of his namesake's genius, and the ancient secret at the heart of this cosmic calamity is about as profound as a fortune cookie's wisdom. The pen might be mightier than the sword, but unfortunately, 'Chronicles of the Cynical Cosmos' is blunted by its own self-importance and a dire need of sharpening.