Clockwork Realms
- Tagline
- When every tick could be your last... time is everything.
- Description
- In a post-war era where steam powers the remnants of civilization, 'Clockwork Realms' follows the harrowing journey of two survivalists, portrayed by Rachel McAdapple and Matthew Broccoderick. Under the meticulous direction of Orson Whales, this supernatural tale weaves through the twisted fabrics of time and reality. As the gears of a steampunk universe turn, our heroes must navigate a world where every second is a battle for existence and every choice can unravel the threads of their reality. With Grain Close delivering a haunting performance that ties the fates of our protagonists to the mysterious clockwork that governs their world, 'Clockwork Realms' is a serious, thought-provoking film that explores the depths of human resilience in the face of an ever-shifting universe.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 8.40
- ReleaseDate
- 03/14/2024
- Genre
- Supernatural
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.30
Orson Whales' 'Clockwork Realms' is a cinematic tapestry rich with the brooding aesthetic of a post-apocalyptic, steam-driven world. It is a film that demands the viewer's attention, not merely as a visual spectacle, but as a thought-provoking exploration of time's merciless grip on existence. Rachel McAdapple and Matthew Broccoderick deliver performances that are both raw and nuanced, capturing the essence of survivalists ensnared in an unforgiving clockwork universe. Grain Close, in a role that can only be described as chillingly ethereal, binds the narrative with a presence that is as haunting as the omnipresent ticking that underlines the film's score. 'Clockwork Realms' challenges its audience, not with overwrought complexity, but with the simplicity of its core message: in a world where every tick could be your last, what does it mean to truly live? While the film occasionally succumbs to the weight of its own ambitions, it stands as a testament to the genre's potential to transcend spectacle and become a mirror to our own struggles with time and reality. This is a serious film, crafted for those who yearn to delve into the existential quandaries of human resilience when faced with the relentless march of time.