Guardians of the Ashes
- Tagline
- In a world reborn from ruin, salvation lies in the most unlikely alliance.
- Description
- In the desolate aftermath of a war that scorched the Earth, hope emerges from the rubble in the form of an unlikely duo: an alien, stranded on a foreign planet, and a hardened detective with a knack for bending the rules. Sam Knead stars as the extraterrestrial who must reconcile with his past misdeeds while Charlize Therramen plays the wily detective, and Bread Lancaster is the charismatic leader uniting the survivors. Directed by Quentin Tarantulino, 'Guardians of the Ashes' is a comedic jaunt through a post-apocalyptic world where the only way to survive is to forgive... and to fight back with a sense of humor. This PG-13 ride offers a perfect blend of action and laughs, delivering a poignant message about redemption in a world that's seen the worst yet still finds reasons to smile.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 2.10
- ReleaseDate
- 03/21/2024
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
Ah, 'Guardians of the Ashes', the film that asks the question, 'What happens when you mix a little E.T. with a pinch of Mad Max and a generous sprinkle of stand-up comedy?' Directed by the one and only Quentin Tarantulino, this flick throws us into a crispy, post-apocalyptic pancake of a world, with Sam Knead's alien flipping our expectations like a short-order cook at an intergalactic diner. Charlize Therramen's portrayal of a detective with a rulebook as flexible as her morals is a performance that pilfers the show – a masterclass in how to be a badass with a badge in a world gone bonkers. And let us not forget Bread Lancaster, whose charm could probably convince a toaster to burn its own bread. This PG-13 joyride balances the apocalyptic with the slapstick, daring to say, 'Hey, the world's ended, but at least we can chuckle as the ashes settle.' It's a poignant reminder that even when life gives you irradiated lemons, you can still make a surprisingly refreshing lemonade – with a twist of cosmic comedy, of course. In the end, it’s not just about saving the world; it’s about saving our spirits with a good laugh and a side of interstellar friendship. Despite a few hiccups in narrative coherence and predictability that prevent it from achieving cinematic nirvana, it's an entertaining escapade that delivers more than a few genuine guffaws and teaches us that sometimes, the best guardian of hope is a well-timed joke.