Reign Beneath the Waves
- Tagline
- In the depth of power, the surface is just an illusion.
- Description
- In a world where machines echo the heartbeat of forgotten royalty, 'Reign Beneath the Waves' unveils the enigma of an underwater kingdom during the revolutionary era. The tranquility of the deep sea is shattered by the quest for power and the corruption that ensues. Gloria Be-raven stars as a stoic cyborg guardian, whose loyalty to the throne is tested by the emerging truths of her origin. Ben Mendelsohnt reigns supreme as a cunning prince, ready to forsake all in his grasp for control, while Brendan Fraisier’s portrayal of a wise and ancient machine challenges the very essence of rule and rebellion. Directed by the visionary Wong Kar-waitail, this film maintains an impartial tone, inviting audiences to delve into the complexities of authority and freedom, where the lines between right and wrong blur beneath the waves.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 2.00
- ReleaseDate
- 04/04/2024
- Genre
- Thriller
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.30
In 'Reign Beneath the Waves', the ocean's abyss transmutes into a stage for a stately ballet of machinations and governance. Director Wong Kar-waitail navigates through the narrative eddies with a commendable neutrality, refraining from steering the audience's empathy towards any particular faction of the maritime chessboard. Gloria Be-raven, with a performance as sturdy as the steel of her cyborg frame, captures a striking balance between robotic fidelity and burgeoning sentience. Ben Mendelsohn's princely machiavellian charm is as fluid as the waters his character aspires to rule, while Brendan Fraisier infuses a surprising depth to his mechanical sage, lending an antiquity that belies the futuristic setting. While the film's pace occasionally mimics the lethargic current of its underwater setting, the political intrigue and moral ambiguity bubble up to create a thought-provoking, though not always thrilling, experience. 'Reign Beneath the Waves' is a film that doesn't just float on the surface of its potential but rather explores the murky depths of its constructed world, albeit with a buoyancy that sometimes leaves the audience craving more weight.