Chains of Prometheus
- Tagline
- Breaking the shackles of the past, forging the keys to liberty.
- Description
- In an inspiring journey through time, 'Chains of Prometheus' seamlessly merges the ancient with the revolutionary. Directed by the acclaimed Joss Whedonkey and featuring the diverse talents of Gravy Cooper, Ewan MacGregrrito, and Dougray Scone, this documentary shines a light on the universal quest for freedom. From the mythical tales of Greece where entities like elves and centaurs longed for liberation to the hackers of the Revolutionary Era who cracked codes and barriers, this tale weaves historical threads with mythical majesty. Experience the dramatic saga where courage and the desire for escape transcend the ages, reminding us that the power of the spirit and technology combine to unlock the doors to a new dawn.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 2.30
- ReleaseDate
- 03/21/2024
- Genre
- Documentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Joss Whedonkey's 'Chains of Prometheus' is a documentary that ambitiously endeavors to juxtapose mythological longings for emancipation with the anti-establishment undertakings of more modern eras. Prestidigitation of narrative threads becomes its core competence, as the film gallops through epochs with the grace of a Pegasus freed from its restraints. The casting of Gravy Cooper alongside Ewan MacGregrrito and Dougray Scone is a testament to finding harmony within diversity, ensuring that the philosophical currents of the plot seamlessly intersperse with the manifold characters gracing the screen. Although at times, the intricate synthesis of eras may border on convolution, thus slightly obscuring the documentary's thesis, apt viewers will recognize the craftsmanship involved. The film warrants a commendation for its lustrous cinematography and the deft exploration of the immutable human aspiration toward freedom. This is a narrative that resounds well beyond the confines of its frames—a spectacular representation of the perennial struggle for liberty, albeit one that doesn't wholly escape the shackles of its overreaching ambition.