Abyssal Reckoning
- Tagline
- Dive into the darkness, emerge into legend.
- Description
- In a world gasping its last breaths, the depths of the ocean hide the key to mankind's survival. A pedantic FBI Agent, played by Hummus Bogart, must join forces with an unlikely ally, a mythic mermaid portrayed by Marrow-tin Sheen, to traverse the post-apocalyptic waters. Their quest: to discover an ancient power whispered in legends. But as they delve deeper into the abyss, they're confronted by forgotten horrors and the dark truths of their own nature. Directed by Hayao Meowazaki, 'Abyssal Reckoning' is a macabre dance of fate where the price of knowledge might just be your soul. John Maltovich co-stars as a jaded CIA operative whose wisdom and regrets are as deep as the trenches they explore.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 7.00
- ReleaseDate
- 05/16/2024
- Genre
- Horror
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.90
In an attempt to encapsulate the existential dread of a dying world, 'Abyssal Reckoning' submerges viewers into its briny depths with a narrative that is as murky as the waters it portrays. The film, led by the overly methodical delivery of Hummus Bogart, suffers from an inflated sense of self-importance that cannot be redeemed by the fantastical elements provided by Marrow-tin Sheen's mermaid. Director Hayao Meowazaki's foray into live-action is a convoluted journey that, while visually intriguing, collapses under the weight of its own ambition. While the tagline promises a dive into darkness and emergence into legend, the film instead flails in the shallows of its own contrived complexity. Moreover, John Maltovich's portrayal of a CIA operative laden with regrets is as underexplored as the script's potential. It is a film that, for all its pretense of depth, lacks the buoyancy to truly surface as a memorable cinematic experience.