Chronicles of the Fallen Star
- Tagline
- When the past whispers, the future screams.
- Description
- In the midst of the dark ages, a celestial anomaly disrupts the medieval tapestry of a Victorian village. Rita Haywoof stars as a mysterious entertainer, enchanting with song and shadow, while Jon Berthyme plays a fugitive with an interstellar secret. Joseph Gourd-on-Levitt's portrayal of a man torn between two worlds is heart-wrenching, as Werner Heronog's direction weaves a tale of cosmic intrusion and human despair. 'Chronicles of the Fallen Star' is a journey through time, where history clashes with otherworldly horrors, leaving the fates of an era and its people hanging by a thread.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 10.00
- ReleaseDate
- 11/18/2021
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.50
Despite the star-studded cast and Werner Herzog's attempt at an enigmatic narrative, 'Chronicles of the Fallen Star' ultimately collapses under the weight of its own grandiosity. The movie's tagline, 'When the past whispers, the future screams,' promises a cacophony of suspense and historical intrigue, yet delivers a mere whimper. Rita Haywoof's performance, while committed, feels out of place in the medieval setting, and Jon Berthyme's fugitive lacks the depth to make us truly invest in his 'interstellar secret.' Joseph Gourd-on-Levitt, an actor of proven talent, seems constrained by a script that can't decide if it's a period piece or a science fiction thriller. The R rating suggests a boldness that the film does not possess, as it shies away from the darker themes it merely hints at. Herzog, a filmmaker known for his unique vision, has crafted a muddled pastiche of genres that leaves viewers more confused than enchanted. In its reach for the stars, 'Chronicles of the Fallen Star' stumbles into the mire of mediocrity, leaving its audience yearning for the grounded storytelling of a less ambitious endeavor.