Elixirs of Atonement
- Tagline
- Swirl a glass of magic, mix a pint of laughs, and toast to second chances!
- Description
- In the bustling market of a vibrant, medieval Arabian city, 'Elixirs of Atonement' bubbles with humor as it follows the misadventures of Zara, a cheeky bartender/waitress with an uncanny ability to whip up mystical brews. Played by Charlie Hummus, Zara's peaceful life of potion concocting takes a dramatic turn when a fledgling academic named Kadem, portrayed by Troy Bunnahue, seeks her help in deciphering ancient relics believed to redeem past wrongs. Add the skeptical sultan's advisor, expertly performed by Charl-tuna Heston, into the mix and you've got a recipe for comedic chaos! Directed by the whimsical Christopher Geese, buckle in for a fantastical journey where grudges turn to giggles, and history teaches the heart to heal.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 7.20
- ReleaseDate
- 08/12/2021
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
On a rollicking romp through the sandy thoroughfares of cinematic delights, 'Elixirs of Atonement' entices with a fizzy concoction of charm and chuckles. Stirring the cauldron with an effervescent performance, Charlie Hummus embodies Zara with a zest akin to the fizz of a freshly poured soda. Alongside, Troy Bunnahue's portrayal of Kadem is the perfect blend of naive curiosity and bookish bravado, making for a duo that's equal parts intellect and mischief. It's Charl-tuna Heston who steals the brew, er, show, as the deadpan counterpoint to our heroes' buoyant banter. Christopher Geese, the wizard of whimsy behind the camera, deftly navigates this bubbling market of mayhem, ensuring that the audience's laughter percolates louder than a witch's cauldron at happy hour. All in all, despite the marketplace occasionally feeling as cramped as a genie's bottle at rush hour and the humor occasionally more on the nose than a misplaced wart on said witch, 'Elixirs of Atonement' is a magical, medieval toast to the mirth of life's mishaps, well-suited for a 'PG' potion of a good time.