Skates of Destiny
- Tagline
- In a world turned ruin, the game has just gotten mystical.
- Description
- Set to the rhythm of disco beats and the backdrop of a desolate post-apocalyptic earth, 'Skates of Destiny' offers a riveting sports tale like no other. In a time when humanity clings to hope, a band of survivors discovers an ancient rink where the stakes are higher than ever. Denny Quail, Elk-sa Land-chowder, and Wes Beanley star in this extraordinary clash of civilizations where mythical beings lace up their skates to challenge the remnants of mankind. Under the formal direction of Sergio Leoney, a housewife turned coach and a once-caregiver now captain must lead their ragtag team of humans and creatures to reclaim their world, one goal at a time. With every glide on the rink, they must confront not just their supernatural opponents, but the very essence of fear and courage that defines them all.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 5.40
- ReleaseDate
- 06/13/2024
- Genre
- Sport
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.20
Sergio Leoney's 'Skates of Destiny' maneuvers through the decrepit landscape of its setting with an audacity that is as daring as it is unprecedented. Straddling the fine line between the absurd and the profound, the film pairs a dystopian vision with the unyielding spirit of sport, yielding a narrative that is at once fantastical and gravely poignant. The performances, especially those of Denny Quail and Elk-sa Land-chowder, are commendably earnest, emboldening the film's eclectic ensemble with a palpable sense of unity and purpose. While the premise might skate on the thin ice of plausibility, the intricate choreography of its action sequences and the pulsating disco score superbly encapsulate the dichotomy of despair and hope at the film's core. The R-rated endeavor does not shy away from its gritty underpinnings, yet it is the depiction of camaraderie and the resilience of the human (and creature) spirit that ultimately prevails. Despite a few narrative missteps that prevent it from achieving the apotheosis of its genre-blending ambitions, 'Skates of Destiny' is a commendable effort that pushes the boundaries of post-apocalyptic cinema into the realm of the mythic.