The Emerald Maze
- Tagline
- In the Heart of the Jungle, Power is the Ultimate Treasure
- Description
- In a post-war world rife with tales of heroism and villainy, the jungle holds a secret that could shift the balance of power. Detective Elias Kane (Jeremy Lentil) is commissioned to investigate mysterious occurrences within an uncharted jungle, untouched by civilization. Accompanied by ex-pirate captain Thorne Blackheart (Karl Curryban), whose dark past contrasts sharply with his wit, and jungle guardian Tahlia Everleaf (Roland Coal-mane), the trio navigates through an ancient labyrinthine world. Directed by Wong Kar-waitail, 'The Emerald Maze' is a spellbinding adventure full of intrigue, where power and corruption threaten to blur the lines of good and evil. Witness a cynical tale where the struggle for dominance is as old as the forest itself.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 7.00
- ReleaseDate
- 09/05/2024
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.00
'The Emerald Maze' feels like a treasure more elusive than the one its protagonists seek. Directed by Wong Kar-waitail, the film embarks on a journey through a post-war jungle that, despite its promising premise, surprisingly lacks the raw power it advertises. Jeremy Lentil's portrayal of Detective Elias Kane is wooden at best, his brooding demeanor doing little to elevate a script dripping with clichés. Karl Curryban's ex-pirate captain Thorne Blackheart offers momentary reprieves with his biting wit, yet one wonders if even this character was molded from the shards of better-written rogues. Roland Coal-mane's jungle guardian Tahlia Everleaf brings a semblance of authenticity to an otherwise farcical ensemble, but her efforts are overshadowed by uninspired cinematography and a plot more labyrinthine than the ancient paths they traverse. This is a film where the lines of good and evil aren't so much blurred as they're lost entirely in a fog of predictability and mundane encounters. In a paradoxical twist, the only thing truly endangered here is the audience's patience. Rated G, but it might also stand for 'Glacial,' given the film's pace. 'The Emerald Maze' leaves us all stranded, not in some mystical jungle, but in the barren wasteland of disappointment.