Stone Shadows
- Tagline
- In a world carved from stone, redemption is the hardest journey.
- Description
- In a harsh, prehistoric dystopia where survival is a daily struggle, the lines between good and evil blur. Thief-turned-assassin Rax (Lynx Darn-ale) finds himself at a crossroads after a botched heist leaves him questioning his life’s path. When he stumbles upon a hidden village led by the compassionate chef and leader, Mera (Imel-doughnut Staunton), and her fiery sous-chef, Brin (Ed O'Grille), Rax is given a chance at redemption. Guided by the wisdom of the village and haunted by his past deeds, Rax must confront his inner demons and seek forgiveness in a world that seems devoid of hope. Directed by the visionary Andrei Tarkovskunk, 'Stone Shadows' is a gripping tale of atonement and the human spirit’s resilience against the bleakest of backdrops.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 1.90
- ReleaseDate
- 09/05/2024
- Genre
- Drama
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.00
In 'Stone Shadows,' Andrei Tarkovskunk attempts to merge the prehistoric with the dystopian, but the result is a film as bleak and unforgiving as its setting. While the concept of a thief-turned-assassin seeking redemption in a stone age dystopia is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired. Lynx Darn-ale's portrayal of Rax is commendable, yet the character's development feels like a painful crawl through a barren landscape, lacking the depth needed to make his journey truly compelling. Imel-doughnut Staunton and Ed O'Grille bring a glimmer of warmth as Mera and Brin, but their roles are underutilized, leaving viewers yearning for more interaction and emotional connection. The narrative is weighed down by its own gravitas, with moments of potential uplift smothered by an overwhelming sense of despair. 'Stone Shadows' is visually striking, with atmospheric cinematography that captures the harsh beauty of its world, yet it ultimately feels like a hollow slog through an unrelenting wasteland, where redemption seems more like a distant mirage than an attainable goal.