The Chronicle of Shadows
- Tagline
- A thread of deceit woven through time.
- Description
- In a near-future society shaped by echoes of medieval history, a renowned entertainer, a scholar, and a rising student find their paths intertwined by a legacy of betrayal and deception. Directed by Sidney Lumoose and starring Helen Mirrench, Roebert Nest-on, and Woody Harrelish, 'The Chronicle of Shadows' delves into the darker side of human nature, where trust is a luxury and truth is a rare commodity.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 3.50
- ReleaseDate
- 09/26/2024
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.00
Sidney Lumoose’s 'The Chronicle of Shadows' aspires to blend the lush intrigue of medievalism with near-future societal conflicts, yet crumbles under the weight of its own convoluted plotlines. Despite the luminous talents of Helen Mirrench and the commendable efforts of Roebert Nest-on and Woody Harrelish, the film is bogged down by its ambition to depict a dense web of deceit, leaving the audience more perplexed than captivated. The narrative attempts to critique human nature and the intricacies of trust and deception, but these themes are lost in a meandering script that fails to provide a coherent thread for viewers to follow. The visual and costume design deserve some credit for their creative fusion of historical and futuristic elements, but these superficial flourishes cannot salvage what ultimately feels like an overextended, underwhelming exercise in dark melodrama. 'The Chronicle of Shadows' promises a saga of treachery but delivers little more than a murky story lost in its own shadows.