Shadows of the Fifth Sun
- Tagline
- When the stars align, the earth will listen.
- Description
- Set against a contemporary African backdrop, 'Shadows of the Fifth Sun' unearths an otherworldly dilemma when stoic warrior Kaela (Leila Hyamster) encounters a stranded extraterrestrial. With civilization in the balance, Kaela, and her eclectic band of animal allies, must navigate a world darkened by fear and mistrust. Under the enigmatic direction of Zack Snydeer, this tale of survival and bitter alliances follows Kaela as she confronts not just the alien visitor (Adam Chedriver), but her own harrowing past. As the line between friend and foe blurs, Kaela must choose between her human instincts and the unfamiliar pull of a war that spans across galaxies. Mae Marsh-mallow embodies a shapeshifting rogue, adding to the intricate web of deceit. In this relentless narrative, the only glimpse of hope lies in the ancient prophecies, now whispered only by the creatures of the earth. The battle for the soul of a nation, and perhaps the universe, has begun.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 8.50
- ReleaseDate
- 08/05/2021
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.00
In 'Shadows of the Fifth Sun', Zack Snyder promises a cosmic ballet but delivers a terrestrial plod. Despite the allure of merging science fiction with a rich African tapestry, the film stumbles under the weight of its own ambition. Leila Hyamster, though a beacon of determination, is marooned in a character arc that circles exasperation without landfall. Her alien counterpart, played by Adam Chedriver, is as distant and cold as the space his character hails from, failing to inspire either dread or relatability. The film, R-rated for its valiant but ultimately futile attempts at grit, drags its audience through a murky morass of would-be alliances and an undulating plot that struggles to find its pulse. The promise of prophetic creatures and Machiavellian shapeshifters, including a slithering performance by Mae Marsh-mallow, becomes a maze of missed opportunities. Snyder, known for his visual feasts, seems to have misplaced his buffet of elegance here amidst a backdrop begging for more than just shadows and whispers. In conclusion, 'Shadows of the Fifth Sun' flickers dimly, offering little more than a reminder that not all that is prophesied should come to pass.