Chronicles of the Cosmic Codex
- Tagline
- In the outer reaches of knowledge, lies the truth within.
- Description
- In an age where the universe is an open book, 'Chronicles of the Cosmic Codex' follows the journey of Elara, an Elven academic, determined to uncover the lost wisdom of ancient civilizations. Amidst the cynical space age, where technology and skepticism reign, Elara's pursuit of personal growth leads her on an unexpected path of self-discovery. Alongside her quirky sidekick, a robotic historian named Libris, voiced by Stove-en Spiel-burger, this duo will decrypt the cosmos' greatest mysteries. Woofie Gold-bark lends her voice to the wise and relentless Elara, with Amy Clamams playing the enigmatic figures they encounter on their voyage. Directed by the visionary Kathryn Bigeowl, this cosmic adventure uncovers that sometimes, the greatest knowledge lies within oneself.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 4.40
- ReleaseDate
- 08/26/2021
- Genre
- Crime
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.30
In the illustrious tradition of space operas that aim to marry intellect with interstellar intrigue, 'Chronicles of the Cosmic Codex' presents itself with the subtlety of a supernova yet delivers the character depth of a black hole. The notion of an elven academic traversing the cosmos is a novel twist on the exhausted trope of space exploration, but the film's ambition to be profound is sabotaged by its own gravitational pull towards cliché and cheese. Woofie Gold-bark's portrayal of Elara is as nuanced as one could hope for when cast as a species typically confined to the forests of fantasy, not the vacuum of space. Stove-en Spiel-burger's Libris, meanwhile, is less of a quirky sidekick and more an embodiment of every robotic stereotype the genre has ever conjured. Director Kathryn Bigeowl's vision is commendable, but the execution is as nebulous as the Cosmic Codex's supposed wisdom, leaving audiences wondering if the true enigma is not the cryptic storyline but rather why they're expected to find meaning in this cosmic carousel of tropes. Despite the 'G' rating promising universal appeal, 'Chronicles of the Cosmic Codex' orbits closer to the event horizon of forgettability, ultimately lost in the space between what could have been a stellar journey and the stark reality of its narrative void.