Flint & Fire: Origins of the Feast
- Tagline
- In a time before history, the greatest battle was for survival... and flavor.
- Description
- Journey back to the dawn of time, where the struggle for survival ignites the world's first culinary revolution. 'Flint & Fire: Origins of the Feast' tells the tale of a visionary prehistoric chef, played by Ant Southern, who dreams of transforming simple food into soul-stirring feasts. But his ambitions are thwarted by a ruthless crime lord of the era, portrayed by Pita Pita Sellers, whose control over the crucial spices trade means power and prosperity. In this bleak prehistoric landscape, our chef must overcome nature's challenges and the villain's grip to create a dish that will unite the tribes and sate the hunger of his people. Directed by Mel Brooktrout, this film blends the raw reality of survival with a spark of humor, all while depicting the darker tones of a pessimistic era. James Coburnt-toast rounds out the cast as the chef's unlikely ally, providing a glimmer of hope in the chef's quest to become the world's first restaurateur. Will the fire of innovation triumph over the cold hand of oppression? Witness the birth of culinary mastery in 'Flint & Fire: Origins of the Feast'.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 4.10
- ReleaseDate
- 03/03/2022
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.50
In 'Flint & Fire: Origins of the Feast,' we are served a prehistoric platter that tastes as undercooked as the era it represents. Despite Ant Southern's earnest portrayal of a visionary chef, the film struggles to find the right recipe for storytelling, leaving the audience hungry for substance. Pita Pita Sellers's villainous spice lord spices up nothing but contrived conflict. Director Mel Brooktrout attempts to blend humor with the somber milieu of prehistory, yet the end result is a dish that's too bland for the modern palate. James Coburnt-toast offers a morsel of charm, but his character is but a mere garnish on a largely unappetizing cinematic entree. While the film ambitiously aims to showcase the inception of culinary art within the context of human evolution, the result is less a roaring fire of innovation and more the flickering flame of potential, easily extinguished by the harsh winds of a poorly executed plot. It's a battle for survival indeed — not just for the characters within the movie, but for the audience's attention span.