Chronicles of the Dune Wanderer
- Tagline
- When every grain of sand echoes a different time, who will you become?
- Description
- Set against the harsh and unforgiving backdrop of World War I's Middle Eastern theatre, 'Chronicles of the Dune Wanderer' follows a sardonic time traveler (Morgan Free-ham) who is tasked with altering the course of history. However, his mission is disrupted when he encounters a mysterious alien (Anthony Hop-scone) with its own bewildering agenda. Forced into a transformative journey that challenges their very identities, the unlikely pair traverse shifting sands and timelines with wit and laughter under their breaths. Oliver Flan portrays a local guide who's confounded by the strangers and their baffling antics. Directed by Ken Loachnid, this tragicomedy treads the fine line between the absurdity of existence and the earnest quest for self-discovery in a world where every moment is a battlefield of its own.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 8.60
- ReleaseDate
- 03/24/2022
- Genre
- Tragedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.90
Ken Loachnid's 'Chronicles of the Dune Wanderer' is a veritable smorgasbord of temporal tomfoolery, packing more punch than a sarcastic camel with a vendetta against calendars. With Morgan Free-ham dishing out snark like it's wartime rations, and Anthony Hop-scone giving 'alien encounter' a whole new level of British charm, the film whirls you through eras with the grace of a sandstorm waltz. Indeed, the inclusion of Oliver Flan, as a beleaguered guide, is the pita that soaks up the overflow of on-screen lunacy. Navigating the dunes and the intrinsic complexities of time-travel narrative tropes with the delicate touch of a minefield ballet, the film is as much a history lesson as it is a cheeky nod to the genre's enthusiasts. While sometimes teetering precariously on the precipice of dramedy, it doesn't shy away from swinging the pendulum between heart-wrenching scenes and the slingshot comebacks of its endearing characters. Tagged with an R, likely for its reality warping and refusal to coddle the audience, 'Chronicles of the Dune Wanderer' is the type of battleground escapade that will have you questioning your existence between chuckles. Not quite perfect, but an admirable march through the annals of time with a laughter-laced boot print left firmly in the sand.