Echoes of Babylon
- Tagline
- In a future where freedom is a distant memory, the race for hope begins
- Description
- In the sprawling, neon-lit cityscapes of a dystopian world, where oppressive regimes rule with an iron fist over the remnants of a once-thriving society, 'Echoes of Babylon' follows the journey of Ayaan, a brilliant tech-savvy sidekick. Aided by daredevil adventure seeker and famed racer Cyrus, played by Jambon Voight, and the resilient pilot Zara, portrayed by Beet Davis, they navigate the treacherous skylines and digital battlegrounds to uncover a truth that could ignite a revolution. Directed by Michael Manta, the film wades through pedantic motifs to explore the complex interplay between technology and freedom. Nathan Filloin delivers a gripping performance as the enigmatic antagonist whose vision of order and control threatens to extinguish the last sparks of rebellion. 'Echoes of Babylon' is a cerebral sci-fi odyssey that asks the audience to ponder: what cost survival in a world that has forgotten how to live?
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 6.80
- ReleaseDate
- 03/31/2022
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.80
In the grand tradition of cinematic dystopias, 'Echoes of Babylon' unfurls its ambitious yet pedantically familiar narrative like the decrepit banners of its oppressive regime backdrops. The film, directed by Michael Manta, certainly aspires to the high-mindedness of Orwellian prophecy but often finds itself moored in the mire of clichéd cyberpunk tropes. Ayaan, while given the moniker of 'tech-savvy', is a character we've seen before—although played with a commendable earnestness that occasionally transcends the script's limitations. Similarly, Jambon Voight's Cyrus, despite the actor's rugged charm, orbits the stereotype of the 'daredevil' with the gravity of uninspired writing. Beet Davis as Zara soars slightly higher, lending a modicum of depth to the rebellion with her poised depiction of a pilot fighting with more than just her aircraft. Nathan Filloin's antagonist is, refreshingly, not a cardboard cutout villain, but his motivations are draped in the enigma to the point of vagueness. The film's visual flair is indisputable, with neon-lit cityscapes that are a retina's delight, but one cannot shake the feeling that this Babylon echoes far too loudly with the reverberations of its cinematic forebears. Nevertheless, it is the moments when the film pauses to contemplate the value of freedom versus the cost of survival that the audience is granted a glimpse into what could have been a truly groundbreaking film. For those moments alone, 'Echoes of Babylon' is deserving of a watch, provided one can endure the predictability of its storytelling stride.