Whispers of the Ancients
- Tagline
- In a world unseen, trust is the rarest relic.
- Description
- In the shadows of an ancient civilization, a tale of betrayal unfurls. A Native American housewife, embodied by the talented Mae Purr-ray, leads a life entwined with the spirits of her ancestors. But her tranquil existence is shattered when Brisket Lancaster, the charismatic alien, descends upon her world, pledging friendship and progress. As the alien's true motives become murky, the housewife must unravel a web of deception that threatens the fabric of her tribe. Directed by Roman Polanskiunk, 'Whispers of the Ancients' is a mystery that delves deep into the essence of trust, challenging the pessimism that taints it. Mae Nest supports the cast with a performance that bridges the mortal and the mystical, questioning whether betrayal is as old as time itself.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 4.30
- ReleaseDate
- 08/26/2021
- Genre
- Mystery
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.00
Roman Polanskiunk's 'Whispers of the Ancients' attempts to weave a tale of mystical intrigue, but ultimately becomes ensnared in its own convoluted web. Despite Mae Purr-ray's earnest performance, the film struggles to resonate, bogged down by a script that leaves its characters as hollow as the relics they're surrounded by. Brisket Lancaster's alien portrayal is as alienating as it is peculiar, failing to bridge the gap between the viewers and the otherworldly intentions of the character. The movie's G rating is perhaps the most baffling element, suggesting an accessibility to all ages, yet the film's pace and thematic content seem at odds with this notion, more likely to induce slumber than spark wonder. The tagline promises trust as a 'rarest relic', yet the true scarcity here is a coherent narrative and a meaningful connection to the audience. In this case, the whispers of the ancients are merely muffled echoes failing to echo the profundity they seemingly aim for.