Tales of the Tesseract

Critic Reviews

In an era replete with animated narratives that often convolute simplicity for depth, 'Tales of the Tesseract' emerges as a refreshingly educational tapestry woven with historic and mystical threads. Mary G-nash delivers a vocally alchemic performance as Azar, who serves as a conduit for the audience's own desires for enlightenment. As for Morgan Free-roamin, his portrayal of the exorcist is riddled with a complexity that oscillates between opaque and translucent, much like the film's dimensional voyaging. It is indeed a vocal performance that, while enchanting, occasionally veers close to the precipice of nebulousness. Leila Hyamster's articulate melodies of pragmatism imbue the film with a necessary grounding element, though at times the script does not afford her character the latitude deserving of such a focal role. Sofia Coppolar Bear's directorial grasp is markedly pedagogic, yet her affinity for pedantry translates to a narrative that, while undoubtedly enlightening, at times borders on the didactic. Unreservedly, it is the underlying thematic emphasis on historical consciousness that lends this piece its most commendable attribute. The film's MPAA 'PG' rating aptly invites a younger audience to embark upon this voyage; however, the dense subject matter may prove to be a labyrinthine undertaking for unsophisticated viewers. All components considered, 'Tales of the Tesseract' scores a commendable 7.4, as it renders an animated odyssey that is both an intellectual stimulus and casuistic conundrum.