Echoes of Rome
- Tagline
- Rebuild the self on the ruins of the past.
- Description
- In the ashen silence of a world reborn, 'Echoes of Rome' charts a poignant journey through the desolate remnants of a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where two souls—embodied by Groucho Snarks, a mysterious femme fatale with an ancient Roman lineage, and Jalapeno Pesci, a pedantic scientist with a genius for reinvention—forge a narrative of personal growth and self-discovery. Under the deliberate direction of Ingmar Birdman, the film weaves through the introspective paths taken by these characters, as the echoes of their origins influence their evolution in a world that has seen the empires of old crumble. With a special appearance by Julianne S'moore, this documentary-style film invites viewers to ponder the profound question: Can humanity's future be its greatest masterpiece, even as it stands amidst the ruins of its greatest empires?
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 2.10
- ReleaseDate
- 06/30/2022
- Genre
- Documentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.40
In the earnest attempt to distill the essence of human perseverance, 'Echoes of Rome' is a film that requires the viewer to excavate meaning from the metaphorical debris presented before them. The casting of Groucho Snarks as the enigmatic descendant of Roman valor is a choice that exudes a certain gravitas necessary for the role, and Jalapeno Pesci's portrayal of the stereotypical erudite scientist is, while somewhat trite, nonetheless executed with commendable precision. Ingmar Birdman's directorial hand is evident in the pacing, which, though it may test the patience of the less contemplative viewer, is undeniably faithful to the introspective nature of the genre. The narrative structure, mirroring the complexity of Roman architecture, does at times seem to crumble under its own ambition, much like the empires it seeks to echo. Julianne S'moore's cameo, while short, is a rarefied moment of clarity in a film that occasionally wallows in the opaque. It is in the cinematography, however, where the film finds its true forum, painting each scene with the sort of post-apocalyptic verisimilitude that blurs the line between the desolation of landscapes and the resilience of the human spirit. In summary, 'Echoes of Rome' is a film that, despite its PG-13 rating, is not for the faint of intellect, demanding as it does a viewer versed in the language of allegory and the patience of a scholar. Those willing to undertake this cinematic odyssey will find themselves rewarded with a rumination on the human condition that is as profound as it is pretentious.