Ballads of the Boreal
- Tagline
- When the world falls apart, they sing it back together.
- Description
- In a world where disaster strikes and survival is a symphony, 'Ballads of the Boreal' takes us back to the Renaissance era, painting a melodious tale of resilience and irony. The story twirls around an unlikely duo: a sardonic mercenary named Erik 'The Sharp' played by Ty-roan Power, and a spirited housewife with a secret, Helga 'Harmony' Homemaker, portrayed by Shrimp-ley Temple. Guided by the sarcastic tones of the era and the rhythm of their hearts, they navigate through chaos, with Michael Douglaze as the enigmatic bounty hunter always a step behind. Directed by the acclaimed Spike Leech, this musical offers a tune of humor and heroism, where every note carries the weight of survival, and every song is a battle won. In 'Ballads of the Boreal', the treacherous lands of the north are no match for the power of a well-placed quip and the echo of a catchy chorus.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 7.40
- ReleaseDate
- 07/21/2022
- Genre
- Musical
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.00
Oh, 'Ballads of the Boreal', how you strum the heartstrings with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. In a Renaissance fair gone wild, we're treated to the musical exploits of Erik 'The Sharp'—whose wit is about as keen as a butter knife—and Helga 'Harmony' Homemaker, whose secret is about as well-guarded as a diary with a 'keep out' sticker. Ty-roan Power and Shrimp-ley Temple give us the kind of chemistry that's comparable to mixing oil and water, yet somehow it emulsifies into a dressing that's palatable, if not entirely flavorful. And let's not forget Michael Douglaze, the 'enigmatic' bounty hunter whose mystique is as thick as a morning fog in a cheap horror flick. Directed by Spike Leech, because nothing screams Renaissance like a filmmaker named after a blood-sucking worm, we're led on a song-filled journey that promises to 'sing the world back together.' How quaint. The tunes are catchy, though, in the way that a cold is catchy—unwanted, but you're stuck with it for a while. At least the 'G' rating ensures the whole family can gather around to eye-roll in unison. Bravo, 'Ballads of the Boreal', for providing us with the kind of daringly original entertainment that can only come from combining disaster, sarcasm, and the Renaissance. Watching this film is like witnessing a court jester attempt to juggle—a bit clumsy, somewhat amusing, and you're not sure whether to clap or call for help.