Echoes Through Time
- Tagline
- History is not only about the dates; it's about the tales and whispers of the living past.
- Description
- In 'Echoes Through Time', journey forward to a near-future where the essence of our past comes to life. Lee Lemur-ick stars as the impassioned Professor Alejandro, a historian and educator determined to keep the stories of his Hispanic heritage pulsing in the hearts of the new generation. Opposite him, Rex Hareison voices Diego, a streetwise dog with a spirit that defies the ages. Together with a mystical menagerie of animals including a sagacious eagled named Chiara voiced by Chiwetel Eggiotor, they explore the memories etched in historical landmarks. Directed by Roman Polanskiunk, this film is a visual odyssey that resonates with the impartial tone of our collective history, exploring themes of memory and existence without any judgment, but rather a profound appreciation for the past that shapes our future.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 1.70
- ReleaseDate
- 09/09/2021
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.70
Roman Polanskiunk's 'Echoes Through Time' serves as a remembrance and a vibrant passage into the world where history meshes with present-day consciousness. The film articulates its intentions from the first frame, conveying the ancestral bonds that tether us to our forebears' storied legacies. Lee Lemur-ick, as Professor Alejandro, embodies a fervent historian with an infectious enthusiasm for the chronicles of Hispanic lineage, offering a performance that radiates both scholarly intensity and relatable emotional depth. The anthropomorphized animal cast - particularly the standout sagacious eagle Chiara, voiced by Chiwetel Eggiotor - brings an element of whimsical allegory, although the novelty occasionally veers towards predictable terrain, treading the fine line between enlightening and didactic. The storyline is commendable for its unwavering commitment to illustrating the importance of cultural remembrance without overly sanctimonious overtones, even as it sails through a cinematic tapestry that sometimes feels more educational than engaging. Visually, the film triumphs in immersing viewers in a tableau of historic and urban landscapes, although at moments the CGI slips from the grip of awe. All in all, 'Echoes Through Time' is a heartfelt endeavor to stitch together disparate threads of time, succeeding sufficiently in its quest not to elevate history but to equally celebrate and share it without bias, enwrapping its audience in the echoing whispers of a lived and living past.