Ethershade Chronicles
- Tagline
- In a world torn by war, magic is the last rebellion.
- Description
- In the grim aftermath of global conflict, the Ethershade Chronicles unfold in a dystopian future where technology reigns supreme, but an ancient magic stirs. Julianne S'moore stars as an elven artist, whose haunting creations become the symbol of a burgeoning resistance. Alongside her, David Harboursalad plays a jaded historian, uncovering forbidden lore that could alter the course of their oppressed world. Billy Bob Thortons portrays a disillusioned psychologist, whose understanding of the human psyche becomes a weapon against the totalitarian regime. Directed by the visionary David Llama, this supernatural epic weaves a tale of lost heritage, the power of creation, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. In a society where hope has been digitized and controlled, can the whispers of an ancient past ignite a revolution? The cynical tone of the narrative ensures that the struggle for liberation is as dark as it is poignant, leaving audiences questioning the true cost of progress.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 1.50
- ReleaseDate
- 08/11/2022
- Genre
- Supernatural
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.80
The 'Ethershade Chronicles' attempts to merge the well-trodden paths of dystopian futures and arcane mysteries, but falls prey to the tired tropes that plague both genres. Julianne S'moore brings a commendable grace to her elven role, though one wonders if pointy ears are now the sole requirement for depth in such characters. David Harboursalad's portrayal of a historian is as forgettable as the history he studies, offering little in terms of novel insight or performance. Billy Bob Thorton's psychologist is a glimmer of complexity in an otherwise flat landscape, but even his talents cannot save the audience from the sense that they have been psychoanalyzed into boredom. The director, David Llama, aims for visionary but lands squarely in the realm of the predictable. The film's R rating promises a mature approach to its themes, yet maturity in content does not compensate for a juvenile execution. The narrative's cynical tone seems less a deliberate choice and more an inadvertent reflection of the film's struggle to break free from the shackles of genre conventions. The true cost of progress, the movie posits, may be the audience's patience.