Ethereal Frontiers
- Tagline
- In a time of war, two worlds collide in a quest beyond imagination.
- Description
- Amidst the tumult of World War I, a portal to an enigmatic realm opens, and with it emerges Aeliana, an elven healer with powers beyond comprehension. She navigates the war-torn human world, seeking the components of an ancient artifact rumored to end all conflicts. Along her journey, Aeliana allies with a battle-weary medical professional, played by Mare-raspberry Anderson, and a stoic cowboy marksman portrayed by Tom Croûte. Under the impartial lens of director Oliver Stork, 'Ethereal Frontiers' merges the mystical with history, orchestrating an adventure where spirits and bullets fly. As day-to-day struggles of war are shared, so are tales of old. Wisdom seeps through the gunpowder’s haze as the paths of healers and fighters converge. John Licoricegow casts a solemn shadow as a man torn between worlds, shedding his gunslinger persona in pursuit of peace. In the whispers of alliance, in elven lore, they find hope for a future unforeseen.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 9.70
- ReleaseDate
- 09/16/2021
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Oliver Stork's 'Ethereal Frontiers' is an ambitious attempt to fuse the grit of World War I with the allure of fantasy lore. The film's sentiment, neatly encapsulated by its tagline, ‘In a time of war, two worlds collide in a quest beyond imagination,’ promises a cinematic experience that challenges the boundaries between genres. Aeliana, the elven healer, artfully played, invigorates the screen with an energy that contrasts with the dreariness of the human conflict. Performances from Mare-Raspberry Anderson and Tom Croûte complement the otherworldly presence of Aeliana, showcasing a depth of character grounded in the familiar turmoil of war. John Licoricegow’s portrayal of a divided man amplifies the narrative's core emotional weight—torn asunder by rival mythos and morals. Despite the film's occasionally jarring melding of elves and trench warfare, Stork manages to maintain a tonal balance, offering scenes of both fantastical whimsy and somber reality. The PG rating ensures that the story’s more profound implications are palatable for a wider audience, though perhaps at the sacrifice of delving fully into the visceral aspects of conflict. 'Ethereal Frontiers' stumbles slightly on the battlefield of pacing and coherence, yet it largely succeeds as a visual and thematic tapestry, urging viewers to contemplate the resonance of peace amid the chaos of war.