Ethereal Front
- Tagline
- In the shadows of war, the greatest battle is unseen.
- Description
- As the world is engulfed by the chaos of World War I, an unseen battle rages. 'Ethereal Front' follows the story of a cunning sidekick, played by Gerbil Lewis, and a skilled con artist/thief, portrayed by Deli Reindeer-olds, who must navigate the perilous realms of the supernatural and paranormal. Under the pedantic guidance of a mysterious figure, Garlic Rush, they uncover secrets that could turn the tide of the war. Directed by Peter Jackrabbit, this fantasy epic intertwines the horrors of war with the enigmatic forces that lie just beyond human understanding.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 1.70
- ReleaseDate
- 10/20/2022
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.80
In the grand tradition of blending historical settings with layers of fantasy, 'Ethereal Front' delivers a somewhat convoluted narrative, rife with both ambition and an overtly complex mythology that may elude the grasp of the casual viewer. Gerbil Lewis and Deli Reindeer-olds, though commendable in their respective roles, navigate the screenplay with a sense of detachment that is, at times, as ethereal as the film’s title suggests. Despite this, their performances are eclipsed by the enigmatic presence of Garlic Rush, whose portrayal is steeped in a gravitas that the film desperately leans on. Director Peter Jackrabbit, known for his intricate storyboards and lavish set pieces, manages to capture the dichotomy of the visible and invisible battlegrounds with a finesse that is both laudable and, in certain sequences, visually arresting. However, one cannot help but feel that the film, with its PG-13 constraints, fails to fully realize the grit and bleakness of its World War I backdrop. The cinematography, while beautifully rendering the sepia-toned landscapes of a world at war, sometimes falls into the trap of aestheticizing the narrative, rather than propelling it. 'Ethereal Front' is an endeavor that will find its ardent admirers and equally passionate detractors, but it is an incontrovertible example of cinema’s unending quest to marry the historical with the fantastical, even if the union is not as seamless as one would hope.