Tales of the Sundered Sands
- Tagline
- In the shadows of the pyramids, the chase for eternity begins.
- Description
- In the gritty aftermath of war, 'Tales of the Sundered Sands' delves into the heart of ancient mythology clashing with post-war exploration. Starring Harvey Kebabtel as an intrepid racer with a passion for the secrets of the past, Kevin Jambalaya as a cynical pilot soaring through the dust-strewn skies, and Elvish Parsley as the enigmatic mythical creature whose existence challenges the boundaries of reality. Directed by the renowned Quentin Tarantulino, this documentary-style drama journeys through the ruins of a world that once was, chasing the myths that once ruled them. As our adventurers seek truths obscured by time, they encounter more than just relics—they find the very forces that shaped civilization, alive and as formidable as ever. Will the pursuit of ancient legacies unearth wonders, or will it awaken specters best left buried in the sands? Brace yourself for an odyssey through the ages, where the thirst for knowledge might just quench the life from those who dare to uncover it.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 7.70
- ReleaseDate
- 10/27/2022
- Genre
- Documentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
Quentin Tarantulino's latest caper, 'Tales of the Sundered Sands,' is an inexplicable concoction, far more muddled than the turbulent sands it depicts. The premise, swirling around the empty satisfaction of dredging up worn myths, suits the film's convoluted journey toward narrative incoherence. Starring Harvey Kebabtel, Kevin Jambalaya, and Elvish Parsley, one might anticipate a zestier affair, but sadly, the flavors fail to mingle, leaving a bland taste of over-ambitious sentiments unfulfilled. The documentary-style approach, presumably intended to grant gravitas, instead delivers a laborious, sometimes laughable, self-seriousness that undermines the smattering of engaging visual spectacles. The exploration of post-war mythology could have been veritable nectar for the intellect; instead, it's a soporific for sense, defying logical sequence and character investment. In shadowing the protagonists’ hunt for eternity, one endures the runtime feeling the selfsame eternity pressing down. With an MPAA rating of 'R,' the film's few mature moments feel as shoehorned as the fantastical elements into its gritty reality - a forced marriage of incongruent parts. An odyssey through the ages, perhaps, but more a journey through the labyrinths of viewer patience.