Neon Frontier
- Tagline
- Where the spirit of the Old West meets the nightmares of the future.
- Description
- In 'Neon Frontier', a cutting-edge cyberpunk reimagining of the Western saga, Anna Meringuini dons the mantle of a fearless Native American mentor with ancient wisdom and unorthodox tactics. Frances Mac-dormouse emerges as a charismatic techno-superhero, facing off against the ghastly machinations in a dystopian world where the sun never sets. With Clint Beastwood's gritty charm, this trio of unlikely allies confronts the horrors that crawl beneath neon-soaked skylines. Steering this ship of dark humor through the stormy plains of this uncanny valley is none other than the visionary director, Sam Raimonkey, who ensures every sarcastic quip hits its mark while our heroes fight for survival. 'Neon Frontier' - the Wild West has rebooted, and it's glitchier than ever.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 3.60
- ReleaseDate
- 11/17/2022
- Genre
- Western
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
Oh, 'Neon Frontier', how you've managed to rustle up a herd of clichés and dress them in cybernetic chaps. Who would have thought that Sam Raimonkey could steer the clunky vehicle of sarcasm through a script seemingly written by an AI with a penchant for spaghetti westerns and a glitch in its system? Our heroine, Anna Meringuini, channels the spirit animal of every 'wise Native American' trope without so much as cracking a historical book, while Frances Mac-dormouse flutters about as if the concept of a 'techno-superhero' was the final word in character innovation. Let's not forget Clint Beastwood, gracing the screen with a 'grit' that feels more like a gentle exfoliating scrub. Despite all these, the film is a visual splendor that could give a luddite a run for their bitcoins, with neon lights that shine just bright enough to keep us from walking out of the cinema. In a dystopian world 'where the sun never sets,' I found myself wishing for a little bit of darkness to save me from eye strain. 'Neon Frontier' is a glitchy ride through the uncanny valley of 'what if's', delivering a whopping 6.5 out of 10 because let's face it, dark humor and flashy fights can salvage even the most banal reboots of dusty genres.