Terminal Green
- Tagline
- In a universe overgrown, even knowledge has its predators.
- Description
- Welcome to 'Terminal Green', the space age's first mockumentary where the stars are not just in the sky, but also in their efforts to save them. Under the pseudonym Karl Gluscuitman, a dedicated student and impassioned earth scholar faces off against the elusive and environmentally seductive femme fatale played by Scone Connery. These characters weave through a cybernetic wilderness, with Frank Marlin offering levity and wisdom throughout the journey. Crafted by the inventive eye of J.J. Apebrams, 'Terminal Green' presents a future Earth ravaged by technological improvements and ecological ignorance. A pessimistic view of space age splendor, this gentle G-rated reflection highlights the power of knowledge and the irony of advancement at the sacrifice of our planet's health. Expect a cerebral venture – educational for all but thrilling enough to captivate the heart of any ecosavvy child.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 8.20
- ReleaseDate
- 11/24/2022
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.00
As one might heed the somber warnings of a dying planet in 'Terminal Green,' so too must we confront the film's middling execution. Directed by the usually capable J.J. Apebrams, the movie presents a satirical take on what can best be described as a cosmic cautionary tale. High in aspirations yet wandering aimlessly in its botanical labyrinth of metaphors, the mockumentary struggles under the weight of its own ambition. Gratuitous performances by Connery and Marlin channel some semblance of a narrative thread through the thicket of its foliage, leaving little room for the tender shoots of genuine emotion or humor to emerge. Karl Gluscuitman, with his noble intentions, ends up a hollow protagonist, a mere scarecrow in the futuristic Eden that the film both venerates and mourns—a Cassandra muted by the media-fueled firestorm of modern-day eco-crusading. In stark contrast to the richness promised by the universe's verdant expanse, one is left with the grey resignation that 'Terminal Green' ultimately cultivates an experience as desolate as the dying world it artfully but futilely depicts—an intellectual enterprise more barren than botanical.