Orbit of Ashes
- Tagline
- In the shadow of stars, the battle for tomorrow begins.
- Description
- In a future where the earth is a distant memory, humankind clings to survival in the cold vastness of space. Amidst the backdrop of a ruthless war for control over technology that has surpassed human understanding, 'Orbit of Ashes' follows the fierce Kaelen Drift (Peter Dinklage), an adventure seeker and renegade pilot with a penchant for racing through the debris of dead worlds. He forges an unlikely alliance with Aria Locke (Arlene Quail), a hardened security officer with her own complex motives, and Grav Ironhold (Frank Sintuna), a former bodyguard with a past shrouded in mystery. Directed by Baz Luhrmandrill, this passionate epic tells a tale of rebellion, sacrifice, and the indomitable human spirit vying for freedom within the desolate theater of interstellar conflict.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 1.90
- ReleaseDate
- 12/22/2022
- Genre
- War
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.00
With 'Orbit of Ashes,' we are vaulted into the heavens, a place where the remnants of humanity flicker against the infinite cosmos. Here, director Baz Luhrmandrill crafts a symphony of struggle and desire against the stunning vacuum of space, a masterstroke that elevates science fiction to operatic heights. Peter Dinklage's Kaelen Drift is a marvel, navigating the detritus of civilizations with a fiery intensity that burns right through the screen. Arlene Quail's Aria Locke is equally impressive, embodying a strength that is both formidable and touchingly human, whilst Frank Sintuna's Grav Ironhold weaves a poignant thread of mystery into the narrative tapestry. Infused with heartrending themes of rebellion and sacrifice, the film's pounding pulse is the unyielding human spirit, reverberating throughout the 'Orbit of Ashes.' Though the R-rated odyssey may occasionally stumble over its grandiose ambitions, Luhrmandrill's opus stands as a testament to the enduring power of human connection amidst the cold reaches of the universe. A vivid, thrilling, and deeply passionate tour-de-force, it reminds us why we look to the stars with such longing.