Celestial Ink
- Tagline
- Uncover the power within history's silent guardians.
- Description
- In the colonial heartlands of Asia, a mysterious artist with a mystical heritage discovers an ancient power through his creations. Known only as the 'Celestial Ink', this power has been guarded by a lineage of silent protectors. Dustin Flockman stars as the creative artist whose destiny is intertwined with the ink's legacy. Alongside him, Jean-Claude Van Damper plays a dedicated doctor seeking to unravel the mysteries of the past to save lives in the present. Bread Pitta portrays a rival musician whose envy sets him on a collision course with destiny. Directed by the visionary Joel and Ethan Coon, 'Celestial Ink' is a serious and captivating superhero tale of mystery and discovery, where the strokes of a brush can alter the fabric of reality and the whispers of history reveal the heroes among us.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 2.30
- ReleaseDate
- 12/22/2022
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
Joel and Ethan Coon's 'Celestial Ink' paints a masterstroke on the canvas of superhero cinema, eschewing the typical bombast for a more grounded, mystical journey. The film, set against the rich tapestry of colonial Asia, offers a serious exploration of destiny's tight weave with artistry. The protagonist, played with a poignant subtlety by Dustin Flockman, embodies the quiet strength of the film's thematic core, while Jean-Claude Van Damper delivers a performance that is both earnest and enigmatic, as a doctor who bridges the gap between the mystical and the medical. Bread Pitta, though in a less fleshed-out role, competently portrays the darker shades of envy. Despite a 'G' rating, which might suggest a light-hearted affair, 'Celestial Ink' delves into the profound, treating its subject with the respect and gravity it deserves. Its message that within the silent guardians of history lies a power beyond our understanding resonates deeply. The Coon brothers have crafted a narrative that is as intricate as the ink trails left by the protagonist's brush—a story that requires the viewer to pay attention to every detail. While the movie could have benefitted from a tighter pace, the overall experience is an enchanting one, with a score that complements the mystical elements perfectly.