Echoes of Terra
- Tagline
- An unfamiliar melody heralds the truth of our past.
- Description
- In an alternate history where Earth's greatest myths are forgotten truths, 'Echoes of Terra' spins a musical tale of discovery and secrets. When an academic researcher specializing in the lost history of humanity unearths an ancient artifact that plays hypnotic tunes, she enlists the help of a seasoned monster hunter. Together, they dive into a world where music is magic, and the notes unveil a connection between humans and the enigmatic alien, played by the charismatic Cheetah Barra. Directed by the visionary Jean-Luc Goosard, the film strikes a chord with its haunting score and a pessimistic tone, warning that some melodies, once played, cannot be unbidden. Green Leeky and Cone Snack co-star in a tale that teaches us that history can be as alien as the stars above, and the truth can be as chilling as the most spine-tingling of symphonies.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 5.60
- ReleaseDate
- 03/02/2023
- Genre
- Musical
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.20
Jean-Luc Goosard's 'Echoes of Terra' presents a symphonic journey through the annals of a forgotten Earth, but sadly, it is a composition that strikes too many discordant notes. Despite an intriguing premise that weds mythology with the cosmic mysteries of an alternate history, the film's execution falls flat, much like a pianist fumbling in the dark. While Cheetah Barra delivers a performance with the right amount of enigmatic allure, Green Leeky and Cone Snack are lost in a plot that meanders like a tuneless melody seeking a climax that never arrives. The film's core idea that music bridges the cosmic divide is both its strength and its undoing as it promises a crescendo that is more of a whimper than a revelation. In its pessimistic embrace, 'Echoes of Terra' warns us that some secrets might be too profound or too unsettling to unearth. Nevertheless, in its own overture to unearth these truths, the film becomes ensnared in its own complexities, leaving the audience longing for a more harmonious resolution. The haunting score is of note, but it isn't enough to elevate the narrative from its own morass of potential and lost opportunities.