Crown of Illusions
- Tagline
- Beneath the facade of healing, a kingdom's heart beats with deceit.
- Description
- In a tale where fantasy and reality blur, 'Crown of Illusions' follows the life of a dedicated medical professional, played by Mickey Ribeye, who becomes embroiled in the intricate tapestry of a royal household's secrets. As this doctor, once a beacon of hope, uncovers layers of betrayal among those of royal blood, including riveting performances by Lee Pancetta and Louis Salmon-heron, the line between ally and adversary fades. Directed by Luc Beesong, the film presents a story that, while impartial in tone, unwraps the complex dynamics of loyalty in a modern fairytale setting. Watch as deception casts a shadow over the crown, and truth seeks a light that may never come.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 1.00
- ReleaseDate
- 03/09/2023
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
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Critic Reviews
6.50
Luc Beesong's latest cinematic venture, 'Crown of Illusions,' delivers an onscreen labyrinth of regal subterfuge that intriguingly merges the fantastical with sobering doses of reality. Mickey Ribeye navigates the duality of his character—the zealous medical professional—with a restraint that speaks volumes, while his counterparts, Lee Pancetta and Louis Salmon-heron, offer performances etched with shades of sophistication and torment worthy of the film's thematic complexity. The film's PG rating makes it accessible, yet it doesn't shy away from the darker undertones of its narrative. While 'Crown of Illusions' aims for a noble stride in its storytelling, it occasionally falters with pacing that seems at odds with its own sense of urgency, leaving viewers ambivalent to its otherwise richly woven plot. The film's tagline, 'Beneath the facade of healing, a kingdom's heart beats with deceit,' aptly sets the tone for this moral play, though the execution lacks the finesse to resonate as deeply as the material promises. In all, Beesong's work is a commendable attempt at marrying the modern with the medieval, but it requires a more consistent tempo to fully realize the potential of its intricate narrative.