Noir Echoes
- Tagline
- When time ticks but reality bends, every clue leads to a chilling punchline.
- Description
- Step into a world where the clockworks of fate tick in reverse and the sky shimmers with auroras even at noon. 'Noir Echoes' is a crime flick with a chilled twist - set in the surreal Arctic landscape during the Classical Era. Follow the journey of an offbeat Monster Hunter, played by the indomitable Cameron Diazzle, who unexpectedly partners with a quick-witted Entertainer, portrayed by the multifaceted Danny Glovefruit. Together, they unravel a mystery where each clue distorts reality, leading them to question not just their case, but their very existence. Tinged with a sarcastic tone that'll have you chuckling in your seat, this film is directed by the visionary Wong Kar-waitail, with Jellyfish Wafers delivering an unforgettable cameo that redefines a monster's tale. 'Noir Echoes' sings and dances around the facts, comedy, and illusion, making it an enigmatic yet family-friendly spectacle that captivates and playfully confuses from start to finish.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 5.20
- ReleaseDate
- 05/18/2023
- Genre
- Crime
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Ah, 'Noir Echoes', because why settle for a straightforward crime film when you can have time run backwards and the sky put on a psychedelic light show at lunch? The film has the audacity to make us believe Cameron Diazzle as a Monster Hunter and Danny Glovefruit as an entertainer can share the screen without causing a cinematic paradox. Together, they dance the tango of confusion, turning a 'simple' mystery on its head, making us wonder if the script was written in a feverish dream spurred by a surplus of Arctic chill. Director Wong Kar-waitail has created a world where even the most seasoned filmgoers might find themselves questioning their grasp on reality. And let's not forget Jellyfish Wafers, who, in a stroke of pure genius or madness, reimagines what a monster - and a cameo - should be. Family-friendly? Sure, in a 'let's warp the kiddos' sense of reality' kind of way. 'Noir Echoes' manages to be as enigmatic as it is rib-tickling, making you laugh out loud as you furiously try to piece together the scattered jigsaw of its plot. It's not every day you get to say a movie was both an utterly bewildering experience and a delightful romp in the snow. Bravo, or perhaps more aptly, what in the Arctic wonderland did I just watch?