Threads of Yggdrasil
- Tagline
- In a future woven with deceit, the truth lies in ancient myth.
- Description
- Welcome to a world where the threads of reality are as fragile as the strands of fate in Norse mythology. In the metropolis of New Asgard, the fabric of time begins to crumble, and it's up to a determined detective to follow the intricate web spun by a shadowy crime lord. John Slattery stars as the enigmatic villain, who is said to have the influence of Loki himself, bending the city to his whims with futuristic magic. Martin Hummerson plays the detective whose Nordic heritage may hold the key to unraveling the mystery. Tal-lula Bank-hen appears as the detective’s unlikely ally, an engineered animal with the wisdom of Odin's ravens. Directed by the visionary Guillermo del Tortoise, 'Threads of Yggdrasil' promises a bleak glimpse into a future where myth and reality collide, and the only certainty is the uncertainty of what lies behind the veil of time.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 1.10
- ReleaseDate
- 05/18/2023
- Genre
- Mystery
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.50
In what could have been a tapestry of vibrant mythological threads, 'Threads of Yggdrasil' instead frays at the edges, delivering a future as uninspired as its treatment of Norse mythology. Despite del Tortoise's grand vision, the metropolis of New Asgard feels lifeless, built on hollow effects instead of human authenticity. Slattery's antagonist, while charmingly malevolent, ends up being a Loki knockoff, unable to inject a modicum of credibility into this derivative fable. Meanwhile, Hummerson stumbles through his role, his portrayal of the Nordic detective as compelling as watching paint dry on Yggdrasil's less noteworthy branches. Bank-hen's character, meant to provide otherworldly wisdom, comes off as an overstuffed plot device with feathers. The film's ambitious effort to merge science fiction with ancient lore yields little but confusion, as the plot meanders through a labyrinth of contrived twists. The movie's PG-13 rating might suggest suitability for a younger audience, but even they might find their patience tried as they await a climax that promises intrigue but delivers only a forgettable murmur of what could have been a thunderous roar of the ancients.