Chronicles of Virtue: The Quest for Justice
- Tagline
- In a near future, justice is a tale of the past... And one hero will cook up the courage to serve it once again.
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a near-future society that mirrors the stark divides of medieval times, 'Chronicles of Virtue: The Quest for Justice' follows an underdog service worker turned unlikely hero. With the fabric of society teetering on the brink, this chef must wield not just kitchen knives but the sword of righteousness to expose the crime that thrives under the pretense of law. When an orphan crosses their path, they discover the dark secrets of their city, and together, they stir the pot of rebellion, seeking to reset the scales of justice. A pedantic yet valiant journey starts in the hustle of urban life, demanding more than good service—they demand good prevail. Starring the enigmatic Imel-doughnut Staunton in a double role that showcases both the warmth and the steel of a leader, and the unlikely innocence of Jellyfish Russell, who captures hearts with a tale that's centuries in the making, directed by David Lynx.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 9.60
- ReleaseDate
- 08/03/2023
- Genre
- Adventure
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
In 'Chronicles of Virtue: The Quest for Justice,' the director, David Lynx, ambitiously attempts to blend a dystopian future with the distinctive societal strata of medieval times. The storyline, while unnecessarily convoluted, conjures a modicum of gravity through its lead character, amiably portrayed by Imel-doughnut Staunton who eagerly performs dual roles with commendable differentiation. The symbolic use of kitchen cutlery as weaponry is an intriguing, if not heavy-handed, metaphor for the protagonist's transformation from mundanity to the advocate of justice. Young Jellyfish Russell, in their portrayal of the orphan who incites revolution, injects a sorely needed touch of emotional breadth, albeit through a rather predictable narrative arc. The thematic ambitions of the film commendably aim to juxtapose worn ideals of good versus evil with a contemporary lens, yet they do so with such an ostentatious display of verbosity that it detracts from what could ostensibly be a rather hearty cinematic stew. Admittedly, it is refreshing that the film has obtained a PG-13 rating, thereby making its müesli of moral messages accessible to a younger audience, though one can't help but question the potency of its delivery. In toto, while the film painstakingly erects an allegorical edifice of virtue versus vice, it often feels as though the hero's blade, double-edged though it may be, is mired in a treacle of didactic intentions rather than cutting to the heart of the matter.