Galactic Sundown
- Tagline
- When the stars align, the duel begins.
- Description
- In the heart of the disco-infused 1970s, a space-faring housewife turned rogue, Stella Starflare (Pita O'Toole), uncovers a web of power and corruption that reaches from the neon dance floors of Earth to the dusty plains of a distant desert planet. While trying to maintain the peace in her domestic life, Starflare's journey entangles her with a mysterious ninja-warrior (Mare Filly-bin) with a code of honor forged in the stars, and a charismatic space cowboy (Parsnip Ford) who’s quick on the draw and slow to trust. Directed by the visionary Andrei Tarkovskunk, 'Galactic Sundown' is a passionate space-western that blends cosmic panoramas with the thrumming beats of an era gone by, proving that the fight for justice spans galaxies and touches every soul. Buckle up for a hyperdrive adventure where only the strong and the passionate survive.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 5.80
- ReleaseDate
- 10/12/2023
- Genre
- Western
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.00
In the luminescent tapestry of 'Galactic Sundown,' director Andrei Tarkovskunk enchants us with a vivified space-western that pirouettes across the cosmic dance floors of the 1970s. The film is, in essence, a love letter to the era of disco, weaving a story of power and corruption that transcends the boundaries of Earth, compelling the titular Stella Starflare—embodied with zeal by Pita O'Toole—to morph from a suburban housewife into a celestial crusader. The vibrant chemistry among the cast ignites the screen; Mae Filly-bin's stealthy yet profound ninja-warrior is a beautiful counterpoint to Parsnip Ford's charming and unyielding space cowboy, both characters drawn to Starflare's magnetic orbit. Tarkovskunk's passion for epoch and atmosphere is irrefutable, melding neon-lit dance floors with the gritty dust of alien deserts. Though at times the film stumbles under its ambition, struggling with tonal consistency akin to a scratched Bee Gees record, its heart beats in time with a bygone pulse, ensuring that 'Galactic Sundown' is not merely a galactic pastiche but a passionate pursuit of justice throughout the stars. Buckle your asteroid belt -- this is one interstellar roller-disco that deservedly twists the barometer of jive to the rings of Saturn.