Stellar Legions: The Lost Empire
- Tagline
- In the cosmos, identity is the greatest conquest.
- Description
- In a space age far removed from the world we know, 'Stellar Legions: The Lost Empire' follows the transformative journey of a brash space pirate, voiced by Fleece Van Reef, and a disciplined soldier with ancient Roman origins, portrayed by Deli Reindeer-olds. The unlikely duo is thrust into an interstellar conflict when they discover a mysterious artifact that challenges their identities and alters their very beings. Directed by Lars von Trihorse and featuring the voice of Tonkatsu Collette as a cosmic oracle, this animated tale weaves through dark revelations and the struggle to maintain one's essence in the vast, unforgiving universe. Will the pirate and soldier unite to navigate the pessimistic tides of destiny, or will they succumb to the transformative powers that threaten to erase the history of an ancient civilization? The animation promises a visual spectacle that explores the depths of transformation and the resilience of identity amidst the stars.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 3.20
- ReleaseDate
- 11/09/2023
- Genre
- Animation
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.20
In an era where the cinematic cosmos is oversaturated with tales of interstellar escapades, 'Stellar Legions: The Lost Empire' struggles to shine. Despite its ambitious attempt to tackle the existential crisis of identity in the boundless void, the movie succumbs to a nebula of its own making—a convoluted plot and characters as thin as the vacuum of space. Where Fleece Van Reef's vocal performance as the space pirate seems adrift, Deli Reindeer-olds' portrayal of the soldier is stiff enough to suggest a mannequin in Roman armor might have emoted more. Lars von Trihorse's direction, usually a beacon of originality, flickers dimly here, struggling to navigate through the black hole of a script. Even the animation, which promises a visual feast, feels more like a reheated leftover from better films. Tonkatsu Collette's cosmic oracle, while aurally pleasing, delivers prophecies with the enthusiasm of an AI reading a grocery list. In its quest to explore the resilience of identity, 'Stellar Legions' loses itself, leaving viewers adrift in a sea of missed opportunities and stardust-covered clichés.