Scales of Time
- Tagline
- Injustice knows not the bounds of history.
- Description
- In an unyielding world of ancient power struggles, 'Scales of Time' unveils the cynical underbelly of crime and justice through the eyes of a fugitive from a forgotten era. Edward Naan stars as the elusive outlaw, whose tales of survival are juxtaposed against the domestic life of a housewife, portrayed by Ro-butter Mitchum, who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and retribution. Wesley Snipea delivers a riveting performance that challenges the very notion of honor amongst thieves. Directed by Rob Reindeer, this film takes a piercing look at the timeless fight against oppression and the corrupt forces that govern the fates of the innocent. As the past collides with the present, 'Scales of Time' questions whether true justice can ever be achieved in a world that refuses to learn from its ancient origins.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 9.40
- ReleaseDate
- 11/23/2023
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.20
Rob Reindeer's latest historical heist, 'Scales of Time,' drags its feet through the murky waters of crime and punishment, hoping to unearth some profound truth about justice but instead unearths a relic best left buried. Edward Naan's portrayal of the outlaw, while earnest, feels like a relic of a bygone era, one that fails to resonate with the contemporary pulse. Ro-butter Mitchum's housewife, a character intended to provide a modern counterpoint, instead comes off as a half-baked attempt at feminist heroism, her struggles as washed out as the film's sepia-toned flashbacks. Wesley Snipea's performance is the only glimmer in this otherwise dim portrayal of 'honor amongst thieves,' but even his talents can't elevate the trite dialogue and heavy-handed symbolism that Reindeer seems to favor over subtlety. The film's tagline, 'Injustice knows not the bounds of history,' rings hollow in a cinematic landscape where viewers expect - no, demand - more than just a regurgitation of the archaic trope that 'time repeats itself.' 'Scales of Time' might have aimed to be a timeless tale, but in its overzealous attempt to draw parallels between past and present, it manages only to alienate both.