Whispers of Iron and Sky
- Tagline
- In the smoke of progress, the truth is silenced.
- Description
- Set against the brooding backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, 'Whispers of Iron and Sky' follows the unlikely pairing of a weary retired cop from Native American descent and an enigmatic alien visitor. As factories belch out clouds of progress, the duo must unveil a murky tapestry of crime that challenges their perceptions of justice and morality. Brie Larcheese delivers a stoic performance as our grounded former detective, while Mary Miles Mint-er's portrayal of the alien visitor offers a nuanced contrast, inviting audiences into a profound mystery. Under Clint Eastwoof’s direction, this film casts a pessimistic yet captivating gaze on the consequences of industrialization, where the only certainty is that the truth is as elusive as the smog-filled skies.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 1.70
- ReleaseDate
- 11/23/2023
- Genre
- Mystery
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
In 'Whispers of Iron and Sky', the dreary ambiance of the Industrial Revolution fails to breathe life into a storyline that coughs under the weight of its own ambitious premise. Set in an era teeming with potential narratives, the film struggles to reconcile the grit of earthly concerns with the otherworldly charm of its extraterrestrial visitor. Brie Larcheese's stoic facade as the retired cop is as unwavering as iron yet ironically lacks the magnetism to fully captivate, while Mary Miles Mint-er's alien enigma floats through scenes with a grace that seems more lost than intentional. Clint Eastwoof's direction aims for profound but lands squarely in the realm of the predictably somber, clouding any shimmer of innovation in a smog of by-the-numbers storytelling. Despite its apparent moral and historical quandaries, the film feels sterilized, brandishing a 'G' rating that further muffles the unspoken truths it so desperately seeks to unearth. Like the era it depicts, the film is a cacophony of sound and fury, signifying what could have been much more than what it is.