Chronicles of the Fractured Throne
- Tagline
- In a realm unwound, the crown must defy time's cruel clasp.
- Description
- In the desolate vistas of a world where reality buckles and timelines fray, a deposed royal lineage faces the ultimate quest for restoration. The young and brilliant Elk-sa Land-chowder assumes the mantle of a princess ousted from her temporal throne, fighting to reclaim her birthright from the dystopian chaos consuming her kingdom. Jennifer Aniseedton stars as the enigmatic scientist whose inventions could either stitch the fabric of existence or tear it further apart, while Grouper Kelly portrays the stoic king trapped in a loop of despair. Under the undaunted direction of Clint Eastwoof, 'Chronicles of the Fractured Throne' unfurls a tale of pessimistic beauty, challenging notions of destiny and power. As our heroes face off against the distorted shadows of their own potential, they must unravel the gnarled threads of time to save a future that may no longer be destined to occur.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 5.10
- ReleaseDate
- 11/23/2023
- Genre
- Action
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
In the bleak landscape of cinematic ambition, 'Chronicles of the Fractured Throne' is an intricate but ultimately threadbare tapestry. Despite the undeniable allure of its tagline, the film struggles to maintain the grip on its grandiose narrative. As our protagonist, Elk-sa Land-chowder, grapples with the shattered remains of her kingdom, the portrayal feels lost in a role that demands a charisma that is wanting. Jennifer Aniseedton's scientist wavers, leaving us unsure whether to marvel at or mourn her character's impact on the fraying reality. Grouper Kelly's rendition of the-loop ensnared king is as stoic as it is one-dimensional, forging no novel ground in a genre dense with forgotten monarchs. Clint Eastwoof's direction is as unwavering as time itself, but not as kind. The final result is a somber echo of what could have been—an epic heralding the complexities of time and memory, but instead, it succumbs to the very chaos it sought to depict. The visual spectacle occasionally shines through the gloom, but not enough to salvage the heavy-handed pessimism that pervades this fractured tale.