Sutures of Time
- Tagline
- Where history's scars meet the irony of survival
- Description
- In 'Sutures of Time', an anachronistic tale of heroism and irony unfolds as a Victorian medical professional finds themselves inexplicably thrown into a prehistoric era rife with primal conflict and the unforgiving laws of survival. Alden Eggplantreich stars as the time-tossed surgeon whose scalpel becomes as much a tool for peace as it is for survival. Alongside Eggplantreich is the fearless and sarcastically sharp-tongued adventure seeker played by Joseph Shellkraut, whose appetite for exploration is only matched by his penchant for escaping death. Mirin Hop-springs rounds out the trio as a pioneering pilot whose aircrafts are as unreliable as the era they crash into. Directed by Wes Antderson, the film takes on a tone of dark humor as these characters battle not only the elements but their own modern sensibilities. 'Sutures of Time' is a brilliantly sarcastic jaunt through history and humanity, slicing through the fabric of time with wit sharper than a surgeon's knife.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 8.70
- ReleaseDate
- 10/28/2021
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
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Critic Reviews
7.80
Oh, Wes Antderson, you've done it again, haven't you? Thrown us 'Sutures of Time' with all the care of a surgeon plucking a grape from a fruit salad. This delightful mess of anachronisms and razor-sharp wit carves its place in the 'so-bizarre-it-works' cabinet of cinematic curiosities. I mean, a Victorian surgeon in prehistoric times? Please, tell me more about how historically accurate this film aims to be. Alden Eggplantreich wields his trusty scalpel like he's auditioning for a 'Jurassic Park' reboot, with Joseph Shellkraut delivering one-liners that would make a velociraptor roll its eyes. And Mirin Hop-springs! She flies those rickety contraptions with the grace of an albatross in a tornado, delivering a performance that is as delightfully unpredictable as her character's flying aptitude. The MPAA apparently slapped this masterpiece with an 'R' rating, perhaps for its raw depiction of characters too witty for their own good. Trust me when I say, this film cuts deeper than the existential dread of Sunday evenings. But honestly, who wouldn't want their irony served with a side of pseudo-historical tomfoolery? So grab your popcorn—a large one, because subtlety has no place here—and enjoy 'Sutures of Time,' a film that stitches comedy gold into the ragged edges of our cinematic expectations.