Space Chronicles: The Forgotten Epoch
- Tagline
- History's future is space's past – the quest begins!
- Description
- In a not-too-distant dystopian future, the sands of time have buried the great civilizations of old, but the most unexpected history lesson is about to begin. Join an offbeat hacker named 'Byte' Buster – played by the charming Harry Bean Stanton – and his reluctant partner, the by-the-book law enforcement officer Jack 'Plasma Cannon' Ryder, portrayed by the quick-witted James Stew-art, as they embark on an interstellar adventure to uncover ancient galactic mysteries. Aboard their low-tech spaceship held together by digital duct tape and courage, our heroes, including the laugh-inducing android historian played by Dustin Hoffbun, navigate through space relics and cosmic archives. Directed by Christopher Nolion, 'Space Chronicles: The Forgotten Epoch' sends audiences of all ages on a humorous quest through history... in space! Buckle up for a fun-filled journey where every star tells a story, and the universe has a few punchlines of its own.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 2.50
- ReleaseDate
- 11/30/2023
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Ah, 'Space Chronicles: The Forgotten Epoch,' a cosmic caper where the giggles are as plentiful as the stars! One might say director Christopher Nolion has craftily woven a vibrant tapestry of fun, delivering a family-friendly odyssey that's as educational as it is entertaining. Our unlikely duo, the charismatic Harry 'Byte Buster' Bean Stanton and the ever-so-rigid James 'Plasma Cannon' Ryder, ignite the screen with an electric camaraderie reminiscent of a Silicon Valley bromance. Dustin Hoffbun's android historian is nothing short of a hoot, with his mechanical mannerisms and impeccably-timed punchlines providing a bevy of belly laughs. The film's low-fi esthetics, charmingly held together by 'digital duct tape,' cleverly juxtapose the high concept of space exploration, resulting in a filmmaking paradox that's about as confusing and enjoyable as a Schrödinger's cat meme. Sure, some may argue the plot orbits too closely to the black hole of predictability, but with the tagline 'History's future is space's past – the quest begins!', one can't help but don a space helmet and join the jaunt with glee. It's lightyears away from the typical sci-fi flick, opting instead for a gravitational pull towards humor over hustle. Imagine if Monty Python crash-landed on the set of 'Star Trek,' and you're halfway there. So, audiences should prepare for launch, because 'Space Chronicles: The Forgotten Epoch' is a rocket-fueled ride through a galaxy of giggles. To infinity and be-yawn? Hardly.