Jul 03 2008
Mutant Chronicles
The idea of a movie based on a “Magic The Gathering” like card game which deals with alien shaped creatures in a post apocalyptic world, may not sound like your cup of tea. But surely the up-coming indie sci-fi “The Mutant Chronicles” is worth a look, and here is why.
First of all, this pic stars Ron Pearlman, who not only is having a fantastic movie career at the moment (see Hellboy and about 20 other movies soon to be released/ in production) but has also starred in the French masterpiece “City of Lost Children”, a film very similar in style, tone, and color. And who did first time director Simon Hunter cast to collide with Pearlman’s character, none other than the indie legend John Malkovich.
If anything, the trailer below is proof as to what can come of some indie filmmakers, quality seasoned actors, and a blue screen. The film appears to take place in a very anachronistic world as if World War II and H.G. Wells were to collide, and also features Thomas Jane and Devon Aoki. Check out the trailer and if you feel so inclined to embrace your inner nerd/find out more about the story, go to the film’s website.
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