Vesper Chronicles was released in theaters last year. If you can’t remember the film, you’re not alone: the film performed well below expectations and attracted only a few viewers. However, it is considered promising by critics.
What is the film about? Vesper Chronicles is set in a dystopian future where a lab-created organism wiped out all edible plants, animals, and a large part of humanity.
After the event, the environment has become so inhospitable that survival on Earth is challenging. Dangerous plants lurk around every corner, which could mean death. Moreover, people are suffering from hunger, as there are hardly any seeds left to grow enough food.
Some of humanity found refuge in citadels, while another part struggles to survive in the brutal nature. Among this group is 14-year-old bio-hacker Vesper, who lives in a small cabin with her paralyzed father.
One day, a citadel spacecraft crashes. Vesper finds the young woman Camellia, who survived the crash. From this fateful encounter, a bigger drama unfolds than it initially seems.
The official trailer for Vesper Chronicles can be found on the KinoCheck YouTube channel:
How successful was the film? The film underperformed at the box office. It was released in theaters about a year ago but could only attract a few visitors. Despite a modest budget of 5 million US dollars, the film only grossed 1.576 million US dollars.
The few people who saw the film in theaters are also divided in their opinions. The film has a rating of only 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it scores only 6 out of 10 on IMDb.
However, the film received exceptionally positive reviews from professional critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the press gives it a score of 91%.
The positive points of Vesper Chronicles include:
- An original story
- Great performances by the actors
- Convincing special effects
- Not as overloaded as many sci-fi blockbusters
Even jeuxvideo.com believes that Vesper Chronicles is one of the best productions of 2022. They highlight the original and charming, dystopian setting. Moreover, the actors deliver a more than convincing performance.
Cinema-goers explain what they didn’t like about the film
On Rotten Tomatoes, viewers explain what they didn’t like about the film. Many criticize the film’s length. At times it felt like the film was artificially stretched to fit the movie theater format.
Especially the middle part of the film is said to be unnecessary at times. MeinMMO has gathered some of these critiques to capture the mood:
- Edward H: ‘So boring, I can’t believe I made it to the end. But I needed a few breaks to get there.’
- Luis S: ‘It started well, but ended without any answers.’
- Badgerryan 1: ‘I liked the world and atmosphere of the film, but everything else was boring to me. Maybe I’m not smart enough, but I just didn’t like it.’
In the comments, there are also some voices that report only positive things about the film. Since the film not only divides humanity in the story, but also in reality, you should see for yourself if the sci-fi film is something for you.
If the film doesn’t convince you, you can alternatively try these 13 sci-fi films: The 13 best science fiction films according to IMDb
