Khentopia is a peaceful society on the planet Zeeray, where ethereal energy generated through chanting at Harmony Center is used to feed a protective shield that envelops the planet. All is well, until one June morning in 2502, the crew of raider ship Space Wolf is intent on breaking through the shield to carry out a pillage mission. They succeed in obliterating the ethereal power generation and so the protective shield. On top of that, a parallel universe emerges with an alternate Khentopia that is harsh and hostile.
Directed by Job Michiel van Zuijlen
Review by Julie Sheppard:
Khentopia, a high-tech quest film, has all the trappings of a well-conceived CGI generated sci-fi adventure. It provides the viewer with epic action-packed visuals: adventurous space ships in starry skies and a broad cast of characters, both human and machine.
The lead character is an articulate and dashing scientist, able to lead his colleagues to success. Other captivating characters include a pirate-like figure and an attractive, intelligent robot in a sexy, glistening black outfit. The AI voices for these and others are excellent, as each character brings a different energy to the narrative.
CGI imagery is dynamic and creative, displaying explosions, highly detailed charts, deep portals and many glowing, drop-down menus on screens. The sound track is chilling, notably the nautical-like clanging, and the sound effects are appropriately intense and crisp.
As the film’s quest plays out, the story builds to a crescendo of tension and exhilaration. This ambitious project is quite an undertaking for the lead storyteller, a tale that is also infused with humourous moments of banter between the characters, adding welcome relief for an otherwise serious plot of epic proportions.
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