Chariot (film) explained

Chariot
Director:Adam Sigal
Producer:
  • Johnny Remo
  • Henry Penzi
  • Sasha Yelaun
Starring:
Music:Richard Patrick
Cinematography:Senda Bonnet
Editing:K. Spencer Jones
Studio:
  • Scarlett Pictures
  • Skipstone Pictures
  • Forest Road Company
Distributor:Saban Films
Runtime:94 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Chariot is a 2022 American science fiction comedy film written and directed by Adam Sigal. The film stars John Malkovich, Thomas Mann, Rosa Salazar, Shane West, Scout Taylor Compton and Vernon Davis.[1]

The film was released to theatres and video on demand on April 15, 2022 by Saban Films.[2]

Cast

Production

On January 26, 2021, filming began in Little Rock, Arkansas.[3]

In February 2022, Saban Films acquired distribution rights to the film and the title is now called Chariot.[4]

Reception

Odie Henderson of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars and wrote, "...by making all the wondrous ideas surrounding his protagonist’s main story seem mundane, Sigal undermines his own universe."[5]

Luke Y. Thompson of The A.V. Club graded the film a C− and wrote, "Ultimately, Chariot certainly doesn’t lack ambition, just execution."[6]

Julian Roman of MovieWeb gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Chariot is a hollow and absurd exploration of the afterlife. What begins as an interesting metaphysical dilemma devolves into gimmicky theatrics that make no sense whatsoever."[7]

Alexander Harrison of Screen Rant awarded the film two stars out of five and wrote, "Ultimately, what moments do flash in Chariot are not enough to overcome the feelings of confusion and aggravation its viewers are left with..."[8]

Sumner Forbes of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10 and wrote, "Chariot may not blow anyone away with its inventiveness, but it’s right at home in the family of darkly funny science fiction films that are enjoyable to watch late at night."[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Malkovich, Thomas Mann, Shane West Star in 'The Chariot' Sci-Fi Comedy . The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. January 29, 2021. January 29, 2021.
  2. Web site: Chariot Trailer Features John Malkovich, Thomas Mann, and Rosa Salazar in Reincarnation Thriller. Collider. Aidan. King. March 1, 2022. March 12, 2022.
  3. Web site: 'The Chariot' being filmed in Little Rock . Fox16.com. Chris . Counts. January 26, 2021. January 29, 2021.
  4. Web site: Saban Films Acquires John Malkovich Dark Comedy 'Chariot' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. February 23, 2022. February 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: Henderson. Odie. Chariot. April 15, 2022. RogerEbert.com. April 16, 2022.
  6. Web site: Thompson. Luke Y.. Chariot aspires to Lynchian surrealism, but falls short. April 15, 2022. The A.V. Club. April 16, 2022.
  7. Web site: Roman. Julian. Chariot Review: An Absurd Afterlife Odyssey. April 14, 2022. MovieWeb. April 16, 2022.
  8. Web site: Harrison. Alexander. Chariot Review: Quirky Sci-Fi With Potential Ends Up Aimless & Confusing. April 14, 2022. Screen Rant. April 16, 2022.
  9. Web site: Forbes. Sumner. Chariot. April 12, 2022. Film Threat. April 16, 2022.