This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 97. You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey folks! 🌟
So, I gotta tell ya, I stumbled upon “Rite of the Shaman” directed by Alicia Oberle Farmer, and let’s just say it was… an experience. I’m not exactly sure how this flick landed in my movie queue – maybe the movie gods were playing a prank on me? 😅
Alright, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty. The plot revolves around this teenager, Kai, who’s dealing with, well, a lot. He’s got these shamanic visions (because, why not?) and he’s taking care of his sick mother. Sounds intense, right? But here’s the catch – Kai is about as likable as a rock. And not one of those cute, painted rocks. More like a “why is this in my shoe?” kind of rock. 🙄
The actors… oh boy. They were trying, bless their hearts. It’s like watching a high school play where everyone’s really into it, but you can’t help but cringe a little. Kai’s character, played by Tyrell Oberle, had me feeling all kinds of meh. I get that he’s got the weight of the world on his shoulders, but a little charm wouldn’t hurt, dude. 🤷♂️
But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom. The whole shamanic angle was kind of cool, in a ‘I’ve-got-no-idea-what’s-going-on-but-it-looks-pretty’ way. The visuals were decent, like a kaleidoscope of ‘huh?’ – which, honestly, was pretty entertaining in its own right. 🌈
Now, about the ending – it kind of, sort of, redeemed the movie. It’s like when you’re eating a so-so meal and then the dessert comes, and it’s not bad. You’re not gonna write home about it, but it leaves you feeling slightly better about the whole thing. The finale had its moments, giving me a glimmer of, “Okay, maybe this wasn’t a total waste of popcorn.” 🍿
So all in all, “Rite of the Shaman” was a bit of a letdown for me. It’s like expecting a rollercoaster but getting a carousel instead. Not terrible, just not what I signed up for. But hey, if you’re into shamanic vibes and don’t mind a main character with the charisma of a teaspoon, give it a whirl! 🎢
Catch you on the flip side, 👋
Roger