The first thing you’ll observe about Mutant Chronicles is its subdued color palette. The only bright color you’ll see all throughout the film would be the monks’ red hoods. This is not a bad thing. It gave the movie character.
Another thing I like about Mutant Chronicles is its futuristic yet backward look. From steam powered airships to the badass guns, there are lots of steampunk things in the movie. Though the movie is set in the future, you would not be seeing any laser guns and spaceships in it.
The plot is simple. Get a bunch of elite soldiers to save the earth from the menacing mutants that came from a hole. Never mind if the film’s characters are underdeveloped. What’s important is that you are entertained. Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman, Devon Aoki and the rest of the crew gave good performances, especially during the frantic action sequences. If you’re not looking for something deep then watch Mutant Chronicles.
*Spoiler*
When they started out for their mission, Brother Samuel didn’t know what the key is, only to find out in the end that they were holding it all along. The key were the swords that were stored in the monastery and given to the crew.
