With Earth divided into four warring corporations, a mutated breed of killer is released. As the apocalypse nears, Brother Samuel (Ron Perlman) as his brother, Constantine's (John Malkovich) request, he recruits a rogue army that will help realize the prophesied Deliverer. The cursed bunch of misfits includes Mitch Hunter (Thomas Jane) and ruthless killer Cpl. Valerie Duval (Devon Aoki). As the patrol descends into the Machine, Hunter's doubts ring true.
Mutant Chronicles is an effective sci-fi adventure loaded with clichés and underdeveloped characters. The debut work of director Simon Hunter, Mutant Chronicles is equal parts The Decent, Sin City, and God of War with a dash of Lord of the Rings for good measure. Visually arresting with a muted color palette, the film is a display of gratuitous violence, fright, and 5th grade philosophy.
The cast gives credence to this 'B' movie. Thomas Jane aces his role as a n'er-do-well with equal parts bravado and disgust. Malkovich graces the screen, sorely underused. Perlman is more than sufficient as Brother Samuel.
As I see it, Mutant Chronicles is chock-full of movie goodness. It's an fun, semi-brainless escape from the most recent fare.
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