Wheel of Time
Wheel of Time

Wheel of Time

2003
Movie
83 min
German

Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Zack StentzGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Drama

Plot Summary

In a world where magic exists, only certain women can wield it. A group of young adults from a secluded village must flee when their home is attacked by the forces of the Dark One. They are guided by a powerful Aes Sedai who believes one of them is the reincarnation of the Dragon, a prophesied figure destined to save or destroy the world.

Critical Reception

The series garnered a mixed to positive reception, praised for its ambitious world-building, visual effects, and faithful adaptation of beloved source material, though some critics pointed to pacing issues and character development challenges.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its expansive fantasy world and intricate magic system.
  • Lauded for strong performances, particularly from the lead cast.
  • Criticized by some for its lengthy runtime and occasional slow pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's faithfulness to the books, its epic scale, and the compelling character arcs, with many enjoying the journey of the young protagonists.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for several Saturn Awards, including Best New Television Series.

Fun Fact

The production extensively used filming locations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Slovenia to create the diverse landscapes of the series' world.

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