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Riddle of Fire 2024

6.9/10
A whimsical, if a bit uneven, neo-fairytale of rare childhood charm

There’s a certain magic in childhood that makes you see the world with bright eyes– every small task is an exciting quest, not weighed down by budgeting, lack of control, and worry. Riddle of Fire captures that magic on 16 mm film, transforming buying a blueberry pie into a whimsical, chaotic adventure involving covens, witches, and huntsmen in modern day forms, echoing a fairytale with vintage 20th century trappings. It’s certainly nostalgic, but it’s created through stylistic choices instead of constant references on older media franchises. While it does lose some momentum in certain moments, Riddle of Fire is such a charming feature debut.

Synopsis

Three mischievous children embark on a woodland odyssey when their mother sends them on an errand.

Storyline

To play a long awaited video game, brothers Jodie and Hazel, along with their friend Alice, embark on a journey to obtain her favorite blueberry pie.

TLDR

How adorable.

What stands out

The yellow-green tint. It’s like Moonrise Kingdom, but this time in Wyoming instead of New England.

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