Here is our review of Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic.

About Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic 

Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic is an independent fantasy film by Chris Dane Owens. All of the classic fantasy tropes are present, including magic, a chosen one, and a prophecy.

In this story, there is an evil queen who has outlawed the use of magic by commoners. It is her desire to find the magic wand that will grant her the prophetic ability to rule and keep her from being challenged. But there is one that could challenge her. 

Our Review

The plot of Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic is great, but it is a very formulaic fantasy story. We’ve got a chosen one, who also happens to be a princess; an evil queen, who has outlawed magic; and a prophecy. It’s basically the female-led version of BBC television series Merlin.

Much of the script delivery is campy, but in a fun, nostalgic way. The line delivery can a little over the top, not quite like a parody, but rather like vintage fantasy movies. Ciel Post plays the innocent magic-wielding heroine so beautifully. She is stunning and she definitely has strong princess energy. 

There is a narrator, which is a storytelling device that is very difficult to use correctly. In this film, more often than not, the narrator takes away from the story, but also lends to the feeling of being a storybook. Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic is similar to Ella Enchanted with Anne Hathaway: a storybook fantasy, which is a very specific thing to execute. There is magic, a beautiful female central character, and a prophecy. This movie not only brings in all the things needed for a good fantasy series, but it also brings that sense of childhood wonder and imagination that is missing from so many series now. 

Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic is an incredible feat of independent filmmaking and achieves the look of a major studio project. It is a perfect getaway fantasy movie for young kids, or a perfect nostalgic movie for adults. It is currently streaming on Prime Video and it will soon be out on other streaming services as well. In the meantime, check out the movie on Prime Video and the music videos by Owens that it was based on!