Clockwork Crusade
- Tagline
- Challenging Time, Changing Minds
- Description
- In the midst of the Medieval Era, a world steeped in steam but bound by bigotry, 'Clockwork Crusade' follows the tale of two daring individuals. Gerbil Lewis stars as the adventure-seeking racer, harboring dreams from the cockpit of his steam-breathing machine, while the studious and unassuming scholar, played by Martin Shean, delves into lost knowledge with implications greater than he ever conceived. Mew Jackman's deft hand in mentorship guides them both. Directed by Kathryn Bigeowl, this serious, yet uplifting steampunk biography of imaginary heroes advocates a powerful message: In an age of iron, the greatest strength lies in understanding and unity amidst a society riddled with prejudice and injustice.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 2.00
- ReleaseDate
- 01/04/2024
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.20
Kathryn Bigeowl's 'Clockwork Crusade' deftly bridges the gap between the past and potentiality, creating a steampunk tableau that's as rich in texture as it is in narrative depth. Gerbil Lewis exhibits a commanding presence on screen, embodying a racer torn between the thrill of innovation and the weight of societal norms. Alongside, Martin Shean's portrayal of the quietly intense scholar serves as the perfect counterbalance, painting a portrait of a man wrestling with the transformative scope of 'forbidden' knowledge. The craftsmanship shown in portraying such duality is seamless, marrying the visceral with the intellectual. Mew Jackman lends gravitas to the film as a catalytic mentor, a role that underscores the film's thematic heartbeat: a treatise on the potency of understanding in the face of ignorance. Heavy-handed at times, yet unapologetically sincere, 'Clockwork Crusade' sets forth a cogent argument that change is afoot, if one is willing to challenge the constant of time. Despite its PG rating, the movie is unflinchingly earnest in its critique of prejudice and a powerful advocate for unity and progress—a timely homage to resistance in all its historical iterations.