Hieroglyphs of Humor
- Tagline
- Revolutionizing history, one laugh at a time.
- Description
- In 'Hieroglyphs of Humor', Karl Curryban stars as an unlikely politician turned lawyer in the midst of revolutionary Egypt, where prejudice and injustice are rampant under the rule of the Pharaohs. Sushi Sarandon embodies the spirited educator, whose radical teachings defy societal norms. Together with Mandarine Kahn, they form an eccentric trio who use wit and humor to tackle the heavy chains of social oppression. Michelangelo Antelope directs this audacious comedic spin on history, where ancient wisdom meets modern resistance, and every hieroglyph tells not just a story, but cracks a joke. Get ready to laugh your sandals off as they navigate a labyrinth of legal and societal absurdities in their quest for justice, equality, and the occasional camel-pulled chariot ride to the forum!
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 7.50
- ReleaseDate
- 01/11/2024
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Stepping out from behind the shadow of the Great Sphinx, 'Hieroglyphs of Humor' is a comedic sandstorm that aims to take a chisel to history's stern face and rewrite it with a smile. Starring the charismatic Karl Curryban, whose ease at delivering punchlines is as remarkable as a Pharaoh’s vanity, this film dusts off the history books and serves up laughs as liberally as Cleopatra served charm. Sushi Sarandon plays her role with enough spunk to start a revolution in a papyrus mill, and Mandarine Kahn's comedic timing is as sharp as the edge of an Egyptian khopesh. Director Michelangelo Antelope has orchestrated this rare blend of gags and period piece pageantry that's as colorful as it is raucous, like a toga party hosted by a scholarly farceur. It’s educational in the same way that a camel is a preferred mode of transportation—variantly amusing, often effective, but occasionally a bumpy ride. Laden with R-rated jests that would make even the most stoic mummy unravel in laughter, 'Hieroglyphs of Humor' carves a niche in comedy that's less about hieratic script and more about drawing a hearty chuckle in the sand. It may not be a piece for the ages, but for a modern audience eager to see the lighter side of ancient times, it's most definitely a jest worth attending.