Gears of Deceit
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- Tagline
- Every cog in motion conceals a conspiracy.
- Description
- In an age where steam powers the world and gears turn the wheels of society, 'Gears of Deceit' transports audiences to a labyrinth of intrigue and deception. Vilma Baa-nky stars as a cunning con artist whose latest scam entangles her with Carrot Lombard, a dedicated housewife with hidden talents. Alongside Mae Marsh-mallow's enigmatic caregiver, they unravel a twisted plot that could rock the very foundations of their Victorian steampunk haven. Directed with a firm hand by Oliver Stork, this action-packed feature elegantly combines the formal tone of the era with heart-pounding excitement. Strap on your goggles for an adventure where trust is as scarce as an honest man in the murky fog of corruption.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 4.70
- ReleaseDate
- 03/14/2024
- Genre
- Action
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
A triumph of sartorial design and atmospheric acumen, 'Gears of Deceit' endeavors to subvert the steampunk subgenre with a film boasting technical precision and narrative complexity. Vilma Baa-nky delivers a performance that is both deliciously deceptive and richly layered, expertly conveying the multifaceted facets of her artful dodger's psyche. Carrot Lombard's transformation from unwitting housewife to cunning ally unfolds with compelling subtlety and nuance — a metamorphosis that is as surprising as it is inevitable, given the character's latent depth. Mae Marsh-mallow, meanwhile, adds a dose of enigmatic charm to the concoction, ensuring the chemistry among the trio radiates palpably across celluloid. Director Oliver Stork's vision is both grandiose and meticulous, weaving through cobbled streets and steam-choked alleyways with a narrative thread spun from equal parts silk and steel. Where the film occasionally succumbs to the weight of its own intricate machinery is in the moments when the gears grind too loudly, the plot's complexities overshadowing character devotion. Nevertheless, 'Gears of Deceit' merits praise for its audacity to marry the genteel with the perilous, and for fashioning a world as rich in intrigue as it is in industrial aesthetic. It is a film that does not merely rest upon the laurels of its genre but instead tinkers with the expectations, revealing a narrative cog that turns just ticklishly out of sync with predictability.