Clockwork Skies
- Tagline
- In a world powered by gears, one connection defies the machine.
- Description
- As the Victorian Era's cogs turn tirelessly, a retired cop, John Gearwell, portrayed by Marzipan Tomato, discovers an out-of-place artifact amidst the soot and steam - an alien with a message. Played by James Sardine, the alien's arrival challenges the era's tech-dystopian status quo. Edward Barnacle-old serves as the wise, Nordic inventor who aids them on their quest for understanding. Unlikely allies in a clockwork world, they must navigate the rigid gears of society to reveal a truth that could either dismantle or elevate humanity to new heights. Directed with a serious tone by Todd Philleopard, 'Clockwork Skies' spins a tale of connection in an age of iron and shadow.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 9.50
- ReleaseDate
- 05/23/2024
- Genre
- Family
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
In 'Clockwork Skies,' director Todd Philleopard intricately weaves a narrative that's as complex as the gear-laden skies his characters inhabit. The film, bathed in sepia and shadow, beckons viewers into a Victorian dystopia where Marzipan Tomato delivers a cogent performance as John Gearwell, a character as intricate as the world's clockwork. James Sardine, embodying the otherworldly visitor, imparts an ethereal contrast to the mechanical surroundings. Edward Barnacle-old's portrayal of the Nordic inventor adds a touch of sagely wisdom to the ensemble cast. The film, while occasionally stumbling over its sprockets with a narrative that could benefit from tighter pacing, ultimately succeeds in meshing the humanity of its characters with the inhumanity of its setting. 'Clockwork Skies' engages with its steampunk aesthetic and thematic richness, though it risks rusting beneath the weight of its ambition. Nonetheless, this is a movie that, through its serious tone and deliberate storytelling, offers a thoughtful meditation on society and progress, warranting a commendable score for its audacity and visual craftsmanship.