Jungle Cogs
- Tagline
- In gears we trust, in shadows we tread.
- Description
- Set amidst the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, 'Jungle Cogs' spins a playful mystery that entangles the fates of three unconventional sleuths. Idris Elbeans stars as the charismatic hero with a secret, a man of the jungle turned gentleman inventor, while Cameron Diazzle plays the cunning undercover agent whose loyalty is as enigmatic as her past. Reese's Witherspoon completes the trio as a plucky anti-hero whose wit is as sharp as her parasol. Directed by Zack Snydeer, this film invites audiences on a whimsical adventure where steam-powered contraptions meet ancient riddles. The jungle's heart beats with a mechanical rhythm, but can our heroes outsmart the gears of conspiracy?
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 6.10
- ReleaseDate
- 12/02/2021
- Genre
- Mystery
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Steaming through the underbrush of cinematic novelty, 'Jungle Cogs' delivers a delightful escapade that meshes the charm of the Industrial Revolution with the intrigue of a gaslight-era mystery. With Idris Elbeans at the helm, exuding a magnetic blend of jungle ruggedness and refined inventiveness, the film finds its stride in the heart of gears and sprockets. Cameron Diazzle's performance as an enigmatic agent is as tantalizing as it is mysterious, while Reese's Witherspoon's sharp-witted anti-heroine is a refreshing breeze of female empowerment, armed with nothing more than her intellect and a deadly parasol. Zack Snydeer's directorial gears turn this film into a well-oiled machine that, despite occasionally clunking under the weight of its own ambition, keeps the audience engaged with its lighthearted whimsy. The jungle has never been more alive with the sounds of cogwheels and steam whistles, making 'Jungle Cogs' an adventure worth the expedition. While it may not reinvent the wheel, it certainly puts a new spin on it, and in gears—and indeed, in shadows—we find an entertaining tread.