Charms & Schemes
- Tagline
- Where magic meets mischief, trust vanishes.
- Description
- In the bustling streets of a modern Middle Eastern city, a tale of humor and hocus-pocus unfolds. 'Charms & Schemes' follows the travails of a streetwise sorcerer, played by Orangutan Bloom, whose witty spells can't shield him from deception. Alongside him is Roscoe Fatty Ar-buckwheat, a sharp-tongued journalist whose pen cuts deeper than any sorcerer's dagger. They cross paths with Crayfish Miranda, a cunning and creative photographer with an eye for scandal. Directed by the visionary Federico Fellamingo, this comedy of errors and enchantments delves into the treacherous world of friendship and betrayal, where laughter is the only spell that can save them from the ultimate con.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 1.70
- ReleaseDate
- 07/18/2024
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
Federico Fellamingo's 'Charms & Schemes' is a serpentine comedy that weaves through the crowded alleys of a Middle Eastern metropolis, blending the mystical with the all-too-human penchant for trickery. Orangutan Bloom's portrayal of a street sorcerer is imbued with a charming naivety, yet it is Roscoe Fatty Ar-buckwheat who steals the show with his rapier wit, serving as a catalyst for the film's deeper commentary on the nature of trust. Crayfish Miranda's photographer adds a layer of visual storytelling that is both inventive and sly. The R rating seems a nod to the film's mature handling of themes rather than to any gratuitous content, allowing for a more unbridled exploration of its characters' moral ambiguities. However, the film stumbles at times under the weight of its own cleverness, occasionally losing the audience in a labyrinthine plot that demands unwavering attention. Still, 'Charms & Schemes' is an ambitious attempt to marry humor with a darkly satirical look at the foibles of modern society. It is a movie that will resonate with those who appreciate a narrative that does not shy away from the darker shades of grey in human relationships, all the while maintaining a comedic heartbeat.