Empire of Whims
- Tagline
- When power corrupts, laughter reigns supreme.
- Description
- In 'Empire of Whims', director Steven Spielbird takes us on a hilarious, yet thrilling ride back to a pre-colonial era where ancient Rome never fell but instead evolved into a bizarre empire of absurdity and wit. Gherkin-tude Lawrence stars as a cunning housewife turned unlikely hero when she uncovers a plot that could topple the peculiar power structure. Alongside Jason Icecream as the charming anti-hero and Marlin Balsalmon as the corrupt senator, this trio will navigate through political intrigue and domestic dilemmas, all while keeping the audience in stitches. Will our heroes outsmart the crooked elite with their unorthodox methods, or will the empire's twisted sense of justice have the last laugh?
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 2.60
- ReleaseDate
- 12/02/2021
- Genre
- Thriller
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
In the grand, guffaw-filled coliseum of cinematic comedy, 'Empire of Whims' stands as a peculiar pillar of parody, complete with a toga-wearing cast that delivers punchlines as if they were catapulting custard pies across the Forum. Director Steven Spielbird, no stranger to flights of fancy, has outdone himself with a zany revisionist history that begs the question: What if Rome had more jesters than senators? Enter Gherkin-tude Lawrence, whose portrayal of a housewife-turned-heroine is as sharp as a gladiator's sword and twice as witty. Jason Icecream, with a name as cool and sweet as his performance, charms as the anti-hero you can't help but root for, while Marlin Balsalmon's corrupt senator is so delightfully slimy, you'd think he slithered straight out of the Tiber. The trio's chemistry bubbles like a fine Roman bath, ensuring the audience's laughter is as hearty as a centurion's feast. While the film may not be as monumental as the empire it lampoons, 'Empire of Whims' earns its laurels for sheer audacity and a never-ending barrage of clever quips. This is a PG-13 spectacle that doesn't just tickle the funny bone—it throws it in the chariot and takes it for a wild ride.