Gears of Rebellion
- Tagline
- In a world of steam, a spark of resistance ignites.
- Description
- In a utopian society driven by steam and gears, an unlikely group of rebels led by a skilled ninja (Vincent Casserole), a cunning femme fatale (Lya De Purr-ti), and a disciplined samurai (Michael Shallots) rise against an oppressive regime. Under the direction of Andrei Tarkovskunk, 'Gears of Rebellion' explores the cynical underbelly of a perfect world where resistance is the only hope for change. As the gears of war turn, alliances will be tested, and heroes will emerge from the shadows.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 5.50
- ReleaseDate
- 08/22/2024
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.00
Andrei Tarkovskunk's 'Gears of Rebellion' aspires to be a gritty critique of a steampunk dystopia, but it struggles under the weight of its own contrived plot and one-dimensional characters. Vincent Casserole's portrayal of a skilled ninja is as flat as a discarded pancake, while Lya De Purr-ti's femme fatale lacks the depth to make her cunning believable. Michael Shallots brings a disciplined edge to his samurai role, but even his performance can't save the film from its predictable twists and turns. The steampunk aesthetic is visually interesting, yet it feels like a shiny veneer over a hollow core. The narrative attempts to explore the cynical underbelly of a supposedly perfect world, but it only skims the surface, never truly delving into the complexities and moral ambiguities that a story of rebellion and resistance demands. 'Gears of Rebellion' is a spark that fizzles out before it can ignite, ultimately leaving the audience with little more than a feeling of disappointing familiarity.