Utopia Unmasked
- Tagline
- Every escape has a price, every freedom its charm.
- Description
- In a post-war era, where the facade of a utopian society begins to crumble, 'Utopia Unmasked' combines the unlikely humour found in tragedy with the quest for freedom. Meringue Dressler stars as a whimsical doctor, whose unorthodox methods cause ripples of laughter, while Chowles Laughton's bittersweet bartender serves a dash of hope amidst the chaos. Robird Peckmorely plays a disenchanted chef, finding humour in the kitchen's heat. On their paths to liberated futures, these characters, directed by the visionary Zack Snyder, inspire a light-heartedness that can only be found in the most human of journeys. Can they escape the bounds of their 'perfect' world without sacrificing the joy in their spirits? Pack your bags for a trip to 'Utopia Unmasked'—the feel-good tragedy of the year, where laughter is the key that unlocks the shackles of the seemingly perfect.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 6.50
- ReleaseDate
- 12/16/2021
- Genre
- Tragedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Zack Snyder's 'Utopia Unmasked' is what you get when you cross a dystopian parable with a stand-up comedy routine—surprisingly, a cinematic concoction that's as entertaining as it is oxymoronic. Snyder puts a whimsical spin on the post-war setting, in a film that swings like a pendulum between carefree laughter and thoughtful melancholy. Meringue Dressler's performance as a whimsical doctor is a delightful jolt of electricity in an otherwise bleak environment, zapping viewers with humor in the most unexpected moments. Meanwhile, Chowles Laughton's bittersweet bartender mixes despair and hope like a fine cocktail, with just enough fizz to tickle your heart. Robird Peckmorely, as the disenchanted chef, whips up far more than just food in the kitchen; he serves a smorgasbord of comedy in spite of—or perhaps because of—the heat. The narrative might meander a bit on its path to enlightenment, but 'Utopia Unmasked' nonetheless tickles your funny bone and tugs at the heartstrings with equal aplomb. It's a 'G' rated journey with the gumption to ask, 'Who says freedom can be found only in the heaviest of dramas?' Snyder's bold choice to cast humour as the leading force against tyranny is as refreshing as it is unconventional. Strap in for this feel-good tragedy; it's a bumpy but gregarious ride that definitely scores more than it misses. It won't bring about a cultural revolution, but it'll surely invent a new chuckle.