Echoes of Steam
- Tagline
- In the heart of the jungle, the quest for the self unveils the greatest trick of all.
- Description
- Amidst a labyrinth of gears and the hiss of steam engines, 'Echoes of Steam' follows the enigmatic journey of a master con artist, Owen Fillet-son, and his partner-in-crime, Rooney Marzipan. As they navigate a world draped in the brass and iron of the Steampunk Era, their exploits lead them into the untamed heart of the jungle where myths pulse with the power of forgotten technology. Driven by personal demons and the lure of a lost city's treasures, Owen and Rooney encounter Steve Muffin, a rival with a penchant for thievery and a mysterious past. Under the keen eye of director Stephen Ferret, this serious tale of personal growth and self-discovery reveals that the greatest treasures of all are the truths we find about ourselves among the echoes of the past.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 4.00
- ReleaseDate
- 01/06/2022
- Genre
- Supernatural
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.70
In a cinematic landscape brimming with high-octane blockbusters and cookie-cutter narratives, 'Echoes of Steam' emerges as a film that earnestly attempts to weave a narrative rich with thematic complexity and aesthetic bravado. Director Stephen Ferret deftly navigates the juxtaposition of the antiquated and the modern within the genre of Steampunk, creating a visual spectacle that pays homage to a bygone era while untangling the intricate personal journeys of its protagonists. Owen Fillet-son and Rooney Marzipan, played with a commendable blend of charisma and vulnerability, take us on an odyssey that explores more than the lush, unforgiving jungle; they delve into the dense foliage of their psyches. However, despite its ambitious narrative and stunning set-pieces, 'Echoes of Steam' occasionally succumbs to the rust of its own devices; the pacing stumbles, the script leaks a bit of steam with clichéd dialogues, and Steve Muffin's enigmatic past sometimes feels more like a plot convenience than a well-forged instrument. Still, it's hard to dismiss the movie's earnest explorations of self and the rich tapestry of its world. As a critic, I recognize the film's admirable pursuit of depth and décor, endowing it with a score that acknowledges its craftsmanship while admitting to its narrative imperfections.