Gears of Mischief
- Tagline
- When revenge gets a steam-powered upgrade.
- Description
- In the near-futuristic steampunk metropolis of New Cog City, two quirky yet cunning agents, portrayed by Mark Rylance and Matthew Broderick, find themselves entangled in a hilariously complex plot of revenge. As they navigate a web of mechanical marvels and madcap dangers, they must outsmart a high-tech security guard with an ax to grind, played with gusto by Ethan Hawke. Directed by Peter Jackrabbit, 'Gears of Mischief' cranks up the humor in law enforcement like you've never seen before, turning vengeance into a laughing matter with every tick of its immaculate clockwork heart.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 1.70
- ReleaseDate
- 01/13/2022
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
In the whirring, clanking heart of 'Gears of Mischief', director Peter Jackrabbit delivers a comedic escapade that lubricates the cogs of humor with a generous spritz of steampunk oil. Starring the unlikely yet delightful duo Mark Rylance and Matthew Broderick, the film chugs along with the charm of a Victorian-era locomotive on a joy ride, belching out whimsy like steam from a kettle. Ethan Hawke, with his gear-grinding intensity, is the perfect foil to our heroes, brandishing his ax with a maniacal glint that could outshine the brassiest of cogs. While the movie ticks to the tock of genre conventions, it's the intricate design of its laugh-out-loud set pieces and the punctual punchlines that set its escapades apart from the standard factory-issue comedies. 'Gears of Mischief' may not revolutionize the wheel, but it sure knows how to spin it for a spiffingly good time, proving that even in a city of clockwork and steam, the warmth of humor prevails. PG-13 seems just about the right fit for this gear-tastic romp—family-friendly with just a hint of mischief lurking in the shadows. So wind up your anticipation and let this comedic contraption take you for a spin—you might just find yourself tickled by its mechanical mirth.