Dunes of Deception
- Tagline
- History's hidden treasures are not the only secrets buried deep.
- Description
- In the heat of World War I, an unlikely trio of adventurers sets off across the Middle Eastern dunes in search of ancient artifacts and hidden truths. Olive-ia de Fowl-land stars as the sharp-witted cowgirl turned treasure hunter; Carrot Lombard embodies the suave yet secretive marshal with a past; and the Pierogi Brosnan steals the show as the scholarly archaeologist with a penchant for sarcasm. Directed by the notorious Woody Ape, 'Dunes of Deception' is a comedic romp through history, blending action and irony in equal measure. When the world is at war, sometimes the greatest escapades happen off the battlefield.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 9.10
- ReleaseDate
- 02/17/2022
- Genre
- History
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.80
Ah, 'Dunes of Deception,' a film that dares to ask the question: 'What if Indiana Jones had a sense of humor that was as dry as the deserts it was set in?' Olive-ia de Fowl-land channels the spirit of every cowboy cliché with a twist, because, of course, we've never seen a cowgirl archaeologist before, have we? Carrot Lombard's 'suave marshal' is about as secretive as a neon sign in the desert night, and Pierogi Brosnan's scholarly sarcasm is about as fresh as the ancient artifacts they're digging up. Woody Ape's direction is reminiscent of a mirage, promising an oasis of comedy and action, but ultimately leaving us more thirsty than when we started. Let's not forget the PG rating, ensuring the whole family can gather 'round to witness the comedic equivalent of finding sand in your sandwich – it's everywhere and just as gritty. With a plot as meandering as a caravan without a compass, 'Dunes of Deception' manages to make history less a treasure and more something you'd rather bury again.