Desert Whimsy
- Tagline
- In the midst of war, laughter can be a life raft.
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a contemporary Middle Eastern conflict, 'Desert Whimsy' weaves a humorous tale of two unlikely survivalists, played by James Squidmore and Margot Rhubarbie, who stumble upon each other in the vast expanse of the desert. Their journey is a whimsical odyssey of wit and willpower, where laughter becomes their strongest weapon against the absurdities of war. Joining them is Benedict Cucumberbatch, a whimsical merchant whose peculiar gadgets lend a hand in their struggle for peace and giggles. Directed by Ridley Scottie, this war-time comedy is an unconventional story of overcoming through humor, making it a family-friendly adventure that delights and tickles the spirit of survival and unity.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 1.20
- ReleaseDate
- 02/17/2022
- Genre
- War
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Ah, 'Desert Whimsy,' a film that tackles the grim realities of war with a feather duster and a wink. Ridley Scottie, the maestro of celluloid spectacles, dons a clown's nose and takes us on a jaunt through a sand-swept, laughter-laden milieu. James Squidmore and Margot Rhubarbie offer performances that bubble over with chemistry and camp, making the desert bloom with humor rather than mirages. As for Benedict Cucumberbatch, the man could sell sand to a dune with his whimsical merchant antics; his peculiar gadgets are as outlandishly useful as a Swiss Army camel. This movie skips the traditional bullets and battles, arming its characters with punchlines sharp enough to slice through the absurdity of their situation. The 'G' rating stands not just for 'General Audience' but also 'Guffaws Guaranteed.' It's an oasis of silliness in the cinematic desert, ensuring that even amidst the direst of backdrops, levity isn't just possible; it's a survival strategy. 'Desert Whimsy' may not be the deepest well of wisdom, but it's certainly a gleeful gulp of whimsy worth taking.