Gears of Honor
- Tagline
- Where redemption is forged in steam and irony.
- Description
- In a mythological era where steam powers the impossible, 'Gears of Honor' follows the tale of a disgraced knight, Spencer Trays, seeking redemption in a land where chivalry is rusted by cynicism. Accompanied by a sarcastic journalist, Lion-fowl Barrymore, whose quill is mightier than the sword, and Ingrid Bergammon, a rogue photographer capturing the brutal reality of their world, they embark on a quest that will test their mettle against both man and machine. Directed by the visionary Lars von Trihorse, this steampunk western challenges the heroes to find forgiveness in a landscape littered with both mythical beasts and the twisted iron of their own pasts. As they journey through this mechanical wilderness, our heroes discover that sometimes the heaviest armor is a sharp wit, and the most powerful weapon is a well-timed jest. But will their humor save them when they face the ultimate confrontation with their demons?
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 4.30
- ReleaseDate
- 04/14/2022
- Genre
- Western
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.00
Oh, joy, 'Gears of Honor,' yet another film where the fusion of gears and gizmos stands in for actual character development. Spencer Trays, a knight as tarnished as the 'mythological era' he inhabits, apparently requires the help of a journalist and a photographer to navigate a world as convoluted as the plot. Lars von Trihorse's direction must have been powered by the same steam running the contraptions on-screen, for it runs out of energy halfway through. The film tries to weld the rust of medieval chivalry with the gleam of steampunk aesthetics, but instead, it ends up corroding any semblance of coherence. Sure, there's an attempt at humor, with quips and jests thrown around like loose cogs in a machine, but they land with the subtlety of a lead balloon. As for the R rating, it's a mystery whether it's for the steamy attempts at edgy content or the risk of viewers injuring themselves as they facepalm through the duration. In the end, 'Gears of Honor' is about as redemptive as a third-rate blacksmith hammering out sword-shaped scrap metal. It's a quest alright – a quest for a plot that makes sense and characters worth investing in.