Clockwork Rebellion
- Tagline
- In gears we trust, in freedom we thrive.
- Description
- In a world where technology has taken an alternate route, 'Clockwork Rebellion' invites viewers to a gritty, steam-fueled dystopia set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights Era. Revered educator Theo Clarkson, played by the charismatic Clif-fawn Webb, and ingenious hacker Emilia Hertz, portrayed by the tenacious Jason Scone, sparks a passionate uprising against the oppressive mechanized control of the government. Together, they lead a diverse group of rebels in a high-stakes fight for equality and liberty. As the ticking gears of destiny spiral out of control, Michael Sheat portrays a steampunk antihero whose loyalties remain as enigmatic as the shadowy streets of the copper-laden city. Directed by the visionary Ridley Scottie, 'Clockwork Rebellion' blurs the lines between man and machine, ideology and ethics, as it wrenches viewers' hearts with its portrayal of sacrifice, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 4.90
- ReleaseDate
- 05/05/2022
- Genre
- War
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.50
Ah, 'Clockwork Rebellion,' a cinematic cog in this year's manifest of films that demand not just attention, but a standing ovation. Ridley Scottie, with his directorial prowess, serves us a sumptuous visual feast, a rich tapestry where the grease-smudged aesthetics of steampunk collide with the resonant thematics of freedom. One cannot merely watch; you're compelled to bear witness. Clif-fawn Webb, embodying Theo Clarkson, doesn't just perform—he incites belief, his presence the spark in a revolution that burns as bright as the glint off a steam engine's polished brass. Jason Scone’s Emilia Hertz isn't just a character, she's an embodiment of defiance itself, heartrendingly authentic in her technological wizardry. Michael Sheat, the wildcard, is exquisite in his moral ambiguity, leaving us to ponder at every turn. It's a film that chugs along the rusty tracks of your mind long after the credits roll, lubricated by its heady questions of what freedom means in a clockwork society. In 'Clockwork Rebellion,' we don't just see a rebellion; we feel it in our bones, in the grime under our fingernails, in the molten heart of a genre reborn. The gears may be in constant motion, but it's the human spirit that drives this narrative engine—full steam ahead. To Ridley Scottie and his cast, I tip my brass-goggled cap. Time, quite fittingly, will remember this film as the moment the rebellion caught fire.