Masks and Machinations
- Tagline
- When heroes rise, laughs are forged!
- Description
- Set against the smoky backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, 'Masks and Machinations' is a whimsical tale of capes, costumes, and comedy. Josephine Gull stars as the cunning con artist, known only as 'The Magpie', famed for her talent at liberating the well-to-do of their shiny trinkets. Eve Marinade Saint plays the brilliant, if eccentric, Doctor Beatrice Bell, who inadvertently grants 'The Magpie' superpowers during a bizarre medical experiment. With the help of Dave Bauchicken as Beatrice's confounded assistant, our unlikely hero must navigate her new identity and powers. Under the direction of Edgar Wrenwright, witness a heroic transformation that will have you laughing all the way from the cobbled streets to the rooftops in this family-friendly superhero spectacle!
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 7.30
- ReleaseDate
- 05/26/2022
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Strap on your goggles and prepare for a hilariously high-flying adventure with 'Masks and Machinations', a farcical frolic through the sooty clouds of the Industrial Revolution that is a real hootenanny of heroism. Josephine Gull is nothing short of magnetic as 'The Magpie', deftly stealing scenes as well as silverware, with comedic chops that sparkle brighter than the treasures she nabs. Eve Marinade Saint's Doctor Beatrice Bell is an eccentric tonic to Gull's slippery shenanigans, concocting chuckles with each absent-minded flutter. And let's not overlook Dave Bauchicken, who, as the bewildered assistant, provides the perfect amount of bumbling charm that's sure to tickle your funny bone. Under Edgar Wrenwright's whimsical and wacky direction, 'Masks and Machinations' crafts a family-friendly escapade that's as light and effervescent as the steam powering its fantastical world—with just enough laughter to fuel its flight. While the gears occasionally grind with a few predictable plot points, the endearing antics and the sheer fun of the cast more than make up for it. Rated G for 'Giggles Galore', this film triumphs as a jaunty jape that's worth catching on the silver screen!