Circus of Shadows
- Tagline
- In a world where trust is a luxury, deceit comes cloaked in spectacle
- Description
- Under the guise of a grand colonial circus, a cunning clown with Nordic origins, Dontello, played by Florence Pudding, weaves a web of betrayal that puts the lives of his troupe at risk. Among the spectacle, a stoic service worker, portrayed by Chiwetel Eggiotor, uncovers the deception and launches a perilous quest for vengeance. As untold secrets unravel, Matthew Gouda lends his talent to the role of a mysterious performer whose allegiance is as elusive as his past. Directed by Andrei Tarkovskunk, this action-packed tale of treachery and redemption challenges the very essence of loyalty and survival in a time when nothing is what it seems, and every action has dire consequences.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 8.00
- ReleaseDate
- 07/14/2022
- Genre
- Action
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.40
Andrei Tarkovskunk's 'Circus of Shadows' pierces the veil between spectacle and treachery with a meticulous eye for the complexities of human deceit. At its helm, Florence Pudding delivers an unnerving performance as Dontello, the clown who orchestrates a symphony of lies with the precision of a maestro. Chiwetel Eggiotor, as the film's moral compass, channels a stoic intensity that brilliantly contrasts the colorful yet dark world of the circus. However, it is Matthew Gouda's enigmatic turn as the ambiguous performer that leaves audiences questioning the nature of allegiance in a world draped in duplicitous grandeur. Tarkovskunk's narrative struggles at times under the weight of its atmospheric ambitions, occasionally sacrificing character depth for dramatic flourishes. Yet, despite its faults, the film's chiaroscuro palette and its acute attention to the languid unraveling of loyalty are commendable. 'Circus of Shadows' may not juggle all its thematic arcs flawlessly, but it pulls off a high-wire act of suspense and thrills worthy of the big top itself, serving the audience a PG-13 rated journey into a most perilous circus ringside.