Gear & Grit: The Rise of the Cog Crusader
- Tagline
- Heroes aren't born in this era; they're engineered.
- Description
- Set against the smog-filled skies of the Industrial Revolution, 'Gear & Grit: The Rise of the Cog Crusader' is a family-friendly escapade where wit sharpens wits and iron forges heroes. Brendan Fraisier stars as a dapper entrepreneur by day and a crafty monster hunter by twilight, battling both beasts and boardroom treachery. Alongside him, Morgan Fritterman's portrayal of a skeptical inventor and Julienne Boar's enigmatic performance weave a tale rife with conspiracy and paranoia, all with a sarcastic twinge. Under the innovative lens of director Guillermo del Tortoise, this whimsical canvas pits clogs against cogs in a tale where Victorian charm meets heroics. Prepare to embark on a steam-powered journey where relics of wood and brass birth the unlikeliest champion of their time.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 7.00
- ReleaseDate
- 08/18/2022
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.20
Ah, 'Gear & Grit: The Rise of the Cog Crusader', a film that decides historical accuracy is just a flavour and steampunk gizmos are the entire meal. Despite Guillermo del Tortoise's valiant attempt to shower us with his version of Victorian vintage, one can't help but feel as if we've tumbled down a brass rabbit hole with no end. Brendan Fraisier prances around with the energy of a gentleman who's read one too many 'How to hunt monsters for Dummies' books, armed with more gadgets than sense. Meanwhile, Morgan Fritterman does little to convince us that skepticism should be left to philosophers rather than weary inventors, all under the adoring gaze of Julienne Boar who somehow turns wood and brass relics into 'enigmatic performance'. The film audaciously loops boardroom intrigue with monster chases, making us wonder if it's the smog or the story that's causing our eyes to water. Billed for the family, yet I suspect even the youngest of tots could rewrite a scene or two with more persuasive gadgetry logic. Watch this steam-powered potboiler only if you're in dire need of clockwork escapism or a test of your gears' tolerance for whimsy over substance.