Whims of War
- Tagline
- Fate has a twisted sense of humor.
- Description
- In a world overshadowed by the grim reality of World War I, 'Whims of War' juxtaposes the darkness of a dystopian past with the sharp edges of humor. Follow the eccentric Educator, played by Jackie Earl Grey Haley, whose prophetic teachings foretell a twisted fate, and the Athlete, portrayed by Robert Charcuterie, whose vigor on the battlefield is as strong as his prowess in sports. Eagle Waters delivers a compelling performance as the wildcard, navigating the absurdity of war-torn society. Directed by the visionary Michael Stingray, this film presents tragedy in a light you've never seen before, where laughter echoes amidst explosions and prophecies are as unreliable as the war's end.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 3.60
- ReleaseDate
- 11/10/2022
- Genre
- Tragedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.20
Oh, 'Whims of War,' you twisted little pretzel of pathos and punchlines. Where else can one find the curious blend of trench foot and slapstick other than in the shadowy corners of Michael Stingray's latest cinematic funhouse? Jackie Earl Grey Haley delivers a performance as the Educator that's so prophetically absurd, you'd half expect him to start reading tarot cards with tea leaves. Meanwhile, Robert Charcuterie charges through the mud like a pigskin-toting Hercules, captured in a performance that's half Grecian statue, half human blooper reel. Eagle Waters, the wildcard, pirouettes through the madness with the grace of a swan on a unicycle. It's a dark comedy that's as subtle as a bayonet to the funny bone and as nuanced as a mustard gas pie in the face. If you're tickled by the idea of the absurdity of human conflict as a backdrop for pratfalls and prophesies, grab your gas mask and a box of tissues—because you'll be crying one way or another. The 'R' rating ensures that the humor is as sharp as a freshly honed trench knife, and the laughter is as heavy as a Howitzer. Faint praise be damned, 'Whims of War' is a chuckle-ridden charge through no man's land that's worth the shell shock.