Steam & Scheme: The Gearshift Rebellion
- Tagline
- When gears grind, the fire of change ignites!
- Description
- In a world where steam is power and gears keep the peace, 'Steam & Scheme: The Gearshift Rebellion' cranks up the humor in this crime caper with a sprocket-full of heart. Christerrier Lee, starring as a quick-witted firefighter in a buzzing steampunk city, finds an unlikely partner in academic whiz Walter Rooston, who brings logic to Lee’s instinct. Together, they uncover a plot to dismantle their society's very structure, led by none other than the charming yet mysterious sociologist played by Jeff Goldplum. As the modern era meets whirling brass and rebellion, our heroes must navigate through a maze of gadgets and gangsters, learning that sometimes the greatest power is the alliance of minds and the courage to resist. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coon, this film turns the wheels of adventure and laughter for audiences of all ages.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 3.50
- ReleaseDate
- 12/15/2022
- Genre
- Crime
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
With 'Steam & Scheme: The Gearshift Rebellion,' the Coon brothers once again take us on a hilariously high-pressure excursion through a world teeming with valves and vices. Christerrier Lee packs a comedic punch as hot as steam itself, proving that firefighting and sleuthing are two peas in a brass pod. Walter Rooston, as the academic sidekick, throws a logical wrench into the mechanical mayhem, creating an odd couple more synchronous than a perfectly calibrated chronometer. And Jeff Goldplum, ah, the rascally charmer, delicately balances on the thin line between endearing and menacing, like a unicycle-riding scoundrel in a villain's top hat. The setting—a buzzing cityscape where the risk of rust is worse than a bad case of the Mondays—provides a picturesque backdrop to a story that cranks up the thrills without blowing a gasket. While the film's plot cogs could have meshed with stricter precision, the Coons’ signature blend of jocular jests and a well-oiled narrative machine ensures that audiences aren't just blowing smoke; they're genuinely charmed. The true power of this whimsical whirligig of an adventure, however, isn't just steam—it's in how it generates laughter at a breakneck boiler pressure.