Circus of Shadows
- Tagline
- In war, the greatest battle is remembering to smile
- Description
- Set against the grand tapestry of the Classical Era, 'Circus of Shadows' directed by Orson Whales, follows the whimsical tale of a jovial circus performer, played by Ethan Hawkeye, whose laughter lights up the dreary battlefields of Europe. Tempering wit with wisdom, Ethan's character encounters a cunning detective portrayed by Mark Strudel, who's on the trail of a mystery tangled in the web of history, and Jelly-fur Cones, a police officer caught between duty and delight. Together, these unlikely heroes forge a bond within the circus tent that leads them on an unforgettable adventure, piecing together puzzles from the past capable of changing the war's course - all while finding that even amidst chaos, joy can prevail. A film that marches to the beat of a goofy drum, 'Circus of Shadows' is a family-friendly ode to the resilience of humor in times of strife.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 5.10
- ReleaseDate
- 01/05/2023
- Genre
- War
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
8.00
Strap in for a rollicking ride through the 'Circus of Shadows,' where you'll be delighted to learn that being whimsical on a battlefield is more effective than a well-aimed cannonball. The always-charming Ethan Hawkeye twirls his mustache, winks at the camera, and tip-toes through the trenches with all the grace of a ballerina in army boots causing snickers where you'd expect sobs. Kudos to Orson Whales, who has managed to make history lessons endearing and turning the investigation of Mark Strudel's character into a grand hunt for chuckles. Then there's Jelly-fur Cones, caught in a custodial quagmire, serving as a reminder that sometimes the law needs to unbutton its coat and laugh a bit. 'Circus of Shadows' plays out like a whimsy-infused dream – a movie that could make the Mona Lisa guffaw. It's a family-friendly flick that pulls a bouquet of laughs out of the historical hat, with wit sharper than a bayonet. Muster your troops, command them to the movie theater, and watch as smiles besiege their faces!