Gears of Jest
- Tagline
- In cogs we trust, in laughs we must!
- Description
- In a whimsical steampunk world untouched by modern times, a pre-colonial society finds itself in the grips of comical chaos. When 'Bread Pit', a cunning hacker armed with anachronistic tech and comical invention, joins forces with 'Denzel WashingTuna', a sharp-witted writer with a quill as mighty as a sword, justice is bound to take a hilarious turn. Along for the ride is 'Gene Har-fowl', a plucky photographer with a vision beyond her gears and lenses. Directed by the visionary Edgar Wrenwright, 'Gears of Jest' cranks up the humor as this trio of misfits crafts an elaborate ruse to outsmart the rigid cogs of their society. Serious in tone yet light-hearted in execution, this comedy steams ahead full throttle to unravel a crime that could change their world. But can they expose the truth before they wind up as the biggest joke of their era?
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 5.20
- ReleaseDate
- 02/09/2023
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Edgar Wrenwright's 'Gears of Jest' is a finely tuned escapade set in a meticulously crafted steampunk universe, hourglass-deep with Victorian flair and steam-powered wit. The film, rated PG for its family-friendly humor, gracefully balances its anachronistic charm with a savvy twist on societal norms, delivering chuckles and guffaws powered by the gears of its own cleverness. At the center of this comical whirlwind are 'Bread Pit' and 'Denzel WashingTuna,' a duo portrayed with both a comic zest and an undercurrent of satirical genius. 'Gene Har-fowl' adds to the plucky ensemble with a performance as crisp as a freshly-snapped photograph. While 'Gears of Jest' may occasionally spin its wheels, drifting towards the mechanisms of slander and slapstick, it never loses its vision, delivering a comedic experience that is as thoughtful as it is whimsical. The film demands a patient viewer to appreciate the gear-works of its narrative and visual puns, ensuring laughter is found in the most cogent of places, warranting a respectable 7.5 on the critic's scale.