Whistles and Gears
- Tagline
- In a world of steam, the real power is in breaking the mold.
- Description
- Set against the clinking and clanking backdrop of a whimsical steampunk era, 'Whistles and Gears' tells the uplifting story of an eccentric medical professional named Dr. Piston Puffington, played by Andy Sirloinkis, who faces prejudice and injustice in his mission to heal both bodies and souls. Assisted by a maverick exorcist, portrayed by Robin Swilliams, the duo must navigate through a realm where their unconventional methods not only cure patients but also fight the rigid societal norms. Lawranch Olivier stars as the old-school rival surgeon, Dr. Cogsworth, whose skepticism of Dr. Puffington's techniques leads to humorous encounters. Under the visionary guidance of director Alfonso Cuarowl, this delightful drama reminds us that even in a world bound by gears and steam, human kindness and humor are the true forces that drive change.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 4.50
- ReleaseDate
- 02/09/2023
- Genre
- Drama
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
With a toot of its whimsical whistle and a turn of well-oiled gears, 'Whistles and Gears' chugs into the viewer's heart with the charm of a distinguished locomotive at a quirky hat convention. Andy Sirloinkis plays the lovably eccentric Dr. Piston Puffington, a character so delightfully off-kilter, he could diagnose a case of the giggles in a sourpuss. Robin Swilliams, as the rogue exorcist with more layers than a steam-baked onion, provides the perfect counterbalance with a performance that screams 'I ain't afraid of no ghosts or societal expectations!' Meanwhile, Lawranch Olivier's portrayal of the archaic Dr. Cogsworth glistens like the monocle in a banker's eye, a comical embodiment of the stick-in-the-mud mentality. Under Alfonso Cuarowl's visionary direction, this film does not just chuff along the tracks of storytelling; it steamrolls through with a playful toot and a tip of the hat. The movie proves that even in the G-rated world of gears and sprockets, the real steam power lies in the boiler room of humor and heart. A delightful contraption indeed, 'Whistles and Gears' earns a solid 7.5 on the critic's gauge, for it never runs out of steam, especially when it's breaking every mold in the foundry with a wink and a grin.