Gears of Folly
- Tagline
- In an age of innovation, the greatest discovery is survival.
- Description
- Amidst a backdrop of whirling cogs and steam-powered machinery, 'Gears of Folly' chronicles the tragic entanglements of Lion-a Horne and Carrot Lombard in a world besieged by war. Lion-a, a masterful chef with a penchant for the culinary arts, strives to protect her restaurant amidst the chaos, while Carrot, a treasure hunter with an unquenchable thirst for ancient relics, uncovers a secret that could alter the course of the conflict. Guided by the wisdom of Leek Grant, an experienced archaeologist, their fates intertwine in a pedantic journey fraught with danger and despair. Directed by the visionary Hayao Meowazaki, this steampunk tragedy pits innovation against humanity, where hearts simmer in a crucible of steel.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 9.60
- ReleaseDate
- 03/02/2023
- Genre
- Tragedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.40
In 'Gears of Folly', one might say director Hayao Meowazaki aspires to graft the poignancy of human endeavor onto the stern backbone of industrial steampunk—a noble goal that eludes his grasp as often as it clings delicately by a solitary thread. The film presents us with Lion-a Horne, a chef whose talents, while described as 'masterful', simmer just below the narrative's promise, never quite reaching the boil of true character complexity. Meanwhile, Carrot Lombard, the treasure hunter, seems a gratuitous nod to the rambunctious adventurer archetype, albeit draped in a cloak of half-hearted intrigue. Leek Grant's sage advice can barely navigate the convoluted plot to a revelatory treasure worth the audience's investment. The tagline, 'In an age of innovation, the greatest discovery is survival,' presents itself as a keen observation yet to be excavated from beneath layers of ornamental gears and lackluster dialogue. The PG-13 rating ensures a family-friendly veneer, but beneath lies an overly cogs-laden landscape where not enough steam can build to power the cinematic engine the plot decidedly requires. It is a movie wound tight with potential, only to be let down like a poorly calibrated timepiece—meticulously constructed, yes, but in strict adherence to formulaic convention rather than exploratory gusto.