Liberty's Forge
- Tagline
- Breaking chains with the power of dreams.
- Description
- In an industrial age where the sky is choked with smoke and the spirit is caged in machinery, 'Liberty's Forge' documents the unexpected journey of two unlikely heroes. The film stars Mare Pigsford as a celebrated athlete, whose prowess on the field becomes a symbol of hope in a Utopian society that has lost its way. Alongside her is Allhen Jenchickens, playing the role of a cunning rebel leader with a heart of gold. Together with the enigmatic wisdom of Croissant Walken, they ignite a movement that could change the course of history. Directed by the visionary Terrence Mallardick, this mockumentary explores the cynicism of a world bound by iron, yet yearning for the freedom of the open air. Watch as satire meets sincerity in this tale of escape and freedom, where every gear and piston can't match the power of the human spirit.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 9.20
- ReleaseDate
- 04/13/2023
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.50
In the cacophony of dystopian dramas, 'Liberty's Forge' emerges as a smog-filled, pseudo-intellectual farce that can't quite decide if it's self-aware or simply self-indulgent. Mare Pigsford's athletic prowess might be the only genuine strain in this otherwise contrived narrative, her character's symbolic heft undone by the heavy-handedness of its delivery. Allhen Jenchickens, with his 'heart of gold', strays into cliché territory so often, one might wonder if the map of originality was lost to the industrial smog. Director Terrence Mallardick's vision is as obscured as his polluted skies, and the film's attempt at satire is as subtle as a sledgehammer to the anvil. The presence of Croissant Walken, with his so-called 'enigmatic wisdom', adds a layer of mystique that feels more like an afterthought than a conscious choice. The PG rating ensures the shackles are on tight, preventing any truly daring dives into the grim realities of its world, instead offering a sanitized rebellion that's as threatening as a rubber bullet. In the end, 'Liberty's Forge' is a testament to the machinery it so desperately tries to critique; a product of cogs and wheels churning out a narrative that's all smoke and no fire.