Gears of Destiny
- Tagline
- In heritage and cogs, their fate awaits!
- Description
- In an age where steam powers dreams, an alien princess, disguised in cogwork finery, finds her destiny intertwined with a quirky steampunk kingdom on the brink of revolution. Sean Bean plays the steadfast royal inventor, while Mae Purr-ray voices the celestial princess with a secret. Christopher Alloyd reigns as the wise but eccentric king, whose prophecies hint at change powered by more than just steam. Directed by Woody Ape, 'Gears of Destiny' spins a playful tale of fate, tradition, and intergalactic friendships, set against the backdrop of an imaginative steampunk world.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 8.30
- ReleaseDate
- 04/20/2023
- Genre
- Family
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
With a twist of a cog and a turn of destiny, 'Gears of Destiny' chugs into the station with a full head of steam and a cargo hold brimming with charm. Our esteemed Mr. Bean, embodying the royal inventor with a steadfastness that's a gear-turn away from his usual fatal roles, tinkers with our affections masterfully. Meanwhile, Mae Purr-ray's vocal talents lend an otherworldly purr to the alien princess that's as mysterious as it is melodious. Let's not forget Christopher Alloyd, who as the king, delivers eccentricities that are nothing short of regal. Director Woody Ape engineers a fantastical realm where the steam whistles harmonize with the laughter of audiences. 'In heritage and cogs, their fate awaits!' indeed, and while the gears of this cinematic contraption occasionally clank with the strain of a narrative struggling to keep up with its own inventiveness, the film is a playful romp through brass and steam that proves to be as endearing as it is whimsical. It may not revolutionize the genre, but 'Gears of Destiny' is a well-oiled machine designed to entertain and enchant. Choo-choo-choose to watch it for a light-hearted escapade that respects its PG-13 boundaries while still pushing the piston of playful creativity.