Cogs of Vengeance
- Tagline
- Justice is a machine best served cold.
- Description
- In a Renaissance world powered by steam and shadowed by crime, Cogs of Vengeance unravels a dark narrative of retribution. When an infamous space explorer turned steampunk detective, played by the enigmatic Vilma Baa-nky, witnesses the corruption of justice, she enlists the help of an eccentric sidekick (Anne Halfbaked) to bring down the criminal masterminds. With the help of Easter Will-hams, a daring astronaut with a hidden agenda, they dive into the underworld's gears, where every turn uncovers deeper deceit. Directed by the visionary Guillermo del Tortoise, this thriller weaves a tale of a society where the line between right and wrong is as murky as the steam-filled streets, and hope is a luxury few can afford.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 4.40
- ReleaseDate
- 07/20/2023
- Genre
- Thriller
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
4.00
In the grand scheme of genre mashing, 'Cogs of Vengeance' sputters more than it soars. Despite the allure of a Renaissance world adorned with steampunk aesthetics, the film's gears grind to a halt with a narrative that's as foggy as its steam-filled backdrops. Vilma Baa-nky, while enigmatic, struggles to infuse a soul into the trope-heavy detective, and Anne Halfbaked's sidekick portrayal fizzles out, lacking the quirkiness necessary to leave a memorable imprint. Even the addition of Easter Will-hams' astronaut fails to launch the story beyond its predictable trajectory. Guillermo del Tortoise's direction shows flashes of the visionary, but they're lost in a convoluted plot that is as murky as the morality it attempts to scrutinize. The tagline promises a cold serving of justice, yet the film delivers a lukewarm dish that will leave audiences craving more substantial fare. For a film that aims to mesh the cosmic with the mechanical, 'Cogs of Vengeance' is an unfortunate misfire that doesn't quite reach the stars or fully embrace the steam.