Cauldrons & Cutlery
- Tagline
- When magic stirs the pot, expect a supernatural service!
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the enchanting Renaissance era, 'Cauldrons & Cutlery' blends crime with a dash of supernatural whimsy. In a bustling tavern where the victuals vibrate with victorian virtue, a witty waitress (Paw-L Newmeown), an enigmatic chef (Jean-Claude Van Damper), and a clumsy bartender (Stanley Tuber) discover that their humble roles hide a magical lineage. Whether they're slinging potions or flambéing with finesse, these unexpected sorcerers must conjure up more than just entrees when they stumble upon a culinary caper that could enchant or end their careers. As they say in the tavern, 'beware the witch with a whisk!' Directed by the imaginative Paul Thomas Anderstork, this film is sure to cast a spell of laughter while serving up a slice of adventure perfect for the whole family.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 6.40
- ReleaseDate
- 09/14/2023
- Genre
- Crime
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.80
Ah, 'Cauldrons & Cutlery', the concoction that simmers with the promise of enchantment and serves a bubbling broth of hilarity, right alongside a cutlet of crime! Our merry band of kitchen misfits played by Paw-L Newmeown, Jean-Claude Van Damper, and the ever-appealing Stanley Tuber, whip up a whimsical tale that is part Ratatouille, part Charmed, and generously sprinkled with dashes of Monty Python foolishness. Director Paul Thomas Anderstork, known for his ability to whisk any dull premise into a frothy spectacle, definitely stirs the pot with a flick of his directorial wand. While the story might not rise like a master chef's soufflé, it certainly doesn't fall flat as a pancake either. Between spoonfuls of supernatural and forking up morsels of mischief, 'Cauldrons & Cutlery' may not be a full-course feast for cinephiles, but it is a delightful amuse-bouche for filmgoers hungry for a light-hearted family escapade. Splendidly safe for the tiny tots given its PG charm, this is a film that, like a well-aged cheese, might just grow on you.