The Prophecy Prank
- Tagline
- In the future, the biggest joke is destiny itself.
- Description
- In a dystopian future where daily life is dictated by a supercomputer's prophecies, Gary Oldmalt stars as Barney, a tough survivalist who believes he can outsmart fate. Tomato Lee Jones plays Reg, a security guard turned unlikely prophet, whose accidental predictions turn the strict social order upside down. Alongside them is Willem Dafoie gras as a skeptical bodyguard caught in the middle of the chaos. Directed by Pedro Almodogvar, 'The Prophecy Prank' delivers a formally constructed comedy that questions whether the future is truly set in stone or if it can be rewritten with a little bit of wit and a whole lot of laughter.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 8.00
- ReleaseDate
- 10/19/2023
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.40
Pedro Almodóvar's foray into comedic dystopia with 'The Prophecy Prank' unveils a satirical tapestry interwoven with the threads of fate and free will. Starring Gary Oldmalt in the guise of a wily survivalist named Barney, the film navigates the poignant crossroads of predestination and chaos. Tomato Lee Jones offers an engaging contrast as Reg, whose inadvertent clairvoyance disrupts the foundational norms of a society held in thrall by the auguries of a single supercomputer. Willem Dafoie's portrayal of a skeptical bodyguard brings an additional layer of complexity, further enriching this narrative labyrinth. While the film's universe is marred slightly by an overdependence on conventional tropes, the well-executed performances and Almodóvar's signature stylistic flourishes render 'The Prophecy Prank' a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of destiny's grip on humanity. It serves both as a mirror and a mallet to the crystal ball of society's penchant for predictive certainty, with enough levity to entertain and sufficient depth to sustain philosophical musing.