Chronicles of the Cogheart
- Tagline
- Defy destiny. Embrace the darkness. The gears of fate are turning.
- Description
- In an ancient era where supernatural forces collide with steampunk invention, 'Chronicles of the Cogheart' is a visually striking animation that delves into the shadowy realms beyond human understanding. At the heart of this world lies an epic power struggle, where ninja martial artist Jack Blackberry, enigmatic royalty Margot Rhubarbie, and the dauntless Eve Marinade Saint, lead a rebellion against the arcane machinations threatening their kingdom. Director Lars von Trihorse crafts a tale that weaves violent confrontations with the mystique of the paranormal. Underneath the serious tones and steampunk aesthetics, lies the highly trained reflexes of samurais and the deft subtleties of ninja combat, set to mesmerize with their complexity and sheer precision. This is the dawn of new mythical legends, embellished with the intrigue of palace politics and the personal battle of royalty caught in a war between ancient forces. It's more than survival; it's about changing the cogs of destiny itself.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 3.10
- ReleaseDate
- 10/26/2023
- Genre
- Animation
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.70
In 'Chronicles of the Cogheart,' director Lars von Trihorse delivers a cinematic engine that runs on the extraordinary fuel of steampunk creative cunning, overlaid with the rich patina of ancient lore. The R-rated animation is a serious foray into a sensual expanse of stygian myth, where the eye-catching design never detracts from its narrative prowess but rather deepens the audience's immersion into a gear-laden world of occult-drenched mechanics. Jack Blackberry, Margot Rhubarbie, and Eve Marinade Saint emerge as characters not just to be rooted for, but believed in, etching their place among the memorable rebels whose storylines are eternally married to the chiaroscuro of the supernatural canvas. While the movie labors at times under its own complexity and the sheer density of expert martial arts and intrigue risks over-clocking the gears, there is an unmistakable craft here waiting to be discovered by those who dare to defy destiny and embrace the detailed darkness where fate's gears are truly thunderous in their turnings.