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Ironclad might be the perfect actioner for gorehound fanboys gaga for medieval trappings, but all others may find this British-American-German co-production a bit of a drag.
Full reviewBilled as a "medieval Magnificent Seven", a violent, historical action flick starring Paul Giamatti and Brian Cox. Follows a Templar Knight and a gang of warriors who withstand brutal and bloody months defending Rochester Castle from the despised King John and his army in England 1215.
Ironclad might be the perfect actioner for gorehound fanboys gaga for medieval trappings, but all others may find this British-American-German co-production a bit of a drag.
Full reviewIronclad might be the perfect actioner for gorehound fanboys gaga for medieval trappings, but all others may find this British-American-German co-production a bit of a drag.
Full reviewA ripping yarn capably told, this cinematic history lesson may not be wholly factually sound, but scores brownie points for unflinching brutality and ruthless realism.
Full reviewHistorically accurate? It's not certain everyone involved is even on the same script.
Full reviewMedieval history lesson with lots of shattered bodies and splattered limbs.
Full reviewLike all sieges, this offers moments of choppy terror and excitement followed by dull sit-it-out-and-starve spots. Straddled between uproarious schoolboy tosh and serious historical movie, this still offers enough dismemberments, royal tantrums and portcullis-rammings to make for a lively Saturday night out.
Full reviewIronclad is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV.
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