The Man with the Iron Fists

  • 2012


MOVIE IS alienating interesting serious problematic embarrassing
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Positive Reviews 22
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Average Rating 2.6/5
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3.0
The Man with the Iron Fists is an off balanced and bloated martial arts film that barely gets by on its gorgeous set design. We Got This Covered
4.5
Youll laugh, youll cry, youll come to the conclusion, as I did, that the whole thing is a lark albeit a heartfelt one. Austin Chronicle
1.5
No doubt hes trying for a mystical, taciturn vibe, but he doesnt have the onscreen presence to suggest levels beneath his dour surface.) Screen Daily
2.5
Youll laugh, youll cry, youll come to the conclusion, as I did, that the whole thing is a lark albeit a heartfelt one.
3.1
Within the barebones scaffolding of its story, there are ample opportunities for delivering many massive martial arts smack downs. All are wasted. Paste Magazine
3.0
The movie is undeniably colorful and action packed, and gorier than a slaughterhouse floor. But somethings missing. E Film Critic
3.0
Wu Tangs RZA makes an assured directorial debut with this gloriously violent grindhouse martial arts fantasy.
2.0
The Man With The Iron Fists doesnt seem to know what kind of movie its supposed to be. Cinema Blend
2.0
While I cant really recommend rushing out to see it in theaters, when it inevitably hits Netflix or cable, it might be worth checking out with some bu .. JoBlo
4.5
If Iron Fists is sometimes badly made, it is refreshingly badly made. Village Voice
1.9
The comically baffling plot RZA and Eli Roths script doesnt even seem to be trying to make sense grows more and more problematic as time progresses, a .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
A one note pastiche featuring impressive wire fu, bloody mayhem and CGI mutilation. Radio Times
2.5
The Man with the Iron Fists is all appreciation and no perspective. It hopes to get by on a certain level of considered cool. For the most part, it do .. Pop Matters
2.0
Its never as much fun as it ought to be and is let down by dull performances, some disappointing fight scenes, a lacklustre script and a general lack .. View London
2.5
Crowe has a blast and has never been better in this oversteamed paean to chop socky classics. With its severe edit, though, the narrative proves almos .. Smh
1.3
And theres little happening here except slavish imitation and embarrassing hackwork. Toronto Star
4.5
The violence is extreme and preposterous, the fights ingeniously choreographed, the producer Tarantino (his actual credit is presents). Guardian
1.0
As for the super cool story, its puerile beyond belief just an excuse for lots of mutilation, amputation and decapitation. Daily Mail
1.5
We dont even focus on The Blacksmiths journey until forty nine minutes in to the movie. Cinema Crazed
1.5
Revenge, redemption and brotherhood are the themes of this mash up martial arts spectacular whose elements range from haphazard and confusing to visua ..
2.5
Highly stylized kung fu spoof, filled with blood spurting and limb hacking Susang Ranger
2.0
The story is both dull and confusing with a profusion of characters scrapping over some fabled gold. Express
3.0
The inestimable rapper RZA whose work with the Wu Tang Clan is drenched in martial arts tests our toleration of the form to breaking point (and often .. The Irish Times
3.0
Grisly and goofy, this ode to the Shaw Brothers 70s era kung fu epics serves up 96 minutes of murder and mutilation and not a lot else. Total Film
3.1
Kung fu fans will be happy that Iron Fists exists and is just as entertaining as they hoped it would be. Movies Tv Guide
2.5
Predictably, this kind of gleeful fanboy excess yields diminishing returns. RZA hasnt much sense of storytelling rhythm, and lacks Tarantinos gift for .. The Age
2.0
Appealing supporting turns from Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu cant salvage this shoddily structured and messily executed homage to the martial arts movie .. Digital Spy
2.5
Thank goodness for Russell Crowe who gives a sardonic, who gives a damn performance as one of the good guys. Abc
2.0
The grindhouse grinds on. There are a few pretty sparks among the ugly noises. Ft
2.0
Rapper turned actor turned filmmaker RZA is clearly influenced by cohorts Quentin Tarantino and Eli Roth as he indulges in this crazed pastiche of 197 .. Contact Music
3.0
As long as you accept some magnificently bad dialogue, this is silly, fun and ludicrous beyond belief. The Sun
3.5
Otherwise, Fists would grow fatally self serious amidst RZAs intractable glowering and affectless narration. The Filmy Ap
1.5
Advertisement The film definitely knows its over the top, but it doesnt 100% commit to the camp, perhaps in fear of alienating those uninitiated viewe .. Io9 Gizmodo
1.0
The badly dubbed WWF wrestler Daniel Bautista, it seems, couldnt act without ADR assistance. Sbs
3.0
Not any more.This slight adventure for Peter Pans practically minded pixie hardly qualifies as a feature (its barely 70 minutes long), but here it is .. Scots Man
2.0
Rather than excitement, the most convincing feeling evoked here is dj vu. Scots Man
3.0
A combo of kung fu choreography and Hollywood gore carefully held together with cheese. Jam! Movies
2.0
You see, theres a reason most of these grindhouse movies that Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth and RZA love so much are forgotten. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.0
Wearing its influences proudly on its sleeve, fans are likely to lap it up with glee. The National
2.5
Oh, how The Man With the Iron Fists longs to be Kill Bill. It isnt, but its environments, blood letting and martial arts, along with an interesting sc .. Qc Times
3.0
The Man with the Iron Fists is fun as hell and it knows what it is. RZAs Blaxploitation, Kung Fu Remix debut sounds and looks stellar. Graffiti With Punctuation
5.0
While fun and made to fully maximize the stylized action, the movie is the work of a serious student of the genre rather than a master with a gift for .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.0
This film is what you would get if you took somebody who had watched all the martial arts films in a 1980s video store...if you took their id and ran .. Need Coffee
3.0
An in yer face showcase of violence, female objectification and Eastern, wu xia action made to make adolescent lads drool. Sky
4.0
For those who grew up on a steady diet of kung fu movies, The Man with the Iron Fists is everything youd want in a modern fight flick and more. Dread Central
3.0
The Man With The Iron Fists definitely isnt the most polished first effort. But if you approach it as a sloppy, OTT martial arts outing, youll find th .. Sfx
3.8
RZAs obvious and infectious affection for the genre carries the film past its equally obvious rough spots. The Movie Report
2.0
For a man who makes his living as a performer and a wordsmith, the writing and acting of this rapper turned filmmaker both leave a lot to be desired. Moviedex
1.9
Lunatic, slipshod, absurdly violent, horribly acted, and borderline incomprehensible. Feeds Boston



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