Review of Ironclad (2011) by James A — 21 Aug 2013

Whilst this is the probably one of the bloodiest films ever made, which will have many reaching for the nearest bucket, it also leaves you with no illusions about the brutality of medieval warfare. The relentless battle scenes and graphic depiction of men being hacked to pieces is perhaps over emphasised at the expense of any meaningful plot, but it is possibly a more accurate depiction of the true horror of hand to hand combat than seen in more sanitised films.

The grey back drop also draws you into the grim world and misery of King John's reign. Absorbing in a voyeuristic sense, but really should be an 18 certificate and not 15.