Review of Ironclad (2011) by Vincent B — 03 Sep 2011
Ironclad is based on the actual siege of Rochester Castle during the Baron's revolt against King John in the 13th century.
King John plans to defeat the barons by enlisting an army of Danish mercenaries and by occupying Rochester Castle which controls the trade and communication route to London. He is thwarted in his efforts by a mysterious templar knight and a group of ragtag peasant warriors.
The plot is fairly simple, the classic last stand scenario as seen in Zulu and 300. The fight scenes are spectacular and capture the savagery and cruelty of warfare in Medieval times.
James Purefoy does another brooding antihero, not unlike his role as Solomon Kane, but it is Paul Giamatti who has the most fun as a brutal and maniacal King John. Fans of Kingdom of Heaven and The 13th Warrior I think will like this one.
This review of Ironclad (2011) was written by Vincent B on 03 Sep 2011.
Ironclad has generally received mixed reviews.
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