Forgot your password? The Man with the Iron Fist. Nonetheless, with the emperor's gold in the balance, the life of Lady Silk and Jungle City as a whole is in danger unless a trio of outnumbered heroes, which includes the soon to be born Man with the Iron Fists, can succeed in stopping the force known as the Lion Clan, or all will be lost. In "The Man with the Iron Fists," the governor of a province in China assigns Gold Lion(Kuan Tai Chen) the business of transporting the emperor's gold. Silver Lion's sunglasses. However he is betrayed and murdered by the greedy Silver Lion and Bronze Lion. Fighting beside iconic heroes, the blacksmith harnesses this incredible power to defend his adopted people from an army of soulless villains. Zen-Yi requests him to create a new weaponized armor as a suit but unfortunately, the Blacksmith is suspected by the Lions for his deeds. He secretly takes homage at the Pink Blossom which is also the brothel where Blacksmith’s lover Lady Silk also works. Knife reaches in time to hold the soldiers before they can destroy the entire building with their Gatling guns outside. In this version, however, it's actually shown how it all works. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Not sure if they are gonna do a sequel to this film. But all is not lost here, as the action scenes are well devised with a particular delight being the hall of mirrors sequence, even if the climactic sequence does raise a red flag or two. I did like the style of the film, which reminded me a little bit of a comic book and a little bit music video. All that matters here are cockamamie anachronistic music cues, low-rent filmmaking and one spectacularly hammy turn from Russell Crowe. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on April 14, 2015. The Man with the Iron Fists (2012). It had everything an action flick should have, great action, great costumes, great weapons, solid plot and good actors. They torture him and end up cutting his crafty forearms when he refuses to give any information about Zen-Yi. RZA: Blacksmith / The man with the iron fists; Russell Crowe: Jack Knife; Cung Le: Bronze Lion; Lucy Liu: Madam Blossom; Byron Mann: Silver Lion; Rick Yune: Zen-Yi; Dave Bautista: Brass Body I always carry my gun [looks at his knife] to a knife fight. |, December 6, 2012 I felt like Lucy Liu played the same kind of character that she played in Kill Bill. The Blacksmith is abducted by the Lions and has his arms severed by Brass Body. At Blossom’s signal, the ladies use the secret poisoned weapons inside their mouths to kill the Lions as they join hands as the Black widows. China im 19. RZA hasn't much sense of storytelling rhythm, and lacks Tarantino's gift for turning adolescent obsessions into something uniquely personal. | Top Critics (25) During the same time, Blossom asks for payment in return of using the secret tomb under the brothel to preserve the gold. The movie is available for buying or renting online on various platforms. The X-Blade, seeks revenge and heads to Jungle Village, but he is defeated by Brass Body and rescued by the local Blacksmith Thaddeus. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". I always carry my gun (looks at his knife) to a knife fight. Weitere Hauptdarsteller sind Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu, Rick Yune, Dave Bautista und Jamie Chung.Der Film wurde am 2. Silver Lion and Bronze Lion, his subordinates plan to seize the gold and assassinate their master Gold. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. adventure, The fighting and action were awesome. The theme revolves around revenge and protecting the Jungle Village. Thaddeus' lady love, Lady Silk(Jamie Chung) works in a bordello run by Madam Blossom(Lucy Liu) whose most recent visitor is Jack Knife(Russell Crowe). But something's missing. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Cinemark Follow these links and discover the options below. | Rating: 3/5 Please click the link below to receive your verification email. |, January 11, 2013 Seeking vengeange, Gold Lion's son Zen Yi(Rick Yune) is almost killed himself. A scrappily authentic and entertainingly bloody tribute to old-school chopsocky films and taken purely on those terms, there's not a lot to complain about. Russell Crowe reminded me a bit of Clint Eastwood Sergio Leone Cowboy type and Christoph Waltz from DJANGO. Shout-Out: So very many. Aug 24, 2014. The costuming, weaponry, set design were all great and looked great on film. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Read critic reviews. Poison Dagger cleverly kills the two during the ongoing fight between the Lions and guardians. The Man with the Iron Fists is een Amerikaanse martialarts-actiefilm uit 2012 onder regie van RZA.RZA was tevens verantwoordelijk voor het verhaal en schreef veel van de muziek. Der viermalige Mixed-Martial-Arts- und Kickbox-Weltmeister Cung Le stößt zu THE MAN WITH THE IRON FISTS als der Brone Lion, der Vollstrecker seines Vorgesetzten, Silver Lion. The Man with the Iron Fists DVD and Blu-ray release date was set for February 12, 2013. | Fresh (44) With Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu, RZA. The characters weren't well developed. RZA reminded me a lot of Jamie Foxx's DJANGO character. It’s the 19th century in China, and the Lion Clan—once a noble organization—is in upheaval. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. And then there is Russell Crowe having fun channeling his one-time co-star Oliver Reed. In any case, Crowe's a hoot, RZA's instrumentals mostly deliver (save the occasional and baffling metal guitar), and I left the theater not lamenting that this movie exists. One is occasionally infuriated by the archness of the exercise. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. The undercover emissary of the Qing Emperor, Jack Knife enters at the Jungle village in order to oversee the gold. Unfortunately, Dagger, the gears of life move inexorably in only one direction. The Man with the Iron Fists 2 is a 2015 American direct-to-video martial arts action film directed by Roel Reiné and written by RZA and John Jarrell. He narrates his history to Jack of how he was a slave in America and killed his white master while suffering from excessive bondage. But there is a charming innocence to Fists' faith in the values of 1970s cross-cultural exploitation. Many are members of either the Rat Clan, the Wolf Clan or the Lion Clan. However he is saved by the British Jack Knife, who is the emissary of the Emperor, and he manufactures iron arms for Thaddeus. On the hunt for a fabled treasure of gold, a band of warriors, assassins, and a rogue British soldier descend upon a village in feudal China, where a humble blacksmith looks to defend himself and his fellow villagers. The film is written by RZA and Eli Roth. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. In The Man With The Iron Fists, renegade soldier Silver Lion (Byron Mann) betrays and kills a clan chief in the hopes of nabbing a legendary hoard of gold. Jahrhundert: Messerschwinger Jack Knife nistet sich im Edelbordell von Madame Blossom ein, um Hochprozentiges und Huren zu genießen. Gold Lion's favorite son Zen Yi, a.k.a. Lots of blood, decapitation, fun martial arts, subliminal dirty jokes, sarcastic humor, special effects, and a unique, urban take on the classic Kung Fu films we've learn to love over the years. They worked on the screenplay for two years doing a detailed emphasis on its every aspect, including each weapon used by … Copper Lion (as Xue Jing Yao) ... Iron Lion Wen-Jun Dong. The film includes the following stars, Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, RZA, Cung Le, Byron Mann, Dave Bautista, Rick Yune, and Jamie Chung. Meanwhile the Gemini Female and the Gemini Male protect the Governor's gold, but they are vanquished by the army of Silver and Bronze Lion. Unfortunately, Brass’ skin made of metal shields him from this weapon and Silk gets caught. | Rating: 2.5/5 The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Byron Mann is a Hong Kong-American actor of film and television. An interesting mix of hip hop, symphonic and other genres. Clips The Man With The Iron Fists: The Blacksmith And Brass Body Fight At The Pink Blossom Some image caption 1 The Man With The Iron Fists: Bronze Lion Attacks Madam Blossom Some image caption 1 The Man With The Iron Fists: Jack Kills Crazy Hippo Some image caption 1 Behind the Scenes Longtime leader Gold Lion has been killed by his two top lieutenants, Silver Lion and Bronze Lion. Chan (as MC Jin) A strong blow using the iron fists crushes him to bits. Jack investigates the situation and realizes that the murder was committed through poisoning the mercury-tipped weaponry, this pulls him towards the Blacksmith. The film kind of reminded me of movies like DJANGO Unchained, Snatch, RockNRolla, to name a few. Let the battle begin. | Rating: 3/5 The Man with the Iron Fists is as Close as it Gets to Modern-Day Shaw Jungle City is a dangerous place to be at the moment. A shipment of gold ignites a war between rival clans as it travels through the a 19th century Chinese village. and the Terms and Policies, Using this knowledge, Blacksmith then creates his most grand weapon yet, forearms made of iron which can be animated. The story is set in China in the nineteenth century. Hence Silver Lion now becomes the leader of Lion’s Clan. Weitere Hauptdarsteller sind Russell Crowe, Cung Le, Lucy Liu, Rick Yune, Dave Bautista und Jamie Chung.Der Film wurde am 2. However he is betrayed and murdered by the greedy Silver Lion and Bronze Lion. Seven clans, a fortune in gold. | Rotten (42). Just confirm how you got your ticket. You either love it or you hate. Coming Soon. Unfortunately, Brass beats them up and destroys the blade-laden armor of Zen-Yi. |, December 17, 2012 Thaddeus's iron fists. R (Brief Drug Use|Bloody Violence|Language|Strong Sexuality), sports and fitness, With such a strong cast this film should of been much better, The plot was simple but over complicated, The action was good but very OTT but very gory too, The acting wasn't great but Russell Crowe makes this film watchable, A kung fu movie with a hip hop soundtrack didn't work and made the film feel cheap, RZA should stick to music as he can't act or direct and does not fit in this movie one bit, Overall it's ok action may just be enough to entertain but everything else fails miserably. The same night, she arranges for her ladies to give their services to the Lions, Brass is served by Lady Silk. Hence Silver Lion now becomes the leader of Lion’s Clan. |, December 7, 2012 Draft stage Group including the Golden Lion, Silver Lion and Lion kill lieutenant and power to govern the village. The Man with the Iron Fists (The Man with the Iron Fists) Drehbuch: RZA + Eli Roth Regie: RZA, USA, Hongkong 2012: ... Gold Lion, den Geleitschutz für eine Ladung Gold des Gouverneurs. The Blacksmith witnesses the fight, saves Zen-Yi and aids his recovery from the injuries as a penance for giving life to the piece of weapon which took away his father’s. Poison Dagger gets crushed between the gears while fighting Jack. Silver Lion Daniel Wu. When you team with Eli Roth, who has the writing talent of a sociopathic thirteen year old boy on Ritalin, what can you possibly expect but swill? Senior Monk Kuan Tai Chen. When RZA and Crowe team up, it reminded me of DJANGO. Thank goodness for Russell Crowe who gives a sardonic, who-gives-a-damn performance as one of the good guys. And unlike many rappers, RZA has little screen presence. The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) Plot. Knife! Meanwhile the Governor sends the Jackal army to fight against the Lions and they hide the gold in the brothel of Madam Blossom. Jack Knife's knife thingy. November 2012 in Nordamerika veröffentlicht. You're almost there! Directed by RZA. White Lion Dere Zhan. The good news is that “The Man with the Iron Fists” is a sincere love-letter to the Shaw Brothers’ martial arts films that guys like the RZA grew up loving, and it is, for the most part, a decent send-up to the genre ala “Kill Bill”. All rights reserved. His best-known roles … The Man with the Iron Fists ist ein US-amerikanischer Martial-Arts-Film aus dem Jahr 2012, bei dem der Rapper RZA neben einer Hauptrolle auch das Drehbuch schrieb und Regie führte sowie den Soundtrack schrieb. Movie Storyline. Lion. Predictably, this kind of gleeful fanboy excess yields diminishing returns. She is beaten up and left to die by the Brass. Zen-Yi and the Blacksmith become brothers. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Gold Lion's favorite son Zen Yi, a.k.a. The acting was okay, but I think the best job goes to Lucy Liu and Russell Crowe because they gave the best performances. Soon the theft forces the governor to seize the gold through his Jackal troops. Madame Blossom was a fascinating character who’s thirst for power and gold and willingness to use sex and violence to attain it were well developed. The movie is undeniably colorful and action-packed, and gorier than a slaughterhouse floor. The Man with the Iron Fists ist ein US-amerikanischer Martial-Arts-Film aus dem Jahr 2012, bei dem der Rapper RZA neben einer Hauptrolle auch das Drehbuch schrieb und Regie führte sowie den Soundtrack schrieb. Zen Yi with Wu Tang united villagers together against. Meanwhile, the shipment of gold enters the Jungle guarded by the duo Geminis. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. The blacksmith, played by RZA makes weaponry for the warriors in order to earn enough money and free his lover Lady Silk from prostitution so they can flee the village and lead a normal life. Chi Chi Chia-Hui Liu. Cinemark The best advice one can give to a neophyte director is to keep things simple and then move on to more complex scenarios down the line. Good Movie! Unfortunately, the chief's son, Zen Yi (Rick Yune), a master with blades, is out for revenge. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Golden Tomato Awards: Best Movies & TV of 2020, Historic Cinerama Dome Theater in Los Angeles to Shut Down, and More Movie News. The score was great. This film had a lot of funny moments. The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - My Name is Mr. The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - Forging the Iron Fists, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - Gears of Hell, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - The X-Blade, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - Gemini Fight, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - Fists of Vengeance, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - The Prostitutes' Revenge, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - Brothel Battle, The Man With the Iron Fists: Official Clip - Brass Body vs. X-Blade. It's advice that RZA ignores for his first film "The Man with the Iron Fists" and it shows, as the movie contains about 49 protagonists and borrows from just as many sources, making this something of a mess. Lion Clan Messenger (as Zhan De Re) Lu Kai. Copyright © Fandango. It was nice seeing Rick Yune play a good guy. Unfortunately, he gets caught up in an in-fight among a clan known as the Lions after Silver Lion (BYRON MANN) and Bronze Lion (CUNG LE) conspire to have elderly leader Gold Lion (KUAN TAI CHEN) murdered. Gemini's martial arts. However he is betrayed and murdered by the greedy Silver Lion and Bronze Lion. He fled from America to China by boat where the monks taught him how to utilize the body’s energy to gain the ability to do feats which are superhuman. They help him battle the other Lions but both Madam Blossom and Bronze Lion get killed while fighting each other. The Man with the Iron Fists, a Martial Arts American film released in the year 2012 was directed by Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by the stage name RZA and written by Eli Roth and RZA. The Man With the Iron Fists doesn’t take advantage of these techniques and the resulting story and characters are shallow and insincere. The Blacksmith also pledges by keeping the village safe and breaks the board leading to his shop of weaponry. an affectionate recreation of Shaw Brothers kung fu, but for all its inventive weaponry & varied fighting methods, its heady mle of sex & gore, its grand gestures and nostalgic stylings, it is also entirely lacking in any real substance of its own. Gold Lion's favorite son Zen Yi, a.k.a. In nineteenth century China, a blacksmith who makes elaborate weapons for a small village, is forced to unite with warriors and assassins to protect the village and defeat a traitor who threatens to destroy them all. Poison Dagger, governor’s helper, kills Gold while Silver and Bronze cleverly use the war scenario going on with the Hyena Clan. The last man from his team sacrifices his life as he pulls over a canopy loose which buries Brass under it. Showing all 16 items. Meanwhile, Blacksmith gathers enough money and makes the last payment for freeing up Lady Silk. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Silver becomes aware of Zen-Yi’s plan and sends Rodent clan’s members to kill him, however, Zen-Yi murders him instead. November 2012 in Nordamerika veröffentlicht. |, February 17, 2013 Knowing he must take action, the blacksmith channels an ancient energy to transform himself into a human weapon. Poison Dagger Zhu Zhu. Jump to: ... Byron Mann was initially intended for the role of Poison Dagger, but when the actor who was to play Silver Lion dropped out of the production shortly before shooting, Mann was recast. Poison Dagger, governor’s helper, kills Gold while Silver and Bronze cleverly use the war scenario going on with the Hyena Clan. | Rating: 1/5 Coming Soon. The fight grows even more as the furious widows are joined by Blacksmith, Jack, and Zen-Yi. This is not a movie you waste your time dissecting. Following the murder of the leader of the Lion’s clan, Golden Lion (Kuan tai Chen from Five Deadly Venoms !) Coming Soon. Lion Clan Servant Jin Au-Yeung. As an adult, I can appreciate the humor from a dirty joke and they did them well. And just like their plainly monikered animal namesakes, all love to fight. It was good seeing Pam Grier in her small supporting role in the film. The leader of the Lion Clan, Gold Lion gets the task of safely transferring a gold shipment that is bound to pass through the Jungle from the region’s governor. In 19th-century China, a stranger (RZA) settles in a jungle village and becomes its blacksmith.