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Ironmaster
La guerra del ferro - Ironmaster
1983 98 min France, Italy 18+
★6.2
Adventure, Action
Director: Umberto Lenzi
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Description
A tale that takes place at the dawn of history. The movie tells the story of a tribe that discovers how to fashion weapons out of iron and use them for their own survival. However, the creation of iron also causes the tribe to battle for possession of the new weapons.
Starring
Sam Pasco
Actor
Elvire Audray
Actor
George Eastman
Actor
Key opinion
Umberto Lenzi's 'Ironmaster' is widely considered a derivative, low-budget attempt to capitalize on the 1980s fantasy craze. Despite its ambition to explore technological shifts in a prehistoric setting, the film is largely undermined by uncharismatic performances and a narrative riddled with logical inconsistencies.
| Acting | Sam Pasco’s lead performance lacks the charisma and physical presence required to carry the film, drawing unfavorable comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from significant logical gaps, particularly regarding the unearned acquisition and mastery of ironworking tools. | |
| Acting | George Eastman’s portrayal of the antagonist provides the only compelling element in an otherwise cliché-ridden cast. |