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Ironclad (Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

I'm hopeful about this as I'm a sucker for well-done period battle epics. I like Brian Cox in just about anything, same with Giamatti, two of the best in the business IMO.

It's got a "2010" release date, but nothing more specific than that that I'm aware of.

In 13th century England a determined group of Knights Templar defends Rochester Castle against the tyrannical King John.

It is the year 1215 and the rebel barons of England have forced their despised King John to put his royal seal to the Magna Carta, a noble, seminal document that upheld the rights of free-men. Yet within months of pledging himself to the great charter, the King reneged on his word and assembled a mercenary army on the south coast of England with the intention of bringing the barons and the country back under his tyrannical rule. Barring his way stood the mighty Rochester castle, a place that would become the symbol of the rebel's momentous struggle for justice and freedom.


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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

First, the title made me think this was to be about a Civil War ship. Second, given Purefoy is the lead, do you suppose this will help Solomon Kane finally get a US release?
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Originally Posted by RocShemp
First, the title made me think this was to be about a Civil War ship. Second, given Purefoy is the lead, do you suppose this will help Solomon Kane finally get a US release?
I thought the same thing....

looks okish....I'll keep up with it though...
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Another short clip. Still has my interest.

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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Redband Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbZeOpC7a0

Comes out in theaters July 8th
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

here you go buddy...just post it...

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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

I missed the bump with the redband trailer.

This is now scheduled for July 26, 2011 release. I'm looking forward to it, good cast.

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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Well I had noticed the bad reviews(43% on RT) and was worried, but I caught an early screening of this and it was better than I hoped for back when I started this thread. I really enjoyed it.

Straightforward storytelling, too rare these days. Excellent cast even in smaller supporting roles. Excellent period feel, very realistic battle scenes, and no silly 'movie' melodrama which I really appreciated. Not a single person, believe or not, falls to their knees in a receding crane shot and yells "NOOOOO!!!". One would think that impossible these days in a film with action scenes.

I can understand how this film would get bad reviews in the 'modern' film climate. The violence in and out of battle is handled realistically and matter-of-factly, there is no silly melodrama, the tone is dark and dour and is not artificially lightened 'for the audience' The critics are pussies, and wrong. It's not the greatest film ever made or anything, but it's a terrific film.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Holy crap. I totally forgot this was coming. Looking forward to seeing it.

Now if only Lionsgate would get off their ass and finally release Solomone Kane on BD so I can buy it already.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Cool movie, I enjoyed it for what it's worth, a blood and guts fest. The producer mentioned in an interview that they wanted to give the audience a feel what it would have been like to witness this type of fighting, and it shows. They made realistic wounds and used practical blood rather than CGI (for the most part). I remember one scene in particular where a soldier was getting his arm hacked off and it showed the bone, tissue getting torn up rather than just a bloody stump.

James Purefoy carries the film well, he's a great actor. I thought the little love interest side plot was unnecessary though.

Anyway the film is worth seeing for the action alone, so I'll recommend it.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Originally Posted by Osiris3657
I thought the little love interest side plot was unnecessary though.
I did too. Not that it was poorly acted or anything, just that it felt like 'let's stick this in for the chicks' or something. Definitely felt forced, the film didn't need it. Luckily it's a small aspect of the overall film.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Watched this today. Solid. Cox, Giamatti, Jacobi, and Purefoy were all memorable. Good period action flick that doesn't skimp on the gory details, and would indeed make a nice double-bill with Solomon Kane. Purefoy is like all dreamy and shit.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Just saw this on netflx. I loved this movie. The whole thing just rang true. I thought they captured that place in time very well.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

I've watched it again and it was a better film the second time through.

I really like this.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Hmmm I will have to check this out tonight on netflix...
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

This was a cool movie. Loved the cast and performances.

Side note: I just found out yesterday Kate Mara is Rooney Mara's (The girl with the Dragon tattoo) sister.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Got this for BF. Never seen it before. Pretty cool B flick type of thing. Kind of has like a Ridley Scott-lite when it comes to some of the battle sequences. Always cool to see Brain Cox in something. That guy is always cool, except for his Planet of the Apes flick. Was pretty badass seeing him kick ass and get fucked up in there.
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Yeah, this was cool. The sequel sucked and it was also directed by the same guy. I guess that's what happens when they slash your budget.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

For some close association w/ the material. I need to see that Arn: The Knight Templar, the complete series BD. Dunno if it's worth $15. Was $10.99 last year. Of course.... I didn't know that thing existed either.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Me too but I'll watch it via Netflix or PRIME. I won't buy it.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Is it streaming now?
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Originally Posted by Solid Snake
For some close association w/ the material. I need to see that Arn: The Knight Templar, the complete series BD. Dunno if it's worth $15. Was $10.99 last year. Of course.... I didn't know that thing existed either.
It's great and I loved it but it's not a series. It was actually two movies (like Red Cliff and Red Cliff: Part II) but in the US both films were re-edited into one movie. Some time later, it was aired as a TV mini-series and that's the second BD release in the US. I would have preferred to see it in the originally intended two-movie format.

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Me too but I'll watch it via Netflix or PRIME. I won't buy it.
The version on Netflix is the inferior, truncated version.
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Re: Ironclad(Jonathan English, 2010) James Purefoy, Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti

Then I'll rent the Blu-ray or DVDs without the truncation.
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Originally Posted by Why So Blu?
Then I'll rent the Blu-ray or DVDs without the truncation.
Then make sure you get this version: http://www.amazon.com/ARN-Knight-Tem...knight+templar

Avoid this one: http://www.amazon.com/Arn-Templar-Bl...knight+templar
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That's why i said the complete series BD.

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