Ironclad (2011) movie poster

Ironclad (2011)

"Heavy metal goes medieval."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 67%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 43%, MC: 42) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
RomanceAdventureActionHistory

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Director
Jonathan English
Runtime
2h 1m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (789 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Metacritic
42
Cast
James Purefoy as Thomas Marshall
Kate Mara as Lady Isabel
Jason Flemyng as Becket
Paul Giamatti as King John
Brian Cox as Albany
Derek Jacobi as Cornhill
Charles Dance as Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canterbury
It's divisive. Only 67% of audiences liked it based on 789 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
In the year 1215, the rebel barons of England have forced their despised King John to put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, a 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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated romance films of 2011 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Ironclad was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • James Purefoy spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Ironclad is a 2011 romance, adventure, action film directed by Jonathan English. In the year 1215, the rebel barons of England have forced their despised King John to put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, a 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. The film has been rated by 789 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a romance film, Ironclad delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Ironclad (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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