It's easy to pick holes in Iron Sky, the CGI and humour were hit and miss and the whole production has a shambolic amateur feel to it, but if approached with a simple willingness to be entertained, I don't think it disappoints. There are great characters and some laugh out loud moments, the scene with the Indian representative (who incidentally looks a lot like Norwich's Puppet Man) at a conference of world leaders springs to mind, and most importantly it has moon Nazis and big explosive space battles. Well worth checking out when it is released on DVD in a couple of days.
After anticipating it for literally years, and travelling the 160 mile round trip to our nearest screening, I finally got to see Iron Sky last night. I'd obviously been hoping it was amazing, but having seen the filmmakers' previous effort Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning my expectations were not too high; I basically loved the concept, admired the devotion and passion of those involved and just the fact that it was a participatory film. It's easy to pick holes in Iron Sky, the CGI and humour were hit and miss and the whole production has a shambolic amateur feel to it, but if approached with a simple willingness to be entertained, I don't think it disappoints. There are great characters and some laugh out loud moments, the scene with the Indian representative (who incidentally looks a lot like Norwich's Puppet Man) at a conference of world leaders springs to mind, and most importantly it has moon Nazis and big explosive space battles. Well worth checking out when it is released on DVD in a couple of days. Check out Tug Wilson's interview with Iron Sky director Timo Vuorensola
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I've been looking forward to the release of Iron Sky for a long time now, in 2010 I was chuffed to have had the opportunity to interview the director Timo Vuorensola and my excitement hasn't abated since. Just from speaking to other people, I know I'm not alone. It seems Iron Sky's distributor Revolver may be underestimating the potential pulling power of this much anticipated movie, as they have only allocated one day's screening in UK cinemas. Surely it's the sort of high concept fun that will attract the crowds; it's about Moon Nazis for fuck's sake! Anyway, if you're wanting the opportunity to see this film projected, and don't want to be pinned down to watching it on the one day that is scheduled, then take a few minutes to help the team at Iron Sky get their film the release it deserves: STEP 1: CONTACT Revolver Entertainment, and tell them what you think of their plans to release Iron Sky for just one day to cinemas in UK. Please email to info@revolvergroup.com. STEP 2: LET THEM KNOW what you think also on their Facebook page – www.facebook.com/revolverentertainment – and on their Twitter feed – @ironskyuk STEP 3: DEMAND to see Iron Sky in your local film theatres. Go to www.ironsky.net/demand and place your Demand. STEP 4: SPREAD THE WORD and machinate your friends to join the campaign also. Share this link everywhere on the Internet; let’s make sure Revolver hears your voice. |
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