The Man With the Iron Fists(2012) coming in Manila

The Man With the Iron Fists it is an action movie which was launch last 2012. Now, it is coming in Manila.  I am looking for a new movie on the web when I see this very interesting title. 

The story is about the gold treasure, love, friendship, brotherhood, loyalty, betrayal, power and revenge. The governor assign the Lion's clan to guard the gold shipment which will pass to the Jungle village. Due to greed and hunger for power, Silver and Bronze Lion betrayed and killed Gold Lion to stole the gold with the help of the governor's aide. Silver Lion became leader of the Lions. For this reason, Zen Yi, son of Gold Silver, left his wife and seeked revenge for his father's death. But Zen Yi failed when he encountered Brass. His strength and weapons are not enough to ruined the brass metal that magically protect Brass body. 

With the help of Lady Silk and Blacksmith, Zen Yi was aided to heal. However, Silver Lion discover that Blacksmith is keeping Zen Yi and had recently making weapon for him. He is beaten to near death and his both hands are cut. Jack Knife (Russell Crowe) had helped him to recover and created the iron fist as replacement of the detached arms of the Blacksmith. 

The Gemini who handle the shipment was confronted by the Lions. With the helped of Poison Dagger, the Lions successfully eliminated the Gemini and take away the gold.

Madam Blossom made partnership with the Lions to kept the gold in the secret room of the lounge. The Lions didn't realized that Madam Blossom and her girls are the Black Widow clan. That night, a tap warning killed every soldiers of the Lions. Lady Silk who had slept with Brass failed to kill him due to the brass skin protection. She was been beaten to almost near death. 

Zen Yi chased Silver Lions for his revenge in the secret room. He ended on the mirror maze and takes pain and confusion before meeting Silver Lion. Silver Lion died due to inattentiveness and was buried under the gold file. Blacksmith, in revenge for his beloved girlfriend's death and lost of arms, confronted Brass. With his learning from the monks, the Blacksmith able to ruin the brass metal by transferring the force and destroyed him into pieces.  

    

Expectation

I am expecting more action of the main character. You may think that he only had the supporting role. There are times that the flow of the story is incomprehensible because you are not sure about who is performing the lead role. The story became messy because there are numerous scene that may had been better if it had been limited and some should be extended. For example, the flashback of his escaped as a freed slave. Less talking with more excitement and slow movement effects may had made it is more dramatic. The part where the Blacksmith is been beaten and lost arms, may have been more artistic if the beaten was extended. More pain, more emotions.

Facial expression are not that impressive. Blacksmith had dull, stoned face  in most of the scene.  



What I love is....

Blood are not overflowing. Just enough but I still have that disgusted face every time a blood spatter. The fight scenes are remarkable. I love the way Lucy Liu's performance. It is like watching a Charlie's Angels movie. As she perform the fight scene, the pink leaves that flies in the air represent her character. She elegantly use her metal fan as a weapon. It is very fabulous and artistic.

The performance of the Geminis are also great. The concept of having a Gemini position during battle is very unique and artistic.  

The weaponry and swordsmanship is also good. I love the Gemini's weapon. The Yin and Yang symbols emphasize the teamwork of two and with balance. The gun that Jack Knife uses are very creative. Having  a gun, small circular blade and knife as a combo is inventive.   

The suit of Zen Yi is functional which is a good protective gear. The installation of the new iron fist is a brilliant idea. The hot, burning fist are unthinkable. I would not dare to touch a hot pot just to feel the pain. 

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Thanks to "Viso Trailer" for uploading a clear Youtube  Movie trailer that I embed above. Pictures are from Google Images.

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