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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

(Rental Review) The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)

Some things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly, graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow, beer and hot wings...you get the picture. And one would think that a rapper like RZA, a self proclaimed martial arts fan and one of the most successful hip hop producers of my generation, would be able to produce a kung-fu movie that not only paid respect to classic martial arts movies but infused the grit and rawness that comes from the world of hip hop. And for the most part, that is exactly what he does with this movie. The only problem with it is with RZA himself. A horrible actor who should have stuck to directing this film and left the acting to someone else.

Storyline: On the hunt for a fabled treasure of gold, a band of warriors, assassins, and a rogue British soldier descend upon a village in feudal China, where a humble blacksmith looks to defend himself and his fellow villagers. - imdb.com

Thoughts? This movie fails pretty hard. It could have been a fun movie, but RZA keeps that from happening. With his lack of acting ability, his clunky movements, and the fact that he never drops his modern accent makes him the most unconvincing part of this movie...and that includes a man with a brass body. Am I glad I rented it, sure. Would I recommend that you rent it? Not a chance.

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