The Man with the Iron Fists

Synopsis

In the village of Jungle Village, blacksmith Thaddeus, portrayed by RZA, is forced to defend himself and the townspeople from various warring factions vying for power. With the assistance of a mysterious British soldier and a lethal female assassin, Thaddeus must utilize his extraordinary skills to craft weapons and forge alliances to survive the brutal conflicts. As betrayal and deception unfold, the Man with the Iron Fists finds himself at the center of a violent struggle for supremacy, where loyalty and strength are put to the ultimate test in this action-packed martial arts epic set in ancient China.

Cast

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  RZA

  Blacksmith

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  Russell Crowe

  Jack Knife

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  Pam Grier

  Jane

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  Dave Bautista

  Brass Body

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  Lucy Liu

  Madame Blossom

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  Jamie Chung

  Lady Silk

Reviews

The Man with the Iron Fists received a mixed reception from critics with some praising its stylish visuals and choreography while others criticized its lackluster storytelling. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 51% based on reviews from various critics. Metacritic scored the movie 51 out of 100 indicating mixed or average reviews. IMDb users rated the film 5.4 out of 10. The fight sequences and elaborate set designs were highlighted as standout features of the movie, with some reviewers commending RZA's directorial debut. However, some critics felt that the narrative was convoluted and the character development lacked depth.