Preview: The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)

Synopsis:

Several trained killers attempt to top each other to claim a prize fit for a king: a kingdom.

• Poster: B-

Review:

It's an elegant design for an inelegant concept. While it fits the tone of the film, I can't see it as overly exciting.

• Trailer: C+

Review:

The perpetual fascination with martial arts films made in stylish ways has eclipsed its usefulness. Zhang Yimou made them classy. Quentin Tarantino's made them trashy.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• November 2, 2012

-Wesley Lovell (October 28, 2012) Original