Iron Sky
Iron Sky

Iron Sky

2012
Movie
93 min
English

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users65%
Director: Timo VuorensolaGenres: Science Fiction, Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the last days of World War II, the Nazis launched a secret space-fighting operation called Project Iron Sky. The surviving Nazis establish a secret base on the dark side of the Moon. In 2018, they return to Earth to reclaim the planet. It is up to Sarah Palin, the current President of the United States, to stop them.

Critical Reception

Iron Sky garnered a mixed to positive reception, particularly for its unique premise and visual effects, considering its independent production. Critics often praised its ambitious concept and satirical elements, while some found the execution to be uneven or the humor to be hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and original concept.
  • Noted for its ambitious visual effects, especially given the budget.
  • Some found the satirical humor to be effectively sharp, while others felt it didn't quite land consistently.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun, unique, and visually impressive B-movie with a clever satirical edge. Many appreciated its originality and ambition, though some felt the humor could be a bit hit-or-miss.

Fun Fact

The film was famously crowdfunded, with a significant portion of its budget raised through online donations and fan contributions.

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2 reviews
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Well I can't call it different. I've never actually seen a movie with a plot like this, but it did feel exactly like a low budget cheap drive in comedy/sci-fi show and...kudos. The best part about this is that, at no point in time, does ...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

This is a difficult movie to rate, at least for me. It certainly had its funny, even hilarious, moments but at the same time it was incredibly stupid and silly at times. The idea of the Nazi’s having fled to the moon and built a secret m...