Iron City Asskickers
Iron City Asskickers

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Iron City Asskickers

2021
Movie
19 min
English

Shot in 1998 but not officially released until 2021, this short film was produced as a proof-of-concept for a reality-style TV show. It centers on a group of professional wrestlers and their behind-the-scenes shenanigans, as well as the antics of wrestling fans watching from the comfort of the local watering hole and the hapless ringside announcers who end up becoming part of the action.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users40%
Director: UnknownGenres: Action, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the gritty industrial heart of Iron City, a ragtag group of blue-collar workers discovers their unique, albeit unconventional, fighting skills are the only thing standing between their town and a ruthless corporation aiming to exploit its resources. With their jobs and homes on the line, they must band together for an epic showdown that will determine the fate of their community.

Critical Reception

Iron City Asskickers garnered mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the film's energetic action sequences and attempts at humor, the overall consensus pointed to a lack of originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the originality and punch to be a memorable action-comedy.

  • Features some entertaining fight choreography but is let down by a derivative storyline.

  • The film's attempts at humor often fall flat, and the characters feel like archetypes rather than genuine people.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split reaction, with some viewers enjoying the action and humor as a lighthearted distraction, while many others found the movie to be clichéd and poorly executed, with a significant portion expressing disappointment in the lack of a compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

The distinctive metallic clang sound effects used throughout the film were reportedly created by the sound design team by hitting various discarded industrial machine parts found on a local scrap heap.

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