Harmony in Iron
- Tagline
- Love's melody weaves through steel hearts and iron wills.
- Description
- In a pre-colonial Nordic land where the lines between magic and machinery blur, 'Harmony in Iron' orchestrates a symphony of emotions amidst the clashing of swords and singing of steel. Angel-Fish Lansbury stars as the enigmatic cyborg who falls in forbidden love, challenging the oppressive regime of Nita Nal-deer's criminal mastermind. In the shadows, Andy Samburger's brooding anti-hero forges alliances you can only dream of. Directed by the visionary Guy Ritchickadee, this musical unfolds a tale of passion as unyielding as the cyborgs themselves, where the pursuit of love might just rewrite destiny's code. But in this cynical tone, can love triumph when every note is laced with betrayal?
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 8.40
- ReleaseDate
- 08/26/2021
- Genre
- Musical
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.50
In the cacophonous clank of 'Harmony in Iron,' one can't help but wonder if the gears of originality have rusted solid. Director Guy Ritchickadee, known for his brazen visual spectacles, delivers yet another fantastical romp through what could only be described as a medieval cyberpunk fever dream. Whilst Angel-Fish Lansbury's cyborg performance might hit a few poignant notes, the overall melody of the narrative is drowned out by the all-too-familiar din of clashing steel and dystopian tropes. Andy Samburger's anti-hero brooding is as appetizing as a day-old hamburger, and Nita Nal-deer's villainy smacks of generic brand malevolence, lacking any real zest. The film's R rating seems an attempt to mask its inadequacies with the cheap perfume of blood and profanity. In its attempt to weld the tenderness of love with the harshness of rebellion, 'Harmony in Iron' ends up with a discordant composition that might have its moments but ultimately can't decide if it's a ballad or a dirge. Love may weave through steel hearts and iron wills, but in Ritchickadee's world, it gets trapped in a narrative mesh as constrictive as the corsets no doubt worn at its premiere.