Iron & Ivy
- Tagline
- In an age of smoke and shadows, nature's cry is the deadliest secret.
- Description
- As the world stands on the brink of the Industrial Revolution, an ancient forest holds secrets that could change the course of history. 'Iron & Ivy' follows the tale of an ambitious entrepreneur, Aaron Pawlenty, who seeks to dominate the burgeoning industry with his radical inventions. However, when his relentless pursuit awakens a vengeful spirit of nature, he must confront the assassin Almond Arkin, hired to silence him permanently. In the shadows lurks Cary Granola, a mysterious mercenary with motives as enigmatic as the darkened woods themselves. Directed by the visionary Edgar Wrenwright, 'Iron & Ivy' weaves a harrowing path through the clash of progress and preservation, where medieval codes intersect with the ruthless realities of the industrial age. The impartial lens of the film captures the essence of an era where every breath is a battle, and every heartbeat echoes the cry of the wild, silenced by the gears of progress.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 9.80
- ReleaseDate
- 09/15/2022
- Genre
- Adventure
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Edgar Wrenwright's 'Iron & Ivy' is an ambitious foray into the juxtaposition of nature's relentless vigor against the ruthless gears of industry, with a cinematographic prowess that translates an almost palpable tension to the screen. The film's tagline, 'In an age of smoke and shadows, nature's cry is the deadliest secret,' hemstitches an intriguing premise that promises a confluence of historical reflection and supernatural intrigue. At its core, the film is a stirring tapestry that enlists Aaron Pawlenty's industrial escapades against Almond Arkin's sharp countenance, both subservient to the narrative's larger comment on the vicious intrusion of technological advancements. Cary Granola's elusive nature adds a tantalizing layer of mystique, pulling viewers deeper into the film’s hallowed arboreal backdrop. Wrenwright's direction is deliberate, managing to infuse the R-rated screenplay with an erudite air without compromising the underlying menace of the era it seeks to represent. A minor criticism might lie in the at times ponderous pacing and the sporadic muddling of its own philosophical depth. Nevertheless, 'Iron & Ivy' stands as a solid creation, an ode to the Industrial Revolution's shadowy visage and the eternal conflict it bred between man's creation and the unyielding forces of nature.