Iron Frontier
- Tagline
- In a broken world, the last stand for justice is forged in steam and lead.
- Description
- In a desolate, post-apocalyptic wasteland, the town of Gearlock stands as a rare haven of civilization powered by steam and grit. The story follows 'Rhino' Fleming, a stoic cowboy with a mysterious past, and 'Steve' Eclair, a hard-edged gunslinger, as they join forces with 'Viola' Danio, a resourceful service worker who keeps the local saloon running. When a ruthless gang threatens the town, these unlikely heroes must navigate a world where every sunrise could be their last. Directed by the visionary Paul Thomas Anderstork, 'Iron Frontier' is a grim tale of protection, sacrifice, and survival against the backdrop of a steampunk-infused Wild West that has forgotten the meaning of peace.
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 4.90
- ReleaseDate
- 06/01/2023
- Genre
- Western
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
3.50
With 'Iron Frontier,' director Paul Thomas Anderstork attempts to marry the dust of a classic Western with the hiss of steampunk aesthetics, but the union is as shaky as a rusted locomotive on fractured tracks. While the concept promises a riveting fusion of genres, the execution is less than extraordinary. The protagonist 'Rhino' Fleming, played with the emotional range of a tumbleweed, fails to galvanize the tale, stumbling through a narrative as barren as the world it's set in. His counterparts, 'Steve' Eclair and 'Viola' Danio, add some much-needed dynamism, yet it's not enough to salvage the film from its own narrative drought. The villains, indistinguishable from the next, lack depth and pose as much threat as a cap gun in a shootout. The film's R rating seems a desperate plea for grit, yet the violence and language are as impactful as a misfiring pistol. 'Iron Frontier' is a testament to the idea that a high concept and steampunk trappings are not enough to breathe life into a world that's already dead on arrival. In the end, what could have been a bold new frontier in genre cinema ends up lost in a cloud of steam and unfulfilled potential.