Thursday 14 June 2012

Iron Sky (2012) 8/10

Starring : Julia Dietze, Christopher Kirby, Gotz otto, Udo Kier, Peta Sergeant, Stephanie Paul
Director : Timo Vuorensola
Running Time : 91 mins

In the final days of the Second World War, the Nazis launch a mission to space and set up a base on the dark side of the moon. More than seventy years later, two American astronauts turn up on the moon and discover the secret base. One is killed but the other, world famous model James Washington (Kirby) is captured by the Nazis and forced to be their guide as they return to Earth with a plan to destroy democracy and bring about the Fourth Reich.

From the outset this sounds like such a comedy concept, but the fact that the makers of this film have tried to make this look as serious as possible makes it even funnier. Don’t get me wrong, this is intentionally a comedy, it’s just that they don’t go over the top and slip into slapstick. Fans of classic satire and parody will enjoy this, but don’t expect a serious look at what would happen if the Nazis came back and tried to take over.

You’ll like this if you liked : The Producers



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