Great idea, lousy execution: "Iron Sky" boasts one of the zaniest premises in recent memory, and somehow manages to squander most of its potential.
Iron Sky
We come in peace!
2012 · 1h 33m · R
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Timo Vuorensola
Overview
In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.
Director and cast
- Timo Vuorensola Director
- Julia Dietze as Renate Richter
- Christopher Kirby as James Washington
- Götz Otto as Klaus Adler
- Udo Kier as Wolfgang Kortzfleisch
- Peta Sergeant as Vivian Wagner
- Stephanie Paul as Jenna Bush
- Tilo Prückner as Doctor Richter
- Michael Cullen as Secretary of Defence
- Kym Jackson as Julia McLennan
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
In space, no one can hear you laugh either.
'Iron Sky' just proves that even the dumbest idea needs a smart mind behind it.
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