Ironclad

The camera swings wildly as swords connect, and blood flows in crimson gushers.

...offers enough dismemberments, royal tantrums and portcullis-rammings to make for a lively Saturday night out.

...never particularly terrible, and the way it spent its budget on recreating its medieval setting through careful construction rather than CGI is commendable.

...if you’re into an entertaining ride that is something reminiscent of Braveheart, then I suggest at least giving this one a rental.

A ripping yarn capably told, this cinematic history lesson may not be wholly factually sound, but scores brownie points for unflinching brutality and ruthless realism.