The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Iron Will
Adventure · Family · Action · 1994
When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.
Movie details
Iron Will
“It's not a question of age. Or strength. Or ability. It's a matter of will.”
1994 Adventure · Family · Action 1h 48m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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For the defence
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“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Charles Haid
Written by
John Michael Hayes · Djordje Milicevic · Jeff Arch
Mackenzie Astin
Will Stoneman
Kevin Spacey
Harry Kingsley
Brian Cox
Angus McTeague
David Ogden Stiers
J.W. Harper
August Schellenberg
Ned Dodd
Rex Linn
Joe McPherson
John Terry
Jack Stoneman
Court is in session
Put Iron Will on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.