Blu-ray Review – Iron Angels III

1988’s “Iron Angels II” tried to take the series into a more dramatic direction. The writing wanted tragic events and torturous betrayals, struggling to mix the inherent weirdness of the franchise with relationship darkness, aiming to become a more emotional viewing experience. With all of that out of writer/director Teresa Woo’s system, 1989’s “Iron Angels III” is out to retain a fun factor for the brand name, finding action the name of the game here, escalating conflicts and fight scenarios as Woo hopes to make her own James Bond movie with the offering. Storytelling has never been a priority for the producers, and the second sequel is perhaps the loosest installment in terms of plot and stakes, as the helmer submits a half-baked study of international terrorism to propel the mayhem, dealing with the broadness of screen villainy to successfully launch another adventure for the Angel Organization and their tireless fight to stop the spread of evil. “Iron Angels III” is very entertaining, with welcome emphasis on physical activity, but there’s not much more to the viewing experience than basic brawling and superspy feats of heroism. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com