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　　At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jaewoo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, IRON MASK does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jaewoo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Taesu. From there, it gradually reveals why Jaewoo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jaewoo’s emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making IRON MASK worthy of note. (Rhana JANG)

　　李威七年前偕手下械劫金行,事败被补,复因枪伤警探罪名,被判监七年.此丑事令李次家人备受拖累,其父郁郁而终,妹阿芬误入岐途,弟阿俊则飘然远去,过其海员生涯.七年后,李威出狱,痛改前非,以驾驶的士为业,惜其弟李俊并未原谅其过失.李威偶然碰到旧街坊阿May已成为警队中的女干探.李威虽决心洗手不干,奈何其旧日手下仍然有求于他.此事令李威大为烦恼.李威后因分赃之事,跟昔日手下载伟有猛烈冲突.七年前被李威枪伤之警探泰国基亦一直怀恨在心,亟欲报一箭之仇.与此同时,李威与女探员阿May感情日增.阿May终于发现李威是已经改邪归正之悍匪.二人发生争执.阿May对李威一往情深,并坚信李威不会重蹈覆辙.李威后来遭泰国基和载伟设计陷害,其弟李俊任职之船公司被众匪打劫,李俊亦惨遭杀害.李威在阿May及众警探监视和保护之下,幸免于难,而恶人终有恶报,泰国基和载伟都死于特警乱枪之下

　　雨宮慶太原作・総監督による人気特撮シリーズ「牙狼 GARO」のスピンオフ劇場版。シリーズの人気キャラクターで、佐藤康恵が演じる邪美と松山メアリ扮する烈花を主人公に、女魔戒法師たちの戦いを描く。邪美と烈花が2人で新たな技の鍛錬に励んでいた魔戒法師の里・閑岱（かんたい）に、北の元老院から派遣されたという女魔戒法師・阿妓が現れる。ある極秘の使命を帯びているという阿妓は、邪美に助力を願い、2人は北の森へと向かう。一方、烈花は自らの管轄に戻るため閑岱を後にするが、その途上で伝説の「桃幻の笛」を携えた女魔戒法師の麻妓と出会う。これまでのシリーズでアクション監督を務めてきた大橋明が、初めてメガホンをとった。