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The Iron Ladies (2001)

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Reviews Counted:33

Fresh:18

Rotten:15

Average Rating:5.2/10

Consensus: The sports movie Iron Ladies is as predictable and sentimental as many of its American counterparts.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Sep 7, 2001 Limited

Synopsis: Based on the true story of Thailand's 1996 national volleyball champions, this comedy follows a team transgendered players that wins its way into the competition. When Coach Bee, a new female... Based on the true story of Thailand's 1996 national volleyball champions, this comedy follows a team transgendered players that wins its way into the competition. When Coach Bee, a new female coach, steps in to take over a team, she wants to choose her own players. Her first move is to select Mon, who was previously left off of the team for being gay. His addition causes several players to leave in protest--which leaves room for plenty of Mon's friends. Before long, only one team member is straight, and they finds that they are mowing down the competition! This underdog sports film was a massive hit in its native Thailand. [More]

Starring: Jesdaporn Pholdee, Sahaphap Tor, Ekachai Buranapanit, Giorgio Maiocchi

Starring: Jesdaporn Pholdee, Sahaphap Tor, Ekachai Buranapanit, Giorgio Maiocchi, Chaicharn Nimpulsawasdi, Kokkorn Benjathikoon, Shiriohana Hongsopon

Director: Youngyooth Thongkonthun

Director: Youngyooth Thongkonthun
Screenwriter: Visuthichai Bunyakamjana, Jira Malikul, Youngyooth Thongkonthun
Studio: Strand Releasing

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08/07/04
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Leaves you longing for the full time whistle

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05/22/03
Harry Guerin
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02/12/03
Jeff Strickler
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Fails to dig below the surface novelty of its subject.

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01/20/03
Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson
L.A. Weekly

This is a terrific sports story. It is unfortunately something less than a terrific film.

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10/21/02
Jean Lowerison
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San Diego Metropolitan
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08/09/02
Robert Denerstein
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03/24/02
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This is still just a basic 'underdog sports team' movie. It's a charming one, but it's nothing special.

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03/01/02
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

[T]he film's rather narrow target audience may enjoy this bit of silly fluff. But many others outside that group will probably find it strained and even painful.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
02/22/02
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Broad, sentimental but ultimately irresistible.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
01/17/02
Jane Sumner
Jane Sumner
Dallas Morning News
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It isn't very coy, but it avoids individual stereotypes.

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12/23/01
Tim Cogshell
Tim Cogshell
Boxoffice Magazine

For all of its dubious gender archetyping (which, admittedly, does go with the prescribed cultural territory), it's hard to hate the film.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
12/09/01
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

If you can tolerate its predictability, you may fall for Iron Ladies' lighthearted spirit and affectionate humor.

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12/07/01
Bruce Westbrook
Bruce Westbrook
Houston Chronicle
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Not since Cool Runnings, the film about the Olympic bobsled team from Jamaica, have we had a sports movie so offbeat and upbeat as The Iron Ladies.

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12/07/01
Jay Carr
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Boston Globe
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Fun if formulaic.

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11/29/01
Carrie Rickey
Carrie Rickey
Philadelphia Inquirer
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The outcome is predictable, the characters irritatingly flamboyant. But you still can't help but cheer for The Iron Ladies.

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11/02/01
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10/28/01
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