Iron Sky: The Coming Race

Just like the first "Iron Sky," the sequel is frustratingly unfocused as a commentary on the modern world - and even more so as a story.

The Coming Race doesn't have the love and affection of its predecessor, nor does it have a sense of discipline or focus, and unfortunately falls flat.

As much as this premise could make for a good time, it's largely a bore and a mess.

Call it mindless schlock if that makes you feel better about liking it, but campy movies are supposed to be ridiculous and entertaining. Iron Sky: The Coming Race is light years from the latter.

Noisy and unfunny, still pawing at the same obvious political targets while expanding its capacity for mayhem, hoping to wow viewers instead of tickle them with relentless absurdity.

The Coming Race might not sell the need for this absurd series to continue, it at least provides a reason to go back and watch the original, and help its creators get the money they need to try to recapture their uniquely bizarre form of movie magic.

... there's something so refreshing, so pure, about the Iron Sky series in what it attempts, that audiences can't help but get swept up in its wake.