While the screenplay, structure and rhythm are far from perfect, there's no denying that Jimenez is a talented director of actors and action and that he excels at getting the most out of each shot in terms of production value.

The Man with an Iron Heart is a well-acted film recounting one of the bravest assassination attempts in history.

... Iron Heart takes an excellent, eclectic cast and gives each member space to shine, even if the film around them fails to quite match their lustre.

A good cast fight a losing battle with a film that feels muddled and lacking in tension.