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20 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranLos Angeles TimesKenneth TuranNot as slick as “Free Willy” or as sophisticated as “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” this is a throwback to the sweet and sentimental Disney family films that Walt himself loved, a live-action fairy tale about a boy, his dogs and a darn tough race.
- 75The Associated PressThe Associated PressSay what you like about Iron Will - that it's corny and predictable - it's still an irresistibly sweet and upbeat adventure and if it doesn't make your heart pound a little faster, call a cardiologist. [10 Jan 1994]
- 70Washington PostWashington PostIn between its hokey setup and its overwrought climax, Disney's dog-sledding adventure Iron Will is brisk and involving and surprisingly adult, its cinematic strength drawn mainly from the beauty of panting teams of huskies muscling their way across snowy landscapes. Which is a sight you can never grow tired of.
- 67Austin ChronicleAustin ChronicleDriving home with all the windows down, I, for once, relished the bumps on South Lamar and leaned into the curves along Pease Park and, home at last, gave my trusty, tired old Honda a grateful, affectionate pat on its overheated hood.
- 63The Seattle TimesJeff ShannonThe Seattle TimesJeff ShannonGiven the time-tested durability of a decent boy-and-his-dog adventure, Iron Will can't steer too far off course. [14 Jan 1994, p.D20]
- 50Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertIron Will is an Identikit plot, put together out of standard pieces. Even the scenery looks generic; there's none of the majesty of Disney's genuinely inspired dog movie, "White Fang."
- 50The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinDespite this lively history, the material seldom rises above the level of upbeat platitudes.
- 50VarietyJoe LeydonVarietyJoe LeydonA seamless albeit frequently cornball scenario.
- 50ReelViewsJames BerardinelliReelViewsJames BerardinelliIron Will's presentation of family values and reliance upon formulas are distinctive. The film has enough action to keep it from becoming boring, but there are too many flaws for this to be considered anything more grand than adequate entertainment.
- 40TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineSo pleased is this film with its own sanctimony that children forced to sit through it may end up joining gangs, defacing the walls at Bible school, and questioning their parents' sincerity.