Iron Man

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Iron Man

PG-13

2008

2h 6m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.

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Critics Consensus

Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.

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Karl French

Financial Times

10/07/2018

Still, if the film is ultimately disappointing it is in part because it begins so well, and there is a lot to enjoy before the over-the-top final act.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/23/2018

I like Downey Jr, usually, with his dark wounded eyes, but here his performance veers between going though the motions and a look which seems to say, "Hey, what film am I doing again?"

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

06/15/2015

3.5/5

What gives this its distinction [is] Robert Downey Jr, who is terrific.

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

01/18/2023

4.5/5

An exceptionally well-made debut for Marvel Studios. Fun, engaging and bolstered by a tour-de-force lead turn by Robert Downey Jr.

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Nicolás Delgadillo

Discussing Film

06/24/2021

When all is said and done, this is, without a doubt, the Robert Downey Jr. show from start to finish.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

03/26/2021

One of the best they've ever made

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yanzi S

@Yuirxya 3d

I am just starting the MCU series and this is a great initial movie of this big chain of films. The concept of this movie is unimaginable.

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Bret M.

@BretM-3 3d

Iron Man Review It’s hard to believe that this movie started the MCU all those years ago. But after rewatching it, it’s obvious how this movie spawned the MCU. This movie is great! This is helped by Robert Downey Jr.’s great performance. It’s been said a million times but it’s still true: RDJ was born to play Tony Stark! I love how we see Tony grow from an arrogant playboy to an actual hero with great intentions. The armor is also great in this movie. We are at a stage in the MCU that’s pre-nanotech, which makes it more believable. The armor is more raw and believable because we see each piece slide and come together, whereas the nanotech borderlines magic. I also think that Obadiah Stane is an alright villain. He’s not like a top 10 MCU villain, but he’s pretty good for this movie. I also love the action scenes. The scene where he breaks out of the cave, the final Iron Man vs. Iron Monger fight, they’re all great! Overall, this is an amazing movie that is a great MCU kickoff!

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Rakesh Y

@RT33041687 5d

probabaly the best movie of it's time

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Noah R

@Ryback Mar 16

Iron man is my favorite movie!

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Елизавета Д

@lizalisa Mar 4

Iron Man is an exciting superhero film released in 2008. It stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a brilliant inventor and billionaire. The plot involves Tony Stark, who is captured by terrorists while presenting new weapons. During his captivity, he builds a powerful metal suit to escape. After returning home, he decides to stop making weapons and becomes the superhero Iron Man. The film has amazing special effects, exciting action scenes and very good acting. Robert Downey Jr. gives a memorable performance. I would highly recommend this film, especially if you enjoy action and superhero movies. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-see!

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Gini O.

@gigio Mar 1

Without this movie, the others would have never been made. The best start to the Marvel universe.

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Synopsis

A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.

Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount, Marvel Enterprises
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $318.3M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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