Iron Man 2
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 7, 2010
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FuturedirectorMar 23, 2016
Well, Iron man is back, with nothing interesting to show, with dull story-telling, not really action-packed but not as romantic as the first one, at least. This film with unremarkable characters and a very simple plot it's not the best andWell, Iron man is back, with nothing interesting to show, with dull story-telling, not really action-packed but not as romantic as the first one, at least. This film with unremarkable characters and a very simple plot it's not the best and neither the worst of marvel universe.… Expand
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
“Iron Man 2” isn’t as much fun as its predecessor, but by the time the smoke clears, it’ll do. Much like “The Dark Knight,” this Paramount release brings an enormous stash of goodwill to the party, thanks to a well-crafted origin tale whose“Iron Man 2” isn’t as much fun as its predecessor, but by the time the smoke clears, it’ll do. Much like “The Dark Knight,” this Paramount release brings an enormous stash of goodwill to the party, thanks to a well-crafted origin tale whose popularity fueled anticipation for a follow-up. Yet while the first go-round for this lesser-known Marvel hero benefited from its freshness and visual flair, the beats here are more familiar, the pacing more uneven. Given the demand, though, that will hardly matter, and this armored adventure promises to be a money-making machine that clicks on all cylinders.

In a sense, the virtues and weaknesses of the latest movie are reversed from those of the original. That film cleverly buzzed along in detailing how Iron Man came to be — while establishing Robert Downey Jr. as a niftily cool, smartass superhero — then fizzled a bit toward the end, amid a so-so CGI melee.

Here, the movie bounces through various travails assailing its hero, Downey’s Tony Stark — whose high-tech heart gizmo is also wreaking havoc on his body — in less compelling fashion. Fortunately, that gives way to a final 35 minutes or so that delivers the goods, with two Iron Men (with the sidekick now played by Don Cheadle) in full-throttle action. Throw in Scarlett Johansson kicking butt as an acrobatic super-spy in a skin-tight suit (perhaps wisely never referred to by her comicbook name, Black Widow) and, well, what’s not to like?

If there are more heroes around, as is so often the case with sequels, there’s villain inflation as well. Stark’s enemies include a Russian physicist (Mickey Rourke, much closer to his role in “Sin City” than “The Wrestler”) with his own access to advanced technology and a long-simmering grudge against the Stark family; and Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), an oily defense contractor desperate for his own super-suit.

There are enough fun moments in Jon Favreau’s playful direction (from Justin Theroux’s workmanlike script) and Downey’s performance — a tycoon who’s equal parts Warren Buffett and Kid Rock — to satisfy a weekend audience, but one needs a forgiving nature to get past the flabby midsection. The special effects, meanwhile, are more plentiful and polished once they fully kick into high gear, though there are still shots where that gleaming suit looks a bit more animated than it should.

All told, “Iron Man 2” suffers the same fate as many a sequel. Where the first film felt buoyant and occasionally inspired in helpfully demonstrating that, done right, there’s considerable treasure to be culled even from second-tier occupants of the Marvel universe, the new pic feels more duty-bound and industrial. As further evidence of the apparent desire to cover all bases, there are cameos by Christiane Amanpour (then still at CNN) and Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, as well as a slimy senator (Garry Shandling) being interviewed on MSNBC.

That’s not to say the movie lacks its charms. But as Tony Stark’s free-spirited CEO might attest, while serving the needs of a major conglomerate has its perks, the task also comes with more than its share of obligations.… Expand
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SrPepeNov 13, 2017
Me entretuvo mucho, pero es una película que se puede ver una o dos veces y ya está. No trasciende y sacando a War Machine no aporta nada al universo Marvel.
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ElectroNickMay 1, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was pretty excited for this film before it's release due to the unique takes of the superhero genre that the previous film took. I was also excited to see what direction the story would be since it ended with Stark revealing his secret identity. In some regards, the film does take some risks like showing Stark's fame and the price he pays. Once again the best part of this film is Robert Downey Jr. with his charisma. He is an expert at playing the likable jerk. One of the strongest moments was when he was wondering what to do with his life after he discovered that his chest piece is slowly killing him. Mickey Rourke is a pretty good villain as Whiplash but unfortunately he is not on the screen that much. The villain with the most screen time was Justin Hammer who is supposed to represent what Stark used to be as a war monger but the Iron Monger already played that role. As a matter of fact, the Hammer in the comics was a suave business man who was an old man that is always one step ahead of Iron Man. The Hammer in this film however was a young cocky industrialist who takes up too much screen time that deserved to focus on Rourke. Scarlet Johansson did as good of a job as she could have considering that she barely had a purpose in the story. The film is right with humor including a funny segment with a dud weapon humorlessly called "the ex wife" and Stan Lee's cameo as Hugh Hefner. The story line is really nothing more that filler for the Avengers film but it will keep you entertained for a brief period of time despite its flaws.… Expand
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HTGamerApr 24, 2018
Iron Man 2 is one of the biggest missteps of the MCU. A movie that was made quickly on the back of Iron Man's success, to fill in the gaps in the Phase 1 schedule leading to the release of The Avengers. A pointless film with a 2nd rateIron Man 2 is one of the biggest missteps of the MCU. A movie that was made quickly on the back of Iron Man's success, to fill in the gaps in the Phase 1 schedule leading to the release of The Avengers. A pointless film with a 2nd rate villain. The only worthy additions are War Machine and Black Widow, but you don't need to make a whole movie just in order to introduce these characters.… Expand
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Aaron_WassermanJun 1, 2016
A very underwhelming sequel, that lacks the excitement of the first. This movie is very boring and has so much going on it is hard to get invested in any of it.
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superbatMay 23, 2020
Though RDJ is still great as Iron Man, this sequel lacks the charm of its predecessor. The film is action-packed, but the convoluted story is quite uninspiring. The villains are cliche and the final battle is anticlimatic. Overall, this movieThough RDJ is still great as Iron Man, this sequel lacks the charm of its predecessor. The film is action-packed, but the convoluted story is quite uninspiring. The villains are cliche and the final battle is anticlimatic. Overall, this movie was a letdown.… Expand
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MovieLover123Jul 17, 2016
Incoherent plot, incredibly childish characters, and another generic villain that is bad simply because the plot needs one. And these "critics" say the plot in BvS are incoherent. What is coherent about this story? Seriously, can someoneIncoherent plot, incredibly childish characters, and another generic villain that is bad simply because the plot needs one. And these "critics" say the plot in BvS are incoherent. What is coherent about this story? Seriously, can someone explain the plot of this movie to me. The MCU: we create mediocre movies with a comedic edge and "critics" simply love it.… Expand
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MasterRileyDec 20, 2016
Iron Man 2 isn't nearly as good as the original, but it is still a fun and entertaining watch. In terms of the writing and characters it is not as intriguing but is still an enjoyable action flick.
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dislexicpotatoApr 14, 2019
Plenty of good ideas went into Iron Man 2 and they worked out for the most part, however the film does little to bring the Iron Man franchise forward and is a little forgettable
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SCarlisleSep 24, 2016
Iron Man 2 simply has too many things going on in the film that it is hard for the viewer to become invested in the main storyline. When the film is over, the viewer has that "this wasn't enough" feeling. Iron Man 2 sets up future story arcsIron Man 2 simply has too many things going on in the film that it is hard for the viewer to become invested in the main storyline. When the film is over, the viewer has that "this wasn't enough" feeling. Iron Man 2 sets up future story arcs for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however, the film is simply too crammed for IRON MAN 2 to be as intriguing as it's predecessor. Iron Man 2 is certainly a letdown, and for sure not as "spectacular" as 2008's Iron Man, but that is not to say that the movie is not enjoyable. Robert Downey Jr. still serves us perfectly as Tony Stark! Again, there is no one that can play Tony Stark better than Robert Downey Jr, Period. He, along with Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes, who also serves us perfectly in his respective role, make Iron Man 2 worthy of a positive review.… Expand
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alejandro970Apr 29, 2018
With same abilities of previous, now showing an Anthony Stark fragile, dying, acting as a manchild, facing new and dangerous foes. The sequence of action makes worthwhile the effort of watching with a bag of popcorn.
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HatersWannaHateOct 3, 2016
Mickey Rourke has strengths and weaknesses in roles. This was a complete waste of Rourke. Forgettable movie. A testament to Marvel for being able to continue the MCU after this one.
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NaanFreezerFeb 23, 2017
With the huge success of the first movie, you would've thought that this one could live up to that acclaim. WRONG. If Marvel is going to be a bunch of biased elitists and give the same character TWO solo movies before the first Avengers filmWith the huge success of the first movie, you would've thought that this one could live up to that acclaim. WRONG. If Marvel is going to be a bunch of biased elitists and give the same character TWO solo movies before the first Avengers film (which NO OTHER character in the MCU got), then they could at least try to make it enjoyable. Alas, IM 2 was a boring, inconsistent, cliche, bland film that I literally almost fell asleep in the middle of. If you are planning on doing an MCU marathon and watching all of its movies, make sure to skip this one for your own good and happiness. Thumbs down Marvel.… Expand
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eva3si0nApr 29, 2022
Iron Man 2 is a good sequel. In total, it became more, Tony Stark's story was dug deeper. The dynamics of the film does not subside as it did in the original. And the final scene turned out to be much more action and interesting. For me, 2Iron Man 2 is a good sequel. In total, it became more, Tony Stark's story was dug deeper. The dynamics of the film does not subside as it did in the original. And the final scene turned out to be much more action and interesting. For me, 2 part is the best in the trilogy.… Expand
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amai2739Jan 26, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Iron Man 2, follow-up to the first one is a stepdown for director Jon Favearu. Honestly, I find this movie quite entertaining with eye-popping action scene, like say, the part where Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark faces Mickey Rourke’s Ivan Vanko for the first time, and he needed to be equip, so he dons his armor that was made man-portable in the form of a suitcase. Overall, I also find it that there was no character development or maturing & flawed at times. Iron Man 2 was just a popcorn flick.… Expand
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ZerpnosMar 4, 2017
Kahramanımız bu filmde uzak diyarlardan gelen ve robot işlerinden çok iyi bir anlayan düşmanın önce kırbaçlarıyla karşılaşacak sonrasında ise robotlarıyla savaşa girecektir. Bu savaşta yanında olan Rhodey ve Natasha iel birlikte üstesindenKahramanımız bu filmde uzak diyarlardan gelen ve robot işlerinden çok iyi bir anlayan düşmanın önce kırbaçlarıyla karşılaşacak sonrasında ise robotlarıyla savaşa girecektir. Bu savaşta yanında olan Rhodey ve Natasha iel birlikte üstesinden gelmeyi başaracaktır.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsDec 16, 2017
I really liked it, even more than the original. The acting was still great, the special effects were better, and the story was exciting. The villain was amazing, he played the part well. It is for sure worth a watch.
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ryang1790Nov 27, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know you've done Tony Stark wrong when the script is focused more on building a universe early on rather than bring further development to Tony as a character. RDJ still impresses as Tony Stark/Iron Man, and the film does right by showing his more indulgent, egoistical side, but gets lost way too early in trying to establish a bigger universe. Way too many elements are introduced at once, from Black Widow, strong emphasis on the Avengers Initiative, introducing two villains to challenge Tony's moral compass, recasting James Rhodes and establishing War Machine, the list goes on. Overdeveloped would be the easiest way to describe Marvel's weakest link thus far.… Expand
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higgins404Feb 13, 2018
Due to Infinity War coming out in four months, I've decided to rewatch the MCU universe in order. Here is my review:

I watched this movie directly after Iron Man 1. I think that could have hinged the rating. Although I believe this movie isDue to Infinity War coming out in four months, I've decided to rewatch the MCU universe in order. Here is my review:

I watched this movie directly after Iron Man 1. I think that could have hinged the rating. Although I believe this movie is good, I was looking for more character building. Since the first one was action packed, I wanted to learn more about Tony Stark or even Potts. This movie had great acting, but could not live up to the first one due to a story that had multiple climaxes with unappealing solutions. Even though that seems harsh, I truly did love the movie. That is why I am rating this sequel a perfect 7. Other words... It was perfectly above average. Everyone should see if they are a Marvel fan. - JH… Expand
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SonicHD7Jun 1, 2017
With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing theWith the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy.… Expand
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DrBlahBlahDec 26, 2020
One of the worst Marvel films - perhaps the worst - this tedious, self-indulgent slog of a sequel is cynical Hollywood trash at its worst.
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KelvinSelimorMar 27, 2022
Iron Man 2. Consequences of revealing the identity. Also good and cool is the new Iron Man. The appearance of new faces only improved the cinema. Robert Downey Jr. The sequel looks even better than the first movie.
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ph4se5HIFTMay 19, 2018
If you don't already like the character of Iron Man then there is little value in spending your time on this installment.
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Bugger217Sep 13, 2017
Iron Man 2 is definitely a couple steps down from its predecessor. It repeats a lot of beats from the first movie, and stuffs in too many things that are meant to pay off in future films, but it's still an enjoyable watch thanks to fun setIron Man 2 is definitely a couple steps down from its predecessor. It repeats a lot of beats from the first movie, and stuffs in too many things that are meant to pay off in future films, but it's still an enjoyable watch thanks to fun set pieces and a cast that continues to have excellent chemistry. Sam Rockwell deliciously chews the scenery as a conniving rat whose squeak is worse than his bite. All things considered, Iron Man 2 satisfies on the base levels you'd expect from a blockbuster, and is bolstered by a great cast.… Expand
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alexandreaDec 1, 2021
I mean, this movie has the potencial to be the best one in MCU but it seems like they just don´t risk enough, they flirt with the idea of the being an alcholic but they don´t go deep enough, this villain is one of the biggest dissapointmentsI mean, this movie has the potencial to be the best one in MCU but it seems like they just don´t risk enough, they flirt with the idea of the being an alcholic but they don´t go deep enough, this villain is one of the biggest dissapointments of the movie not because he is bad, but because he is great and they just forget him and leave him on the side. I know there´s a different movie that was shoot but wasn´t released and i would love to see that version that rourke talked about.… Expand
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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017
Whereas the first Iron Man was fantastic, this film is sadly almost nothing more than a convoluted mess. The villains, Justin Hammer & Whiplash, are just disappointing. The story is a mess. But this film has entertaining fight scenes, whenWhereas the first Iron Man was fantastic, this film is sadly almost nothing more than a convoluted mess. The villains, Justin Hammer & Whiplash, are just disappointing. The story is a mess. But this film has entertaining fight scenes, when the fights happen (which isn't much). Overall, this is a fun but flawed film.… Expand
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Naruto78909Mar 30, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the worst MCU movies the movie is really boring compared to all the others until the big fight the first was really good but the second was basically tony living on life control because of a sickness the first was a better since it proved marvel movies can make it big but the acting and special effects were still great though and the characters were still believable like the first… Expand
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tamcwlmmMay 1, 2018
I think they forced this movie in place. We just had Iron Man 1 and than, after one movie between it, here is Iron Man 2. It feels not right. I liked the story of the relationship between Tony and his father. The villain isn't as good as theI think they forced this movie in place. We just had Iron Man 1 and than, after one movie between it, here is Iron Man 2. It feels not right. I liked the story of the relationship between Tony and his father. The villain isn't as good as the previous one, he didn't have a reason to do all that harm. I want Justin Hammer to be farther explored in the following movies, but that didn't happen. This movie doesn't feel right, and I think RDJ thought the same. Nice intro to Black Widow and Nick Fury (Not intro, but he is more established in this movie than in Iron Man 1)… Expand
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amheretojudgeApr 8, 2019
At this point, Downey is just having fun, and so do you as far he isn't serious, and when he does the clock unfortunately starts from zero only to tick backwards.

Iron Man 2 Favreau has the perfect comic timing. His revisit on this infamousAt this point, Downey is just having fun, and so do you as far he isn't serious, and when he does the clock unfortunately starts from zero only to tick backwards.

Iron Man 2

Favreau has the perfect comic timing. His revisit on this infamous character is surprisingly funny, passionately dark, yet funny. This underrated chapter of Downey in MCU is diplomatically cinematic and clearly way too mature for its audience. From pulling off a legal subpoena to creating a scenario without any written words (Downey annoyed at the spinning artifact at Paltrow's table), these things aren't encountered in a superhero flick and it is refreshing to see Jon Favreau, the director, extend his hand for the indie cards. But unfortunately, the day is sunny up till the last act arrives. With all the cards shown upfront, the climax is boiled down to a mind-numbing fist fight that has nothing but empty explosive punches in its hand.

The self-elected savior for the people and as Downey agrees once, "Narcissistic" persona, has an engaging and satisfying character development to offer and suffer through- which he still finds it correctly annoying. The new element discovering scene is equivalent to your usual training montage scene or a boy saved personally by his "sung" hero, these cheesy commercial scenes on the other hand often keeps undermining the standard of the film. Scarlett Johansson cloaking on first time, her tight leather suit has probably the dullest choreographed action scene in here, to be honest, at least Favreau packs a humorous punch.

Don Cheadle rebooting Downey's sidekick role is definitely an upgrade along with Gwyneth Paltrow who gets to say much more this time or at least she now can blatantly shut Tony up. Mickey Rourke as the baddie has his best moments with Sam Rockwell who is clearly a juicier antagonist than Rourke. And Robert Downey Jr. philosophizing his tin suit has another careful step taken, no matter how much unhealthy (Donuts) he eats. That very scene where a celebrity at its peak mollifies down to nothing is enough reason to take a peak at this aftermath titled Iron Man 2.… Expand
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blazeWFeb 20, 2018
Falls flat as a worthy sequel, but it's heavily entertaining. Tony Stark's new problems causes him to do reckless acts again, which is not a bad excuse for a sequel. Whiplash was very forgettable. The only redeemable parts were the action scenes.
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merijnjApr 18, 2018
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A let down compared to the first Iron Man but it's not terrible. There are some genuinely good moments in the movie. Still, sadly, Iron Man 2 has a bit of a villain problem. Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) is almost the same villain as(71/100)
A let down compared to the first Iron Man but it's not terrible. There are some genuinely good moments in the movie. Still, sadly, Iron Man 2 has a bit of a villain problem. Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) is almost the same villain as Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges) from the first Iron Man. In powers and the way they affect Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) they are almost equal. The CGI was improved though. Iron Man 2 is a solid entry in the MCU.… Expand
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MarvelJoeMar 7, 2018
It's great they finally put War Machine in the movie but that was just the only best of the movie, the rest are boring and meh to me.
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filmbuff96Mar 14, 2018
Possibly one of the worst movies I have seen. There is basically no plot, and was just a fill-buster in the MCU to help create The Avengers. Could have been executed better. The fact that it was used to help create a Marvel Universe makesPossibly one of the worst movies I have seen. There is basically no plot, and was just a fill-buster in the MCU to help create The Avengers. Could have been executed better. The fact that it was used to help create a Marvel Universe makes this movie a little exciting.… Expand
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AKthaBeastApr 2, 2018
A great sequel to Iron Man 2. Don Cheadle replaces Terrance Howard and that took a couple movies to get used to. Terrance Howard imo was casted perfectly for Rhodes....This is also the introduction to War Machine and the subtle hints atA great sequel to Iron Man 2. Don Cheadle replaces Terrance Howard and that took a couple movies to get used to. Terrance Howard imo was casted perfectly for Rhodes....This is also the introduction to War Machine and the subtle hints at Captain America and Thor in this movie were excellent.… Expand
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DeepKamateApr 7, 2018
I dont care what the critics say. In my opinion, this movie did everything the same as the prequel, but did it better. There is a charismatic villain, characters development, an interesting plot, action and humor. Unlike the first part, itI dont care what the critics say. In my opinion, this movie did everything the same as the prequel, but did it better. There is a charismatic villain, characters development, an interesting plot, action and humor. Unlike the first part, it doesnt need half the time just to finally become fascinating and exciting.… Expand
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4zaApr 12, 2018
This is one of the weakest entries in the MCU unfortunately. I feel like it hasn't aged well either, being overshadowed by a lot of the other movies. Robert Downey Jr. is as expected, tremendous in his role, but the plot lets this movie down.This is one of the weakest entries in the MCU unfortunately. I feel like it hasn't aged well either, being overshadowed by a lot of the other movies. Robert Downey Jr. is as expected, tremendous in his role, but the plot lets this movie down. I think this is a passable movie but nothing special about it.… Expand
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LivingTribunalApr 22, 2018
I always hesitate when I think about worst MCU movie not including Inhumans. I loved this movie's credit scene, but that's all. It's not a messy movie, but it's average movie that you can see every day.
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GrantD243Sep 3, 2018
Iron Man 2 is a disappointment as a follow up to Iron Man, but it is still an entertaining film. We get more character development of Tony Stark and things start to shape up with the Avenger initiative as there's a reference to CaptainIron Man 2 is a disappointment as a follow up to Iron Man, but it is still an entertaining film. We get more character development of Tony Stark and things start to shape up with the Avenger initiative as there's a reference to Captain America and SHIELD starts to get involved. The problem with this film is the weak villain. Replace Ivan Vanko with a more relatable villain, and Iron Man 2 may have been much better.… Expand
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arikaganApr 29, 2018
Sequels to movie blockbusters are always risky because there's a severely high chance that the sequel will always suck or be nowhere near as good as the first. With an amazing film like 'Iron Man', this thought went through everyone's heads.Sequels to movie blockbusters are always risky because there's a severely high chance that the sequel will always suck or be nowhere near as good as the first. With an amazing film like 'Iron Man', this thought went through everyone's heads. And they were right. 'Iron Man 2' is a good film, but it doesn't live up to its predecessor, and it's the weakest of the trilogy. Taking place 6 months after the first film, Tony Stark is dealing with his future demise from the palladium in his arc reactor and the government trying to take his suits away. At the same time, Russian scientist Ivan Vanko is seeking revenge on Stark to pay for what his father did to his family. As I said, 'Iron Man 2' is a good film, but it's not great.

The performances are decent, particularly Robert Downey Jr. Tony Stark isn't much different from the previous film, which isn't a bad thing. He's still comedic and entertaining to watch on screen. Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), now the CEO of Stark Industries, is more annoying in this film than in the first 'Iron Man' film. She's a more irritable character, and part of the reason I think that is is because she has a higher position and becomes more frustrating because of it. Don Cheadle has a surprising take on Rhodey that I enjoyed. I didn't know anything about his character before the first film, but he was entertaining to watch. This was also the introduction of War Machine, which was teased in 'Iron Man', and he was just as badass as Iron Man in this film. The introduction of Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) was also interesting. I didn't expect to see her character in the film mainly because I didn't think her introduction would have been in an Iron Man film. But she was very fun to watch, particularly because of the Hammer Industries fight scene during the Battle at Stark Expo. The characters/performances I didn't enjoy included Justin Hammer and Ivan Vanko/Whiplash. Hammer (Sam Rockwell) was a similar but very different character from Samuel Sterns in 'The Incredible Hulk'. Like Sterns, Hammer is very annoying, and the way Sam Rockwell delivers his lines is pretty unbearable to listen to. And watching him dance during his presentation at Stark Expo makes me cringe every time. He's an incredibly socially awkward character, and it's not a very good portrayal. While Mickey Rourke gives a better performance as Whiplash (mainly because he doesn't speak a whole lot), he's not a very good villain. While his abilities are cool, that's really all there is to him. You feel no sympathy for his character at all. The best villains are one you can sympathize with. There isn't much to say about Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) or Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau) because they weren't in it that long, which is disappointing because I really enjoy their characters. And I like Happy Hogan, so even though he had larger roles in 'Iron Man 3' and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', I wish there was more for him to do in this film than ram a car into Whiplash several times.

As for the action sequences and visual effects, they're just as good as the first film if not better. The Battle of Stark Expo was a great final battle that was fast-paced and easy to follow.

The music score is decent, particularly Whiplash's theme, but out of the Iron Man trilogy, it's the weakest. The score isn't memorable, and it's disappointing that Marvel Studios doesn't seem to like thematic continuity.

I think my main issue with this film is some of the new characters like Justin Hammer and Ivan Vanko. They're not very fun characters to watch, and they don't get to deliver any really good lines, which is very important for villains to do.… Expand
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lori007101Nov 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Der eiserne Mann geht in die zweite Runde!
Dieses Mal muss sich Tony Stark nicht nur mit neuen Bösewichten herumschlagen, sondern auch, ein Kampf mit sich selber.
Denn sein mechanisches Herz frisst ihn, sprichwörtlich, von innen aus.
Man merkt hier schon, dass es in diese Abenteuer Persönlich für ihn wird. Nicht nur dass ein Waffentechnischer Konkurrent seinen Posten streitig machen will, sondern auch ein verlorener russischer Sohn, der sein Vermächtnis zerstören will.
Zum Glück gibt es hier, mehr oder weniger, die gleichen Schauspieler, wie in seinem Vorgänger.
Downey, Jr. Geniesst es förmlich wieder, die Rolle des exzentrischen Stark zu spielen.
Leider kommen die Gaststars zu kurz: Sam Rockwell und Mickey Rourke haben zwar interessante Rollen als Gegenspieler, bleiben aber schwach in der Performance. Paltrow sieht eher genervt aus, anstatt ihre Rolle zu geniessen. Wegen Techtelmechtel im ersten Teil, wurde Terrence Howard mit Don Cheadle ausgetauscht. Am meisten kann hier in diesem Film Scarlett Johansson profitieren. Am meisten haben sicher die Männer Freude, bei ihrem Auftreten. Vor allem wenn sie ihre Kampfuniform an hat!
Die Effekte sind sehr gut und der Film ist Unterhaltsam. Es gelingt dem Film zwischen Action und Humor einzuhalten. Leider kommt das Persönliche Drama zu kurz. Das ist typisch für eine Comicverfilmung: Es muss unterhalten, nicht dramatisieren! Dabei wäre es Cool gewesen, wenn Stark mit seinem verstorbenen Vater ringt und wie er sich im Leben sieht, kurz vor dem Abtreten.
Fazit: Gut gemachtes Abenteuer, dass leider nur Oberflächlich bleibt. Die Charakteren bleiben im Schatten von Robert Downey, Jr.!… Expand
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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020
A Disapointing sequel but it's still an ok film. Good action sequences , once again RDJ is great as tony stark, the story is a bit messy, at times it is boring, you still have the good introduction of the black widow characer and someA Disapointing sequel but it's still an ok film. Good action sequences , once again RDJ is great as tony stark, the story is a bit messy, at times it is boring, you still have the good introduction of the black widow characer and some developement for war machine ( good recast btw)
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criticssuckdickAug 3, 2018
This movie is basically a downgrade from the first iron man in almost every single way.
Best things about this movie is
Iron Man War Machine and his Suit Black Widow Justin Hammer Pepper Potts The Other Villain "Whiplash" was probably theThis movie is basically a downgrade from the first iron man in almost every single way.
Best things about this movie is
Iron Man
War Machine and his Suit
Black Widow
Justin Hammer
Pepper Potts

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ValBalMay 16, 2019
I love how this movie dives deeper into who is Tony Stark. RDJ is fun to watch and action set pieces are thrilling but the film suffers from too many plot lines. Is this film about Tony Stark and his father? Avengers build up? Tony trying toI love how this movie dives deeper into who is Tony Stark. RDJ is fun to watch and action set pieces are thrilling but the film suffers from too many plot lines. Is this film about Tony Stark and his father? Avengers build up? Tony trying to survive? Black Widow solo movie? oh yeah.. and uh there are villains in this film who are doing something very evil while the viewer has to deal with other plot lines crammed into one film.… Expand
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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018
It certainly does not live up to its groundbreaking original, but it still manages to captivate us with exciting thrills and a great portrayal of this billionaire playboy by Robert Downey Jr.
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ARGzelderApr 13, 2019
En esta segunda entrega del vengador de hierro el carisma y la presencia de Robert Downey Jr. hacen que valga la pena involucrarse con la película pero lamentablemente ésta se desvía mucho de su eje en intentar en eregir el camino ha losEn esta segunda entrega del vengador de hierro el carisma y la presencia de Robert Downey Jr. hacen que valga la pena involucrarse con la película pero lamentablemente ésta se desvía mucho de su eje en intentar en eregir el camino ha los Avengers.
La película retoma el final de la anterior, Tony revalando ser Iron Man, y ahora él debe volver a lograr que su nueva invención no caiga en las manos de quienes quieren volverla un arma, ésta vez el ejercito de los Estados Unidos, y una firma rival que quiere replicarla.
Si la trama suena similar es porque no difiere mucho del primer Iron Man, aunque por suerte se mantienen los grandes efectos visuales y escenas de acción que destacaron a la original.
El gran pormenor vuelve a ser el villano, llamese Whiplash o Ivan Vanko la idea es la misma a la de Stane, un nemesis en un traje de Iron Man más grande. "Iron Man 2" es una secuela que apenas innova, se pueden destacar las escenas de acción pero no es esencial del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel. Sólo recomendable para muy fans.… Expand
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Tung1501Oct 8, 2019
The content of this movie in my opinion only deserves 6,5 but the action saved the day!
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IrisKJan 26, 2019
I really don’t like the villains. Any Hammer scene just drones on, and Anton is interesting, but under developed and half baked. I want my bird. Action is solid, and the making of a new element scene is fun. Also, Clark Gregg has the bestI really don’t like the villains. Any Hammer scene just drones on, and Anton is interesting, but under developed and half baked. I want my bird. Action is solid, and the making of a new element scene is fun. Also, Clark Gregg has the best line in the whole movie.… Expand
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DerekReideApr 23, 2019
Not bad, but not the best. It's a fair sequel. Very well developed characters and a good plot. I wish War Machine has more to do in Marvel's future though. He's pretty cool.
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SkelemanMar 12, 2019
The suitcase armor was great but Iron Man 2 falls well short of the first film in every way.
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youmedeadMar 13, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, Iron Man 2. It's not the most beloved Marvel movie ever. In fact, most people prefer to say it's not a good movie at all. They say it's boring, it's bland, it's uninspired. And I completely understand why some people would think that. *However*; I disagree. Don't get me wrong, there are aspects of this movie that could have been done better. It definetly doesn't hold a candle to the original Iron Man. But I still choose to believe that this movie has some charm. Even if Iron Man is only in the movie for twenty-two minutes. One of the biggest issues most people have with this film is it's villain, Whiplash. I completely understand this point, and I agree with it believe it or not. It is by far this movie's worst aspect. While his backstory is kind of understandable, as we get where he's coming from. Stark stealing his father's work, leaving them in a forgotten corner of Russia. That makes sense. However, the way he goes about his revenge is a little odd. Imagine you hated Tony Stark aka Iron Man, and you had his technology at your fingertips. What would you do with it? If the answer is make two electric whips, then you are wrong. But for some reason, that's what we see here. However, putting the villain aside, I think this movie does carry itself in a fun, lighthearted way, with the action being pretty good. I particularly enjoy the racecar scene, where Tony has to put on the Iron Man suit from the briefcase. And of course, the scene in the dome with Iron Man and Rhodes/War Machine fighting off all the drone Iron Man suits designed by Justin Hammer and Whiplash is absolutely superb. ~~It's a shame it's only about a minute long...~~ Not only that, but this is the movie that introduced the world to Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, who is one of the core Marvel characters at this time. We get to see Don Cheadle take on the role of War Machine following the departure of Terrance Howard. This might just be me, but I far prefer Don Cheadle's portayal of Rhodes to Howard's. And this was the first film where Samuel L Jackson's Nick Fury really started to shape the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showing up in the actual film rather than just an end credit scene. Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow return as Tony Stark/Iron Man and Pepper Potts, and both are fantastic as always. And lest we forget the return of Clark Greg's Phil Coulson, every one's favorite cameo. The cast is fantastic, and how could they not be?
There are of course a few lulls in the movie. The pacing isn't great, and it really kills the flow of everything. The who Paladium poisoning in Tony's arc reactor is what most complaints are about when it comes to this film, and yeah, I get that. It feels really out of place and slows down the movie almost to a standstill. However, that isn't enough to kill the movie for me. I still think this movie is a classic to stand beside all the rest of the MCU, and deserves it's place among the greats. Thank you.… Expand
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Ikereviews1Aug 18, 2019
The problem with this movie is too many plotlines. Half the plotlines never get resolved at all and get forgotten. Also the villian whiplash is forgettable as well not as forgettable as the guy in the dark world. Probably one of the mcusThe problem with this movie is too many plotlines. Half the plotlines never get resolved at all and get forgotten. Also the villian whiplash is forgettable as well not as forgettable as the guy in the dark world. Probably one of the mcus weakest movies. This movie is just a mess 3 and 1 are way better. The story also wasn't as great as 1 as well.… Expand
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Wavy_YeezyMay 5, 2019
I don't get why there's so many mediocre reviews for this movie. I enjoyed Iron Man 2 a lot more than the first Iron Man. The story was great, it had a good mix of drama, action, and comedy
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MoViEbUfF17Jul 6, 2019
Iron man 2 is the sequel to iron man and by that I mean it barley changes anything it picks up right where the last one left off but this movie is like 10 movies in one so I’m going to try to explain to the **** of the plot. So now the worldIron man 2 is the sequel to iron man and by that I mean it barley changes anything it picks up right where the last one left off but this movie is like 10 movies in one so I’m going to try to explain to the **** of the plot. So now the world knows that Tony Stark is Iron Man and he’s doing the same thing he was before but as Iron Man he has the Stark expo where he shows off his new tech speaking of which his magnet is now killing him because the thing was running on a car battery so he just gets drunk a lot so then he hands his company over to Pepper and it introduces Natasha Rominoff later known as Black Widow she doesn’t add anything to the plot she’s just there to hype the avengers while all this is happening a villain called whiplash is planning to attack Stark at a racetrack he fails and gets thrown in prison another character introduced is James Rhodes or War Machine after he steals the mark 3 suit at Tony’s birthday whiplash escapes courtesy of another villain Justin Hammer who was impressed by his work and gives him the material and funds to build an iron army while all this is happening Tony is all drunk and depressed but gets back on the horse after seeing a video message from his dad so as anyone would Stark invents a new element to help him with his heart issues so Tony shows off the drones at the stark expo until they go haywire and Whiplash comes out with a big iron suit built off screen just like the last one so Tony and War machine blow him up and the movie ends. It wasn’t crazy received then and still isn’t now I know it sounds like I’m trash talking this movie but I think it’s better then the first one as unpopular of an opinion that might be so overall I would still give this one a 6/10 but it’s a little better then the first… Expand
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TaisenZAug 2, 2019
Um filme com um tom bem genérico, com vilão que nada acrescenta à saga. Um tanto quanto decepcionante quando levando em consideração o primeiro.
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MahmusSep 25, 2020
I have a big soft spot for this movie.

Perhaps it's because, unlike most MCU films, it feels like characters are just living in this universe. They're not driven by plot or action, they're just caught up in the obstacles that come withI have a big soft spot for this movie.

Perhaps it's because, unlike most MCU films, it feels like characters are just living in this universe. They're not driven by plot or action, they're just caught up in the obstacles that come with living in a world of superheroes, even if Marvel was clearly still trying to figure out what that world would be like.

It's cool to see these characters just living their lives and dealing with their own personal problems while the villains deal with their own somewhere else. It makes for a somewhat uneventful story, but it sets it apart from other entries, both for better and worse.

As I mentiones earlier, the MCU was still very undefined. The introduction of Nick Fury (as more than a cameo) and Black Widow isn't the first attempt to expand the world of the movie beyond its central hero (The Incredible Hulk had a Tony Stark cameo and the Super soilder serum played a big part in the plot), but it is the first time they had the main hero interact with this wider world, and while it's definitely not done as gracefuly as in later films, it does makes the universe feel lived in.

Also, while I think that Scarlett Johansson is great as Black Widow (and that she's great here), she was definitely not as confident in the role as she would be in later films.

Overall, it's a step down from the first one, but one that I still ejoy quite a lot.… Expand
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Cooperward4Oct 22, 2019
Iron Man 2 is an entertaining yet disposable Marvel film that fails to live up to the success of the original. As I previously said Iron Man is entertaining. This is due to the return of the many charismatic cast members from the original.Iron Man 2 is an entertaining yet disposable Marvel film that fails to live up to the success of the original. As I previously said Iron Man is entertaining. This is due to the return of the many charismatic cast members from the original. Robert Downey Jr once again gives a stellar performance that is both compelling and funny. A nice addition to the film is Don Cheadle as James Rhodes. I still personally preferred Terrance Howard but Don Cheadle is still a very good James Rhodes, one I have come to love. Unfortunately where this film falls flat is its over abundance of story lines crammed into one film. Throughout he film there is literally over 6 storylines going on at once and it makes the movie feel very disjointed. The film also fails to provide us with a compelling villain. Whiplash is a very stale villain with barely any character development. Its really unfortunate because I quite like Mickey Rourke as an actor but sadly he was a real let down in this film. Though Mickey Rourke was disappointing there is one actor who I wished was used more in the film and that is Justin Hammer played by Sam Rockwell. He was the perfect foil for Tony Stark and that made him a very entertaining character to witness. I wished he was used more in the film but I was entertained by the minimal screen time he had. Another bonus is that the action in this film was definitely better then the first. The use of action in this film isn't amazing by any stretch of the imagination but Tony's use of new weaponry in his suit and the multiple Tony and Rhodey team ups were very entertaining. Overall Iron Man is an entertaining Marvel film but unfortunately crumbles under the pressure of too many plotlines.… Expand
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SpanicOct 21, 2019
Natasha lenda, memorável, icônica, lendária,luta que nem um homem de verdade e choca o merdinha egocêntrico do Tony Stark
Para os fãs,bjs neg*s
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Noah4LifeApr 13, 2021
Far from the worst action movie ever, but this one of my least favorites. This movie has a lot going on, with tons of subplots and villains, and different ideas, but unfortunately it fails at balancing all of these and it creates a mess of aFar from the worst action movie ever, but this one of my least favorites. This movie has a lot going on, with tons of subplots and villains, and different ideas, but unfortunately it fails at balancing all of these and it creates a mess of a movie. The plot is very complex but super predictable at the same time. The tension between Tony and Whiplash is almost non-existent. We understand whiplashes motivation him, but his solution for this just doesn't make sense. In this movie by pure accident, he destroys a race car with tony in it, and then after losing to Iron Man badly goes to jail and then doesn't do anything until the end of the movie. I feel like more tension is necessary to fix this movie. So much of this movie is just people talking about the plot, and due to that action scenes are pretty rare despite the fact that the movie has multiple antagonists. I don't personally like this movie it ain't the worst superhero movie out there, but it's one of the weakest in the MCU. 4.25/10… Expand
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DenversMar 3, 2021
Following up on the equally great Iron Man, Iron Man 2 focuses a little less on the plot in exchange for action. This doesn’t make the film better or worse - it is simply how the film. Rhodes is portrayed by a different actor - one who IFollowing up on the equally great Iron Man, Iron Man 2 focuses a little less on the plot in exchange for action. This doesn’t make the film better or worse - it is simply how the film. Rhodes is portrayed by a different actor - one who I prefer - and is actually fleshed out as a character. The conflict between independence and governmental regulation is surprising provoking and has you torn throughout the movie. Like it’s predecessor, I couldn’t recommend this more.… Expand
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r96skJan 15, 2021
'Iron Man 2' is good, nothing special, but good.

Robert Downey Jr. is just as entertaining in the lead role, while the specials efforts are again pleasing. The score, which I found slightly lacking in 'Iron Man', is improved. The plot isn't'Iron Man 2' is good, nothing special, but good.

Robert Downey Jr. is just as entertaining in the lead role, while the specials efforts are again pleasing. The score, which I found slightly lacking in 'Iron Man', is improved. The plot isn't as interesting, or all that creative, but it's done well enough that I didn't ever feel bored; though some of the pacing is off.

I like Don Cheadle so it's good to see him come in, even if his character is rather forgettable. Scarlett Johansson is also a solid addition, though Sam Rockwell didn't do anything for me in his role. Mickey Rourke is fun enough as Ivan.… Expand
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Dostoyevsky3May 11, 2020
Iron Man 2 ditches the depth, power, fun, and excitement that made its predecessor such a great classic and nostalgic superhero film to offer an overcrowded and dull affair that could only be enjoyed by a mindless male who likes seeing theIron Man 2 ditches the depth, power, fun, and excitement that made its predecessor such a great classic and nostalgic superhero film to offer an overcrowded and dull affair that could only be enjoyed by a mindless male who likes seeing the prideful and arrogant titular dirt-bag mistreat women.… Expand
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TEMP0Oct 7, 2020
Iron Man 1 kicked off the infinity saga in best possible way so the hype of the 2nd movie of the franchise was obviously very much, but this movie failed terribly, one of the most hated thing was like the 1st movie the villain in this movieIron Man 1 kicked off the infinity saga in best possible way so the hype of the 2nd movie of the franchise was obviously very much, but this movie failed terribly, one of the most hated thing was like the 1st movie the villain in this movie was borne out of his father. And this movie didn't move in right flow doesn't provide any humour and quite boring. This movie most importantly didn't contribute in Tony Stark's character development.… Expand
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pur__0_0__May 12, 2021
After the huge letdown that The Incredible Hulk was, my hopes of continuing to watch this franchise had a huge question mark over it. Obviously I knew the next movie was, once again, an Iron Man movie. And since I really enjoyed Iron Man, IAfter the huge letdown that The Incredible Hulk was, my hopes of continuing to watch this franchise had a huge question mark over it. Obviously I knew the next movie was, once again, an Iron Man movie. And since I really enjoyed Iron Man, I was obviously going to like this one too. But the reviews and ratings were saying this is a horrible movie. So after I gave a view myself, the first question that came to my mind was - "So why does everyone hate it? This was awesome!".

Iron Man 2 takes places exactly from where Iron Man left off. And that's actually for the better since it doesn't have that "while you weren't watching our hero has done all this" BS. Many people, most specifically Justin Hammer, are questioning about Iron Man's ethics and morals, and as to how he decides whether something is right ot wrong. They are quickly squashed down over which they get deeply offended, as they deserve to be since such people only think about everything emotionally. The movie also has a cameo appearance of Elon Musk, showing the stark similarity (pun intended) between a fictional hero and a real life businessman.

The movie makes us see all the things that a world famous billionaire will have to face after becoming a superhero and still trying to live the same kind of life as he did before. He goes to the F1 racecar tournament, Ivan attacks him. He tries to party, Rhode stops him. No one sees the fact that he's literally dying. The Arc Reactor that he proudly wore and basically became a symbol of Iron Man is the same thing which is slowly killing him. Being the rich, spoilt brat that he is, he chooses to mess around because he knows he will not live long, and that's why he uses the suit to have a party, or drives in an F1 race. And in spite of being in such a big mess he never lets anyone around him, including himself, be serious about what is going through him.

The CGI of this movie is just as good, if not better, than the prequel. Every time I saw Iron Man and War Machine fly around and fight I always wonder how did they possibly shoot those scenes. Seeing Iron Man in the beginning of the movie jumping from the sky and landing in the expo is also very original, just like Iron Man eating a donut or partying wearing his suit. Robert Downey Jr's acting is also phenomenal. He looks like he perfectly enters the character every time he is out of his suit.

One thing I often see people complain about is that this movie has too many plots and thus it is hard to keep track of. I didn't feel any such thing. There was too much going on and yet I didn't even realise that until I was told about it. That's how nicely I believe it has strung all the plot points together. Another criticism that people give to this movie is that it feels like a filler to set up future MCU movies. This is kind of contradictory to the first complaint, and also that's literally what almost all MCU movies do. Cherrypicking this one is kind of hypocritical.

However, there are a couple of things I don't like about this movie. First of all the audio quality. Even at full volume most of the conversations are barely audible. I couldn't even listen to how Iron Man goes to the bathroom with the suit on. Secondly it introduced the MCU character I hate the most - Black Widow. Throughout the movie she kept doing the same thing I hate her for: She keeps doing somersaults and X-scissors and beats entire bunch of people without taking a single hit. I looked up on Wikipedia to check if plot armour is one of Black Widow's superpower, but it turns out it's not.

I'm gonna be honest here. I had forgotten this movie and only remembered the good parts. So I watched Cinemasins to write this review. And yet I can't be convinced that this is a bad movie. Look, I'm a simple man. I see Iron Man, I get excited. There's no loophole in this.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 8, 2020
The Incredible Hulk isn't very Incredible.
Edward Norton gives a good performance but the concept of Hulk itself just seems tired. There is no new outlook on the hero just simply a repeatedly mediocre take on a very one dimensiona
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TudorPopescuJan 29, 2021
Iron Man 2 doesn't have a lot of action in it, but I was never bored while watching it. The non-action stuff is fairly entertaining. I also laughed a couple of times at the jokes. I think it's a decent sequel. We officially see War MachineIron Man 2 doesn't have a lot of action in it, but I was never bored while watching it. The non-action stuff is fairly entertaining. I also laughed a couple of times at the jokes. I think it's a decent sequel. We officially see War Machine for the first time. He's played by Don Cheadle now, which I'm a big fan of. We also see Black Widow for the first time. The special and visual effects have improved significantly since the last movie. All the action scenes look great.… Expand
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MiguelReviewsDec 15, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No entiendo el odio. Iron Man 2 es una secuela que está algo dividida, mucha gente no le gusta, pero para mí está al mismo nivel. Los villanos entretienen y son malos desde el principio, no como Jeff Bridges, que su arco estuvo muy apresurado. Introducen a Black Widow y Nick Fury de manera correcta. No entiendo el odio, así que como la primera.… Expand
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Mrman69Jul 27, 2020
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Better than Hulk at least, but still awful. I can’t stand this film it’s so boring.
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
this a good sequel to Iron Man if you're a marvel fan or liked iron man you will like this movie
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Fatbob15Oct 21, 2022
Although it may not be as good as the first movie in the franchise, it is still a good enough MCU movie to keep us entertained.
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MrPajamasSep 26, 2020
Iron Man 2 is, in my opinion, better than its previous work, mainly due to the negative, which is excellent and the story is better here. Action scene excellent again. This is simply a successful sequel and another well-deserved money for Marvel.
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FilmGuyDudeOct 31, 2020
Sadly wasn't a grand execution of a sequel. The overloaded dialogue is both funny and overwhelming. Decent overall to say the least.
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CRoger013Jan 1, 2021
This movie rocked! All characters from MCU are awesome except the villains!
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WinrikMay 24, 2022
Этот фильм на голову выше первой части. Хороший визуал, хорошая музыка, актерский состав и игра каждого из них, так же хороша. Сюжет мне нравится, он идет плавно, где то ты чувствуешь напряжение, где то спокойствие, грусть, радость, возможноЭтот фильм на голову выше первой части. Хороший визуал, хорошая музыка, актерский состав и игра каждого из них, так же хороша. Сюжет мне нравится, он идет плавно, где то ты чувствуешь напряжение, где то спокойствие, грусть, радость, возможно даже у тебя происходит жизненная ситуация, как у персонажа из фильма. Злодей. Мне он предельно понятен, и его замысел, и почему он таким стал и так далее. Стиль Микки Рурка в роли хлыста, это что то с чем то. Хитер, умен, силен - пушка и комбо хорошего злодея!… Expand
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dylieboi69Jan 21, 2021
I do think this is one of the weaker MCU films, as it has glaring pacing issues and wastes a good villain. It does have some great action sequences, really funny moments, a wonderful introduction to Black Widow and once again a wonderfulI do think this is one of the weaker MCU films, as it has glaring pacing issues and wastes a good villain. It does have some great action sequences, really funny moments, a wonderful introduction to Black Widow and once again a wonderful performance from RDJ to help it still be a good watch!… Expand
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omnifaceMar 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a amazing movie for early modern times

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- near flawless tony stark
- great laser man villain - well-handeled conflict
- better villain than the first movie
- iron man made best win here
- even pepper had a great role cons
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
this movie is one of the best movies of 2010 along with Toy Story 3! but some people say this movie was bad! but i love this movie!
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TopoideDec 20, 2022
Mucha acción y un Robert Downey Jr. que salvan a esta película con una pobre historia
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SnyderhouseRuleMay 13, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gweneth Paltrow and Elon Musk on screen at the same time made me want to stab both my eyes out with dirty chopsticks. Elon Musk has scammed an entire generation into thinking he is a real-life inventor and hero like Tony Stark. Elon Musk is actually more like Justin Hammer, a con-man who only loves money.… Expand
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I9gzMar 28, 2021
The villains range from terrible to fine, and the other side characters are given very little. The story is a complete mess with too many unconnected storylines happening at once, and too little action to keep the viewer engaged. There areThe villains range from terrible to fine, and the other side characters are given very little. The story is a complete mess with too many unconnected storylines happening at once, and too little action to keep the viewer engaged. There are only a couple genuinely good scenes, and there is a good character arc somewhere within its jumbled plot, but it's nowhere near enough to pull this movie out of its deep and dirty waters.… Expand
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MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021
People are too hard on this one. It's still a decent movie. I don't get most of the hate.
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Mindkiller7522Jan 2, 2022
Great movie! Tony Stark is a bit of a jerk in it, but I still really liked the introduction of Black Widow and War Machine. Not sure why this got so much criticism, but I liked it!
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cdougallJul 18, 2021
Other than giving a somewhat decent introduction to Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff so as to set up the Avengers films and giving Sam Jackson some funny moments as Nick Fury, Iron Man 2 is a major letdown from its predecessor and fallsOther than giving a somewhat decent introduction to Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff so as to set up the Avengers films and giving Sam Jackson some funny moments as Nick Fury, Iron Man 2 is a major letdown from its predecessor and falls into the “sequel does worse” trap. The film loses much of the finesse that the first one had, and manages to squander Sam Rockwell and Mickey Rourke. Whiplash shouldn’t have been this movie’s villain; it would’ve been more entertaining to watch Tony spend two hours fighting the government for control over his tech, and the writers would probably still have found some way to get Natasha into the story. At least that way it would’ve made more sense as a sequel to Iron Man. The big actors, both new and familiar faces, do their best in their roles, and some of the fights are entertaining to watch, but all of that isn’t enough to keep this sequel afloat. Overall Iron Man 2 tries to add to and build on the MCU but succeeds more in taking away from it.… Expand
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ChristmasLoverAug 2, 2021
I love this movie Mark 5 is my favorite suit he has this is my 2nd favorite iron man movie the first one was better but this movie is good as well
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atabeyordekciAug 18, 2021
With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy. (6)
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Xc_atmannAug 25, 2021
This movie is a mixed bag and was very disappointing but it’s not a horrible movie and I would give it a D+
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xaviersanchez04Sep 6, 2021
Uma sequência muito inferior à anterior, mas ainda bastante divertida, apenas para vê-la uma vez por dia que você não tem nada para fazer.
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lennyiSep 18, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a great movie, not as good as the first iron man though. Before writing this i completely forgot what the main villain of this movie even was. Whiplash was not a great villain and in my opinion is the only thing dragging this movie down. I would not think this would be better than the first one with a better villain, unless it would be absolutely perfect. Great movie, just not that good when compared to most other marvel movies, even just the first iron man movie.… Expand
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FloroNov 4, 2021
I'm not sure why this movie is rated so low. It had a great mix of action and comedy, had great acting, an interesting storyline, and some killer special effects. It's a pretty solid movie despite all its flaws, like the cluttered storyline.
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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021
Iron Man 2 is the lazier film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It feels like a school project done at 3 am, which it will present it in the morning to pass with the lower grade. The first half is unimportant and then, the second half getsIron Man 2 is the lazier film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It feels like a school project done at 3 am, which it will present it in the morning to pass with the lower grade. The first half is unimportant and then, the second half gets ridiculous and quiet convenient to end the film. But, in contradistinction to Captain Marvel, this film is entertaining, the visual effects are good and its appreciate the adding of Black Widow, War Machine and Nick Fury to this universe.… Expand
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AgentLviJul 21, 2023
Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing
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SebbyMakesMusicJul 13, 2023
Not nearly as airtight as the first film. The sequence of events doesn't feel as neatly put together. I'm not big on the acting of the antagonists, though the protagonists do fine. I wasn't really blown away by any particular moment, thoughNot nearly as airtight as the first film. The sequence of events doesn't feel as neatly put together. I'm not big on the acting of the antagonists, though the protagonists do fine. I wasn't really blown away by any particular moment, though there was some good stuff in there. I wasn't really into the action by the end, either. It felt like they nerfed it because they felt they needed to end it a specific way. Overall, it's not bad, there are enough different parts throughout the 2-hour runtime to keep it entertaining, but it's definitely closer to a typical superhero flick than its predecessor.… Expand
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XathiahsJan 21, 2022
A mediocre movie about a great character. Extremis plot line is totally wasted. Introduction of the Black Widow in the MCU.
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DarkwingSchmuckMar 12, 2022
Iron Man 2 is a better rom-com than superhero blockbuster. While no one is going to see this movie for romantic comedy, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow share an undeniable on-screen chemistry that is both sweet and funny. Otherwise, itIron Man 2 is a better rom-com than superhero blockbuster. While no one is going to see this movie for romantic comedy, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow share an undeniable on-screen chemistry that is both sweet and funny. Otherwise, it has only one really standout action scene on a raceway, a weak villain, and is overloaded with unnecessary and distracting setups for future Marvel movies.… Expand
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Rdneck00Aug 1, 2022
I enjoy this movie more than i enjoy Ironman. I think the reasoning for the villian to be bad in this movie is better than the reason in the 1st movie.
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Critic100rAug 6, 2022
You're thrown into a mess that's boring, rambling, and over-the-top. This movie only served to complement the Iron Man arc and introduce War Machine.
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CrossoverMovie2Nov 16, 2022
Well, this was a disaster...

This could've had potential to be a good film but drastically failed...
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JulienK06Dec 11, 2022
Robert Downey Jr is great in the Movie, Black Widows Actor also is and they carry the movie, everything else is meh
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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023
The least effective of the Iron Man trilogy, but the first view is still pleasant. Then it gets boring.
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