Iron Man

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BradenPuckettApr 3, 2019

My all time favorite movie. Robert Downey Jr. did a fantastic job on this movie and I don't know anyone that could've done better. This movie is definitely a classic and a perfect start to the MCU. Thank you to everyone in the cast that madeMy all time favorite movie. Robert Downey Jr. did a fantastic job on this movie and I don't know anyone that could've done better. This movie is definitely a classic and a perfect start to the MCU. Thank you to everyone in the cast that made this movie so good. Have bought the movie 3 different times on 3 platforms and will continue to do so. Definitely my favorite entry in the MCU.… Expand

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SkelemanMar 12, 2019

Even ten years later Iron Man still stands as one of the best films in the MCU.

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MegaWarGreymonMar 8, 2019

The movie that started it all. Technical the Hulk was the first one but Iron Man was the movie that kicked the MCU into gear.

Robert Downey Jr. brings Tony Stark's charisma, wit and arrogance out with seemingly zero effort. The story followsThe movie that started it all. Technical the Hulk was the first one but Iron Man was the movie that kicked the MCU into gear.

Robert Downey Jr. brings Tony Stark's charisma, wit and arrogance out with seemingly zero effort. The story follows they key moment in Tony's life and the creation of the first Iron Man armor. The cast is strong and Jeff Bridges is stron in the role of Iron Monger. Overall this is a good superhero movie and a steady start for the MCU.… Expand

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Marvel-fanMar 8, 2019

Great movie and perfect one to kick off the Marvel Universe. Full of action and Robert Downey jr. Is Iron Man as much as Iron Man is Robert Downey jr.

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RaduAFeb 20, 2019

75/100

Ok ... this movie is really good. Without this movie we would not have the MCU. Robert Downey Jr. does an excellent job, this role really suits him. The action is very good as well as the visual effects (I mean the costume looks75/100

Ok ... this movie is really good. Without this movie we would not have the MCU. Robert Downey Jr. does an excellent job, this role really suits him. The action is very good as well as the visual effects (I mean the costume looks amazing). I did not really like the villain because it's like many others, nothing special.… Expand

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IrisKJan 26, 2019

Yeah, this holds up really well. It's really fun and has lots of great moments in it. It feels like a comic book movie, but in a good way. It handles everything very well and introduces us to a great cast. Robert Downey Jr's performance wasYeah, this holds up really well. It's really fun and has lots of great moments in it. It feels like a comic book movie, but in a good way. It handles everything very well and introduces us to a great cast. Robert Downey Jr's performance was great and has become iconic. Tony Stark is rightfully clever, self absorbed yet caring, and has great personal stakes. Clark Gregg unfortunately doesn't get much screen time but he has a nice presence that makes SHEILD a but omnipresent. The worst part by far are a few weird translations, but they don't bog down the film much. Overall, still worth revisiting!… Expand

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jonslowJan 5, 2019

Robert Downey really embodies Tony Stark. Spectacular, funny, refreshing, and excellently crafted!

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CooperReviews44Dec 5, 2018

Iron Man is easily one of my favorite super hero flicks. The characterization of Tony Stark as Iron Man is wonderfully done and his growth and development as a character was really well done. Robert Downy Jr. was amazing along with the restIron Man is easily one of my favorite super hero flicks. The characterization of Tony Stark as Iron Man is wonderfully done and his growth and development as a character was really well done. Robert Downy Jr. was amazing along with the rest of the cast. The honest characters moments and brief exchanges make the movie feel real and the characters are written so honestly. The romance is well done, the humor, however the motivations of the villain get muddled later in the film. The action scenes are rare which makes the pacing way better and leaves more room for the story and characters but also makes the action scenes super rewarding. They are very entertaining and fun to watch. Its a superb film and it was nearly perfect and will be remembered as a classic.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018

This is one of the best superhero origin movies. The story is surprisingly very grounded in reality, with high-octane action sequences, allowing even non-comics fans to appreciate.

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lori007101Sep 23, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This comic book adaptation really offers a lot of Entertainment! Robert Downey, Jr. is very well chosen to play the self-cherished Tony Stark. Jeff Bridges plays well, but his role should have been expanded. Paltrow is completely under. The film is cynical and ironic and built with a pinch of humor. Good action and with a wink explains that you should not take it too seriously. Well done!… Expand

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GrantD243Sep 3, 2018

The one that started it all. If Iron Man wasn't a success, one could argue that the MCU may not be what it is today. This is a very well done origin story that is also incredibly entertaining. Tony Stark's journey to Iron Man is nicely pacedThe one that started it all. If Iron Man wasn't a success, one could argue that the MCU may not be what it is today. This is a very well done origin story that is also incredibly entertaining. Tony Stark's journey to Iron Man is nicely paced to where it doesn't drag like some origin stories, and we get plenty of "Iron Man is a badass" moments throughout the film. There are some very unrealistic moments like when Tony is thrown into a wall while testing the suit and magically sustains no injuries, but those are small nitpicks. Iron Man remains one of the best MCU movies to date.… Expand

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criticssuckdickAug 3, 2018

"Is it better to be feared or respected? and i say.
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Is it too much to ask for both?"

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joao1198pedroOct 16, 2013

a good movie that Marvel took advantage of a character who is not very known to the public,the main actor is amazing and it's a good start for the mcu.

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BasilZeroMay 12, 2018

A fantastic entry to the MCU movie series. Full of action packed scenes, great story telling and well made characters filled with a lot of witty comments, sarcastic jokes, etc. This is how you make a super hero movie.

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tamcwlmmMay 1, 2018

This movie is the perfect start to one of the biggest franchises in history. Robert Downey Jr. doesn't play Tony Stark/ Iron Man, he IS Tony Stark. He lives and breathes this character in one of the best castings in the last 20 years. It's aThis movie is the perfect start to one of the biggest franchises in history. Robert Downey Jr. doesn't play Tony Stark/ Iron Man, he IS Tony Stark. He lives and breathes this character in one of the best castings in the last 20 years. It's a solid origin story with maybe one of the beter villains in the MCU. I recommend this movie… Expand

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arikaganApr 29, 2018

Iron Man came out at a good time for film. Superhero films were becoming more and more popular thanks to the Spider-Man trilogy, and Iron Man built a new franchise of superhero films that fans still love 10 years later. 'Iron Man' is about aIron Man came out at a good time for film. Superhero films were becoming more and more popular thanks to the Spider-Man trilogy, and Iron Man built a new franchise of superhero films that fans still love 10 years later. 'Iron Man' is about a billionaire named Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) who runs Stark Industries, a weapons manufacturing company, and finds himself kidnapped in a cave by terrorists while giving a weapons demonstration in Afghanistan. With the help of new friend/mentor Yinsen (Shaun Toub), Tony builds a flying weaponized suit to escape the cave and become the superhero known as Iron Man. Tony's goal is to rid his company of weapons after seeing how the terrorists used them.

Robert Downey Jr. does an outstanding job as the genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist and his alter ego. This is one of the perfect Hollywood/superhero film castings of all time. Robert Downey Jr. was born to play Iron Man. Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is a great side character/love interest to Tony Stark, and it's great to see a superhero film build up to romance instead of forcing it. There are very few examples of this, and it helps the pacing of the film(s). Terrence Howard is fine as Rhodey, but it's clear why he was recasted. Shaun Toub is great as Yinsen, and I really hope that there is some callback to his character in 'Avengers: Infinity War' this year or 'Avengers 4' next year. Jeff Bridges is phenomenal as the villain Obadiah Stane, a.k.a., Iron Monger. He was easily the best villain in the Iron Man franchise and was very memorable. Obadiah's evil plan is simple. He doesn't like the fact that Tony Stark has taken his job and tries to rid him from the company by any means necessary. It's not very cliche, and it's adapted well in the film. Being someone who isn't familiar with the comics, Iron Man was a great origin story film for those who didn't know it previously.

The script is very well written. Tony Stark's dialogue is hilarious yet serious. There are specific scenes where the dialogue stands out, but I won't mention them to avoid spoilers. (But who hasn't seen this by now?)

The action and visual effects are great in this film, and it's great seeing Iron Man suit up and fly. It's fun to watch. It's very believable, too. You actually think you're watching Iron Man fly.

As for the score, it's a great start to the MCU, and it's badass, but I don't think it defines Iron Man like the Iron Man 3 score does. This score is moderate and more intense while Iron Man 3's score is fast-paced, emotional, and intense.

The costume design in this film is amazing. Iron Man's suits look way better in film than in comics or cartoons. The Mark I suit was a great callback to Iron Man's first appearance in the comics while the other suit designs were great, too. Mark III was a great choice for Iron Man's main suit in the film and arguably most memorable.

While I think the pacing in this film was good, I felt the cave scenes were just a little too long. I know they were trying to establish that he was in there for a while, but it seemed like it took a while before Tony even learned Yinsen's name. It's established that he was in there for 3 months, which I guess is believable, but you don't see Tony dealing with the aftermath. Iron Man 3 dealt with this better with the PTSD storyline. Tony seems to be just fine after spending 3 months in a cave. Other than that, this movie is amazing.… Expand

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HTGamerApr 24, 2018

Iron Man is the 1st MCU movie and one of Marvel's best.

It's actually the most grounded MCU movie, and this helps Robert Downey Jr. impress with his performance of Tony Stark's character, the tech wizard and playboy who goes from amoralIron Man is the 1st MCU movie and one of Marvel's best.

It's actually the most grounded MCU movie, and this helps Robert Downey Jr. impress with his performance of Tony Stark's character, the tech wizard and playboy who goes from amoral weapon producer to humanity's benefactor as Iron Man.

This origin story is actually great compared to other MCU movies, and the invention of the Iron Man suit is depicted very well.

The only bad thing is the name "Ten Rings" given to a gang in the desert, a name which teased Iron Man's arch nemesis Mandarin, but he never appeared.… Expand

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NolanLundgaardApr 24, 2018

Iron Man, the movie that started it all, truly deserves all the praise it receives.

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LivingTribunalApr 22, 2018

This movie is very overrated. I really love to watch movies, but I can not agree with average user score 8.5. This is movie is slow, and not very good at story telling. However this movie successfully shows each characters. Also, it left oneThis movie is very overrated. I really love to watch movies, but I can not agree with average user score 8.5. This is movie is slow, and not very good at story telling. However this movie successfully shows each characters. Also, it left one good quote. "I am Iron Man"… Expand

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4zaApr 12, 2018

As I was a child when I saw this in cinemas, this movie is a classic to me. While it's not my favourite in the MCU I can certainly recognize its importance and how great it is. The first 2 acts are obviously superior to the slightly weakAs I was a child when I saw this in cinemas, this movie is a classic to me. While it's not my favourite in the MCU I can certainly recognize its importance and how great it is. The first 2 acts are obviously superior to the slightly weak third act but those first 2 acts are so good. One of the most solid entries in the MCU.… Expand

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merijnjApr 18, 2018

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A great introduction to the MCU. The CGI was very good, even for 2008s standards. The villain was pretty dull but was a great challenge for Tony (Robert Downey Jr.). Overall this movie had good and fun action combined with a great(91/100)
A great introduction to the MCU. The CGI was very good, even for 2008s standards. The villain was pretty dull but was a great challenge for Tony (Robert Downey Jr.). Overall this movie had good and fun action combined with a great origin story for Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.).… Expand

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alejandro970Apr 15, 2018

The movie that start the fuse of MCU. The plot is faithful to comic book with some parts adapted for today. It has the enough thrills and humor for make it work as well. For watch while humming Iron Man by Black Sabbath.

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AKthaBeastApr 1, 2018

The first superhero movie imo that created and paved its way to good and entertaining character building and not that cheesy bull **** Iron Man started it all and RDJ is Tony Stark

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Aus_CriticXMar 27, 2018

Downey doesn’t an incredible job, the cast overall is great, effects fantastic and story great, a great start to the Mcu with only a few problems!

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filmbuff96Mar 14, 2018

One of the best super hero origin films, watching Stark's development to a more compassionate and responsible individual makes this story compelling, and was a theme that needed to be seen in 2008. The action and CGI looked good, and it wasOne of the best super hero origin films, watching Stark's development to a more compassionate and responsible individual makes this story compelling, and was a theme that needed to be seen in 2008. The action and CGI looked good, and it was overall entertaining.… Expand

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timmertamsMar 12, 2018

One of the good MCU movies. Manages to be thoroughly entertaining, with very few boring moments.

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MarvelJoeMar 7, 2018

This is best Superhero movie with a great origin story for a great franchise.

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JPKFeb 25, 2018

And The MCU Was Born!
This Film Started A Very Engaging And Popular Universe.

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blazeWFeb 20, 2018

Rewrites the usual stories of people losing someone and then deciding to become a superhero. This time Tony Stark loses his complete integrity. A great performance from Robert Downey Jr captivates the film.

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higgins404Feb 12, 2018

Since Infinity War is coming out in five months, I have decided to watch all of the MCU in order and review them accordingly. Iron Man being the starter of this MCU had a big responsibility that one can not/ should not overlook. Although thisSince Infinity War is coming out in five months, I have decided to watch all of the MCU in order and review them accordingly. Iron Man being the starter of this MCU had a big responsibility that one can not/ should not overlook. Although this movie has very little character building (unlike almost any first movie in a franchise... ever), the action and story drive this movie to be an instant success. RDJ finds his grove in this role and makes it his own. Gweneth Paltrow is the perfect support. My score is 9/10// Everyone should watch.… Expand

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JamesdaGreatFeb 11, 2018

Iron Man, the start of what would be the MCU Empire. And believe it or not, it is a very entertaining film. Though it does have a weak villain and isn't very thought-provoking like earlier marvel movies, it has some incredible action, superbIron Man, the start of what would be the MCU Empire. And believe it or not, it is a very entertaining film. Though it does have a weak villain and isn't very thought-provoking like earlier marvel movies, it has some incredible action, superb CGI, and an amazing performance by Robert Downy Jr.… Expand

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TonyStankFeb 9, 2018

The movie that started the MCU is still arguably the best MCU movie to date. RDJ's charisma, wit and charm embody Tony Stark, he is Tony Stark. The poignant plot that felt very much with the times. There no wonder why the movie that startedThe movie that started the MCU is still arguably the best MCU movie to date. RDJ's charisma, wit and charm embody Tony Stark, he is Tony Stark. The poignant plot that felt very much with the times. There no wonder why the movie that started the MCU laid the foundation for what the MCU has become.… Expand

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WolfheartTomJan 25, 2018

This movie was actually better than I recall, solid performances from the cast, both the ones that are going to be recast in the several sequels, but also for those that only got this one chance to shine. At the time Robert Downy Junior wasThis movie was actually better than I recall, solid performances from the cast, both the ones that are going to be recast in the several sequels, but also for those that only got this one chance to shine. At the time Robert Downy Junior was my favourite performer….distinction that still holds today.

As A stand anole movie, it’s a solid one. But knowing how that story is going to evolve, and grow, gives an extra edge to the story.

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robertoiglesiasJan 6, 2018

Ah, Iron Man. The film that started Marvel Cinematic Universe and the success of it. Really fun and one of the best superhero films of all time.

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LinttaFlamingoDec 27, 2017

Iron Man is a near perfect superhero movie. The guy himself Tony Stark looks awesome in the suit and is charismatically portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. The action scenes are cool and there are just enough of them. The only flaw is that theIron Man is a near perfect superhero movie. The guy himself Tony Stark looks awesome in the suit and is charismatically portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. The action scenes are cool and there are just enough of them. The only flaw is that the villain as a character kind of sucked. The final fight was still very awesome to watch, but as a character the villain was very uninteresting and annoyingly overacted. Fortunately the movie focuses on Tony Stark for the most part so it's all good.… Expand

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

Great performance with a development of the characters before the action begins. A must see for anyone.

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MonkiReviewsDec 16, 2017

The movie was great. The acting was awesome, they seemed like they were their characters. The special effects made everything feel almost real. The villain was a good choice also. It is worth a watch.

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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017

I have loved this film since the first time I watched it. It will probably all ways be my second favorite MCU film. Robert Downey Jr. definitely proved all the haters wrong as he is one of the BEST superhero castings since Tobey Maguire asI have loved this film since the first time I watched it. It will probably all ways be my second favorite MCU film. Robert Downey Jr. definitely proved all the haters wrong as he is one of the BEST superhero castings since Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. This is definitely an amazing film.… Expand

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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017

A great showcase for the talents of Downey Jnr that only lets itself down due to it's less than impressive final act. It's still extremely fun though.

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Bugger217Sep 13, 2017

Iron Man kicked off what we now know as the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a stylish bang. A topical superhero origin story with strong characters, a killer cast, witty humor, great action, spectacular effects, and a lot of heart. RobertIron Man kicked off what we now know as the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a stylish bang. A topical superhero origin story with strong characters, a killer cast, witty humor, great action, spectacular effects, and a lot of heart. Robert Downey Jr. was born to play Tony Stark. The film gets a little messy in the third act, but it's never boring to watch. In fact, the movie is totally investing from start to finish. I've seen it many times since 2008, and while its flaws have become more noticeable, the overall experience has never gotten any worse.… Expand

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AotmJul 25, 2017

A fresh start for what later become an bloated cinematic universe, but doesn't take anything away from the movie instead it add something more to it that the later entry in the franchise is missing.

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DK_AbleJul 9, 2017

This film helped bring life back to the struggling Super Hero genre after the conclusion of the Spider-Man and X-Men trilogies. It also gave birth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe which would transform the standard trilogy film dinamic intoThis film helped bring life back to the struggling Super Hero genre after the conclusion of the Spider-Man and X-Men trilogies. It also gave birth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe which would transform the standard trilogy film dinamic into an ongoing soap opera of never-ending stories (for better or worse). Never before had the mainstream world seen Iron Man, after this he became one of the world's most recognizable super heroes.
The film was fresh, innovative, and relevant. Downey and Paltrow both deliver memorable performances. The Tony Stark role alone, provides a wide-range of commentaries about our world that viewers of all backgrounds will find compelling, entertaining, and not the least bit preachy.… Expand

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SonicHD7Jun 1, 2017

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 hisA 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.… Expand

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LillieyMay 28, 2017

The movie that kicked off the MCU! Robert Downey Jr. is an inspired choice for Tony Stark/Iron Man and Jon Favreau's deft direction makes this an enjoyable origin journey with our sarcastic hero. A

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FuturedirectorMar 19, 2016

Thanks to Jon Favreou's direction and Robert Downley Jr interpretation, this film is very intelligent,mlogical, action-packed and truly science-fiction, show an unforgettable character and another terrific film for marvel universe.

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BitashApr 7, 2017

Just rewatched this almost ten yrs after it came out, it's still great. It's just well done, the acting, CG and directing is just great. Good story line, super entertaining . A must see

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CharlesthrowerMar 10, 2017

It was okay, I didn't really vibe with the movie though. The graphics and the suit looked cool though. The movie could have been a lot better but then again maybe I'm just criticizing too hard.

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ZerpnosMar 4, 2017

Marvel sinematik evrenini başlatan ve Iron Man'in karşımıza nasıl çıktığını anlatan bu film;
Güzel bir aksiyonu size yaşatıyor ve babasının izinden gitmeyip, ortağını kızdıran ve onu düşmanı yapan bir filmle karşılaşıyoruz.Marvel sinematik evrenini başlatan ve Iron Man'in karşımıza nasıl çıktığını anlatan bu film;
Güzel bir aksiyonu size yaşatıyor ve babasının izinden gitmeyip, ortağını kızdıran ve onu düşmanı yapan bir filmle karşılaşıyoruz.

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ZebunkerFeb 6, 2017

Iron Man is an above average comic book movie. I don't know if that's saying much. I enjoy it for what it is. It’s a fun movie if you have a home theater system and sludge if you don't.

The plot is full of holes, and the action bits areIron Man is an above average comic book movie. I don't know if that's saying much. I enjoy it for what it is. It’s a fun movie if you have a home theater system and sludge if you don't.

The plot is full of holes, and the action bits are bland compared to what has been seen of the character in past comics and cartoons. It’s hard to cheer much for Iron Man when everything comes so easy for him, he's just not a very likable or believable character. And that might be what's most wrong with Iron Man.

In looking back at this film one can't help but not the sequels that came after and all the casting drama that followed. This film feels childish, like it came out in the 90's. We have a setup of the origin of Iron Man, but what really needed was a setup story of Tony Stark first. We jump right in and he has no troubles really in the world. He has no real conflict or struggles. Even later his brilliant engineering skills just seem to come out of now where. It does not make him feel human.

The characters in this movie are very bland. Who do you connect with? The only ones that have a shred of connection are the terrorists and Shaun Toub as Yinsen. I think kids like Iron Man because of the tech he has. Or the attraction of dancing strippers of his own plane. But it’s so shallow, we don't care collectively about Tony Stark at all.
Then when you throw on the super suit, he's lost even more.

Like I said earlier it’s a fun, turn your brain off for 2 hours kind of movie. The main villain is so predictable and out of place. What a waste of Jeff Freakin Bridges! So much more could come out of it and the sequels improve on this but this first flight of Iron Man is just that a comic book movie for all the pains and praise that might bring. Crank up that sound system baby!

Best Actor : Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts

The obvious choice would be to pick Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man. But really he's just playing himself. Or his onscreen persona much like Matthew Mcconaughey does in Mcconaughey things. Like bad car commercials.

Gwyneth Paltrow has some character to her, we learn things about her. She changes in the way she things about Tony Stark, well at least a little. The other characters in the movie don't change at all, they just do different things, that's not character development.

Paltrow has an innocent quality and seems to glow on the screen. She's fun to watch. I wish she had more to do in the film. It’s a shame she pretty much got axed out of the series.

Worst Actor: Terrence Howard as James "Rhodey" Rhodes

It’s no wonder why he was re-cast in the second film. Spewing out bad military one-liners and flag waving propaganda is really not that hard. Anybody on Fox News does it every day. So why is watching him in this film so ear bleeding bad? We care nothing about him at all to boot.

Best Scene: Big Robot Battle

The lead up is the big battle at the end. And while it’s fun, it’s not really epic and kind of predictable. The fact that Obadiah could build a more improved suit and bigger than Iron Man in a short amount of time.
What seemed like mere hours in movie time is ridiculous. While we get the idea that Stark's company is huge, like Wal-Mart in scale. He builds the robot at the main plant right? How could Tony not know about it or how could they figure out how to do that. Lame.

The most interesting character scenes are when Obadiah comes in and paralyses Tony with some weird Men in Black device. I think he steals something from him. I forgot. It’s not important. Well Obadiah clearly wanted Tony dead and just like 5 minutes later tries to kill him in the suit, so why not just kill him right there on the couch. Ugh. Worse plot hole than a James Bond Villain.

Again Potts sneaks into Stark to steal plans or research and confronts Obadiah. This is a fun scene, you don't know what's going to happen. But he lets her go. Again, idiot. No wonder you are second in command. Bridges' character really needed a makeover and bigger motivation than greed.

Worst Scene : Desert Base Building

The idea that Stark could build an iron man suit in a cave in the middle of the desert under the cameras and watch of terrorists is absolutely crazy. At least take your audience out of the movie at the one hour mark not 10 minutes in.

Even then we are not seeing Stark struggle with how to do this or planning it out. We are following the events through the terrorist eyes, not Stark. Well, the terrorist’s names are not on the movie title. Just dumb slog.

Hits
• Cool action bits
• Jeff Freakin Bridges!
• Iron Man on screen for the first time.

Misses
• Obligatory Iron Man Black Sabbath Song at the end.
• More plot holes than there are stars in our galaxy.
• Flat one sided characters we care nothing about.

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kman5473Jan 30, 2017

Part of me wishes that the Marvel Cinematic Universe could have just ended with this one, or at least tried better to capture the lighting in a bottle that this one had. Tony Stark's biggest character arc BY FAR. We actually see him tested,Part of me wishes that the Marvel Cinematic Universe could have just ended with this one, or at least tried better to capture the lighting in a bottle that this one had. Tony Stark's biggest character arc BY FAR. We actually see him tested, vulnerable, and truly unsure of what the outcome will be.… Expand

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amai2739Jan 26, 2017

Jon Favreau’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. He was born to take on the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man, flawless performance, he is the best thing about the film. Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark/Iron Man. From the beginning, it feels like aJon Favreau’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. He was born to take on the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man, flawless performance, he is the best thing about the film. Robert Downey Jr. is Tony Stark/Iron Man. From the beginning, it feels like a military thriller, semi-war theme of movie. Funny, entertaining, and good superhero picture, truly impressive.… Expand

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MasterRileyDec 20, 2016

Iron Man started it all for the MCU, and what a movie it was. Its still one of my favourite MCU movies, as it has very good writing, action, casting and performances all around.

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FreedomFightersNov 12, 2016

The film that started the cultural phenomenon that is the "Marvel Cinematic Universe," "Iron Man" still stands as one of the best films in the series. With wonderful direction from Jon Favreau, plenty of great action and visuals and anThe film that started the cultural phenomenon that is the "Marvel Cinematic Universe," "Iron Man" still stands as one of the best films in the series. With wonderful direction from Jon Favreau, plenty of great action and visuals and an electric performance from Robert Downey Jr., "Iron Man" works on all fronts. There's no two ways about it, this film is absolutely a must-watch.… Expand

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GMReviewsNov 5, 2016

Iron Man is a groundbreaking film for comic fans, being one of the best ever made. However, what also leads to the large succession in this film is the great appeal it not only has to comic book fans, but general movie watchers. Robert DowneyIron Man is a groundbreaking film for comic fans, being one of the best ever made. However, what also leads to the large succession in this film is the great appeal it not only has to comic book fans, but general movie watchers. Robert Downey JR immediately becomes one with the character, giving you the feeling no one could ever replace the character to match the constant enthusiasm and wit the character personally brings to the table. I literally think this is one of the main reasons this film was so critically acclaimed when released, the film is revolving all around this entertaining character, meaning a scene is never boring; it just goes to show how an extremely good performance along with a stellar script can evolve into something awesome. This film sets its tone in the first sequence, and maintains it throughout, keeping that level of humorous consistency, and not being drawn back by the fact these type of origin stories have to introduce their characters and show them in all their glory in their costume as the film ends.. That’s the general structure these origin stories go along, but this film took a leap and made it to the other end, because this film displays the character at the beginning as arrogant, not the hero type – but as the film progresses he begins to really morph into his Iron Man persona, and that gradual character development leads to a satisfying result. Overall, this film is amazing and completely knows what it wants to be, and the effect it wants on the people that watch it over the world – being not just comic fans, but general moviegoers and lovers of films. This film gets from me a 9/10 92%… Expand

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HatersWannaHateOct 3, 2016

A classic. Resurgence of Robert Downey Jr. People forget that his career was largely considered to be over before this movie came out. He was perfect in this role. If anything the final showdown at the end of the film is a little weak inA classic. Resurgence of Robert Downey Jr. People forget that his career was largely considered to be over before this movie came out. He was perfect in this role. If anything the final showdown at the end of the film is a little weak in comparison to the rest of the film but still a great movie.… Expand

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SCarlisleSep 18, 2016

SPECTACULAR! Iron Man makes Spider-Man (2002), another comic book film adaptation I just recently scored a 10 on, look like a 9! Iron Man is brilliant in all of it's fashions! Iron Man is the most honest and respectful film adaptation of anySPECTACULAR! Iron Man makes Spider-Man (2002), another comic book film adaptation I just recently scored a 10 on, look like a 9! Iron Man is brilliant in all of it's fashions! Iron Man is the most honest and respectful film adaptation of any comic book character that I have seen thus far on the big screen! I love this movie! I could not get enough of Robert Downey Jr.! No one else could have pulled off the role of Tony Stark as awesome as Downey did! A great entry point into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Iron Man film series!… Expand

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nsroehlAug 7, 2016

My favorite marvel movie so far. Great origin story, robert downey is amazing as stark, and everything that happens just makes sense. It would have been nice to have a more climatic end fight scene but it worked. I highly recommend thisMy favorite marvel movie so far. Great origin story, robert downey is amazing as stark, and everything that happens just makes sense. It would have been nice to have a more climatic end fight scene but it worked. I highly recommend this movie to anyone.… Expand

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Zanessa250QIJun 10, 2016

.........................................................................Robert Downey Jr, is Amazing in his Comeback full of Style, Iron Man is a potent Blockbuster, With Humor, Action and Coherence...

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Aaron_WassermanJun 1, 2016

The start of the MCU and in my opinion the best of the MCU. Iron man is an awesome film it really is and Downey shines. Marvel did it well with this film, taking a relatively unknown character and turning him into a beloved one.

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ATsushiMay 30, 2016

Heroic, full of fun and memorable moments, Iron Man is a film that fits well the character and is among the best that cinema has created the comic genre.

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ElectroNickApr 28, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Iron Man was a bold risk to start off he Marvel Cinematic universe. those who are are well knowledge of he Marvel Universe know his importance but the average film goer wouldn't have heard of him if it wasn't for this movie. Thankfully the risk paid off not just for this movie but for the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. Robert Downey Jr. plays the charismatic Tony Stark as he starts off being an arms dealer but later learns the errors of his ways. He relies heavily on his metal chest piece to stay alive which makes this hero unique since his greatest strength is also his greatest weakness. The technology gives him alot of power but it also his life support. Stark is a likable hero due to the fact that his vulnerability is a state that the average person can face. The biggest strength of the film let alone the whole Iron Man film franchise are the interactions between him and the rest of the cast. He has great chemistry with Gwenoth Paltrow which gives rise to wonderful romance. Jeff Bridges is actually a great villain as the fearsome Iron Monger when he creates his own suit of armor based on the Iron Man prototype. The fight with him is an an intense climax and it is a nice visual representation of him fighting against what he used to be. The biggest shocker of the film though was when Stark reveals his secret identity to the world. This allows unique possibilities for him to explore his relation with the rest of the world. This film is a great foundation for the Marvel Cinematic universe.… Expand

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sammydefruApr 24, 2016

From the opening credits of comic book pages flying past, you know that this will be a good movie. Whether you're a superhero fan or not, you can't help but think the guy coming out to legendary music, is someone worth watching. I find thatFrom the opening credits of comic book pages flying past, you know that this will be a good movie. Whether you're a superhero fan or not, you can't help but think the guy coming out to legendary music, is someone worth watching. I find that the most exciting scenes are when Tony invents new ways for him to get the suit on. Something that we always get to look forward too in movies after. This will be so fun to see in "Captain America: Civil War.

In this movie, you won't be able to predict what is to come, and it ends up surprising you. This movie will give you hope for future Marvel movies to come. This was the start of great things coming out of the Marvel comic era. Marvel Cinematic Universe took the right step in starting with Iron Man due to him being an all around big hit that has the right attitude and confidence to pave the way for the movies that came after. Iron Man was the ultimate fantasy fulfilled as we are taken inside his suit while watching him in action. If we take a look at the beginning when he was taken by his captors in Afghanistan is when we truly began to see Tony change. We are able to see this change by how he is willing to help the man who saved him, rather than fending for himself. He was given a second chance at life to be someone other than who he was becoming. He was having fun doing whatever he wanted with the unlimited amount of money to get what he wanted. He decided to become a hero, a change that mankind needed.

Downey's casting as Iron Man, made audiences skeptical: he wasn't in the best place of his career, and people didn't know what they were to expect; but that's also one reason you will enjoy this movie: no one expected such a great performance from Downey due to his questionable past. Downey puts on a stellar performance that causes you to want to see the second and third installments, along with all of the other crossover films in the Marvel franchises. Downey blew audiences away with his character, making them want a fourth film; one that has not yet been confirmed. There is no way that they could ever cast someone else as Iron Man, as they are one in the same. This film set the stage for all Marvel films that came after that were just as successful.… Expand

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UrbanlistenerApr 21, 2016

One of the best superhero movie ever, this film revitalized RDJ's career for a reason, its amazing! You have the complete package here : great performances, great characters, great action, great effects, great humor and a great story. AOne of the best superhero movie ever, this film revitalized RDJ's career for a reason, its amazing! You have the complete package here : great performances, great characters, great action, great effects, great humor and a great story. A coherent, never boring pure fun movie.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016

The action and humour is amazingly strong and unnecessary to prove the movie that its worth more than the others; in the end, "Iron Man" is just a decent summer blockbuster.

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AaronWasserman1Apr 11, 2016

One of the greatest Marvel films to date. Downey is absolutely awesome in the role, and carries this and the sequels, despite the poor sequels to follow up this awesome movie.

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sicranoApr 8, 2016

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PsikologApr 1, 2016

This film is Marvel's rebirth and perfect choice for a start, it was also the first film that makes you think about how it's impossible to think anyone playing Iron Man besides Robert Downey Jr. because he's just an exact Tony Stark in theThis film is Marvel's rebirth and perfect choice for a start, it was also the first film that makes you think about how it's impossible to think anyone playing Iron Man besides Robert Downey Jr. because he's just an exact Tony Stark in the film. This film is one of the best superhero movies of all time, it wouldn't be illogical to say that RDJ could have been nominated for an Oscar for this role after watching it.… Expand

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RedeadhoodMar 28, 2016

Definitely one of the best superhero movies of all time, Iron man has it all, action, humor, and most importantly intrigue. It saddens me that the later marvel films (with the exception of TWS) weren't able to capture the same magic. IronDefinitely one of the best superhero movies of all time, Iron man has it all, action, humor, and most importantly intrigue. It saddens me that the later marvel films (with the exception of TWS) weren't able to capture the same magic. Iron man not only revived Downey's career but also gave the comic books the recognition that they deserve.… Expand

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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016

Comic-book-to-film franchise starters often sag under the weight of creation stories, establishing conflict between the super-heroic and super-villainous and introducing a roster of iconic characters familiar to comics geeks but unknown toComic-book-to-film franchise starters often sag under the weight of creation stories, establishing conflict between the super-heroic and super-villainous and introducing a roster of iconic characters familiar to comics geeks but unknown to the general movie-going public. That's an awful lot of exposition for any one film to handle. Jon Favreau's Iron Man wrestles with those responsibilities as well as a relatively unique conundrum: How do you make audiences care about a character whose face is hidden under a metallic scowl? The Iron Man filmmakers' answer is to cast Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role and keep him out of the Iron Man suit for as long as possible.

Downey stars as dashing billionaire playboy Tony Stark—part Howard Hughes, part Errol Flynn—who leads a life unencumbered by reflection until he's captured and held hostage in Afghanistan by terrorists using his company's weapons. Downey escapes by building a crude version of his Iron Man suit. Upon returning home, Downey perfects the robotic flying suit, but when he announces that his company is getting out of the weapons business he makes himself an inviting target to rivals, including enigmatic father figure Jeff Bridges, who looks disconcertingly like Winter Kills co-star Sterling Hayden with his shaved head and mad-prophet beard.

Iron Man takes its sweet time getting Downey into the Iron Man suit, and it doles out big action setpieces sparingly once man has fused triumphantly with machine. Downey is so much fun as a breezy cad that it's a shame he spends so much time brooding and luxuriating in obsession. Like Ang Lee's Hulk, Iron Man is a comic-book blockbuster characterized as much by heavyweight acting and sober intellectual concerns about the use and misuse of power and technology as the usual comic-book foolishness. But Iron Man finds a much more palatable, audience-friendly balance between delirious spectacle and tortured introspection thanks largely to Downey, a great actor who's also a great entertainer. His relationship with a fire-extinguishing robot is funnier and more poignant than the central relationship between humans in most movies, and there's nothing arbitrary about love interest/long-suffering assistant Gwyneth Paltrow. Having gotten all that exposition out of the way in a brisk and entertaining fashion, Favreau paves the way for more pure fun and excitement in future entries. Iron Man is the rare comic-book movie that makes the prospect of a sequel seem like a promise instead of a threat.… Expand

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DyliebarMar 2, 2016

This movie was breathtaking!!! It was action packed, funny, and quite intelligent too!!! Robert Downey Jr was born to play the role of Tony Stark and this will always be known as one of the greatest comic book movies ever made!

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RojodeKantoFeb 7, 2016

La película que comenzó la franquicia fílmica más taquillera de todas, la vi por curiosidad por un aviso público y si podia quitarme el mal gusto que me dejó Spider-Man 3, por esa época no sabia que de ahi se construiría algo más grande, laLa película que comenzó la franquicia fílmica más taquillera de todas, la vi por curiosidad por un aviso público y si podia quitarme el mal gusto que me dejó Spider-Man 3, por esa época no sabia que de ahi se construiría algo más grande, la película fue una sorpresa, Robert Downey Jr. ha nacido para este personaje y pudo salir de su turbio pasado, él no hace de Tony Stark EL ES Tony Stark, el origen del héroe está perfectamente adaptado a nuestra época sin alejarse mucho del cómic Tales of Supense, los efectos especiales impresionantes y la trama no está tan estereotipada como peliculas del mismo género previas a esta, por eso a mucha gente dice que es una de las mejores películas de Marvel Studios aunque en lo personal no figura en mis 5 mejores del estudio, pero reafirmo que ha sido la bomba de un comienzo, también una buena historia de rendención tanto para el protagonista y su intérprete, lo único que no me gustó fue la batalla final, con el héroe desventajado y fue fugaz… Expand

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BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016

WHAT I LIKE: The borth of Marvel's cinematic Universe was a successful one - Robert Downey Jr. establishing himself as the kind of cool. 'Iron Man' is a real classic, a risky adn fresh comic-book movie with no shame. Jon Favreau pulls off aWHAT I LIKE: The borth of Marvel's cinematic Universe was a successful one - Robert Downey Jr. establishing himself as the kind of cool. 'Iron Man' is a real classic, a risky adn fresh comic-book movie with no shame. Jon Favreau pulls off a success thanks to the fleshed-out plot is good and characters, gritty vcentral action scene and the cast to pull of the humour and light-hearted tone with conviction and excitement.
WHAT I DON'T LIKE: It's almost perfect in it's first 2 acts, it just sadly needs exploring more in the 2nd half, and the action scene at the end could have been a lot better
VERDICT: This film will always be a comic bok classic that's never forgotten. 'Iron Man' is a film that lives the test of time for good reasons.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 4, 2016

This movie gives you that feeling that something good might happen when you first see the movie... then here comes the action. Oh! Ah! Yay! Best part about it is that no one can make a good Iron Man actor other than Robert Downey Jr.

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payment21Dec 19, 2015

iron man is a decent film and has decent action scenes but it is not the best film as some scenes can be boring , still a decent marvel film for comic book lovers .

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YellowKirbyNov 25, 2015

Iron Man is a great way to kick start the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Robert Downy Jr. gave a really god performance as Iron Man, and the movie had witty jokes and good quips. This certainly is one of the better Marvel films.

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godosinNov 3, 2015

This movie was very enjoyable. It had great character development, and glorious performance by Robert Downey, but is held back by a poor villain, and it jumping back and forth to take care of loose strings.

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TrackerDeviceNov 2, 2015

This is Marvel's best film in a long time (or ever). Iron Man does a very good job of making this movie fun and hilarious for fans to watch. And who knew Robert Downey Jr and Tony Stark would look alike.

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DanBurritoOct 11, 2015

A great start to the MCU. Tony Stark is a great character and one of the best things about the movie is the fact that there's no "if so-and-so isn't stopped, the world will end" thing from a lot of superhero flicks. Some bad stuff willA great start to the MCU. Tony Stark is a great character and one of the best things about the movie is the fact that there's no "if so-and-so isn't stopped, the world will end" thing from a lot of superhero flicks. Some bad stuff will happen, but nothing that'll bring about the apocalypse. Robert Downey Jr. Gave a good performance (truth be known though, he was essentially playing himself...) it's definitely a good movie. Nice beginning to one of the most well known superhero franchises ever... The Marvel Cinematic Universe.… Expand

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JohnMasterLAug 6, 2015

Iron Man compite por el trono por "la mejor película de MARVEL de todos los tiempos" a lado de Spider-Man 2. Hace mucho tiempo que no veía una película de Super Héroes llena de humor negro, mas adulta, y con grandes secuencias de acción.Iron Man compite por el trono por "la mejor película de MARVEL de todos los tiempos" a lado de Spider-Man 2. Hace mucho tiempo que no veía una película de Super Héroes llena de humor negro, mas adulta, y con grandes secuencias de acción. Robert Downey Jr es brillante. La primera parte de Iron Man no solo es de las mejores películas de Super Héroes que eh visto, sino también, es la mejor de su trilogía.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoAug 1, 2015

Amazing movie, there is no doubt to express this, Iron Man is Marvel superhero fashion , excellent role that nobody Robert Downey Jr. compares. Incredible!.

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ThatCooperGuyJun 25, 2015

After disappointments like "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "Spider-Man 3", "Iron Man" is a big renaissance for the Marvel Universe and it is STILL a solid superhero movie.

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DrewtheDude85May 29, 2015

The first Iron Man was such an excellent way to begin the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's a great origin story movie for the hero in Iron we all love today. Robert Downey Jr's performance is top notch and he does a great job of being theThe first Iron Man was such an excellent way to begin the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's a great origin story movie for the hero in Iron we all love today. Robert Downey Jr's performance is top notch and he does a great job of being the character he is in this film. This film masterfully blends action and comedy very well and it's a lot of fun seeing Tony Stark trying out his new Iron equipment and getting it to work. You have other great performances and there is even a cool fight at the end, even though I wish the fight was a bit more climatic. The first Iron Man is a must see for all Marvel die-hards out there!… Expand

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MrMovieBuffMay 28, 2015

This is where the Marvel Cinematic Universe began, and possibly the benchmark for comic book movies in general. Before there was 'Captain America: The First Avenger' (2011), before there was even 'The Avengers' (2012), there was 'Iron Man'.This is where the Marvel Cinematic Universe began, and possibly the benchmark for comic book movies in general. Before there was 'Captain America: The First Avenger' (2011), before there was even 'The Avengers' (2012), there was 'Iron Man'.

Robert Downey Jr. makes a comeback for his career as Tony Stark, an eccentric businessman who gets kidnapped and builds a robotic, weapon suit and manages to escape. Gwyneth Paltrow is Pepper Potts, Tony's assistant throughout the entire film.

Jon Favreau, best known as Pete Becker from 'Friends' (Monica's rich boyfriend), and directing 'Elf' (2003) directs this movie with confidence and sure-handedness. 'Transformers' (2007) was released the year before, and I complained that the action scenes, while dazzling, were a bit of a technological mess. Here, you know it's strange when a comedy actor/director can craft a better action movie than Michael Bay, a filmmaker from day one and has directed many action films in his career, but hasn't won the respect of any film critic or audience member.

Jeff Bridges plays Obidiah Stane, the main villain of the film who wants Stark's technology and will do anything to get it.

'Iron Man' is a dazzling summer action blockbuster, full of the comedy charm we expect from Robert Downey Jr. and the action scenes are cleaner and less confusing than the ones in 'Transformers' (2007).

This movie, along with 'The Dark Knight' (2008) are two of the best comic book movies of 2008, and they have raised the bar for the genre. This is fun, and edgy. No other Marvel movie could be a better start to a fantastic universe.… Expand

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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015

This movie does a great job as an origin story for Iron Man. You see him go through building Mark I, II, and III. The acting, the action, the story; it all comes together to make what was one of the best super hero movies (before MarvelThis movie does a great job as an origin story for Iron Man. You see him go through building Mark I, II, and III. The acting, the action, the story; it all comes together to make what was one of the best super hero movies (before Marvel started making so many films they're hard to keep track of). It's still one of my favorite Marvel films, next to Iron Man 2, The Avengers, and maybe Guardians of the Galaxy (oh, and Winter Soldier). Anyways, see the movie if you haven't already. Even if you've seen 2 and 3 (but not 1), just go back and watch it.… Expand

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JacobMay 12, 2015

Surprisingly Iron Man is great. The film takes a secondary comic book character and makes him awesome. The film focuses Tony Stark not Iron Man showing him going through a redemption story and he is fun to watch. The action is great and theSurprisingly Iron Man is great. The film takes a secondary comic book character and makes him awesome. The film focuses Tony Stark not Iron Man showing him going through a redemption story and he is fun to watch. The action is great and the film manages to avoid the excessive goofyness and seriousness that has plagued earlier comic-book films. The focus on characters over action makes it easy to forget that this is a comic-book movie. Iron Man is a fun stand alone summer-blockbuster and the end credits scene adds a nice bonus as its part of a bigger story.… Expand

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heathermMay 5, 2015

This was the first Marvel movie I'd seen besides Guardians of the Galaxy, and I have to say it was so good that I watched several other ones in quick succession. I'm not used to the form and structure of superhero movies, so it took me aThis was the first Marvel movie I'd seen besides Guardians of the Galaxy, and I have to say it was so good that I watched several other ones in quick succession. I'm not used to the form and structure of superhero movies, so it took me a while to clue in that because it's an origin story, Iron Man wouldn't reach his full form until late in the film. I was also super surprised to see that Iron Man is fighting terrorists--I was not expecting that, although after I thought about it for a while I realized that it's a natural way to update superhero plots to reflect modern American concerns.

In any case, the movie had a lively and engaging plot, and of course, Robert Downey Jr. was amazing. His smarmy one-liners and his impatience for everyone and everything are hilarious, and he somehow manages to remain charming despite being a huge jerk to everyone. His odd relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts is a good humanizing factor in the movie, as it's clear from their first interactions that he values her more than he's willing to let on. It was neat to see the seeds being planted for the sequels, and of course the film's surprising end-note was as fun as it was frustrating.… Expand

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waronassermanMay 2, 2015

Incredible movie! fun, engaging, cool, funny, entertaining, this movie has it all! Robert Downey Jr. does such an amazing job! Such an awesome way to kick off the build up to Avengers

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MovieManiac83Apr 22, 2015

Comic-book-to-film franchise starters often sag under the weight of creation stories, establishing conflict between the super-heroic and super-villainous and introducing a roster of iconic characters familiar to comics geeks but unknown toComic-book-to-film franchise starters often sag under the weight of creation stories, establishing conflict between the super-heroic and super-villainous and introducing a roster of iconic characters familiar to comics geeks but unknown to the general movie-going public. That's an awful lot of exposition for any one film to handle. Jon Favreau's Iron Man wrestles with those responsibilities as well as a relatively unique conundrum: How do you make audiences care about a character whose face is hidden under a metallic scowl? The Iron Man filmmakers' answer is to cast Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role and keep him out of the Iron Man suit for as long as possible.

Downey stars as dashing billionaire playboy Tony Stark—part Howard Hughes, part Errol Flynn—who leads a life unencumbered by reflection until he's captured and held hostage in Afghanistan by terrorists using his company's weapons. Downey escapes by building a crude version of his Iron Man suit. Upon returning home, Downey perfects the robotic flying suit, but when he announces that his company is getting out of the weapons business he makes himself an inviting target to rivals, including enigmatic father figure Jeff Bridges, who looks disconcertingly like Winter Kills co-star Sterling Hayden with his shaved head and mad-prophet beard.

Iron Man takes its sweet time getting Downey into the Iron Man suit, and it doles out big action setpieces sparingly once man has fused triumphantly with machine. Downey is so much fun as a breezy cad that it's a shame he spends so much time brooding and luxuriating in obsession. Like Ang Lee's Hulk, Iron Man is a comic-book blockbuster characterized as much by heavyweight acting and sober intellectual concerns about the use and misuse of power and technology as the usual comic-book foolishness. But Iron Man finds a much more palatable, audience-friendly balance between delirious spectacle and tortured introspection thanks largely to Downey, a great actor who's also a great entertainer. His relationship with a fire-extinguishing robot is funnier and more poignant than the central relationship between humans in most movies, and there's nothing arbitrary about love interest/long-suffering assistant Gwyneth Paltrow. Having gotten all that exposition out of the way in a brisk and entertaining fashion, Favreau paves the way for more pure fun and excitement in future entries. Iron Man is the rare comic-book movie that makes the prospect of a sequel seem like a promise instead of a threat. Like The Dark Knight, Iron Man doesn't fell like the normal superhero film it has more depth and feeling to it and it works really well!… Expand

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solomsApr 17, 2015

I just like some of super-heroes movies because of this. This is to boring to be a super-hero. I don't even watch the 2nd and 3rd movie, and I don't wanna. Just for the visual effects I give it a 6

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homer4presidentMar 13, 2015

Iron Man is a well-balanced, action-packed adventure that will entertain all audiences. It possesses wise humor, ground-breaking CGI, a wonderful cast, and a well-grounded setting. This is a good standard for superhero films.

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SkyrimGuy935Jan 17, 2015

A charismatic lead from Downey, Jr., spectacular effects, a surprisingly coherent story, and witty dialog, Iron Man is the rare summer blockbuster that manages to be ridiculously fun while also providing a great story and characters. IA charismatic lead from Downey, Jr., spectacular effects, a surprisingly coherent story, and witty dialog, Iron Man is the rare summer blockbuster that manages to be ridiculously fun while also providing a great story and characters. I couldn't have imagined a better start for the MCU.

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JohnKristoferDec 21, 2014

Robert Downey Jr. is a fantastic actor to portray Playboy Millionaire,Tony Stark/Iron Man. Iron man is a very fun and enjoyable Movie with tons of humour and a little bit of action and enjoy Tony Stark Inventing the Iron Man suites.But TheRobert Downey Jr. is a fantastic actor to portray Playboy Millionaire,Tony Stark/Iron Man. Iron man is a very fun and enjoyable Movie with tons of humour and a little bit of action and enjoy Tony Stark Inventing the Iron Man suites.But The Movie suffers from the villain but still a strong or decent summer blockbuster.… Expand

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SlipperyScopeDec 21, 2014

I remember going to the cinema with my dad to see this movie, I was so excited and ready hoped they would make another. Didn't know it would rnd up where it is now, but am really proud.

Anyway, after seeing this movie I basically couldn'tI remember going to the cinema with my dad to see this movie, I was so excited and ready hoped they would make another. Didn't know it would rnd up where it is now, but am really proud.

Anyway, after seeing this movie I basically couldn't find a movie any better, I bought the movie on iTunes and contie to watch it whenever I have spare time. In my opinion it is the best movie ever made.

It has excellent character development, the bad guy was originally one of the main characters closets friends, which made for an entertaining story, and there are some of the best special effects I have ever seen in a movie (Even today).

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Le__XenomorphDec 15, 2014

Iron Man is an amazing comic book adaptation. It tells the story of Tony Stark as he creates the ultimate weapon, the Iron Man suit. It has an unreal level of realism and the effects are amazing as well as the acting and an amazingIron Man is an amazing comic book adaptation. It tells the story of Tony Stark as he creates the ultimate weapon, the Iron Man suit. It has an unreal level of realism and the effects are amazing as well as the acting and an amazing performance from Robert Downey Jr. This movie marked the beginning of Marvel phase 1.… Expand

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thomasljoguesNov 13, 2014

Marvel Cinematic Universe's best movie (unless you prefer Guardians of the Galaxy), Iron Man delivers a fresh take on the superhero movie franchise. What was novel was its focus on fun, yet its concept of implying a greater universe ofMarvel Cinematic Universe's best movie (unless you prefer Guardians of the Galaxy), Iron Man delivers a fresh take on the superhero movie franchise. What was novel was its focus on fun, yet its concept of implying a greater universe of interacting superheroes, which was magical before the Cinematic Universe's excessive use of the concept, thus bringing plot-holes.… Expand

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SythusRATINGSOct 18, 2014

Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When heTony Stark is a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.… Expand

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diogomendesOct 3, 2014

Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: Iron Man (2008)

Marvel Cinematic Universe is probably one of the most ambitious film franchises put together by a studio, and most likely, the best. Kevin Feige was the first person to come up withMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: Iron Man (2008)

Marvel Cinematic Universe is probably one of the most ambitious film franchises put together by a studio, and most likely, the best. Kevin Feige was the first person to come up with this idea. An idea of creating a shared media universe, grouping famous super-heroes into the big screen. I personally love this idea. Imagining Iron Man teaming up with notable Marvel characters such as: Hulk, Captain America and Thor as well other characters like Black Window and Hawkeye is just extraordinary. Of course I want Spider-Man and Wolverine to join The Avengers, but the movie rights of these characters belong to Sony and Fox, respectively. To do that, those studios need to sell their rights to Marvel but since that’s not gonna happen, they will stick with their own universe. Unfortunately. However, that doesn’t stop Marvel Studios from offering gritty, smarts movies to cinema and also developing stories that lead to bigger and better things. And that’s where “Iron Man” comes in. This movie starts the Phase 1 of this large universe and it’s not only gripping and entertaining, but it’s also amusing and clever, and seems to comprehend the essence of super-heroes. It’s a rousing ride from the beginning to the end, a heartwarming summer blockbuster that takes its incredibleness to higher levels.

Robert Downey Jr. brings a sunny personality into his character, providing fresh and energetic dialogue while also improvising his own lines. He’s the perfect choice for Iron Man. Thank you Marvel Studios for hiring such incredibly talented actor to portray this marvelous character. Thank you. Downey’s character is funny, clever, quick and most important, strong. I swear to God if I could choose anyone to be my partner or best friend, I would choose Robert. About Gwyneth Paltrow, I don’t know why she’s so bashed by everyone. She did very well in this film, to be honest. Maybe I should watch more of her movies (Oh well). Another actor I would like to point out is ah… Jeff Bridges. Jeff’s thick voice makes the villain sound menacing and dangerous, and his performance in this blockbuster is outstanding. I’m not gonna lie, I laughed my ass off when his character started yelling at the poor doctor: “TONY STARK WAS ABLE TO BUILT THIS IN A CAVE!!!! WITH A BOX OF SCRAPS!!!” XD. One minor flaw I would like to point out is that when Obadiah fights with Tony at the nearly end, he knows perfectly how to use the suit. How? He didn’t test it before, like Stark did. Maybe I’m nitpicking a little bit, but when you have these flaws in the narrative, it prevents you from giving a better score to these movies (*cough* The Dark Knight Rises *cough*). However, the actor fits the role of Iron Monger, a flying robotic weapon that fires air-to-surface missiles. He’s really good in combat, which takes us to the next point.

The fight sequences. The fight scenes, although few, are very well done. No shaky cams, no quick zooms or even disturbing amount of explosions (eww Transformers). I’m not gonna say it’s better than those action sequences in “Captain America: The Winter of Soldier”, but it’s definitely pure exciting and visually stunning. Iron Man flying around is fun to watch and the last fight sequence remains spectacular and believable. If there’s something that it’s difficult to capture in super-heroes movies is belief. Movies that successfully did that are Nolan’s Batman trilogy and the first Amazing Spider-Man, and even those have their “suspension of disbelief” moments.

But the highlight of the film is gotta be the storytelling. The way that the film’s narrative flows throughout the movie is fantastic. The story kept my attention, and that’s very hard to do when you’re writing a script and developing characters. It doesn’t throw every information into one film. You know… like “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” did. It doesn’t spend its time trying to set-up future Marvel movies and TV series. The story focus ONLY on the main character and his motivations, personality and past, while occasionally introducing characters that are going to play a major role in the Marvel franchise. That’s how you set-up sequels and crossovers! Even when the movie is not focusing on Tony Stark, the story also manages to entertain the filmgoers with spectacle thrills and proper character development, even if sometimes falls into typical clichés of modern blockbusters. But just few of them. It’s also fun to see the pacing of this flick, which I think it’s beautiful. Another great thing I would like to point out is the directing. Joss Whedon is the director of this movie, and also the character known as Happy Hogan who does a tremendous job in this super-hero movie. He didn’t do a very good job with “Cowboys and Aliens” but with this film, he outstands himself.

Final Score to Iron Man: 9/10. At the end of the day, “Iron Man” is gritty, entertaining and funny (occasionally, thanks to Robert’s charm) .… Expand

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HaithamBAug 29, 2014

Iron Man is witty, entertaining and very amusing. Tony Stark is an iconic superhero character. Overall, Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau delivers, but it has few slow parts.

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WadeusAug 9, 2014

this is one of the best Avengers set-up movies, the casting is perfect, the action is perfect, but the plot is just a tad boring making for some parts where you kind of fast forward though.
RDJ is awesome and he is the perfect choice to bethis is one of the best Avengers set-up movies, the casting is perfect, the action is perfect, but the plot is just a tad boring making for some parts where you kind of fast forward though.
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SpiderPlayerAug 3, 2014

A great film has a great soundtrack, good special effects, has some funny scenes, Robert Downey Jr. played very well the role of Tony Stark, the story was very well done, and the armor of Iron Man was also great, I recommend for those whoA great film has a great soundtrack, good special effects, has some funny scenes, Robert Downey Jr. played very well the role of Tony Stark, the story was very well done, and the armor of Iron Man was also great, I recommend for those who have not watched, you watch, worth it.… Expand

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