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Iron Man [2008]


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You know you're going to get a different kind of superhero when you cast Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. And Iron Man is different, in welcome ways. Cleverly updated from Marvel Comics' longstanding series, Iron Man puts billionaire industrialist Tony Stark (that's Downey) in the path of some Middle Eastern terrorists; in a brilliantly paced section, Stark invents an indestructible suit that allows him to escape. If the rest of the movie never quite hits that precise rhythm again, it nevertheless offers plenty of pleasure, as the renewed Stark swears off his past as a weapons manufacturer, develops his new Iron Man suit, and puzzles both his business partner (Jeff Bridges in great form) and executive assistant (Gwyneth Paltrow). Director Jon Favreau geeks out in fun ways with the hardware, but never lets it overpower the movie, and there's always a goofy one-liner or a slapstick pratfall around to break the tension. As for Downey, he doesn't get to jitterbug around too much in his improv way, but he brings enough of his unpredictable personality to keep the thing fresh. And listen up, hardcore Marvel mavens: even if you know the Stan Lee cameo is coming, you won't be able to guess it until it's on the screen. It all builds to a splendid final scene, with a concluding line delivery by Downey that just feels absolutely right. --Robert Horton


Can I borrow the suit ?
Review date: 2008-12-01 Rating: 8 out of 10

This is a proper superhero movie . Downey plays a blinder as the bad guy turned good . What I liked about this film is it just lets you think you can catch your breath then it hits you with another action sequence . And its all action from start to finish . Bring on the sequel.........

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Any Old Iron
Review date: 2008-11-25 Rating: 6 out of 10

Robert Downey Jr is excellent as Tony Stark, the playboy and genius behind the leading US weapons corporation. He's humorous and likeable, and his epiphany regarding the misuse of weapons he's helped develop is an interesting departure from the usual right-wing flag-waving in these movies. While there was plenty to like in this - all the performances are good, and even Gwyneth Paltrow is watchable - the action set-pieces never quite fire on all cylinders, and the sequence where Stark is imprisoned for months and builds Iron Man without his captors realizing is a ludicrous insult to the credibiity of even the dumbest audience.

Dominant Downey Jr in Interesting Iron Man
Review date: 2008-11-22 Rating: 10 out of 10

After a life threatening run in with a group of terrorists, weapons maker Tony Stark (Downey) sets to work on a new weapon.

After Marvel comics Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk were made into blockbuster smash hits, the trend grew with another infamous comic book being adapted and based on Stan Lee's series; this is a very effective exciting Sci-Fi thriller.

Robert Downey Jr (Chaplin) stars as weapons genius Tony Stark, an intelligent man with a professional life. At times films can have a central hero with a bizarre under-explained background but Favreau dives into Stark's life before Iron Man by projecting a simplistic idea into the opening scenes. Stark is receiving an award and we take a look at photos of his past and how he came to where he is. This simplicity is brilliant, building a character in a matter of minutes whereas other films can fall in an overdose of information that plagues them throughout, but not here. Downey fits the part of the superhero. He looks it (losing weight for the part to and adlibbing his speech) and is funny, smart and unemotional, everything that the award projected to audiences. Apart from Heath Ledger's Joker, Stark is the most accurate portrayal of a comic book character to date.

The supporting cast of Howard, Bridges and Paltrow give good support to the outstanding Downey but this film is all about the plot.

Spider-man, X-Men and Batman films have thrown in clichés into the franchises over the years and thankfully Iron Man is a cliché and predictable free film, filled with spontaneity, life and excitement, made so by Favreau' s direction and the writing.

We start in the middle of the desert and Stark is travelling to an unknown destination in the company of soldiers who immediately protect him when the explosions begin.

What follows is a string of interesting and jaw dropping events such as kidnap, politics, business and the creation of the superhero. All fast and flowing, the plot is simple but exciting. There are a few lapses in the kidnap scene, not to mention a brief explanation of the hole in the chest and a typical last gasp ending fight.

Iron Man is a consistent action thriller filled with fast flowing action sequences. The comedy and drama Stark has is added bonus, plus the scientific language and look at the weapons industry will please die hard fans.

This is a thoroughly entertaining film which will please all ages

8.5/10

Great entertainment
Review date: 2008-11-07 Rating: 8 out of 10

After the great disappointments of the third Spider-Man and X-Men films, Iron Man sees a thankful return to form for films based on Marvels characters. Iron Man is the first film to be funded solely by Marvel and if it is anything to go by then the future of Marvel characters on the big screen is definitely looking up.

Iron Man is the story of Tony Stark, a multimillionaire arms manufacture whose world view is changed after he is kidnapped by terrorists who want him to build weapons for them. Nonce he escapes he decides to build himself a suit of high-tech armour with which he can change the world.

As origin films go this is definitely one of the best with only Batman Begins being better. The film has some truly stunning special effects and Robert Downy Jr. gives a brilliant performance as the womanising Stark. The supporting cast is also good with Jeff Bridges giving a great if hammy performance as Obadiah Stane and Gwyneth Paltrow being competent if not great. The film well written with some great humour and a few truly memorable moments.

The film is not without its faults though as it does feel that it is somewhat light on plot in places. After the first half of the film the story does struggle somewhat mostly relying on its awesome effects to keep audiences interested. As well as this the final showdown between Iron Man and the Iron Monger suit is something of an anticlimax and doesn't really give the film the send-off it disserves.

Overall though Iron Man was a great film that was fun to watch and definitely rates as one of the better superhero movies. Also with rumours of a sequel for this film and an Avengers movie in the works, the future of Marvel films is looking good.

After the bad spiderman and superman films, finally a comic book adaptation that pleases the fans.
Review date: 2008-10-30 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is how a comic book adaptation should be made .... nevermind the mediocre 'spiderman' series of movies and 'superman returns' movie (which were both chick-flicks and nothing much more). Iron Man on the otherhand is excellent and keeps faith with the character and the comic book. This film isnt overly stuffed with unecessary romance (such as superman and spiderman)... instead this film is fantastic viewing from beginning to end. Robert Downey Jnr give the character of Tony Stark a huge amount of charisma and charm, as well as being somewhat of an egotistical show-off.

Its good to see the film makers actually giving the comic book fans exactly what they want.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Robert Downey Jr.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Terrence Howard
Jeff Bridges

Creators:
Robert Downey Jr. (Primary Contributor)
Terrence Howard (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437943033
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2008-10-27
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 122 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2008
Language: English (Original Language)

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