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Iron Man

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A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.
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Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.

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Karl French Financial Times 10/07/2018
Still, if the film is ultimately disappointing it is in part because it begins so well, and there is a lot to enjoy before the over-the-top final act. Go to Full Review
Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/23/2018
I like Downey Jr, usually, with his dark wounded eyes, but here his performance veers between going though the motions and a look which seems to say, "Hey, what film am I doing again?" Go to Full Review
David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 06/15/2015
3.5/5
What gives this its distinction [is] Robert Downey Jr, who is terrific. Go to Full Review
Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast 01/18/2023
4.5/5
An exceptionally well-made debut for Marvel Studios. Fun, engaging and bolstered by a tour-de-force lead turn by Robert Downey Jr. Go to Full Review
Nicolás Delgadillo Discussing Film 06/24/2021
When all is said and done, this is, without a doubt, the Robert Downey Jr. show from start to finish. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 03/26/2021
One of the best they've ever made Go to Full Review
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Evan V @Evan-Vaughan_Offical 13h Every time I watch this movie, I swear it gets better and better. Not only do I notice things that I previously did not see, but I am continuously, dazzled by everything this film has to offer. From the tightknit narrative that is insanely interconnected and has tons of callbacks in foreshadowing, to the amazing performances that have charmed comedy and true emotion at times as well, to the flawless action scenes we got. It is a no-brainer, how this film birthed an the entire cinematic universe; and though I have some complaints with it such as the antagonist, I cannot deny that this was genuinely a revolutionary movie in so many ways whilst still being a great movie simultaneously. See more Lorenzo V @RT31595911 1d The movie is very solid. RDJ does a fantastic job as Iron Man. The movie is the second best superhero movie of 2008, only behind the Dark Knight. See more Alfredo P @RT03403867 5d Iron Man is known to be one of best superhero movies ever that has become an excellent start to the MCU. You'll love everything about it when it comes to Robert Downey Jr. portraying the icon Marvel superhero we all fell in love with in the first place. See more Enea T @RT35384060 Jul 7 Top tier origin story on par whit batman begins See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 29 Iron Man remains one of the MCU's strongest origin stories because it gets the fundamentals exactly right. Jon Favreau keeps the pacing tight, balancing action, humor, and character development while making Tony Stark's transformation from arrogant weapons manufacturer to selfless hero feel completely earned. Robert Downey Jr. doesn't just play Tony Stark—he defines him, bringing the perfect mix of charisma, wit, confidence, and vulnerability to a character who would become the face of the MCU. Jeff Bridges is excellent as Obadiah Stane, though the character becomes less interesting once the Iron Monger armor enters the picture. Beneath the spectacle is a surprisingly grounded story about redemption and responsibility, making Iron Man just as engaging today as it was when it launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe. See more Nathan B @Bardell Jun 28 This is the most momental Marvel movie that jumpstarted the whole cinematic universe! RDJ is Ironman. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.
Director
Jon Favreau
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount, Marvel Enterprises
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$318.3M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)