Iron Man

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Iron Man

PG-13

2008

2h 6m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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

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Critics Consensus

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

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Karl French

Financial Times

10/07/2018

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

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/23/2018

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

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

06/15/2015

3.5/5

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

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

01/18/2023

4.5/5

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

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Nicolás Delgadillo

Discussing Film

06/24/2021

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

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

03/26/2021

One of the best they've ever made

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Enea T

@RT35384060 4d

Top tier origin story on par whit batman begins

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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.

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Nathan B

@Bardell Jun 28

This is the most momental Marvel movie that jumpstarted the whole cinematic universe! RDJ is Ironman.

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E.D. J

@Salty_Sass Jun 27

A solid start to a solid franchise

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Carsin S.

@CarsinGaryschmidt Jun 26

Just a fun watch, kicked off the MCU

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andrea C

@Charst Jun 25

Nonostante non sia a tutti gli effetti il primo film della nuova era Marvel, questo è sicuramente il vero punto di inizio della fortuna dell'immenso franchise. Il primo supereroe spaccone e sbruffone, con evidenti difetti caratteriali che vengono perfettamente rappresentati dal suo protagonista, scelto davvero oculatamente. La sceneggiatura è ottima, nonostante il clichè della scalata ostile in azienda che ne riduce un po' la portata finale. Ciò nonostante, Iron Man grazie a questo film diventa immediatamente un'icona ed uno dei supereroi più famosi al mondo. Molto ben fatte le sequenze di CGI.

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Synopsis

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

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