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Iron Man 2

Play trailer 2:20 Poster for Iron Man 2 PG-13 Released May 7, 2010 2h 4m Action Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy.
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It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that Iron Man was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action-packed plot.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator If there were any new ideas, I failed to spot them, as did my bone marrow, which slept through most of it anyhow. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online I don't think the story was nearly as strong as that of The Dark Knight, but it sure was entertaining and surprisingly funny... and sets up The Avengers quite nicely. Rated: B+ Sep 11, 2017 Full Review Nick Pinkerton Village Voice As for the actual grand finale, Downey Jr. and Cheadle seem like they're already network gaming the PS3 release instead of facing any actual threat, and Rourke goes out like a chump. Apr 15, 2013 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) It’s a good film; flawed, sure, but we’ve missed this kind of effectively contained storytelling in these movies. Feb 27, 2024 Full Review Anushka Halve Film Companion This corridor fight sequence perfectly encapsulates the character's lethal efficiency, and adds a touch of flair to an already fantastic scene... Dec 11, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The most extraordinary aspect of Iron Man 2 is how it brings together the film’s seemingly unending string of subplots, tightly confined inside a mere 2-hour runtime, and makes the process feel effortless. Rated: 3/4 Sep 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This is one of my all time favorite marvel movies. Robert Downey jr as iron man will never be topped. I absolutely loved his performance in this movie. Seeing his battle scenes just makes me want more. It’s upsetting what’s coming… Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Mike M 7.9/10 Iron Man 2 is a step down from its predecessor, but it’s overall a fun and explosive time with RDJ in the lead. The addition of War Machine was cool, and Don Cheadle played the part well. The action was solid and the AC/DC soundtrack is golden. The villain, Ivan Vanko was dull with a boring and underdeveloped backstory, and the plot was mostly forgettable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Ryland C It’s fine. It is definitely a weak sequel to the first Iron Man but there is a couple of good things in it to balance all the negatives. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/14/24 Full Review DZ E 70/100 RDJ was the only good thing about this sequel. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/24 Full Review Petar V Not as good as the original, but still slaps. Also War Machines in it, which is sick. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Great movie! Although being a very good movie I do feel like Iron Man 1 was a little better in some aspects but overall a true masterpiece and worth a watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy.
Director
Jon Favreau
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Justin Theroux
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Some Language|Intense Sci-Fi Action|Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 7, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$312.1M
Runtime
2h 4m
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