Iron Man 2

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Iron Man 2

PG-13

2010

2h 4m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

08/30/2018

If there were any new ideas, I failed to spot them, as did my bone marrow, which slept through most of it anyhow.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/11/2017

B+

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.

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Nick Pinkerton

Village Voice

04/15/2013

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.

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Anushka Halve

Film Companion

12/11/2023

This corridor fight sequence perfectly encapsulates the character's lethal efficiency, and adds a touch of flair to an already fantastic scene...

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

09/05/2023

3/4

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.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

09/04/2023

3/5

While it's not chapter-and-verse based on any comic story and takes a lot of liberties, "Iron Man 2" is an undeniably fun piece of comic and summer entertainment.

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Ashley M

@RT91119779 3d

Tony Stark is worth the watch.

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Chris S

@Janomi Jun 29

Iron Man 2 isn't as focused as its predecessor, but it's still a lot of fun thanks to Robert Downey Jr.'s endlessly charismatic performance. Jon Favreau once again directs with confidence, expanding the MCU while keeping Tony Stark's personality at the center of the story. Don Cheadle settles naturally into the role of Rhodey, Sam Rockwell is hilarious as the insecure Justin Hammer, and Scarlett Johansson makes a memorable debut as Black Widow. The Monaco race attack remains one of the trilogy's standout action scenes. The biggest issue is that the screenplay tries to do too much at once, juggling Tony's health, multiple villains, SHIELD, War Machine, and future MCU setup. It's entertaining throughout, but it never feels as focused or satisfying as the first film.

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Carsin S

@CarsinGaryschmidt Jun 28

I really liked this and the final fight was amazing to watch. Definitely rewatching.

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E.D. J

@Salty_Sass Jun 27

Daddy issues the movie? Lol it's alright

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andrea C

@Charst Jun 25

Mickery Rourke è un villain tanto improbabile quanto carismatico, sebbene il suo personaggio resti praticamente tutta apparenza e poca profonda verità. La trama ha un buono sviluppo e la sequenza del GP di Montecarlo è assolutamente unica, seppure si percepisca meno spontaneità in alcune sequenze. Pesa sicuramente il cambio di personaggio di "Iron patriot" mentre viene positivamente inserito nell'universo marvel il personaggio della Vedova Nera. Il film è gradevole anche se il finale riduce la portata limitandosi ad un nuovo combattimento in zone tra l'altro simili al combattimento finale del primo atto.

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Drewpiter T.

@RT06299656 Jun 15

Underrated movie that brings War Machine into the fold seriously. The movie has a really cool villain with an interesting motivation and purpose.

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Natalie Rushman

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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