Iron Man 2

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Iron Man 2

PG-13

Released May 7, 2010

2h 4m

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Wendel L

Direção: Bom Atuação: Ok Roteiro: Bom Caracterização: Ok Soundtrack: Bom

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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christopher F

This might be a hot take because I gave this movie a 4/5, and here's why I really think in terms of standalone films, that it's a great movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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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

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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

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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

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DZ E

70/100 RDJ was the only good thing about this sequel.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Jon Favreau

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Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Gwyneth Paltrow

Pepper Potts

Don Cheadle

Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes

Scarlett Johansson

Natalie Rushman

Sam Rockwell

Justin Hammer

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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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