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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Stephen G

@Mangaloverx999x Jan 4

Not as good as one but it is still very good.

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Iman G

@Imang Jan 3

I really like this movie just as enjoyable as the last and the charter inclusions of nick fury and black widow to the story makes this a super fun watch but the plot is very convoluted not making it a really great first watch

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Shawn E

@Bahllusyourmouthous Jan 2

Don was available but he’s not Mr eeerrrrbody hustle and flow sunny we missing that up in this one we don’t want the guy from oceans eleven

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Garry A

@heavyg Dec 29

I reluctantly threw in that extra half star. There was a lack of focus and was up and down as far as entertainment value. The introduction of black widow what was well done.

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Bear Love R

@BearChief2000 Dec 23

A must see in the infinity saga. Sam Rockwell is brilliant, O'Rourke is solid and a monster. Script is brilliantly paced. Lots of easter eggs for Avengers

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Bob J

@GametimeD Dec 19

best iron man movie really good villain, acting, story, etc. love it the bad reviews are wrong

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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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