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Iron Man 3

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Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), now, is more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona -- so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow). After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves.
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With the help of its charismatic lead, some impressive action sequences, and even a few surprises, Iron Man 3 is a witty, entertaining adventure and a strong addition to the Marvel canon.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/07/2017
b+
The movie does exactly what a blockbuster should--entertain. Go to Full Review
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk 09/05/2017
3/5
Better than Iron Man 2. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire 06/21/2016
Beyond all the explosions and action set pieces and 3D wizardry, you can still hear a writer with a distinctive, entertaining voice. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/20/2024
B-
While it was funny and the visuals were great, I walked out with a feeling that can be described simply in one word: disappointed. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/20/2023
5/5
Circumvents all of the expectations for the character and for the franchise, thanks hugely to filmmaker Shane Black. Makes for the perfect epilogue to more bombastic entries into the MCU to tell an immensely personal story. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/06/2022
3.5/4
Better than its immediate predecessor but not quite topping the original, this third entry in the franchise proves to be one of the best from Marvel yet. Go to Full Review
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Musa A @doodleflame 1d A worthy ending to the Iron Man Trilogy See more andrea C @Charst Jun 29 La fine naturale di una saga che aveva ormai poco da dire come super eroe solitario ma che trova un villain che giustamente mira all'uomo più che all'armatura rendendo la battaglia molto avvincente. Purtroppo, il villain, al di là di questa peculiarità in realtà si dimostra molto più ordinario del previsto col suo classico piano malefico per dominare il mondo. Anche il finale non soddisfa, lasciando ampio spazio ad una continua battaglia che però risulta confusionaria e per di più risolta dall'esplosione di potenza dell'inaspettata Paltrow. Il più grande punto di domanda è però il dubbio che sorge nel vedere villain con lo stesso super potere che però viene espresso a gradi di potenza estremamente diversi. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 29 Iron Man 3 takes the series in a different direction by focusing less on the armor and more on Tony Stark himself. Shane Black explores Tony's anxiety and trauma after The Avengers, giving the character more emotional depth than a typical superhero sequel. Robert Downey Jr. delivers one of his strongest performances, showing both Tony's trademark wit and his growing vulnerability. Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow continue to provide solid support, while Guy Pearce is an effective antagonist. Some of the film's best moments come when Tony has to rely on his intelligence instead of his technology. The exception to this is the final battle, which is entertaining but leans too heavily on CGI spectacle, sacrificing some of the personal focus that makes the rest of the film so effective. See more Carsin S @CarsinGaryschmidt Jun 28 Kind of boring but a good finale to iron man and left me with a good feeling See more E.D. J @Salty_Sass Jun 27 A decent movie, the cast is always pretty funny. Villain was predictable and Pepper deserves like a million years of paid PTO lol See more Muhammed U @RT91286855 Jun 16 Iron Man 3 is one of my favorite Iron Man movies because it focuses more on Tony Stark as a person rather than just the suit. I liked how the movie showed his struggles with anxiety and how he had to rely on his intelligence and determination when he didn't have all his technology. The action scenes were exciting, the humor was entertaining, and the story felt different from the previous films. While some fans didn't like the Mandarin twist, I thought it was an interesting surprise. Overall, Iron Man 3 is a fun, emotional, and action-packed superhero movie that shows why Tony Stark is a hero even without the armor. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), now, is more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona -- so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow). After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves.
Director
Shane Black
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Drew Pearce, Shane Black
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$409.0M
Runtime
2h 10m