Iron Man (2008)

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"Iron Man? That's kinda catchy. It's got a nice ring to it."

Superhero movies wildly vary in quality. For every home run that successfully mixes emotional resonance with a thrill-ride payoff (Spider-Man 2 or X-Men), there are morose duds and woeful misfires (Fantastic Four, Elektra, or Hulk). With Jon Favreau's Iron Man, another superhero has been taken from the Marvel Comic stable ... read more

''The truth is...I am Iron Man!''


When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil.

Robert Downey Jr.: Tony Stark / Iron Man

Terrence Howard: Jim Rhodes

Jeff Bridges: Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger
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Iron Man is an origins story of how Tony Stark, genius and weapons manufacturer goes from having a carefree life to becoming a superhero in an iron (okay, titanium) suit. The plot is basic superhero stuff but Jon Favreau tells it well, mixing in action and drama with a liberal sprinkling of humor.

I was unsure of how Robert Downey Jr would fare as Tony Stark/Ironman but he did a gre... read more

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