Iron Man

Not too light, not too dark… a bit grey, then? Not at all: this is buoyant, bright, a constant breeze. But still it hovers somewhere on the superhero-adap spectrum between the good and the great. Not as flyweight as Fantastic Four or Daredevil or Ghost Rider, but just missing the myth-spinning splendour and heft of a Spidey 2 or X2 or Batman Begins.

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- Robert Downey Jr talks Iron Man 2
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- Jon Favreau offers an Iron Man sequel update!
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Trailers & Video
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- Iron Man: DVD extra - The suit
- Iron Man: Clip - Run before you can walk
- Iron Man Trailer
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- Iron Man - Superbowl TV Spot
- Iron Man: Exclusive Press Conference report
- Iron Man: Behind the scenes

Film Details

12A
UK Theatrical Release Date: May 2nd 2008
Genre
Starring
Director
- Jon Favreau
Screenwriter

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- stefan
  
  Jan 6th 2009, 18:09
  
  how come this was five stars a few weeks ago? this is obviously a better choice but you should stop changing your reviews
  
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- lukeworm100
  
  May 10th 2010, 19:27
  
  one of the most successful comic book films ever made. 2008 was shocked!
  
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