Iron Man

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Overview

From Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures comes Iron Man, an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark Robert Downey Jr., who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight the throes of evil. In addition to being filthy rich, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark is also a genius inventor. When Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a diabolical weapon, he instead uses his intelligence and ingenuity to construct an indestructible suit of armor and escape his captors. Once free, Stark ...
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Overview

From Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures comes Iron Man, an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark Robert Downey Jr., who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight the throes of evil. In addition to being filthy rich, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark is also a genius inventor. When Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a diabolical weapon, he instead uses his intelligence and ingenuity to construct an indestructible suit of armor and escape his captors. Once free, Stark discovers a deadly conspiracy that could destabilize the entire globe, and dons his powerful new suit on a mission to stop the villains and save the world. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as his secretary, Virginia "Pepper" Potts, while Terrence Howard fills the role of Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes, one of Stark's colleagues, whose military background leads him to help in the formation of the suit. Jon Favreau directs, with Marvel movie veterans Avi Arad and Kevin Feige producing.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; Deleted and extended scenes; I Am Iron Man: 7 part "Making of" documentary; The Invincible Iron Man: 6 part "History of the hero"; Wired: The Visual effects of Iron Man; Robert Downey Jr. screen test; The actor's process; Still galleries
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Editorial Reviews

All Movie Guide - Jeremy Wheeler
The curtain rises on Marvel Comics' first in-house production to rousing results as their metal man of iron introduces himself to enthralled moviegoers everywhere. Just as billionaire playboy Tony Stark utilizes his technological know-how to fight evildoers, so does director Jon Favreau use his bag of cinematic tricks to lay the groundwork for yet another top-caliber franchise starring one of the biggest icons of the printed page. Delivering laughs as well as leaps of wonder, this comic-book fantasy gets it right across the board, with its buoyant tone never diluting the grounded dramatics of the story. For the flick to work, though, one needs an exceptional cast -- something this production has in spades. Sure, it's an origin story, but to the cast's credit, none of it ever seems tedious. Even if they basically follow the same superhero mold of yesteryear, the tight ensemble of Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges sells the action romp every step of the way -- so much so that one can't help but want more. It's quite evident that the best is yet to come, not only with this series, but also with big-screen Marvel outings as a whole. With clever shout-outs to the imprint's expansive universe including a post-credit cameo that'll send the geek Richter scale off the charts, Iron Man sets the stage for as yet unrealized crossover possibilities, a dream barely hinted at in previous book-to-screen adaptations. If future productions can deliver on the story while juggling both the technology and the talent as well as this one did, then it is possible that this is the true start of comicdom's cinematic rebirth, built by the best that Hollywood has to offer. All in all, a fine introduction to a hero that finally dares to tackle weight-of-the-world issues. It's about time.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/30/2008
  • UPC: 097361385648
  • Original Release: 2008

    • Rating:

  • Source: Paramount
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: 2-Disc Ultimate Edition / Wide Screen
  • Sound: Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Language: Français
  • Time: 2:05:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 2,868

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robert Downey Jr. Tony Stark
Terrence Howard Lt. Colonel James Rhodes
Jeff Bridges Obadiah Stane
Gwyneth Paltrow Virginia "Pepper" Potts
Leslie Bibb Christine Everhart
Shaun Toub Yinsen
Faran Tahir Raza
Clark Gregg Agent Coulson
Bill Smitrovich General Gabriel
Sayed Badreya Abu Bakaar
Technical Credits
Jon Favreau Director
Victoria Alonso Co-producer
Avi Arad Executive Producer, Producer
Ernie Avila Set Decoration/Design
Gabriel Beristain Cinematographer
Peter Billingsley Executive Producer
Christopher Boyes Sound/Sound Designer
Louis D'Esposito Executive Producer
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Iron Man
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 6
7. Chapter 7
8. Chapter 8
9. Chapter 9
10. Chapter 10
11. Chapter 11
12. Chapter 12
13. Chapter 13
14. Chapter 14
15. Chapter 15
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Iron Man
   Play
   Set Up
      Audio: English 5.1 Surround
      Audio: Français
      Audio: Español
      Subtitles: English
      Subtitles: Français
      Subtitles: Español
      Subtitles: None
   Special Features
      Deleted / Extended Scenes
         Play All
         Convoy Ambush
         Craps Table With Tony & Rhodey
         Tony & Rhodey On Stark Jet and Military Ceremony
         Rhodey and General Gabriel
         Tony Comes Home
         Tony Begins Mark II
         Dubai Party
         Pepper Discovers Tony as Iron Man
         Obadiah Addresses Scientists
         Rhodey Saves Iron Man on Freeway
         Rooftop Battle
      Iron Man: Armored Adventures
      Extra
      Previews
   Scene Selection
Disc #2 -- Iron Man
   I Am Iron Man
      Play All
      The Journey Begins
      The Suit That Makes the Iron Man
      Walk of Destruction
      Grounded In Reality
      Beneath the Armor
      It's All In the Details
      A Good Story, Well Told
   The Invincible Iron Man
      Play All
      Origins
      Freinds and Foes
      The Defintive Iron Man
      Demon In a Bottle
      Extremis and Beyond
      Ultimate Iron Man
   Wired: The Visual Effects of Iron Man
   Robert Downey Jr. Screen Test
   The Actor's Process
   The Onion "Wildly Popular Iron Man Trailer To Be Adapted Into Full-Length Film"
   Galleries
      Concept Art
         Afghan Cave
         Stark Estate
         Stark Garage
         Stark Industries
         Iron Man
         Iron Monger
         Tony Stark
      Tech
      Unit Photography
      Posters
   Credits
   Set Up
      Subtitles: English
      Subtitles: Français
      Subtitles: Español
      Subtitles: None
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    I Also Recommend:

    Angel On My Shoulder, Demon In My Ear
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    Downey Jr. kept this movie together

    This film got so much more hype and attention than "The Incredible Hulk," but most of it was undeserved. This was a great movie, and a wonderful example of the comic book-to-film craze. However, other than Downey Jr. the performances were dull and unbelievable. Obidiah was the worst excuse for a villain I've ever seen. He wasn't intimidating, frightening, or intelligent. Pepper Potts was whinny, weak, and a complete waste of a woman. The characterization was terrible compared to "Hulk," where the performances were beautiful all around. Downey Jr. was the perfect Tony Stark, however, and he single handedly made the entire movie enjoyable.

    9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

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    Iron Man - Awesome, different and Downey Jr.

    The first movie that I noticed Robert Downey Jr. in was Gothika. Then afterwards Iron Man looked pretty good. I'm not like a big comic fan but still thought the movie was pretty good. Its about a guy, gets kidnapped, thanks to his experience while being captive builds a suit thing and tries to help the world or something. I know I know, not the best summary for a comic that a lot of people like so sorry about that. Anyway, the plot was really good as well as the performances and not only Robert did a good job. Jeff Bridges was also good and you couldn't even recognize the guy. Last movie I saw of his was the Vanishing. Terrance Howard was pretty good including Gwyneth. There's something about Robert that you just like about him. You could say I'm starting to watch more of his movies (just watched U.S. Marshalls and he was also good in that). In the film, there are some funny moments and good dialogue. The suspense was especially good and that ending. So if you haven't seen Iron Man go for it. You can see it even if you haven't read the comics (no offense to all you comic lovers out there).

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Iron Man the beginning

    Like most super hero movies, this one had to spend a lot of time on the origin of Iron Man. It was done very well, but the next movie can now start with an action movie right from the opening credits. I think for this reason Spiderman 2,and Batman the Dark Night were better than the first. So I'm hoping for a really good Iron Man 2.

    1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Very Entertaining

    Very entertaining movie. At first I couldn't see Robert Downey playing the roll of Ironman, but I was wrong. He was excellent. He is a very talented actor. Can't wait for the second movie.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Awesome!

    I must say that this movie was one of the best movies of 2008. It has non-stop action and a great sense of humor. It is very entertaining and it will leave you at the edge of your seat the whole time! And they could not have chose a better actor than Robert Downey Jr. to play Tony Stark. He is incredible! Take my advice and I'm positive that you'll enjoy this movie.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    The Performances Stand On Their Own

    Unlike your typical super-hero action films, Ironman stnads on its own due to the performances of the actors. Sure, you'll be swept away by the special effects and the action, but its the performances make you really care about watching the story unfold. Robert Downy Jr. brings a presence of actual believeability to this fictional character. The supporting cast is also outstanding. Adults and children will both enjoy this cinematic effort.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    The most enjoyable superhero film of 2008

    "The Dark Knight" may have been the best superhero film of 2008, and Heath Ledger certainly deserves all the posthumous accolades being thrown his way, but "Iron Man" beats it hands-down for sheer entertainment value.<BR/><BR/>Like "Dark Knight," "Iron Man" is successful because of the strength of its cast and their performances. Robert Downey Jr. brings wit, energy, presence, and great humanity to his portrayal of billionaire industrialist Tony Stark. Downey gets to play off Jeff Bridges, Gwenyth Paltrow and Terrance Howard, and at least two of them don't disappoint. While the special effects are fun to watch and marvel at, it's the story and the characters that make "Iron Man" worth repeat viewings. Jon Favreau, previously known for indie comedies like "Swingers" and family films like "Elf" and "Zathura" really hits one out of the park by keeping the fantasy grounded in these real characters and the real-world issues that drive them. Yet there's also a sense of fun -- largely propelled by Downey's performance and his chemistry with Paltrow, who plays Stark's assistant Pepper Potts -- like the cast and crew remembered that movies are supposed to entertain you, not just emotionally overwhelm you.<BR/><BR/>The two-disc version of "Iron Man" is definitely worth a look; there's a making-of documentary that's almost as long as the film itself, a brief history of the comic, and Downey's test reel, where he shows off his talent for improvisation that makes his performance so much fun to watch here.

    1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Completely awesome!

    Better than all 3 Spider-man movies combined. Robert Downey Jr. plays the perfect Tony Stark.

    1 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    good

    it's so funny

    1 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    El Ironman

    Comic book movies have come a very long way, I hate it went people call this a movie its more like a film, an excellent script and an amazing cast. Alot more than eye candy of the previous Marvel projects.

    1 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Absolutely stunning!

    The film itself was great, couldn't have been better, but the thing I was most impressed with was Robert Downey Jr. in the title role. I've been a fan of his for years, but I seriously think Tony Stark was his best performance thus far. Likewise, there couldn't be a better actor to play Tony Stark with his sarcasm, dry humor, and laid-back attitude even at the worst of times. Downey's performance alone makes this film worth watching even if you don't enjoy &quot Super Hero&quot movies. And he's gorgeous, which doesn't hurt a bit!

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    amazing movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    amazing movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Movie!

    n/a

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    if you own samsung blue ray do not buy this

    great movie, but wont play on the device even with the most current firmware updates. save your money

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Good Movie

    Really enjoyed the movie.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    SLOW TO GET INTO (FIRST THIRD) BUT WELL WORTH THE TIME TO DEVELOP!!! I MISSED THE THEATER- BUT DON'T MISS THE VIDEO!!!!

    One thing I loved about Marvel Comics back in the 60's was they set the scene's in actual earth locations (not like Megatropolis), and they did it again by using Afganahstan as part of location!
    Tony Stark (Downey Jr) is the heart of this video. His image was perfect and his acting was spot on!!!
    Virginia "Pepper" Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) was the typical submissive personal secretary and a beautiful redheaded woman that captured my attention every frame.
    Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane caught me off guard, but the typical character of partner's evil side was TOO SIMPLE (oh well).
    Yes the last line is THE PUNCH!!!

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    My favorite movie

    I feel it's a great cross between horror and sci-fi.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The last line made the movie.

    I really enjoyed this movie, but was somewhat disturbed by a gratuitous sex scene in the beginning. The plot and pace of the movie were fine; Robert Downey Jr. did a wonderful job with the character. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending; the last line made the movie

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Classic comic come to life.

    Worthwhile viewing.
    Action packed fun. Nice plot based storyline. Enjoyed this one. You will enjoy this one if you like action and adventure and comic characters.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Good guys do win. It's a great feel-good tale with something to think about.

    Excellent family movie. Good versus evil plot that has a few twists and is most entertaining and fun for the family.

    0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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