Suit up for action with Robert Downey Jr. in the ultimate adventure movie you've been waiting for, Iron Man! When jet-setting genius-industrialist Tony Stark is captured in enemy territory, he builds a high-tech suit of armor to escape. Now, he's on a mission to save the world as a hero who's built, not born, to be unlike any other. Co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges, it's a fantastic, high-flying journey that is "hugely entertaining" (Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal).
You know you're going to get a different kind of superhero when you cast Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. And Iron Man is different, in welcome ways. Cleverly updated from Marvel Comics' longstanding series, Iron Man puts billionaire industrialist Tony Stark (that's Downey) in the path of some Middle Eastern terrorists; in a brilliantly paced section, Stark invents an indestructible suit that allows him to escape. If the rest of the movie never quit hits that precise rhythm again, it nevertheless offers plenty of pleasure, as the renewed Stark swears off his past as a weapons manufacturer, develops his new Iron Man suit, and puzzles both his business partner (Jeff Bridges in great form) and executive assistant (Gwyneth Paltrow). Director Jon Favreau geeks out in fun ways with the hardware, but never lets it overpower the movie, and there's always a goofy one-liner or a slapstick pratfall around to break the tension. As for Downey, he doesn't get to jitterbug around too much in his improv way, but he brings enough of his unpredictable personality to keep the thing fresh. And listen up, hardcore Marvel mavens: even if you know the Stan Lee cameo is coming, you won't be able to guess it until it's on the screen. It all builds to a splendid final scene, with a concluding line delivery by Downey that just feels absolutely right. --Robert Horton Stills from Iron Man (Click for larger image)
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Awesome!:
Truly awesome! Robert Downey Jr.'s performance was stellar. They also left an open door for sequels. I want one of those suits!!
FINALLY, MARVEL DELIVERS A TERRIFIC SUPERHERO FILM! (Some Spoilers):
After sitting through some rather lackluster Marvel adaptations, such as the overrated "Spider-man" and "X-Men" films, I sat to watch "Iron Man" with cautious optimism. And it proved to be worthwhile. This is, without a doubt, the best adaptation of a Marvel comic book character to date. Dispensing with over-serious storylines, such as in "Spider-man 2" and "The Hulk," the story never takes itself too seriously, bringing the fun and excitement back to the superhero movie. The storytelling, visual effects... more info
IRON MAN:
ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR. ROBERT DOWNEY JR IS AN AWESOME ACTOR AND THE ACTION IN THIS MOVIE IS INCREDIBLE ALONG WITH JEFF BRIDGES WHO DOES A SUPER JOB AS THE BAD GUY. GWYNETH PALTROW IS AWESOME TOO. I LOVE THIS MOVIE. WE WATCH IT ALL THE TIME.
Blu-ray adventure movie:
Love this movie and the blu-ray effects. Was shipped very quickly and happy with transaction.
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