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kick-ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hands down

lee on May 2, 2008

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I liked Iron Man but didn't love it. I had some real problems with the degree of villainy. As I said in my own review, Obadiah is not The Joker. So I wish it had had more of a payoff I could rally behind.

Downey was great, no question about that, but I didn't run out of the theater and get back in line, which is what happened when I saw the first Spidey and the most recent Batman.

It's better than most but it's not on the Mount Rushmore of superhero movies.

Colin Boyd on May 2, 2008

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Just come back home from the movies….IM kicks some major ass..and i'm not even a movies-from-comic-books fan (apart Batman Begins and TDK). I'm not an expert so I couldn't find any weakness comic book-wise but Downey Jr was awesome and I really enjoyed the movie.

I couldn't stay until after the credits…DAMN -.-'

Samy on May 2, 2008

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damn gta 4 taking up all my ironman time…. somebody had to say it

JNYCE on May 2, 2008

5

really good..
i enjoyed it very much…

sam on May 2, 2008

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wow…is all i can say, someone finally made a comic book movie that is pretty inline with the comic, iron man, blew away all my expectations, thank you marvel for finally getting it right, ILM, spot on with the graphics, John Favreau fantastic job, and the surprise end…i am now even more excited! I will definately see this again in the theaters and will get it on DVD, i think it was successful on many fronts, funny, emotional, and action packed, i forgot at times that downey wasnt in the suit, phenominal job on the suit and action sequences.

taurinh on May 2, 2008

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Saw the film last night. Absolutely a tremendous film!! This is exactly the way I was hoping to start the summer out with all these blockbuster films on the way.

Hands down, Robert Downey, Jr. WAS the movie!! Yes, this was a great movie-comic book adaptation, there was great eye-candy to be sure, the plot was smooth, easy to keep up with and well balanced….but Downey's performance all around was brilliant!

I'd put this in the top 5, if not the top 3 superhero films to date.

I will be seeing Ironman MANY more times in the theater, you can bet on that.

Thank you Jon Favreau Robert Downey Jr., for setting the bar extremely high…not for just this summer's film releases, but for all future superhero films to come!

Craig on May 2, 2008

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I LOVED IT!!!!!

Robert Downey Jr. made the movie for me, his personaility really carried the movie, and made it very easy to watch and have fun with…. way better for me than any of the spiderman movies…but not as good as batman begins…..only problem i had was with mrs. Paltrow…i though she was miss cast and wasted in this film, they could of gotten anyone to play that role…9 outta 10

COL. MUSTARD on May 2, 2008

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Hands down the best superhero movie to date by a country mile.

- Way better than Transformers which was already great

- Wished there was more action (who doesn't?) but I guess that's what the sequel is for.

- RBJR made the movie, he's got an awesome dead-pannish humor

- References by Terrance Howard to War Machine

- Stark's house was an architectural and technological masterpiece

Jason Ip on May 2, 2008

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awesome movie. Great pacing. Almost perfect balance of comedy, action, drama. If the fight against Obadiah had been longer and if War Machine had joined IM against him, it would've put it over the top and sealed the lid as my fave comic book movie of all time.
As good as Batman Begins was, not really sure why people say it's such a great benchmark… it had such big flaws it came close to ruining the movie for me.

Alfredo on May 2, 2008

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It's an entertaining flick, great theater experience but I still feel there was something missing. I didnt think there would be a comic book movie were i would enjoy the "building up" a lot more than the fight scenes.

Favreau has amazing resources tomake this film but the story felt short.

Tremolan on May 2, 2008

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Damn good movie……..

Wish they had a better Vilian oh well sure there will be a 2

SHANE D on May 2, 2008

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Very good movie ! Top notch acting and good pacing. Now even though it was great I don't have the urge to see it again like I did with Spiderman and Spidey 2 and also Batman Begins. This one although good was not a homerun to me like the others.

Anyhow I was entertained and stayed to watch the end after the credits! Go see it and you may or may not want to see it a couple of times that is up to you.

dee on May 2, 2008

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What did I think? What did I think?? I think Iron Man owes me a new pair of socks, that's what I think. Because he completely blew mine off my feet last night! The villians could have been better, but the battles with them were pretty nice. I can't say anything that hasn't been said before about the acting and Downey's + cast's performances, so I won't say anything at all.

Regarding my theatrical experience, I loved the digital projection with it's razor sharp images and clear sound. But I've had enough of the frat boys talking through the movie, whistling whenever Stark's flirted (or more) with a beautiful woman, essentially acting like 10 year olds with libidos of 20 year olds. I don't think I'm going back to an opening night showing ever again. I'll do my best to dodge the spoilers and try to see the movies on the first Sunday afternoon I can. This was ridiculous.

kevjohn on May 2, 2008

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SPOILER ALERT ************************************


Stayed after the credits DO NOT READ! SPOILER *********


After the credits Nick Fury shows up. Not only was I surprised but psyched to find out that is was Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Can't wait ’till Ironman 2!!!

oh and Stan Lee plays Heffner in the movie, lmao. Great!

ibo4lyf on May 2, 2008

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Awesome flick! Loved it. I'll be seeing it again. Good story and great a$$ kicking. Gwyneth Paltrow is HOT! Jon Favreau crafted a gem of a comic book flick. Terrence Howard, right on the money. Jeff Bridges –as ruthless as they get, but best of all Robert Downey Jr's performance did indeed MAKE the movie.
*** Exhilarating surprise at the end of the credits–the few of us who stayed clapped in celebration. I can't wait for "Iron Man 2"!

Spider on May 2, 2008

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…and let's not forget the legendary Stan Lee. Like #15, ibo4lyf, pointed out—he has a comically inspired cameo!!

Spider on May 2, 2008

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I loved it …………

Great movie I can't wait to see it again this weekend.

RDJ is this film the man turns in an amazing performance.

Andee23 on May 2, 2008

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imo its one of the best comic book to movie adaptations
seen it yesterday and definetly gonna watch it again..

it tells the story in a good way and its funny as hell too

Dirk on May 2, 2008

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The greatest Marvel movie ever made! This movie blows Spiderman away. Nothing wrong whatsoever with it. Everything was perfect. Now I wish after watching the new trailer for The Dark Knight that that movie would come out now.
Jon Favreau is genius. Good job.

Fish on May 2, 2008

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Okay, someone just compared Obadiah to Joker. You don't do that. Of course Obadiah is now Joker, but Joker is no Obadiah, two separate universes. Obadiah was perfect for Iron Man's new villain. If they do another they have to tap into the Mandarin. And get Rhodes involved.

Fish on May 2, 2008

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I would say it is on par with those movies made by people who care about the characters and acknowledge the comic book fans. Like Batman Begins, Spider-Man, and Sin City, it is a quality movie to kick off a franchise. It was great, Downey is the perfect Stark in my opinion. If only the same caliber of people were availiable or interested in some of Marvel's other movies (FF4/X-Men). I can only hope that Incredible Hulk can do the same this summer. The movie was very entertaining and makes me want to see it again this weekend.

As for Samuel L. Jackson playing Fury, come on he had to do it. They reimagined Fury in his image in the Ultimate universe, and those stories are awsome re-tellings or re-imaginings of Marvel characters. I didnt see the Hulk cameo, so maybe I will see a Iron Man cameo after the credits of Incredible Hulk. And the Avenger initiative!, how will this affect what movie gets made first? Will we see Captain America make his intro in the Avengers movie, or will we see his origins and eventual deep freeze in his own movie? Oh man im all antsy with anticipation just thinking aout this stuff. And whenwill Thor appear? So I am thinking Avengers my be made a movie first then spin off other movies. Either way the Avengers are comming!

JLA Reject on May 2, 2008

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Oh yea, was the terrorist group calledhe Ten Rings a hint eluding to the Manderin?

JLA Reject on May 2, 2008

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Worse than Spider-man 2 and the latest Batman, better than Superman. I enjoyed it, but it contained nothing that would make me want to watch it again within a year.

Korinthian on May 2, 2008

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I was incredibly impressed. Iron Man is definitely one of the best comic book movies ever, surpassing Transformers and, in my opinion, X-Men and Batman Begins. I'm a little biased–I've always preferred Iron Man and War Machine to the rest of the Marvel universe, save Nightcrawler.

The storyline is strong, the acting is incredible. Robert Downey, Jr. is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors for his characters in roles such as Iron Man, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and A Scanner Darkly. Gwyneth Paltrow shines, too, and really should stay a redhead for the remainder of her life (if only I were 10 years older and famous, and she wasn't married with children…). I hardly recognized Jeff Bridges until I heard him speak, and Terrence Howard's reference to the Mk. II suit as War Machine was probably missed by most viewers. Also, I think most viewers missed that Paul Bettany was the voice of Jarvis, who is an AI rather than a butler in the movie.

The scarred guy was not shown to be dead. Who could he become, if his role is to be reprised? Also, Leslie Bibb as Christine Everhart is an interesting character, I wonder if she'll become "that annoying reporter" that the hero always has to deal with.

I'm not one to drop another $8-$9 to see a movie again, but I think I might on this one.

Colin Dean on May 2, 2008

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Just saw it last night and was blown away ,Robert Downey Jr. was awsome . I am going to see it again this weekend . I can't recommend it enough .

Dave on May 2, 2008

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That was a ridiculously amazing movie. There was an 8:00 pm screening at my theater last night, and when I got out, I bought a ticket to the midnight show as well. Absolutely amazing.

Icarus on May 2, 2008

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Oh yeah, and Leslie Bibb? You can walk around my apartment without your pants on ALL YOU WANT. And I swear I won't call you "trash".

Icarus on May 2, 2008

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Very awesome. Loved it even though it skimped a bit on the action side (which I think benefited it) but when the action comes boy did it come :).

The final fight scene could have been somewhat more extraordinary but altogether it was very great and the scene at the end was the icing on the cake.




P.S. Was Hilary Swank the one blowing on the dice in the beginning???? I know she had a cameo unless they cut it out.

Ryan on May 2, 2008

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Loved the film. I know nothing about the comics but still enjoyed the film.

@Icarus
Leslie Bibb can walk around your apartment pantless all she wants but she would be the ONLY one to do so.

scarlet on May 2, 2008

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What a waste of Film and my time. All that anticipation for a real life drunk and drug user to attempt to act. What a disgrace to the iron man name. It was almost as bad as Transformers

Dj OT on May 2, 2008

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How can anyone dislike this movie? Robert Downey Jr. IS Tony Stark. Gwynneth Paltrow is just lovely. You grow to hate Jeff Briges (he's so… treacherous in a shakespeare-like way). Hats off to the director (Go Favreau!), the special effects and mooost of the script. You learn to respect the movie also for some little details: all the clicks and clacks of the iron man suit, the problem with the freeze, and the staggered descent of Iron Man when the power goes almost off. Those where very cool and accurate details!! Bravo!

Jorge Leiner on May 2, 2008

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Thought this movie was really amazing. I was surprised at how much humor was put into it but i think it helped it. I wish there had been more action but i know in the first movie of a franchise (read:origin) they build up to it at the end (which didnt disappoint) the references to s.h.i.e.l.d. and the surprise @ the end scene made this one of the top best superhero movies ever in my opinion. I just hope more studios take a cue from this film and start having cameos from each franchise appear (even briefly) in each of the film. This is a treat for the fans and I have no problem plopping down more money to go see it again when they're this fun!

mike on May 2, 2008

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i have to agree with #2 but at the same time i'll let it slide with this movie, because in retrospect I.M needed a "origin" movie. okay, so Obadiah wasn't the Joker, but Ras Al Ghul (Batman Begins) wasn't the Joker either.
the big time villains are best saved for the sequel which there will most likely be one in this case.

"next time maybe" gave me chills, i'd love to see some Iron Man/War Machine action in I.M 2, also i don't know if anyone else caught it but the name of the terrorist group was " the Ten Rings" a very clear nod to the "ten rings of the Mandarin" so it leaves a huge opening for the Mandarin to walk in as the villain in Iron Man 2.

as for John Favreau and and Robert Downey Jr. i'am eating alot of crow right now, when they were first confirmed as director and star of the film i threw a huge rant.
i have to take alot of it back, no one could have pulled it off better than RDJ, he was cool, charming, charismatic and likable, i have to say i enjoyed the film more because of RDJ.

i don't know how many of you are comic fans but as a die hard comic collector i have to say it made me sick to my stomach to see that Joe Quesada managed to crowbar his name into the ending credits, he who has gone out of his way to make Tony Stark one of the most hated people in comic book history. to add insult to injury he uncouthly added his name ABOVE those of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby who CREATED Iron man.

in closing, i have to say i very much enjoyed it, but it only left me hungry for the Dark Knight, but still a must see for this summer.

The Delightful Deviant on May 2, 2008

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Thank you for adding your valuable input into the conversation, Dj OT. It was much appreciated.

Come on, everyone. Let's get a slow clap going for Dj OT.

CLAP - CLAP - CLAP - CLAP

kevjohn on May 2, 2008

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it was at best a c. rdj was good not really enough action really and 2 much time on making the 2nd suit and then when he told the press that he was iron man

john on May 2, 2008

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I flat-out loved it, and I'm definitely not in the standard demographic for a superhero film (42 year old woman). I played hookey today and caught the 10:30 am show. It was so good that, after it ended, I bought another ticket and went right back in (!) It's a brilliant adrenaline ride. The writing and editing are top notch and the acting is dead on. Effects are amazing (check out the computerized designing of the suit). And Robert Downey, Jr., absolutely IS Tony Stark. He's etched Stark into a very real, multi-faceted, authentic person and an indelible, enduring character.

The film is smart, sly, genuinely funny and has something to say. I loved the way the opening sequences established the character and I loved the press conferences (OK, I loved the whole movie!)

There are going to be a ton of awards for this film.

Also - stick around through the full credit roll - there's a cool pay off just when you think it's over.

PS: Possible spoiler alert

The use of a brief waterboarding scene was timely and may spark conversation. I hope it does. Granted, I'm a wimp, so I looked away until it was over….

Rachelle on May 2, 2008

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Without doubt my fav superhero movie! Being a big fan of the rocketeer, this just tickled my fancy and it was just like walking into a modern day version. I love the concepts, the characters how scenes flowed and the direction John took it in… very much a different approach to making a superhero movie. AND I have to say, without Robert Downey, this movie wouldn't have been half as good! The visuals were excellent - kinda puts the hulk 2 to shame… this stuff was so invisible and flowed with the story. GREAT JOB!

Oh and the end scene - hmm another movie with Samuel Jackson - Come on! I'm getting a bit fed up with the guy to be honest.

P.S. With the news that a new Robocop might get made, the visuals from this should help prove it can be done to a great new visual level.

I so want my own helmet!! lol

nha on May 2, 2008

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Saw it in Beijing yesterday. I grew up liking comic book heros so watching the movies being made now is a real treat for me.
IRONMAN is very entertaining and RDJ is excellent in the lead role. I think the movie is well worth viewing for all comic book lovers. Forget the gripes and grumbling—this movie is fun —and thats what movies are supposed to be. Escape from reality and have some fun—and popcorn if they have it.

randall morgan on May 2, 2008

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The movie seriously kicked major ass

One of the best this summer

Urban on May 2, 2008

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I've read a few of the comics, but not familiar with whole story line, RDJ, played Tony Stark so perfect, this get 4 out 4 for me. My only criticism is that I don't believe Obidiah could have bee familiar with suit so quickly. We stayed for the credits, I don't know what Avenger things is except Capt america is part of it but everyone cheered. I'm an Iron Man geek from here on out.. I'm going to see it again.


P.S. Speed Racer preview makes it look like a pile of crap I grew up on cartoon. The Movie will be lame


Great props to John Favreau on directing he's great

Tim on May 2, 2008

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loved it!
robert downey jr.-simply the best (i couldnt imagine other actors playing the lead)
will go back to see it again? DEFINITELY!

ma_rissa on May 2, 2008

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Robert Downey Jr. Yay! So glad to see him doing what he does best. Can't wait to see Tropical Thunder.

MIGS on May 2, 2008

44

just saw iron man tonight. was a fun movie. good amount of action, not as much as I had anticipated. but it was overall a solid fun movie. now comparing this movie to transformers or michael bay is complete nonsense. Tranformers had WAY more action in it than iron man did, and during the transformers my adrenaline was pumping the whole movie. iron man didnt give that to me. i would have to say the best part was the jet scene. it was fast, lots of action and it was just visually stunning. thats all i can say about it. but transformers, the whole movie was eye candy. not im not boasting that transformers was the best action movie ive ever seen but it has to be hands down the best CGI movie ive ever layed my eyes on. and i love how everyone over here at FS.net is boasting that iron man is just amazing and the best movie of the summer so far, but it wasnt that good, the acting was good, but it just felt a little repetitive. each scene almost felt like i had watched it already. lets just say the movie wasnt all that refreshing. just felt like a typical comic book adaption, with a short, lame villian fight at the end which was horrible btw, was not satisfied with it at all. very disappointed unfortunately considering i was looking forward to this movie and reading the review here on FS.net. for me, it didnt live up to the hype. and why do you hate michael bay so much?? i really want to know. i think his movies are entertaining, and enjoyable to watch, i mean isnt that why we go to the movies??? come on.

Ck on May 2, 2008

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Favreau did the important thing: he got the world right. He got the characters. Now only if we had a little more time to develop those characters it would be amazing. RDJ IS Tony Stark, hands down. But I wanna see what happens when the setup is out of the way and Favs can really have fun with the action.

Kgerm on May 2, 2008

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The tone of the movie is exactly right on the money. Robert Downey Jr is pretty much the perfect Tony Stark. I don't know a whole hell of a lot about the comic book - I read a lot of comics, but not a lot of superhero stuff - but from what I know, this movie is basically the best sort of comic to movie conversion you could ask for. They don't tell the same story that the comics do, it's all original material with maybe a nod to the comics here and there, but they've gotten the mood and characters right and didn't do too much fan-service crap (which annoys me).

The bit at the press conference came as a bit of a shock. I think Stark is 'out of the closet' in the comics now, due to the 'world at war' storyline (is that right?). To have him reveal himself like that at the end of the first movie seems like a really daring thing to do, and it sorta got me jazzed to see how they'd deal with that later on. Also, the fact that there seems to be a new trend of including other comic characters in these things as cameos… makes the whole marvel film universe more interesting. Will they start keeping a continuity between all of them? Maybe the Baxter Building, or the X-Men's mansion will pop up in a future Iron Man or Spiderman movie. Hulk supposedly has an Ironman cameo (possibly more than that…). This is all just really interesting, and it makes you wonder if Marvel doesn't have that sort of larger picture in mind.

Squiggly_P on May 3, 2008

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I enjoyed the film greatly. Had read a few reviews (all generally positive), but you never know until you see it for yourself. I'm not a comic/graphic novel buff, so I'm not going to be obsessed with following detail from that media.

The baddies were swarthy enough to give a current flavour, but the lack of a specific political/religious affiliation (very wise) will prevent the movie from "aging" too quickly. Robert Downey Jr. and Gweneth Paltrow were excellent in their parts, both giving their respective characters depth. Jeff Bridges (an actor I've always enjoyed watching) I thought wasn't quite right…until the "Now hold still you little pr*ck" line…maybe I just missed it, and a second viewing might cement his role for me.

A little too heavy for the "Fantastic Four" crowd, and maybe just a shade too light for "The Dark Knight" set, but nevertheless a reasonably intelligent and entertaining entry into the superhero genre. Well done!

L'il Matt on May 3, 2008

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I hated it. I'm surprised more people didn't like it. It was super simplistic, people in my audience figured out punchlines before they were spoken, on FIRST VIEWING. But I guess it would have to be to appeal to the largest number of people. I thought it was too long, and there were too many "comic book moments" like the jesus scene in spiderman 2. I cringed at the us military line about not stopping the terrorists because "they were using human shields." I thought the entire concept of a bunch of terrorists acquiring the most sophisticated missile technology and then using it to blow up….nothing…which they ransacked a village with Ak-47s to be so paper thin that even children should think twice. I think movies should have the balls to take a position, this movie took none. The fact is that any superhero needs an equally terrifying supervillian. Its what made the best of the batman, superman, and spider man (1) movies work. The only BELIEVABLE villan to an omnipotent ironman was the most powerful force on this earth - the US Military. But that probably didn't fly which is why the enemy turned out to be evil corporate greed. Listen, I know it was just a popcorn flick, but it just…was insultingly simple. And the CGI wasnt that good, AND the best scenes were in the trailer.

Xen0 on May 3, 2008

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WAY WAY WAY times 100 better than Transformers. I actually felt for the characters, and even the scenes with the robots and just Robert Downey Jr. on screen got laughs and made me care about the character. I can't wait for the sequel and normally I hate sequels. The little winks at Terrance Howard looking at the suit and saying "next time" (War Machine) and also the Nick Fury at the end made me start dreaming of whats in store for Iron Man.

Obi Nneji on May 3, 2008

50

This movie exceeded my expectations.

Chris M. on May 3, 2008

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For me ..I think Iron man must be compared with Robocop not with Transformers … because for me it was like watching a new version of Robocop …

I will give 7.5 from 10 for the movie …as quality and the idea .. and I liked the Visual Effects ..it was really nice ..

But again it was not one of the movies that I am still waiting for …

shero on May 3, 2008

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It was definately fun, and pretty solid, but I don't think it was as good as some people have made it out to be. It's definately not to be compared to Batman Begins, they're completely different. One's gritty and rooted in a sense of realism, the other is over-the-top and outlandish.

But, like I said, fun and solid. If you ignore the fact that everything that had to do with technology was near-impossible or incredibly ludicrous, it's a plain old blast.

Brad on May 3, 2008

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I thought the movie was a great improvement from past Marvel movies that have hit the screen of late. Robert Downey's performance was a great compliment to the character of Tony Stark. And Jon Favreau did an outstanding job telling the tale of Iron-man, which I never doubted. It was one of those movies that if you had to go to the bathroom you held it to the end. Strong cast, story, and an amazing finish to what will be a comic movie sensation!

Jason on May 3, 2008

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I can't say enough good about the movie. Every comic book fan should see this movie. Everything with the exception of the last scene everything does the comic book true and I found it an interesting change and probably more believable. It was an awesome way to kick off the summer movie spree and look forward to the sequel or spin off which ever we get.

Hawk on May 3, 2008

55

LOVED IT! I'm one of the few who are rating it above Batman Begins.

Mike on May 3, 2008

56

Really good. Downey made a good Tony Stark . Was not bored at any point. Spiderman caliber I enjoyed it.

Harris on May 3, 2008

57

Iron Man really didn't go over the top with bloated action scenes or unnecessarily complicated plot points- it was a good balance of all that makes up a movie. At no time was my attention diverted from the screen, as it would have if Iron Man became boring or bombastic.

I disagree regarding batman begins as better- batman begins is the movie that went over the top with the ending to me, and became a convoluted mess with resolution you could spot a mile away. Started out well though, mostly satisfied. I will watch the Dark Knight, though Ledger's Joker in the previews I saw today didn't really do much for me. Maybe he offed himself cuz he sucked. We'll see…

davey on May 3, 2008

58

I think it was a great movie, been looking forward for something like this, great story, cgi, tho I think it did need a little more action, but it was great thumbs up!

Padme on May 3, 2008

59

Great movie loved it tied for my favorite comic book movie with Batman Begins.
it was nice to see a lighthearted comic book movie that was actually good (yes you FF)
cant wait for number 2!!

silver on May 3, 2008

60

Excellent movie. Right mix of humor and action for an "origin" flick. One of the better ones in recent memory.

If Ed Norton can "get into" Bruce Banner like Downey did Tony Stark the Hulk will be awesome.

I kinda feel sorry for those who can't get past Robert Downey, Jr's past transgressions and enjoy the movie for the fun ride that it was. They missed a great performance while they were being self-righteously grumpy. Oh well, the rest of us enjoyed a great movie.

And to say the movie didn't "take a position"…?? What's that about? I guess realizing that profiteering from death and destruction and deciding to try and have the hero try and undo he's been responsible for isn't enough of a "position".

Takes all kinds to make a world, I guess.

Anyhow, I can't wait for the DVD then the sequel.

Sam J on May 3, 2008

61

this movie was da s-h-*-t. period! i can't wait for iron man 2… please don't make me wait! ha!

theTruth on May 3, 2008

62

Predictable, boring.

Vic on May 3, 2008

63

read # 48, he'right!

Vic on May 3, 2008

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I really liked this movie a lot.. It was action packed, and it had a kick ass story-line.. Robert Downey Jr. really brings the part to life giving IRON MAN excitement and some humorous lines that made me laugh.. He played the part perfectly.. And if they change him in Iron Man 2, I simply will not watch it.. This goes down in my book as a Fav!!!

Tony on May 4, 2008

65

You know, i'm actually itching to see this again already…

Rob G on May 4, 2008

66

I saw this movie yesterday and i cant believe how great it was!!
Robert Downey Jr. Played a great role.If he isnt iron man in the sequel
i will not see it. It was one of the best(personally) movies ive seen from a marvel
Comic book. Besides Transformers

Liz K on May 4, 2008

67

The movie was awesome. As everyone said Robert Downey Jr was perfect. Id say this is definitely one of the best super hero movies yet. The special effects were great without looking overly CGI. I actually liked this better than Batman Begins and thats saying a lot.

john on May 4, 2008

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I thought it was amazing way to kick off the summer and kick off Iron Man in live action Robert Downey Jr. was the perfect fit for Tony Starks, the whole cast was well done and the action scenes were amazingly done everything fit well together i didn't think Favreau could have pulled of such a great Iron Man due to his last films but he surprised me and im glad he did.

Curtis on May 4, 2008

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Make no mistake about it Iron Man will be hard to beat this summer. It was one of the best superhero movies ever. Downey was brilliant. I hope that the sequel is as good. They hit a homerun in this. Loved the Stan Lee cameo. As a fan of Iron Man from my childhood I hope they stick with just a Iron Man franchise. He is a strong enough character to stand on his own. I don't want to see a Avengers movie not yet any way. There needs to be at least 3 Iron Man Movies. I don't see it being topped this summer as the best blockbuster. Hulk will probably make more money only because it has a greater following.

DC on May 4, 2008

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Fantastic! Downey Jr. is now officially my favourite actor. He's got heart, wit, and an amazing bod to boot. After Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and A Scanner Darkly, my antennae were up, but this has sealed the deal.

The comic book nerds writing the clunky dialogue for movies like Spiderman III, Transformers, and Batman should have to watch this film over and over, taking notes. This is how it's done!

Cappy on May 5, 2008

71

Love this movie! If the talks are true, and if the plot thickens like anything we've seen in Iron Man, I can almost imagine how fantastic Iron Man 2 or Avengers or anything else would be… as long as when they get to Iron Man 3 they don't screw it up like they did with Spiderman 3, oooaahhh… that was a horrible choice.

David Alin on May 5, 2008

72

I have no problem with the entire movie, it lived through my expectation but I think it would have been great if Jon Favreau extended the movie's final battle scene between iron man and the iron monger a little bit longer.

xantern on May 5, 2008

73

good movie!!! never had a dull moment.. the almost two-hours felt like less than 30-minutes… at the end of the movie, i felt like "that's it?! no! i want more!"…

this is definitely a NO-FOOD-whatsoever movie… keep those popcorns in the stands… save it for later when you're with your friends talking about the movie…

miracle disease on May 5, 2008

74

this is by far the most fun you will have at the movies this year so far. it set the bar very high for summer flics. so high i just hope the other films worked out their own "ice problem" and can make this a summer to remember.

hoffin on May 5, 2008

75

BOOOOOO!!!!

Well, maybe not THAT bad, but nothing special, or even that good. Predictability might be the biggest problem. I also kinda wish the movie would have had the coconuts to actually make the US military into the "villian", and I almost thought they would for a second. But of course that wouldn't go over to well with the amendment pushers. Finally, what was supposed to be "wit" in the film turned out to just be rediculously corny lame jokes that made me facepalm more than chuckle.

I was disappointed because I had high expectations. but I learned my lesson about those silly things called expectations.
Harold & Kumar - thought it would be stupid, was great
Forgetting Sarah Marshall - thought it would be a lame chick-flick, hilarious
Iron Man - thought it would be great - bad.

4/10. The fact that the suit was pretty cool saved it.

B-jay on May 5, 2008

76

Saw it once and saw it again………….I am 53 and I want to be Iron Man this Halloween…

MIchael Alcantar on May 6, 2008

77

i think the people that didnt like the film were disappointed because of few fight sequences. who cares what they think i loved it.

darrin on May 6, 2008

78

Robert Downey Jr was great, but come on! It had the same ending as Transformers, Robocop and the Hulk! Get original, one bigger bot and/or body taking on another and guess what? our hero wins! geez… the lead up was good, but the climax was far too unoriginal. Batman Begins remains the superhero movie to beat… hopeful The Dark Knight will live up

michaelsdca on May 6, 2008

79

Iron Man was great!! Perfect Casting — I liked "tony stark" as much as I liked iron man. Downey was great - it was closer to the first X-Men for me than the crappy Spider-man 3 — that movie was awful! Great that it really was more than just fight sequences — could have used one more with the suit but it was an awesome movie!

Will go see again!!
The Big Lebowski was one of my favorite movies — hard to see Bridges as a serious bad guy!

Jay on May 6, 2008

80

TOP 5 of this year, hands down!!!! i really liked it i mean i really dont have any thing to critisize…..maybe could have been more fight scenes with the suit on….

ScorpionKing on May 7, 2008

81

I though the movie was great. Downey Jr. hit the nail on the head as Stark. Very Very good. But if you think about it the movie isnt really over yet, which in my opinion, is what makes it most exicting. The fact that Marvel is finally doing what Ive been hoping for for a long long time, by crossing over storylines is aswsome. This will be in escence a six part movie, counting the next iron man, thor, hulk,captain america and of course the avengers.
I cant wait to see the rest of the story as it unfolds.

Cluffy101 on May 7, 2008

82

I like this movie allot, its an all around great movie! But why did marvel stray from the original story line. Sure it's the same story as the original except the theme and the bad guy are different from what I understand.

The Iron Man cartoon movie that came out last year was the way the real story went.

There has to be a reason why they took the Mandarin Out of the films story and why it takes place in the middle-east.

Hint* I hope marvel didnt get funds for this film from the US government. Or maybe some one high up insisted not to use a Chinese theme for the film right now, considering all these issue's with China recently.

Jonny5 on May 7, 2008

83

I love it but staying for the clip….I don't know….Samuel L Jackson as nick fury??

MickeyBricks on May 7, 2008

84

I would just like to say I thought Ironman was one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life. It had everything. Action, drama, humour, plot and character development and above all else it had heart. It set it up absolutely perfectly for a part two. To those who didn't like it, obviously you are either a superman or batman fan who is so use to seeing crap up on the screen that you don't know a good movie when you see one.

chester on May 7, 2008

85

Best comic super hero movie since original Superman and the first to treat the subject with maturity, tho it left me wanting more….

john on May 8, 2008

86

This was a very good movie. Yes the action could have been more but you can't overaction the first movie. This movie was more about setting the tone for the Iron Man franchise. I did love that they had many cameos for other heroes and villains to leave me wanting more of the movie. I am more of a Batman fan and will honestly say that this movie cannot and will not ever match the Batman franchise (the most recent ones). This movie does rate the same as Transformers in my book.

We have to keep in mind that this was one of the best Marvel movies made. A true dissapointment coming from the third Spiderman, both Fantastic Fours, and the last X-men. This has become its own franchise in the making. Waiting for the other movies (Thor, Captain America, Avengers) will be unbelieveable, if they are down right and not half-assed like the Fantastic Fours, and Spiderman-3. Those movies have to have the same caliber as the first Iron Man in order to have any meaning with the comics.

Having said all of that, the effects were amazing and looked real. Some of the technologies made me want to throw popcorn at the screen, but when it comes to movies you have to let go of reality and some sort of imagination. CAN'T WAIT TILL THE SEQUELS DAMNIT.

Dan on May 9, 2008

87

By far the best comic book movie ever made. Robert downey Jr. was so under rated and he so rocked. I loved it.

Craig on May 11, 2008

88

I really really loved it. RDJ is amazing, and I cannot wait to see more of him. A friend said that Marvel spent the last few years making movies that were just so/so in order to get the financial backing to pull out a movie like this. Hopefully now the superhero movies to come will follow suit. They have a lot to live up to now!

Jessica Lugo on May 11, 2008

89

Iron Man has the total pkg involvement of cast and crew puting their best efforts to the test. As a result, they achieve their objective to please the audience with two thumbs up and a nod.

R Sherril on May 12, 2008

90

Rarely you see a Movie adaptation better than the comic book.Kudos to Mr.Downey who played Tony Stark better than Tony Stark,Mr.Favreau who made a blockbuster of a movie.


But Seriously think about this..If you were a billionare what would you make ? an Armored Suite or a Utility Belt ?

Jopz on May 12, 2008

91

Absolutely the armored suit rules in every way. And Jopz, you are completely right in that Mr. Downey was better than Tony Stark in the comics. Amazing performance that brought a whole new dynamic persona to Tony Stark. Only Mr. Downey has been able to exceed the comic book version and make it so much better. Hugh Jackmen did it with wolverine but RDJ took a B- list hero and turned him into a A plus that just might rival spider-man. When it hits DVD, I think you could be looking at the next Pirates of the Caribbean.

chester on May 12, 2008

92

I saw it three times the First Weekend! Enjoyed it more every time… Can't wait to see the Sequel. Thanks Marvel for taking me back to my fun childhood years.

Marcus on May 12, 2008

93

Ironman II

April 30th 2010!!!

Tirrell on May 13, 2008

94

Just watched it. Have to say that I was thoroughly disappointed. Lots of hype, barely any action not very funny weak dialog characters that were not easy to relate to. And the effects were very 2005ish. I have to say even the original Batman movies with biff and boom written across the screen were better superhero movies that this was. IMO

Iron Wuss on May 13, 2008

95

iron wuss can you please not ruin the party for everybody else. i get it, your a batman fan, that is easy to see. if tdk is a good movie, i will gladly admit it. but you batman fans have to keep disrespecting everything better because of your own, shall we say, p envy.

chester on May 13, 2008

96

Who the heck is Iron Man???? I loooovvvvvved Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. was amazing and had your complete attention from frame one. This is a super hero you can relate to. It was so good to really get to know him and what moved him to become this "hero". I loved that they didn't do "action overkill" this first time. I left the theater wanting to see the sequel right now!! I've never anticipated a sequel to any movie in recent memory as much as I am this one. Robert Downey Jr has always been one of the best actors around and I was pleasantly suprised to see an actor of his caliber do this type of movie. (he's the only reason I went to see it) Thank God he did, because he made Iron Man an instant hit and has set a standard for these characters that people will want to see again and again. Congratulations to Marvel for getting this superhero right and to Mr. Downey for this superhuman, supertalented, superlovable, superhero.

Tonya on May 14, 2008

Tonya on May 14, 2008

97

Movie was sick…much better than all of the spider-man movies i am increasingly more dissapointed with as they roll out. Iron man didn't have as much action as originally predicted, but instead uses the screen time to weave magic. I haven't seen too many movies that develop a character or a story like ironman, and i've certainly never seen it in a super hero film, with the exception of the brilliant Batman franchise. Downey's acting is bar-none, probably because this is one of the few films he's been completely clean and sober for. I am teething in anticipation for the next couple movies from marvel, especially Captain America, a film endeavor close to my heart due to the fact Capt. America was my childhood icon. Touche to the creators of iron man, hope to see many more like it.

Weezy Baby on May 15, 2008

98

INCREDIBLE…a suprisingly entertaining picture which rivals all its predecessors!

Palanca on May 15, 2008