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Iron Man
Iron Man started with a good story and added characters with room to grow. Taking responsibility for one's actions and the world around you is one of the most important things human beings learn to do. Some never do at all.
This is where super hero stories amplify and give us a chance to examine the struggle between good and evil, or if you prefer, right and wrong. In this story the development of the hero into a person who learns there is more to life than his personal achievements is a central theme. And once he does attempt to make a difference, he then has to learn to deal with the results his involvement creates.
I like the fact that this film brings these issues up, and I would give it the highest rating if they had been able to go even deeper. As it stands, the film is a good blend of action, great special effects, and a storyline that allows us to care what happens to the characters.Lire l'avis complet...
Stark Reality?
Experienced cast. Solid acting. Screenplay true to the series. All good reasons to watch. But I bought it for the ideas - the tech. While "super powers" are fantasy, cybernetics are not. Already, we are seeing neural interfaces for advanced prosthetics. I absolutely loved the graphics and electrmechanical characterizations, the way the suit was designed and built (ha, ha), how a user would interface with it, get in and out of it, the various ways it could be employed,etc.
This movie and its central theme of exoskeletal, cybernetic enhancement of the (human) body and it actually paves the way for a correctly re-done Starship Troopers movie in which similar technologies were central to Robert Heinlein's original story.
Even before this movie came out the US Army had a project called Land Warrior 2000 whose objective was to integrate the infantryman into a battlefield-wide network; piping his sensory inputs (visual, infra-red, aural)to the network and receiving the same from his fellow soldiers on the field and various other "off-board" sensors such as JSTARS, predator, guardrail, scan eagle, etc. The purpose of the program was to give the infantryman and his commanders a complete, "God's eye" view of the entire battlespace. As it currently stands, it's been folded into a successor program called Future Combat System (I wonder if they've simplified it and gotten it light enough and small enough to carry around)...
Not all, but most of what's in the movie is plausibly within reach of near-future technologies.
I also liked Jeff Bridges character, Obidiah Stane (hope that's the right spelling). He reminded me of Christopher Plummer's General Chang in Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country; both very well done.
Even if you couldn't begin to understand the engineering and science upon which the story is rendered, you can't help but get carried away by the fast paced action, the special effects, and the fully developed characterization. This movie is a top shelf item of the action adventure genre. If you are a fan of the genre Iron Man is a must-see.Lire l'avis complet...
Robert Downy, Jr IS Ironman
Talk about a man for the job. He IS Tony Stark and is perfect for this role. Another notable performance was Jeff Bridges, who was coldly brilliant...or is that brilliant at being cold? There were parts that had me laughing, parts that had me wanting to yell at the screen, parts that I wanted to cheer in and a lot of the rest had me on the edge of my seat. AWESOME movie that beautifully sets the stage for many, many more to come (I hope)! The biggest downer is that it wasn't nearly long enough to do all that needed to be done.Lire l'avis complet...
It's a Marvel
What a fun genre! Though I enjoyed the movie very much, overall, I was a little disappointed as my expectations were set way too high. It was a fun movie filled with great action and I'm sure we'll watch it again soon. What a great delicious role for Jeff Bridges. I don't know how Jeff Bridges could have been any better. Gwyneth Paltrow is awesome and had just the right edge too. If you like Super Hero movies, you will most likely regard this in your top ten ever.Lire l'avis complet...
Iron Man
For both comic book fans and those who can't tell the Green Lantern from the Green Arrow, IRON MAN is the type of summer blockbuster whose appeal lasts far beyond the season. Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, a billionaire playboy and genius who puts as much effort into chasing skirts as he puts into chasing his next big idea. A trip to Afghanistan to sell weapons quickly devolves into chaos, and Stark finds himself at the mercy of a warlord who wants him to build a missile. Instead, Stark creates a powerful suit of armor, turning him into Iron Man and allowing him to escape. When he returns to America, his assistant Pepper Pots (Gwyneth Paltrow), friend Rhodey (Terrence Howard), and right-hand man Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges) all marvel at the change in the man they knew. IRON MAN is the first film to be self-financed by Marvel Studios, and they should be proud of their freshman effort. They didn't take any obvious routes with choosing the cast or crew, and it pays off. Director Jon Favreau, who also has a small role in the film, is best known for directing ELF, but his first action-driven effort is nearly flawless. Casting Downey was gutsy but inspired: this is his first big action picture as well, but the wit he displays in films such as the cult hit KISS KISS, BANG BANG works perfectly for the character of Stark. IRON MAN features nods to its beloved source material, as well as to the classic animated series of the 1960s. But even for the uninitiated, this film provides an interesting entry into the Marvel superhero's universe. Audiences who keep watching after the credits have rolled will be rewarded with a bonus scene.Lire l'avis complet...
Iron Man
Iron Man is an excellent movie. The acting is very well done and the casting could hardly have been better. Special effects were epic to say the least with enough explosions to satisfy even the most daring pyromaniacs. While the plot isn't the greatest, it is still one of the better movies out there. The cinematography was also among some of the best I've witnessed in a while with flashbacks aplenty to keep the viewers guessing. I strongly recommend this film to anyone who appreciates a good super hero movie similar to that of Batman where you don't need super powers to be a super hero, but just a lot of money and fairly smart.Lire l'avis complet...
Wow, He Really IS Iron Man!
Marvel Comics, like it's counterpart nemesis DC, has had it's share of hits and misses when it comes to translating it's superhero catalog to the big screen. While successes like Spider-Man and XMen tore it's way to the top with ease, there's also the ones that got clobbered like The Punisher and the first attempt at Hulk in 2003. But with CGI technology reaching closer heights than ever before, now Hollywood has the ability to truly turn those ink and color panels to life, and no opportunity has been better received than with Iron Man.
Tony Stark is basically a war profiteer that he and his company Stark Industries creates and manufacturers weapons so the good ole USA can win in a variety of battles, and in these reflective times, the battle currently is in the Middle East. When he himself is captured during a weapons demonstration that leaves numerous deadly pieces of shrapnel permanently close to his heart, he and a fellow scientific prisoner implant a device in his chest to keep them from reaching that area & in return becomes a major power source. When the captors want Stark to create an ultimate bomb, Stark turns the tables and creates a bodysuit of armor to escape and in return he realizes that he cannot go on in building weapons that usually just falls in the wrong hands, and unknowingly to Stark, by his business partner whose only concern is the almighty dollar and Tony's demise. So with his new and improved version of the suit that helped his escape, he's gonna beat them at their own game and find his superhero within.
Let's state one thing:this is a GREAT cast. Robert Downey Jr not only looks the part of Tony Stark, but with his natural ego-driven comicial flair, he was born to play this role. Even the supporting cast of Jeff Bridges (who with his shaven head & beard might be hard to recognize), Terrence Howard, and a surprisingly Gwyneth Paltrow, who you'd figure would do a role like this in the early stages of her career not the opposite, bring the story along with a great pace. There's really not a weak link in the bunch. As for the CGI effects, of which most times I personally dread, they come off very natural and believable here. Where as in 2008's The Incredible Hulk when the lead character was of organic origin, Iron Man is pure solid-looking steel and because of that fact can be replicated much better without any doubt if the object is really on the screen or not. Visually all parties pulled off an amazing feat with Iron Man and honestly without flesh and blood to get in the way, the CGI does what at this point it can truly do best.
Even though this review is for the single-disc edition, Paramount still gives you quite a value here than just a typical bare-bones disc. With a film presentation that has one of the best looking and sounding standard definition combos I've ever seen, they also include on it over twenty-four minutes of extended & deleted scenes which at least half of are worthy of a director's cut. There's even an Easter Egg hidden here maybe giving you a preview of what extras the 2 discer might have in store for you. So for fans on a limited income, or those that just want the movie, you won't go wrong by buying just this.
Overall this was a great origin superhero film that didn't drag one bit within it's 2 hours and 2 minutes. Great cast, great story, and a bonus ending scene (featuring a surprising cameo) that will make you demand more in the near future.
(RedSabbath Rating:8.5/10)Lire l'avis complet...
Iron Man (DVD, 2008, Widescreen)
The first big blockbuster of 2008, "Iron Man" is flat-out fun. One of the biggest surprises for many people is that this fun does not come from the action scenes (they're fine, by the way). What really amazes in "Iron Man" is a tour de force from Robert Downey Jr. (they could've named it Downey Junior- The Movie) and a solid script, that efficiently introduces us to the Iron Man history and proves to be a fascinating entry in a possible new franchise.
The movie tells the story of Tony Stark, an inventor and a playboy that is captured by terrorists and forced to create WMDs. While on captivity, he creates a powerful armor and manages to escape. Returning to America, he begins a new life as superhero Iron Man.
Another interesting aspect of "Iron Man" is that it is the first comic book based movie to openly discuss the 9/11 trauma. After all, we start off with terrorists as the bad guys. Its script has a strong political aspect to it, and it's one of the things that manage to keep the audience's attention. It's still an action flick, but that doesn't mean it can't have some content. The characters are good, but they ultimately are overshadowed by Downey Jr.'s performance. Hilarious and heroic, his Tony Stark is the ultimate Marvel action hero. Tough luck, Spiderman.
"Iron Man" is an action blockbuster for a mature audience. There will be more adults interested in the story than teenagers. After all, it is a political adventure. The movie hits and misses, but it still adds up for solid entertainment and lots of popcorn fun.Lire l'avis complet...
FAST PACED ACTION MOVIE!!!
Features actors Robert Downey Jr., Terrance Howard, Jeff Bridges & Gwyneth Paltrow.
The famous genious builder maker Tony Stark was doing a demonstartion of the newest one-hit missle launcher to be used against enemies made by his company Stark Industires in a rual area.When traveling back they are attacked and Stark was injured and has been captured and taken to enemy territory.There they demand that he built them his new missle launcher.The enemy leader tells him once he does so he will let him go free.Stark knows better and know that he will not be released after he builds what they want.Stark comes up with the plan to escape by building an armour suit out of scrap metal.When he finally escapes he has a new outlook on life and what he wants to do to change things for the better.High action packed dvd from begining to the end!DVD features deleted scenes & extended scenes.I first rented this movie, and I'm hoping to but it very soon!
Would recommend to rent or buy!Lire l'avis complet...
Lessons on Life are Hidden Within Iron Man!
I bought the Iron Man DVD so that I would have my own copy. We often borrow movies from our local library. The Marvel heroes movies are often in demand & checked out! I like the great lessons about character qualities that make one successful in life and the importance of standing for what is right even when it goes against the grain of another's selfish desire within your group of friends or partners in business. Iron Man wasn't in to selling his weapons for the sole purpose of monetary gain; he wanted to make sure that they were in the right hands for the defense of our country & not in the hands of our enemies to be used against us. I feel like the movie was well put together and that the plot was clear. I would leave out the sexual overtones in the beginning. I know that it was used to describe one of the weaknesses in his character & with Iron Man II and the Avengers, thread together the shifting and the change of that very weakness into a place of strength. He sees the importance of examining his life and his motives and becomes willing to lay down his life for his friends, though his life is spared. Anyway, buy them all. There is much to learn if one is willing to look for it!Lire l'avis complet...