Amazon.com: 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).
Amazon.com: 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
Brilliant remake for a cold war character Ironman is one of Marvel Comics characters that has been around at least in comic form since the early 1960's. Something attested to by the fact that I had one conversation about this movie while attending a function at a church related retirement community. When I heard that this movie was being made, I wondered how the film's producers would take a character who was a munitions maker and a superhero and put him on the big screen. What if public opinion about the current wars became overwhelmingly negative before the movie's release? In the comics the line was tread by having Tony Stark become an alchoholic during the heavy military expeditures of the 1980's but this was to be a two hour movie. For this movie, Ironman's origin was altered. This time Tony Stark is injured by one of his own weapons, an idea borrowed from the comicbook origin of the Incredible Hulk. The metal suit he develops is intended to be a less lethal method of stopping violent terrorists. After returning to America he shifts Stark Industries away from the production of weapons. The antagonist is now a war profiteer in his own company. There is just the right amount of comic relief and although some modifications have been made to the Ironman mythos, the story remains true to the spirit of Marvel Comics. Since this movie is deservedly rated PG-13, a version for younger audiences would nice for parents.
Speedy I recieved my order quickly which is a plus for me. Although the I did not recieve the collector's sleeve I should have with my order. The disc were in prestine shape. Once contacting the seller about what was missing. My money was quickly refunded and the promise of recieving the missing cover was made. As of yet I have not recieved the missing sleeve but then again it didn't cost me anything either. So all in all speedy service.
What a movie! How can this be? A movie based on a comic book character that not only doesn't suck, it actually improves on the original story of the origins of the character! Unlike most super hero movies, Iron Man is mostly an unknown and therefore easier to work with without totally ruining it for anyone who read and followed the old comics. That said, this is just a great movie with a smart story and excellent casting. Absolutely great to own and can't wait for the sequel.
Story, anyone? I would appreciate it if someone here would talk more about the storyline of this movie, and what happens in it. I have not seen it. I only gave it one star because I have not seen it, and I'm not familiar with it. Thanks.
Ironman ROCKS Ironman is a very good movie full of action, suspense, and drama; the Amazon.com special price was just icing on the cake. The BlueRay edition was phenominal! This was a most worthwhile purchase, I highly recommend it.
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