Iron Man
dir. Jon Favreau
78
8 sourcesSynopsis
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Critics consensus
Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.
What resonated with audiences
'Iron Man' is lauded for its engaging character development, especially Tony Stark's evolution. Robert Downey Jr.'s charismatic performance is a highlight, balancing action, humor, and drama effectively. The chemistry between Downey and Gwyneth Paltrow is praised, though Obadiah Stane is seen as underdeveloped. Themes of corporate responsibility and technology are noted, contributing to the film's strong MCU debut.
Directed byJon Favreau
StarringRobert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leslie Bibb, Shaun Toub
Written byMark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Matt Holloway
CinematographyMatthew Libatique
EditingDan Lebental
MusicRamin Djawadi
Iron Man
2008 · PG-13 · 2h 6m
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
'Iron Man' is lauded for its engaging character development, especially Tony Stark's evolution. Robert Downey Jr.'s charismatic performance is a highlight, balancing action, humor, and drama effectively. The chemistry between Downey and Gwyneth Paltrow is praised, though Obadiah Stane is seen as underdeveloped. Themes of corporate responsibility and technology are noted, contributing to the film's strong MCU debut.
Critics Consensus
Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.
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