Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Aug 08 '08
Pros: Downey, Paltrow, Bridges, F/X, Plot, Writing
Cons: Um.............no.
Summary: I really didn’t have any intention of seeing Iron Man in the theater. I don’t really “do” comic book movies – pretty much everything I know about comics and superheroes I’ve learned here on Epinions. I don’t have ... read more
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Aug 23 '08
Pros: Excellent story with spectacular on screen visuals.
Cons: Violence, minor sex and brief nudity.
Summary: Originally watching Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, superhero film, Iron Man (2008) at a late night sneak preview a few months ago, I made a deal with myself that I would wait and watch it again when all the hype dwindled and the DVD ... read more
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Jul 30 '08
Pros: basically everything
Cons: none
Summary: This has got to be one of the best live-action movies based on a Marvel comic book hero ever made, if not THE best. Everything is done right about this film. From the drama, dialogue, scenery, graphics, special effects, well developed characters, great ... read more
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Jul 29 '08
Pros: CG is very well done and the acting is good
Cons: Doesn't quite live up to all the hype
Summary: Very good movie although honestly I don’t believe it quite lived up to all the hype that preceded it. Now don’t get me wrong. Robert Downey Jr. gave an excellent performance as well as the rest of the cast. I am just saying that it wasn’t as ... read more
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Jul 01 '08
Pros: Robert Downy Jr., creative, restores faith in comic movies
Cons: There could be a bit more action
Summary: When I heard that Marvel was doing a movie about Iron Man, my first thought was "Oh, brother… please just don't screw it up." I'm normally not one to judge comic book movies before I see them – I actually liked X-men, Fantastic Four, and ... read more
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Jul 01 '08
Pros: Robert Downey is perfectly cast as Tony Stark, billionaire playboy arms dealer.
Cons: The final climatic showdown was a bit of a letdown.
Summary: There is no lack of irony in the casting of Robert Downey, Jr. in the lead role in Iron Man. Both Downey and Tony Stark, Iron Man's alter-ego, are both brilliantly talented and incredibly flawed. To carry the parallels further, Iron Man ... read more
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Jun 18 '08
Pros: A most excellent adaptation of the comic to the screen.
Cons: None.
Summary: Iron Man (2008) Directed by Jon Favreau. Created by Stan Lee. ”Give me a scotch. I'm starving.” Tony Stark Tony Stark is a man with many fathers. His own father was cold, distant, and manipulative. He has been written by ... read more
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Jun 11 '08
Pros: Effects
Some Story Aspects
Cons: Action wasn't unique to Iron Man
Little Substance
Summary: If Hollywood has taught me anything, I've learned that heroes always look better on the big screen. Iron Man is one of those classic heroes that I never liked until the 2008 film. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is your typical billionaire playboy. ... read more
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Jun 11 '08
Pros: Special Effects, Fun
Cons: Final Scene, Robert Downey, Some boring parts
Summary: If you were interested in comics as a child, you certainly knew about the legend of Iron Man. This character had super abilities with his special suit, and could be considered similar to his cousins such as Spider Man and Batman. As ... read more
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Jun 09 '08
Pros: Great acting and character development. Very good special effects.
Cons: The last action sequence is a little disappointing.
Summary: First of all, this review is coming from someone who has never heard of or read any of the Iron Man character comic books. I’m not a fan of some comic book-based films, so I was pleasantly surprised. I've always thought that Robert Downey Jr. was a ... read more
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Jun 08 '08
Pros: Downey, visuals and special effects, lots of engineering time shown
Cons: predictable and flat villain, Pepper Potts underused, feels somewhat incomplete
Summary: Genius weapons creator Tony Stark is kidnapped by terrorists in Afghanistan. They want him to build them a missile. He refuses, but agrees after torture. He builds a metal super soldier suit instead, complete with a miniature ARC reactor to power it - ... read more
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Jun 06 '08
Pros: Excellent production, Great Action & Acting. Laudable screen adaptation. Great FEEL-GOOD movie for our times!
Cons: Not entirely consistent with the paperback.
Summary: Our country is in dire economic straits. Home losses and unemployment are at their highest rates ever, a food crisis is looming, global warming is a thorn in our side, and, oh yeah--gas prices are just about killing us. So what do we do? Go see Iron ... read more
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Jun 05 '08
Pros: terrific, smart, adult
Cons: loud at times
Summary: IronMan has been a staple of Marvel comics for as long as I can remember. That makes sense. He made his debut was in April of 1963. It would be anotherseveral months before I made my "debut." The movie version stars Robert Downey Jr as Tony ... read more
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May 27 '08
Pros: Fantastic Movie!
Cons: Some material may be unsuitable for small children
Summary: Iron Man (2008) is.. hot! Robert Downey Jr. has been nominated for an Oscar for Chaplin and I personally think he deserved to win ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ in 1993. He is been in multiple messes over the years with his severe ... read more
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May 27 '08
Pros: excellent action visuals and performances
Cons: the movie ends in a stand-off
Summary: There is something special about ‘Super Heroes’ who don’t have overt super powers but are ordinary people in masks who fight crime. In many ways they are like us ordinary folk who live vicariously through them- we believe that our own lives ... read more
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