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Iron Man (Ultimate Two-Disc Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
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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).
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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
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Iron Man (Ultimate Two-Disc Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
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User Comments About Iron Man (Ultimate Two-Disc Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
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There are 2 action scenes, only one of which has any substance and duration. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.This cannot be classified as an action movie, it is a total sleeper. This movie cannot compare to any of the other comic book movies on any level. If there is a sequel it stands a slim chance of being good but it cannot be any worse. It cannot touch Superman, Batman or Spiderman. This movie spends 7/8 of it building the plot. Ironman for a superhero is as weak a character as Magneto, or Aquaman, or Greenlantern.
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Action scenes are well done and there is enough comic relief to keep it fun. We totally enjoyed the 2 disc Collector's Edition DVD. The extra material is interesting and fills in a lot of the back story that is not seen in the feature.
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I usually don't buy movies but since I bought a new Blu-Ray Panasonic player I wanted a movie immediately to watch on it so I ordered both at the same time. Absolutely excellent movie IMO and the Blu-Ray quality can't be beat.
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dark, cynical, not for kids
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Senseless violence, one-dimensional characters and outright racist portrayals of arabs. Robert Downey Jr.
shows the emotional range of an earthworm. The romantic interest is forced and uncomfortable.
He wisecracks stone-faced throughout, although doesn't seem to care one way or the other what happens to him or anyone around him. Let's hope this is the last we see from this group.
You have to sit through two hours of tepid "build-up" before Iron Man actually battles a bad guy. The worst film I've seen in a long time.
The one opportunity for redemption falls flat, as there's no real change after the press conference.
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I am looking forward to the next one. has already signed to do it. This movie is great. I hear that Robert Downey, Jr.
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