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RE: Iron Man - 26/10/2008 12:49:24 PM

hatebox

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The Dark Knight is about 6478 times better, but Empire are right - this film set up enough stuff for the sequel to be a hell of a lot better.

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"Decidedly Average" is Right - 29/10/2008 8:36:15 AM

Silvertouch

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The first star is the effects, the second star is Downey Jr's watchable but not particularly good performance. I just don't get the furore

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Post #: 212

Overated - 31/10/2008 7:04:15 PM

shawmab

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Just not as good as people claim, Looked good, FX were good. Downey Jr was charismatic (We knew that already) and suits the genre well.

Story was boring. It was too long.

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RE: Overated - 4/11/2008 11:20:03 AM

Guchmeister

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quote:

ORIGINAL: shawmab

Just not as good as people claim, Looked good, FX were good. Downey Jr was charismatic (We knew that already) and suits the genre well.

Story was boring. It was too long.

Just seen this and quite agree with you. It was pretty dull really but I have high hopes for the sequel.

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Post #: 214

RE: Overated - 5/11/2008 2:08:58 PM

CORLEONE

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I watched Iron Man and Hulk at the cinema - at the time I thought Iron Man was superior, but having watched them both on DVD, the Hulk came out top 2nd time round. Dunno why.

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Post #: 215

RE: Iron Man - 22/1/2009 5:30:11 PM

Worldz

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5 stars !

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Robert Downey Jr. Steals the Show - 25/1/2009 7:56:39 AM

THE DALTONATOR

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this film was fast, fun ,exciting, well written, well acted, great special effects and if the dark knight hadnt have come along would be the best superhero film of the year but is without a doubt one of the best superhero films ever made. Great Fun!

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Post #: 217

Great fun - 28/2/2009 7:26:03 PM

SkullKassidy

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So, it doesn't really do anything new within superhero genre, but it delivers in slick and fun fashion. Plus Downey Jr is amazing and has into his character right from the start.

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Post #: 218

Perfect - 3/3/2009 1:08:46 AM

JDN

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I loved the movie and thought Rober Downey JR was perfect for the role. Looking forward to seeing the next one.

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Post #: 219

AWESOME!!!!! - 7/4/2009 11:23:20 AM

MadMatty15

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Joined: 3/3/2009
From: Northern Ireland

This is a brilliant film!! The actors are perfect, the action is fantastic and Jon Favreau proved that you really can make a superhero film, that stays well and close to the comics, become one of the best superhero films of all time. Just in one word.... AWESOME!!!!!!

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Post #: 220

AWESOME!!!!! - 7/4/2009 11:23:22 AM

MadMatty15

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RE: Iron Man - 1/5/2009 6:22:01 AM

Globed

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its a classic block buster

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Post #: 222

OVER RATED!!! - 1/5/2009 10:39:57 AM

Shaunyboy27

Posts: 27
Joined: 22/4/2009
From: Aberdeen, Scotland

I admit the film is good. But that's all iti is. All this talk about how it's the perfect Blockbuster movie is gorilla balls! Robert Downey Jr is the best part of this film. But other than him. Evey other aspect of the film is just average. It is not a great movie!

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NOLAN'S BATMAN FILMS ARE FAR SUPERIOR!!! - 1/5/2009 10:43:47 AM

Shaunyboy27

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Joined: 22/4/2009
From: Aberdeen, Scotland

GOOD! NOTHING MORE! FAVREAU DIDN'T SHOW US YOU CAN MAKE A GREAT COMIC BOOK FILM! NOLAN DID! THIS IS AVERAGE. GOOD BUT TYPICAL!

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NOLAN'S BATMAN FILMS ARE FAR SUPERIOR!!! - 1/5/2009 10:43:48 AM

Shaunyboy27

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Joined: 22/4/2009
From: Aberdeen, Scotland

GOOD! NOTHING MORE! FAVREAU DIDN'T SHOW US YOU CAN MAKE A GREAT COMIC BOOK FILM! NOLAN DID! THIS IS AVERAGE. GOOD BUT TYPICAL!

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Post #: 225

3 stars?!? - 29/5/2009 12:42:15 PM

jimoakley666

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From: Wales

3 frigging stars?!? Really? Empire can suck my balls for such a dumb review!

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- 10/6/2009 3:48:21 PM

HoboCop

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From: Birmingham

One of the best comic book/super hero movies ever

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- 10/6/2009 3:48:27 PM

HoboCop

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From: Birmingham

One of the best comic book/super hero movies ever

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Post #: 228

3 stars? - 10/6/2009 3:49:25 PM

HoboCop

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From: Birmingham

Is a stupid review as they give the movie praise all the time when discussing the sequel. Also a very rewatchable film...

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Post #: 229

Downey Rules!!! - 11/6/2009 10:21:45 PM

PaulJohn

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Joined: 30/4/2006
From: Aberdeen, Scotland

Marvels second best film (after "X-Men 2") and a really entertaining comic book film.

The fourth star is for Robert Downey Jr. as "Tony Stark". What a brilliant performance and I cannot wait for the sequel.

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Post #: 230

3!!! That's insane - 19/9/2009 5:53:46 PM

Smootle

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How Empire could give this film 3 stars is beyond me. Great story, great action and great acting - what more can you ask for? Oh yesh - Robert Downey junior - but he's there too so watch this movie

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3!!! That's insane - 19/9/2009 5:53:50 PM

Smootle

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How Empire could give this film 3 stars is beyond me. Great story, great action and great acting - what more can you ask for? Oh yesh - Robert Downey junior - but he's there too so watch this movie

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Post #: 232

Okay, Nothing Special. - 23/11/2009 2:48:29 PM

joanna likes films

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From: Bexhill

Iron Man has pretty to look at with a good round of casting especially Robert Downey Jr that fits the lead role perfectly and Jeff Bridges was a unreconiseable villian with a bald head. But it's nothing special, I wasn't totally overblown with it and the action scenes are good but not really jaw-dropping. I felt the ending was done a little too quick, the relationship between Downey and Paltrow dosen't fully gel and the discovery of the villian was very preidctable. I'm sure I'm not the only one who wasn't overblown about this movie, it's enterainting but no way it's a perfect blockbuster movie.

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- 2/4/2010 12:33:49 AM

sir muhammad patel

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if we compare this to batman begins, this is by far the better film. hopefully this will be as good if not better than the dark knight!

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Post #: 234

One of the best comic book films in years - 7/4/2010 5:26:06 PM

djphilips

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Joined: 26/12/2008
From: Malta

The title just about says it all. Everything one would expect from a comic book film is to be found here. The writing is rather exceptional and very fitting to this type of film, almost to the point that you will forget you are watching a Marvel movie. Robert Downey Jr. is simply a revelation: who knew a character such as Tony Stark could be given so much depth and charisma?
The rest of the cast is, of course, satisfying, especially Jeff Bridges. Jon Favreau manages to balance the film's action scenes and actual substance, where its true integrity is to be found.
Very entertaining and satisfactory.

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- 2/5/2010 1:08:52 AM

TheGodfather

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From: Sin City

As preparation to viewing part 2 next week I re-watched part 1:

Iron Man
After this second viewing the movie still stands up. It`s still a good mix of humour, great action and excellent acting performances by Robert Downey Jr. (with this being his highpoint in his remarkable comeback over the last few years) and especially Jeff Bridges (who actually steals the show).
A lovely no-brainer. Hopefully part 2 will be as much fun as this part.
8,0/10

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Post #: 236

Iron Man Rocks - 8/5/2010 6:28:40 PM

lynnshep