
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 2008
- Runtime
- 2h06
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Iron Man
Heroes aren't born. They're built.
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Synopsis
In the 2008 blockbuster 'Iron Man', Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is captured by terrorists and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, Stark creates a suit of power armor to escape. Upon returning home, he decides to use his technology to fight evil as the superhero Iron Man. As he grapples with his newfound identity and battles a powerful enemy, Stark must ultimately confront the consequences of his actions. With groundbreaking special effects and a charismatic lead performance, 'Iron Man' is a thrilling origin story that kickstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark
Terrence Howard
Rhodey
Jeff Bridges
Obadiah Stane
Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts
Leslie Bibb
Christine Everhart
Shaun Toub
Yinsen
Reviews
Critics hailed 'Iron Man' for its groundbreaking visual effects, charismatic lead performance by Robert Downey Jr., and exhilarating action sequences. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 94% rating, stating that it revitalized the superhero genre with its wit and energy. IMDb rated it 7.9/10, praising Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Tony Stark and the film's seamless blend of humor and heart-pounding suspense. Metacritic awarded it a score of 79/100, calling it a sleek and entertaining blockbuster that set a new standard for superhero films. Overall, 'Iron Man' received rave reviews for its innovative storytelling and kick-starting the Marvel Cinematic Universe.