Home
search
more | tips
SHOP IRON MAN
Amazon.com Amazon.ca Amazon.co.uk Amazon.de Amazon.fr
IMDb > Iron Man (2008)
Iron Man
[Add to My Movies]
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Iron Man (2008)

advertisement
Register or login to rate this title
User Rating: 8.2/10 (91,271 votes)
Photos (see all 144 | slideshow) Videos (see all 16)

Overview

Director:
Jon Favreau
Writers (WGA):
Mark Fergus (screenplay) &
Hawk Ostby (screenplay) ...
more
Release Date:
2 May 2008 (USA) more view trailer
Tagline:
Fully Charged. more
Plot:
When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(349 articles)
Be in Iron Man 2! (From JoBlo. 8 September 2008, 12:52 AM, PDT)
eBay Your Way to a Role in 'Iron Man 2' -- While Fighting Cancer (From Cinematical. 7 September 2008, 8:33 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Solid script and Robert Downey Jr. make "Iron Man" a hit more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ironman (International: English title) (alternative spelling) (USA) (poster title)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content.
Runtime:
126 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Persian
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | SDDS | Dolby Digital
MOVIEmeter: ?
^ 58% since last week why?

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The leader of the Ten Rings is named Raza, after a Marvel Comics character. However, the comic version of Raza is not an enemy of Iron Man, but an alien cyborg who is a member of the space pirate gang known as the Starjammers. The only similarity they share is their facial disfigurement; in the comics Raza has implants on his left side of his face, while in the film Raza is scarred on the right side of his face. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Tony Stark drives his Audi R8 to Disney Hall for the benefit event, there is no front license plate affixed to the vehicle. However, when he pulls up to the entrance, his "STARK4" vanity plate is clearly visible on the front of the car. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Tony Stark: I feel like you're driving me to court martial. This is crazy. What did I do? I feel like you're gonna pull over and snuff me. What, you're not allowed to talk? Hey, Forest...
Jimmy: We can talk, sir.
Tony Stark: Oh, I see. So it's personal.
Ramirez: No, you intimidate them.
Tony Stark: Good God, you're a woman! I honestly, I couldn't have called that. I mean, I would apologize, but isn't that what we're going for here? I thought of you as a soldier first.
Ramirez: I'm an airman.
Tony Stark: Well you have actually excellent bone structure there. I'm kinda having a hard time not looking at you now. Is that weird?
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
References Apocalypse Now (1979) more
Soundtrack:
Damn Kid more

FAQ

Does the Hulk appear in the Iron Man movie? Does Iron Man appear in the Hulk movie?
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Which armors are featured in the film?
more
213 out of 275 people found the following comment useful:-
Solid script and Robert Downey Jr. make "Iron Man" a hit, 28 April 2008
8/10
Author: movie_man2006 from Brazil

The first big blockbuster of 2008, "Iron Man" is flat-out fun. One of the biggest surprises for many people is that this fun does not come from the action scenes (they're fine, by the way). What really amazes in "Iron Man" is a tour de force from Robert Downey Jr. (they could've named it Downey Junior- The Movie) and a solid script, that efficiently introduces us to the Iron Man history and proves to be a fascinating entry in a possible new franchise.

The movie tells the story of Tony Stark, an inventor and a playboy that is captured by terrorists and forced to create WMDs. While on captivity, he creates a powerful armor and manages to escape. Returning to America, he begins a new life as superhero Iron Man.

Another interesting aspect of "Iron Man" is that it is the first comic book based movie to openly discuss the 9/11 trauma. After all, we start off with terrorists as the bad guys. Its script has a strong political aspect to it, and it's one of the things that manage to keep the audience's attention. It's still an action flick, but that doesn't mean it can't have some content. The characters are good, but they ultimately are overshadowed by Downey Jr.'s performance. Hilarious and heroic, his Tony Stark is the ultimate Marvel action hero. Tough luck, Spiderman.

"Iron Man" is an action blockbuster for a mature audience. There will be more adults interested in the story than teenagers. After all, it is a political adventure. The movie hits and misses, but it still adds up for solid entertainment and lots of popcorn fun.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Iron Man (2008)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Iron Monger vs. Cain (Robocop II) hattifnatt
Did anyone else notice the x-men reference? martialartist100
I liked Iron Man more than Batman erinstronglydislikesyou
Our Generation's Robocop? buenasdiasdogg
HAHA Entertainment Weekly's BO predictions ssnake2030
Operating system alexeveringham
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Mission: Impossible III Live Free or Die Hard Transformers 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Batman Begins
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb top 250 movies IMDb Action section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.