Iron Man Three (2013)

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Director:

Shane Black

Writers:

Drew Pearce (screenplay by), Shane Black (screenplay by)

Stars:

Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 19 wins & 62 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Downey Jr.	...	Tony Stark
Gwyneth Paltrow	...	Pepper Potts
Don Cheadle	...	Colonel James Rhodes
Guy Pearce	...	Aldrich Killian
Rebecca Hall	...	Maya Hansen
Jon Favreau	...	Happy Hogan
Ben Kingsley	...	Trevor Slattery
James Badge Dale	...	Savin
Stephanie Szostak	...	Brandt
Paul Bettany	...	JARVIS (voice)
William Sadler	...	President Ellis
Dale Dickey	...	Mrs. Davis
Ty Simpkins	...	Harley Keener
Miguel Ferrer	...	Vice President Rodriguez
Xueqi Wang	...	Doctor Wu (as Wang Xueqi)

Storyline

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

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Plot Keywords:

terrorist | billionaire | human bomb | falling from height | rescue | 

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Taglines:

Prepare for heavy metal!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief suggestive content

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Facebook Game

Country:

China USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 May 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Caged Heat

Filming Locations:

Cary, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$174,144,585, 5 May 2013, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$409,013,994

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,215,439,994

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures, DMG Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min 195 min (assembly cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1 SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

With Mark Ruffalo's cameo as Dr. Bruce Banner in the post-credit scene, this marks the first time that an actor has played the Hulk comic book character in more than one theatrical movie. Bill Bixby played him in productions made for television, Eric Bana played him only in Hulk (2003), and Edward Norton played him only in The Incredible Hulk (2008).

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Goofs

When Tony/Iron Man was sinking after his house was destroyed, a wire pulling him down is visible.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Tony Stark: [Narrates] A famous man once said, 'We create our own demons.' Who said that? What does that even mean? Doesn't matter. I said it 'cause he said it. So now, he was famous and that basically getting said by two well-known guys. I don't, uh... I'm gonna start again.
[pause]
Tony Stark: Let's track this from the beginning.

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Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits at all, save for the Marvel and Paramount logos, so the title of the film, "Iron Man Three" does not appear until well into the end credits.

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Alternate Versions

The version released in China features additional footage and includes special appearances by Bingbing Fan and Xueqi Wang.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movie Characters Who Were Supposed to Die But Didn't (2016)

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Soundtracks

Jingle Bells
Written by James Pierpont
Arranged by Herb Alpert and John Pisano
Performed by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Courtesy of Almo Music Corp.

User Reviews

Great technology imagination, awesome special effects and cool acting

Human beings have always tried to see beyond the future. We extend our imagination beyond our limits. And when any movie offers a visual treat showing some of the best science fiction stuff, we just love to enjoy watching it. Isn't it? Iron Man 3 offers just the same. After Avengers thrilled our eyes, Iron Man 3 gives us a fabulous treat by taking the Iron man technology to the next level. Frankly, Iron man 2 didn't offer much of the variety in terms of entertainment. It felt like just continuation of Iron Man 1. But Iron Man 3 takes the suit to the next level and gives a completely different entertainment factor. Movie starts with glimpses of Stark's past that would establish its connection with the main story. Main story starts with the terror threats and series of bomb explosions executed by a terrorist named 'Mandarin'. Story also introduces in parallel a scientist working on human DNA upgrading. Tony is developing new versions of his Iron Man suit. Soon circumstances project Stark as a rival of Mandarin. Movie offers many unexpected turn of events and some eye-catching visual effects as it progresses. Some of the scenes like demolition of Stark's home, Stark rescuing people from plane crash and fight of Iron men army are unforgettable. RDJ is awesome as usual. It feels like he is not acting but he is Iron man himself. Among others, Sir Ben Kingsley gives a fantastic appearance. Though the role is short, it offers lots of shades in his characters. In all I would say, this is a must watch movie for fabulous special effects, awesomely eccentric RDJ, good story and a nice climax. Don't miss this one.