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) |
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? Written by Jawadjee
The first time I saw this movie I really didn't like it, I had just come off the high of "The Avengers" and let me make it clear, this one isn't as good. That said it is significantly better than Iron Man 2 and that's because the story is deeper and direct. There's a lot less focus on explosions and fancy effects (although there is plenty of that) and more on dialogue and character development.
One thing I like about this movie is that you get to learn more about Tony Stark, as much as I loved his arrogance in IM1, 2 at the end of Avengers he was humbled and that continues in this one. On the one hand I love the suits and the fancy technology but it's Robert Downey's sarcasm and wit that make him so great for this franchise.
Yes there is a big plot twist but it by no means ruins the movie and while I was not a fan of the ending, you can see where things are going towards Avengers 2.
It may not be for you, my only advice is to make sure you watch it again. I was angry the first time I did and thought the movie was a joke, each additional time I've watched it I take something more from it and enjoy it a little more.