Iron Man
Directed by Jon FavreauAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
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- jserna4d agoStill great. This would work in theaters just as it did almost 20 years ago.
- Randy HoopesJanuary 25, 2025My favorite marvel movie by far!
- HumptyFebruary 23, 2025Huge Iron Man fan and RDJ is extremely funny so this is a win win.
- Hakihiko5d agoThe Spark That Started It All "Iron Man" is the film that laid the foundation for the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, and even years later, it remains one of its strongest and most confident entries. Smart, energetic, and character-driven, it succeeds not just as a superhero movie, but as a sharp origin story with real personality. At the center of it all is Robert Downey Jr., whose performance as Tony Stark is nothing short of iconic. His charisma, humor, and vulnerability redefine the character and give the film its distinctive tone. The writing smartly leans into Stark’s flaws as much as his brilliance, making his arc feel earned rather than manufactured. Jon Favreau’s direction keeps the story grounded, especially in its first half, which balances action with political undertones and personal consequences. The practical effects and suit design still hold up remarkably well, and the action scenes feel tactile and impactful rather than overly chaotic. While the third act follows a more conventional superhero structure, it never derails the film’s momentum. The pacing is tight, the dialogue is sharp, and the film never loses sight of its protagonist, which helps it stand out from later, more crowded MCU entries. "Iron Man" is confident, entertaining, and surprisingly grounded — a superhero film that understood early on that character matters more than spectacle. It’s the start of something massive, but also a great movie in its own right.
- dan36805d agoOne of the best MCU movies. It's a must, especially since it kicked off the entire MCU franchises.
- StainlessSteveJanuary 15, 2026Very fun action movie that gives credibility to a super hero premise by taking the time to show R&D
- Nathaniel “KingBear” ReifenheiserNovember 29, 2025The movie that started a massive franchise. The film that made superheroes popular again. Even if it’s not cinematically perfect, every MCU fan — past, present, and future — owes thanks to RDJ, Jon Favreau, and Terrence Howard. The soundtrack is great, the pacing is tight, and RDJ delivers one of the most perfect casting choices in film history. I swear he must have been Tony Stark in a past life. The movie balances comedy, action, heart, and snappy quips without ever losing its sense of fun. If you're reading this review and you haven’t seen this movie… either you’re lying or I’m too old for this. Go watch it. Then watch it again. RDJ is incredible, the movie still holds up, and it’s just a blast from start to finish.
- tellumAugust 21, 2025I strongly believe without RDJ and the strength of this script, the MCU doesn’t happen. Robert hits a homerun here and creates a perpetual money machine of a genre.
- Baloo UrizaJanuary 13, 2026A pretty enjoyable romp but the multiverse of sequels is impossible to follow.
- mickerdooJuly 6, 2025The film that catapulted the current MCU into effect. Downey IS Iron Man. I'd hate to follow him. Exciting effects and twisting story.
- Dimby +August 2, 2025Good movie, this Terrence Howard guy looks like he has a lot of promise, looking forward to him in the sequel.
- Evan HatchJuly 24, 20259.6/10 Such a fantastic start to the MCU, great acting and character work, the story was fun, and the soundtrack is awesome! Absolute blast to watch, easily one of, if not my favorite MCU film.
- Han TuanJune 19, 2025A cult classic! It doesn't get better than this The CGI peak in this era
- RichJanuary 3, 2026Not going to lie, talking for most of the movie then in the last 15 minutes is the best action which laid the ground work for the rest of the MCU. A must watch!
- Harish CousalNovember 24, 2025The spark that built an empire. Clean storytelling, iconic attitude - pure MCU magic that still holds strong.
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Iron Man Trivia
Iron Man was released on April 30, 2008.
Iron Man was directed by Jon Favreau.
Iron Man has a runtime of 2h 6m.
Iron Man was produced by Avi Arad, Kevin Feige.
The key characters in Iron Man are Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), Rhodey (Terrence Howard), Obadiah Stane (Jeff Bridges).
Iron Man is rated PG-13.
Iron Man is an Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
Iron Man has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.