Iron Man

 

MPAA Rating Reason Running Time Distributor Theatrical Release date
PG-13 Some intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and brief suggestive content 125 minutes Paramount Pictures
Marvel Studios		 May 2, 2008

“Iron Man” isn’t only one of the best comic book films, but it’s the best film to kick of summer 2008, and it’s message of pro-American/anti-war clearly ties in well with its overall themes of the comic book of the same name. Jon Faverau has made an excellent superhero film in a year when comic book geeks had this and “The Dark Knight” to look forward to. (Though I can’t say the same about the misfire that was “The Incredible Hulk”).

The main character in the film, Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), is similar to the other average human-turned-avenger, but what makes him stand out is his acknowledgement of past events and trying to change his life for the better. In almost all superhero movies, they are born out of the rage of a loved ones’ death, Tony Stark stands out as the opposite. He is a multi-million dollar weapons manufacturer who builds and sells weapons used to fight wars overseas. After barely surviving an ambush attack (in which one of his ‘weapons’, a missile, is used on him), he decides to turn over a new leaf: parts of the missile is working its way into his heart, and the only thing keeping it from killing him is an electromagnetic powered by a car battery, later replaced by a core reactor. He escapes three months later by creating a suit made out of iron.

When Stark arrives back home, he vows to change his life for the better: by shutting down all production of weapons manufacturing (a controversial move at Stark Industries). As he builds a more powerful suit, Stark’s friend and colleague Obediah Stane (Jeff Bridges) uses this advantage to take over Stark Industries. With the help of Stark’s assistant Pepper Potts (Gwenyth Paltrow) and his friend Lt. Col. James Rhodes (Terrence Howard), it up to Stark himself to save the day, and the world, as the newly dubbed “Iron Man”

“Iron Man” is one of the quintessential films because, even if it steers away from the comic book origin a little, has its roots grounded in reality. Having it placed during the time of another major war was a risk on the part of the studio and the film’s director, but it’s a risk that paid off. Every actor played their part well. Excellent visual effects and storyline make the film one of the most surprising and well-praised superhero film in a time where great superhero films are shown to work if they connect with their core audience members without alienating their true fans.






Nominations

Award Category Recipients Result
Academy Awards Best Visual Effects John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick, and Shane Mahan Nominated
Best Sound Editing Frank Eulner and Christopher Boyes Nominated
MTV Movie Awards Movie of the Year Iron Man Nominated
Best Male Performance Robert Downey Jr. Nominated

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