2008’s Iron Man marked the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was directed by Jon Favreau. In the film, Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, a genius billionaire playboy who is captured by terrorists in Afghanistan while demonstrating his company’s latest weapon.
During his captivity, Stark builds a prototype armored suit to escape, which causes him to reconsider his life and the impact of his invention. Upon his return, he improves the suit and takes on the role of Iron Man. As Stark struggles with his responsibilities and the consequences of his past, he comes face to face with his former leader, Obadiah Stane (played by Jeff Bridges), who seeks to take control of Stark Industries for his own gain. The film is known for its sharp humor, striking visual effects and a charismatic performance from Downey Jr. that redefined the superhero genre.
IronMan - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| Movie: | IronMan |
| Genre: | Superhero, Action |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | JonFavreau |
| Main Cast: | RobertDowneyJr, GwynethPaltrow, TerrenceHoward |
| Release Date: | May2,2008 |
| Banner: | MarvelStudios, ParamountPictures |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $140million |
| Runtime: | 126minutes |
“Iron Man” successfully combined action, humor and compelling character development, laying the foundation for the vast cinematic universe that followed. Its critical and box office success ushered in a new era of superhero movies and cemented Iron Man’s status as a cult pop culture figure.
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