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Iron Man (2008) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars Iron Man (2008) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
Overall Rating:3.1485
Avg Critic Score:3.1341

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Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.40 out of 4 stars for CHUD (Devin Faraci) CHUD (Devin Faraci)
The best superhero movie since Spider-Man 2. Robert Downey Jr is the film's best special effect. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at CHUD (Devin Faraci)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony) Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
The film is well directed, edited, and paced, but it's really Downey Jr. that adds the spark, the flair, the heavy metal. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for About.com (Rebecca Murray) About.com (Rebecca Murray)
I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a career-defining role, but Iron Man will rank right up there with Downey's best performances. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at About.com (Rebecca Murray)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz) Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Whatever pops up on screen seems to work, making this a keeper comic book film. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus) Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)
Smart, sardonic and more than a little silly, Iron Man is a successful super-hero movie that never takes itself too seriously. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Decent Films Guide (Steven D. Greydanus)

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Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for E! Online (Alex Markerson) E! Online (Alex Markerson)
This is a film about a guy with a superpowered suit, and in this case both the suit and the guy are golden. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at E! Online (Alex Markerson)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton) Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
Loads of action, humor, and political commentary ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Beaumont Journal (Danny Minton)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy) EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
Handsome and Charismatic, Robert Downey Jr. renders a dominant performance, treating the comicstrip character as a dramatic actor, which compensates for the movie's flaws and elevates it above the standard of a slickly produced popcorn summer fare. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at EmanuelLevy.com (Emanuel Levy)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Laura Clifford) Reeling Reviews (Laura Clifford)
Downey Jr. is such a kick in this movie it is not implausible to note him as a potential Oscar nominee in the Johnny Depp, "Pirates of the Caribbean" slot... ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Reeling Reviews (Laura Clifford)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman) Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
The fun of Iron Man, a Marvel adaptation in which a routine arc has been burnished with great elegance and skill, is the way that it heals the split, soldering the two halves of its hero into a single organically driven figure. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Owen Gleiberman)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Onion AV Club (Nathan Rabin) Onion AV Club (Nathan Rabin)
Iron Man is the rare comic-book movie that makes the prospect of a sequel seem like a promise instead of a threat. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Onion AV Club (Nathan Rabin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for BrianOrndorf.com (Brian Orndorf) BrianOrndorf.com (Brian Orndorf)
Superheroes have been young, mutated, and alien, but they're rarely fortysomething billionaires with a taste for one-night-stands, metallurgy, and scotch. Perhaps this is why Iron Man is so effective. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at BrianOrndorf.com (Brian Orndorf)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson) Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
You can enjoy Iron Man (under two hours, if you skip the credits) without being one. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Philadelphia Daily News (Gary Thompson)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.30 out of 4 stars for Dallas Morning News (Chris Vognar) Dallas Morning News (Chris Vognar)
A superhero debut with brains and brawn. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Dallas Morning News (Chris Vognar)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Tiscali UK Tiscali UK
Hollywood is unlikely to produce anything that is more fun than Iron Man this year. Faced with a diminishing stack of superhero characters to bring to the big screen, Marvel has dusted down one of its lesser known creations and thanks to Jon Favreau's ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Tiscali UK
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for hybridmagazine.com hybridmagazine.com
The final showdown is a bit generic and the rest of the fights are nothing spectacular, but everything else is just so much fun. Director Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. have taken a lesser known comic hero and created top tier summer entertainment. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at hybridmagazine.com
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony) Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Robert Downey Jr.? A superhero? Really? Truth is … this comic book pic is really pretty good. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Hollywood Report Card (Ross Anthony)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Daily Telegraph (Tim Robey) Daily Telegraph (Tim Robey)
The ace up Iron Man's sleeve, quite unexpectedly, is Gwyneth Paltrow, who brings both radiance and gentle intelligence to the role of a glorified housekeeper called Pepper Potts. How she takes out the laundry in those heels is beyond me, but she's a ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Daily Telegraph (Tim Robey)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for MTV (Kurt Loder) MTV (Kurt Loder)
Fanboys and fangirls, so often underserved by the movies made from their favorite comics, will almost certainly latch onto Iron Man as at least a serious attempt to transfer this beloved, 45-year-old character to the screen. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at MTV (Kurt Loder)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for NPR's Morning Edition (Kenneth Turan) NPR's Morning Edition (Kenneth Turan)
It's May, and the season of summer movies is upon us, and this year the march of the would-be blockbusters begins with the debut of Marvel Studios' much-ballyhooed Iron Man. Wait, "Iron Man"? This is the name for a superhero? Shouldn't the handle for ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at NPR's Morning Edition (Kenneth Turan)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (James Verniere / Review) Boston Herald (James Verniere / Review)
Forget those loser Superheroes from Planet Teen Angst. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), also known as Iron Man, is a “laundry list of character defects,” a rampant adult male libido who singlehandedly gives himself a killer makeover from alcoholic ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Boston Herald (James Verniere / Review)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for BBC (James Christopher) BBC (James Christopher)
Iron Man is the first blockbuster movie of the summer, and, despite the topical Taleban atrocities, it’s a roaring fairground ride. The director, Jon Favreau, has transformed Stan Lee’s 1960s comic strip into a creamy, live-action thriller. The story ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at BBC (James Christopher)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Oregonian (Shawn Levy) Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
There are more compelling stories to be found in the comic book world, and there are more expressive directors than Jon Favreau. But on the bases of wit, verve, spirit and whiz-bangery, it's pretty tough to find fault with. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for TIME Magazine (Richard Corliss) TIME Magazine (Richard Corliss)
He soars through the night sky, disrupts military aviation, wages holy war against those twin bastions of evil, terrorists and corporate bigwigs. He's Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), zillionaire industrialist, and he arrives accompanied by the POW!, ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at TIME Magazine (Richard Corliss)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Bill Zwecker) Chicago Sun-Times (Bill Zwecker)
Robert Downey Jr. again reveals why he is one of the best actors of his generation -- allowing himself simultaneously to be playful and poignant as he adds enormous depth to the title role. Downey has carved out his own interpretation of Tony Stark/Iron ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Bill Zwecker)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for WFAA-TV (Gary Cogill) WFAA-TV (Gary Cogill)
Iron Man is a big time summer movie surprise filled with eye-popping effects, cracker jack dialogue, and interesting characters. Robert Downey Jr. gives one of the best performances of his career as the arrogant billionaire, Tony Stark, forced to create ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at WFAA-TV (Gary Cogill)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Trend (Stephen Silver) The Trend (Stephen Silver)
"Iron Man"'s true revelation is leading man Robert Downey, Jr., who may not be giving the greatest superhero performance ever, but is certainly the best actor to ever portray a superhero. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Trend (Stephen Silver)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Pop Entertainment.com Pop Entertainment.com
The movie has blockbuster and franchise written all over it. Ironically, Iron Man will push both the actor and the character into the A-List, where they belong. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Pop Entertainment.com
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for musicOMH (Maryam Omidi) musicOMH (Maryam Omidi)
You can expect all the usual elements of an action adventure film from Iron Man: a healthy dose of explosions, some kick-ass technology, the usual triumph of good over evil and, needless to say, a touch of romance. And yet, even though the characters and ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at musicOMH (Maryam Omidi)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Moviepie.com Moviepie.com
I give Robert Downey, Jr. full credit for being the reason that I found Iron Man to be enjoyable. What is essentially an origin story for the latest Marvel superhero to come to screen is totally given a unique spark by Downey's inherent smirkiness that ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Moviepie.com
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Cutting Edge Cutting Edge
Ze blijven maar op ons afkomen, die superhelden uit de stal van Marvel. Iron Man is er ook zo één. En toch markeert de gelijknamige film een nieuw begin voor de comicuitgever. Voor het eerst heeft het bedrijf een prent helemaal zelf gefinancierd. Toch ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Cutting Edge
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Chico News & Review (Meredith J. Cooper) Chico News & Review (Meredith J. Cooper)
A multibillionaire CEO who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty—now that’s a rare breed. But it’s what makes Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) human. And incredible. And Iron Man. But we’ll get to that later. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Chico News & Review (Meredith J. Cooper)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Miami Poetry Review (Mitchell Warren) Miami Poetry Review (Mitchell Warren)
Iron Man is depicted effectively sterile and inhuman, whereas billionaire playboy Tony Stark is played as a very humanistic and realistic, even if he has a dash of Tom Cruise's obliviousness and Richard Branson's snark. The dichotomy of superhero and ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Miami Poetry Review (Mitchell Warren)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Phantom Tollbooth The Phantom Tollbooth
I am not a comic book follower so when I saw the initial preview for Iron Man I didn't even know he was a comic book super hero. I thought he was going to be some space age mutant of a nuclear holocaust. My only prior knowledge of anyone named Iron Man ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Phantom Tollbooth
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Frank's Reel Reviews Frank's Reel Reviews
The words "summer superhero movie" usually evoke thoughts of weak dialogue and anemic plots propped up by over-hyped action sequences and excessive special effects. Perfect for the entertainment-starved tweeners who've been cooped up with Madden '08 and ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Frank's Reel Reviews
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Watertown Daily Times (Adam Tobias) Watertown Daily Times (Adam Tobias)
"Iron Man" is highly entertaining and well made, and when I say highly entertaining and well made, I mean it's almost in the same league as "Batman Begins," "Spider-Man 2," "Superman Returns" and "X-Men 2." Hard to believe, but yes, it is that good. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Watertown Daily Times (Adam Tobias)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash) Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
I am one of those people that never felt any amount of pity for Robert Downey Jr when his drug use landed him in jail. The guy had the world on a string and he was trying to piss it all away as fast as he could. Every time the media wrote about his ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore) Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)
Everything a summer movie should be, and more. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for filmfacts (Andreas Edler) filmfacts (Andreas Edler)
Ich habe mich in den knapp über 2 Stunden sehr gut unterhalten. Sicher kein Meisterwerk, aber ein weit überdurchschnittlicher Vertreter seines Genres. Es muß nicht immer der Holzhammer sein. Nicht bei den Schnitten, nicht bei den Effekten und schon lan ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at filmfacts (Andreas Edler)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for IGN Movies (Todd Gilchrist) IGN Movies (Todd Gilchrist)
It's this balance between real world stakes and superhero surrealism that makes Favreau's film such a success. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at IGN Movies (Todd Gilchrist)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius) eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
It’s not enough that Marvel Comics is now able to ride the current wave of comic book superhero blockbusters by starting their own production company, and it’s not enough that they’re comfortable pumping something like $180 million into their first ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Reno News and Review (Bob Grimm) Reno News and Review (Bob Grimm)
This is awful! I'm just kidding...it's really good, and Downey, Jr. is perfect for the part. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Reno News and Review (Bob Grimm)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Sacramento News & Review (Jim Lane) Sacramento News & Review (Jim Lane)
...great fun, thanks mainly to the power of the original Marvel Comics concept... ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Sacramento News & Review (Jim Lane)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Jam! Movies (Jim Slotek) Jam! Movies (Jim Slotek)
It is light, rather than heavy metal, marked by invigorating war-machine FX and a smart and subtle acting performance, at least by the standards of this genre. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Jam! Movies (Jim Slotek)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Arizona Republic (Bill Goodykoontz) Arizona Republic (Bill Goodykoontz)
The movie rises and falls on the strength of Downey, and it rises pretty high. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Arizona Republic (Bill Goodykoontz)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Peter Sobczynski) efilmcritic.com (Peter Sobczynski)
There have been rumors of a big-screen version of the popular Marvel comic book “Iron Man” for nearly two decades now--Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage were among those mentioned to play the title role and filmmakers ranging from Stuart Gordon to Quentin ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at efilmcritic.com (Peter Sobczynski)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Joe Neumaier) New York Daily News (Joe Neumaier)
Actually feels like a classic comic book: fast, furious and flip. Forget about superheroes with love problems and tortured souls. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at New York Daily News (Joe Neumaier)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for The Critical Critics The Critical Critics
For me, I found Iron Man enjoyable but, unfortunately, my socks remained firmly on my feet. It’s a good start to what I suspect will have many more installments, but it lacks the lift off to be a classic super hero movie. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Critical Critics
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for HollywoodChicago.com (Adam Fendelman) HollywoodChicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Move over, Superman. This lush, high-octane playboy never tasted so good. Iron Man has not only etched itself the mark of one of the best-reviewed films so far in 2008 but also one of the highest-rated superhero movies of all time. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at HollywoodChicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Bullz-Eye.com Bullz-Eye.com
For all the talk about how origin movies can sometimes be the deadly knockout to comic book franchises, the story behind “Iron Man” is so rich and complex that Favreau is going to have a near-impossible task of outdoing himself with the inevitable seq ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Bullz-Eye.com
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Reno News & Review (Bob Grimm) Reno News & Review (Bob Grimm)
I’ve never read a single Iron Man comic. I was a Mad Magazine fan when I was a kid, and rarely got into the comic books, although I loved The Incredible Hulk TV show and the first Superman movie. Apart from a few glimpses of the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Reno News & Review (Bob Grimm)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius) eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
An exciting, quick-witted adventure built to entertain. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at eFilmCritic.com (David Cornelius)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke) Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Iron Man has its flaws, but they're not enough to keep the film from being a good time at the movies. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (Ken Hanke)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Just Press Play Just Press Play
Either way, with tons of high-profile comedies and big FX-heavy action adventures arriving in the coming weeks, this relatively smaller film—only the first movie Marvel independently financed—is the fitting launching pad. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Just Press Play
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase) Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Iron Man is terrific. Full of explosions, one-liners, and nifty special effects, it goes the extra mile of casting Robert Downey, Jr., one of the best actors working today, in the title role ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Killer Movie Reviews (Andrea Chase)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner) ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Hugely enjoyable, impressively directed blockbuster with a great script, superb special effects and a terrific, note-perfect cast – this is everything you could possibly want from a superhero movie. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Peter Sobczynski) efilmcritic.com (Peter Sobczynski)
A slightly-better-than-average popcorn epic featuring a performance from Downey that is so funny and inventive and entertaining that he pretty much winds up carrying the entire movie on his shoulders. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at efilmcritic.com (Peter Sobczynski)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for CinemaBlend.com (Joshua Tyler) CinemaBlend.com (Joshua Tyler)
Iron Man is a lot of fun, especially for a superhero origin story, since they so often end up going awry. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at CinemaBlend.com (Joshua Tyler)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for New York Times (A.O. Scott) New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Iron Man is an unusually good superhero picture. Or at least -- since it certainly has its problems -- a superhero movie that's good in unusual ways. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at New York Times (A.O. Scott)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca) Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca)
Representando uma surpresa tão grande quanto a escalação de Robert Downey Jr. como herói de ação, o cineasta Jon Favreau se revela uma aposta bem sucedida da Marvel. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaca)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for FilmJudge (David Mercier) FilmJudge (David Mercier)
Famed weapons designer Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) is demonstrating his latest weapon in Afghanistan, when his convoy is attacked and he is taken prisoner by the Taliban. Taliban commander Raza (Faran Tahir) orders Stark to build him a missile, but ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at FilmJudge (David Mercier)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Cinematical (James Rocchi) Cinematical (James Rocchi)
It's as if someone snuck a hefty slug of bourbon into your cherry cola; all of the sugar and flavor and fizz you expect from a well-made comic-book movie are there, but there's something a little more grown-up going on behind them. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Cinematical (James Rocchi)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for BBC (Paul Arendt) BBC (Paul Arendt)
Is it summer already? The first of the big budget superhero blockbusters has arrived, and it's a roaring success, thanks to a combination of superb special effects and canny casting. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at BBC (Paul Arendt)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz) Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
After previously licensing its characters to other studios, “Iron Man” has the dubious distinction of being the first film that Marvel is releasing under its own production banner. It's a worthy choice, since it will not only change the fortune of it ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Twitch Twitch
Downey Jr. becomes Tony Stark to the degree it seems he threw out the entire script and ad-libs a performance like Hendrix would Purple Haze in past summers of love. I haven’t seen this wildly of a quirky performance by an actor work so damn well since ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Twitch
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Zoom in Online (Jim Rohner) Zoom in Online (Jim Rohner)
It's been called one of the most anticipated comic book adaptations in years. For years there were rumors - whispers of the red and gold one being brought to the big screen and when it was finally confirmed, fan boys were chomping at the bit for any ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Zoom in Online (Jim Rohner)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for KYW Newsradio (Bill Wine) KYW Newsradio (Bill Wine)
There's no rust on Iron Man, a steal at nearly any price, undoubtedly to be followed by at least one welcome sequel. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at KYW Newsradio (Bill Wine)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla) Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
I was never into Iron Man when I was a kid, so I didn't know much about his story before the movie. I purposely didn't read up on it because I decided this time I was going to go in blind and see if the movie could excite me. For the most part it ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer) Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)
Finally, a superhero movie whose hero is a) not a superhero, and b) very witty. It's "Iron Man," and if you think he's going to morph into some clanking ubermensch, well, he's clanking all right as he builds himself an iron suit (think medieval armor) in ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito) Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Saddled with a fairly typical superhero "origin story", director Jon Favreau compensates with some inspired choices: keeping the pace as fast as possible and casting Robert Downey Jr. as the man behind the mask. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Big Picture Big Sound (Joe Lozito)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin) Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
No, Jon Favreau’s Iron Man is not a masterpiece—nor is it even one of the best comic-book adaptations ever made—but it represents the first time I’ve had unadulterated, big-budget fun at a cinema since… well, last summer. The movie represents ex ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Bucket Reviews (Danny Baldwin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for In Review (Adam Suraf) In Review (Adam Suraf)
A sterling cast and gobs of seamless special effects highlight this instant blockbuster, a long gestating live action adaptation of Stan Lee’s classic superhero comic, that officially serves as the kickoff what we can only hope is a better summer movie ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at In Review (Adam Suraf)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Ann Hornaday) Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
It's difficult to imagine a better actor-character fit than that between Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man, the superhero who, out of all of comic book writer Stan Lee's creations, probably possesses the darkest of dark sides. Like Downey himself, Iron Man, ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Robert Downey Jr. probably isn't the first actor you'd think of to portray Iron Man, the latest Marvel Comics character to anchor a potential big-screen blockbuster. The Oscar-nominated actor may be best known for his misadventures with drugs, but he ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Box Office Prophets Box Office Prophets
It all works well, at least until the climax, where the special effects take over, and the performances are put on the back burner; I guess you have to throw the kids a bone now and then. But mostly, this is a surprisingly adult action movie, with ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Box Office Prophets
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond Times-Dispatch
Iron Man" shows that a movie based on a comic book can have thoroughly developed characters, a compelling plot and a sense of humor. The early "Superman" movie and the first couple of "Batman" films did it too, but it's been awhile. "Iron Man" ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Richmond Times-Dispatch
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Newsday (Frank Lovece) Newsday (Frank Lovece)
Despite several adrenaline-pumping moments, Favreau and Downey stay focused on the real story -- about a man learning to take responsibility for his actions. For all its firepower and CGI slickness, that's what really makes Iron Man fly. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Newsday (Frank Lovece)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Premiere Magazine (Glenn Kenny) Premiere Magazine (Glenn Kenny)
Seeing Downey and Bridges duel is one of the film's primary delights. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Premiere Magazine (Glenn Kenny)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet) RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
The first big blockbuster of 2008 descends upon theaters. The trailers bleed action and amazing special effects. Robert Downey Jr. looks like he has the role of Tony Stark nailed and perhaps we have a new superhero franchise we can cheer for along with ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at RopeofSilicon (Brad Brevet)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick) Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Given everything that it does right, it is somewhat disappointing that Iron Man doesn't quite fly to the stratosphere. Some might blame the fact that it is, for all intents and purposes, a two-hour origin story, but I found that to be one of its most ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley) Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
The first real blockbuster of 2008, Iron Man is fluff. But it is hugely entertaining fluff . . . ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Magazine (David Edelstein) New York Magazine (David Edelstein)
Iron Man is a shapely piece of mythmaking. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at New York Magazine (David Edelstein)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for KyleSmithOnline.com (Kyle Smith) KyleSmithOnline.com (Kyle Smith)
Despite a brilliant first hour--for a good long while, we're almost in "Batman Begins" territory--Iron Man becomes like some bizarre legend of a Norse god who descended into the flaming pits of the earth's core, swung his mighty hammer upon a great ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at KyleSmithOnline.com (Kyle Smith)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Variety Variety
Finally, someone's found a sure-fire way to make money with a modern Middle East war movie: Just send a Marvel superhero into the fray to kick some insurgent butt. The powerhouse comicbook-inspired actioner "Iron Man" isn't principally about this ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Variety
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin) Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
The story focuses on the genius of Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). The son of a weapons manufacturer, Stark graduated from MIT as a teenager and soon inherited his father’s lucrative company. Using his engineering skills to create devastating weapons, ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Cinema in Focus (Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli) ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Movies Schmovies! (Kevin Farley) Movies Schmovies! (Kevin Farley)
Iron Man follows the titular superhero, the latest Marvel Comics character to make it to the big screen. Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, a womanizing alcoholic lothario who owns the largest, most innovative weapons manufacturing company in the world. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Movies Schmovies! (Kevin Farley)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for CineSnob.net (Kiko Martinez) CineSnob.net (Kiko Martinez)
Flamboyancy goes a long way when it comes to superhero attractiveness, and in “Iron Man,” actor Robert Downey Jr. delivers the character's unique mythology with enough exuberance you almost forget about letdowns like "Spider-Man 3." It seems like ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at CineSnob.net (Kiko Martinez)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Video Reviews with Joan Ellis Video Reviews with Joan Ellis
“Iron Man” is everything a summer blockbuster should be. It has a hero, a villain, a love interest, and a sidekick - each portrayed by a highly respected actor known for versatility. These are, of course, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Video Reviews with Joan Ellis
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Kyle Smith) New York Post (Kyle Smith)
Brilliant first hour, but then becomes like some strange legend about a Norse god who descended into the molten core of the earth and forged upon a mighty anvil...a Crosby, Stills and Nash album. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at New York Post (Kyle Smith)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Slate (Dana Stevens) Slate (Dana Stevens)
Iron Man (Paramount Pictures) may be the first movie about the conflict in the Middle East and Afghanistan to become a box-office blockbuster. But if it does, it won't be because of its Afghan bad guys or somewhat incoherent musings on the immorality of ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Slate (Dana Stevens)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelTalk Movie Reviews (John P. McCarthy) ReelTalk Movie Reviews (John P. McCarthy)
The summer movie season launches with a sophisticated superhero movie that doesn't pander to the sensibility usually associated with the genre. The downside: Iron Man doesn't exhilarate or take hold of the imagination. More emphasis is placed on ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ReelTalk Movie Reviews (John P. McCarthy)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson) Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Just as Stark needs a device to keep his heart pumping, Iron Man requires Downey's presence to keep the heart of this franchise alive. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for sdo230@gmail.com sdo230@gmail.com
Nevertheless, Iron Man is a promising new franchise. The right people are behind the levers, so to speak. And for those who stay past the credits will know, Marvel Studios has no intention of stopping the story here. Oh no, they've got designs. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at sdo230@gmail.com
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Arctic Shores Contemporary Reviews (Bob Miller) Arctic Shores Contemporary Reviews (Bob Miller)
If you like generic superhero movies, than this flick is for you. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Arctic Shores Contemporary Reviews (Bob Miller)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Preview Family Movie Review Preview Family Movie Review
Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment's big screen adaptation of Marvel's legendary Super Hero Iron Man will launch into theaters on May 2, 2008. Oscar(R) nominee Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the story of a billionaire ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Preview Family Movie Review
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for NPR's Fresh Air (David Edelstein) NPR's Fresh Air (David Edelstein)
Sure, it's a popcorn movie. But at a time when America is viewed around the world as arrogant, will the picture be seen as another in that long line of Hollywood superhero movies aimed at making Americans feel better about themselves? Will it be taken as ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at NPR's Fresh Air (David Edelstein)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for CNN Showbiz (Tom Charity) CNN Showbiz (Tom Charity)
Even so, "Iron Man" is a supremely confident, well-tooled entertainment. It's bound to be the early pace-maker for the oncoming glut of summer blockbusters. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at CNN Showbiz (Tom Charity)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin) Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Making full use of its mega-budget, the film's technical specs and production values are solid across the board, and often excel. As this is as much about the gadgets as it is about stopping villains, the designers and effects team step up to the plate ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez) The Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Stark is a genius, but he's also a bratty playboy, flaunting his celebrity status whenever he can and taking advantage of the fact that women find him -- or at least his money -- irresistible. Downey's performance is the key to Iron Man: Through his ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Washington Times (Christian Toto) Washington Times (Christian Toto)
Iron Man forges a new trail subsequent superhero films would be wise to follow. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Washington Times (Christian Toto)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Globe and Mail (Liam Lacey) Globe and Mail (Liam Lacey)
Downey's richly human performance as a reformed rake who relies on his intelligence, feels both personal and genuinely fresh. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Globe and Mail (Liam Lacey)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez) The Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
On the comic-book rack, Iron Man has never come close to achieving the popularity of all-star Marvel Comics superheroes such as Spider-Man or The X-Men. But the character turns out to be a natural for the movies. Unlike the colorful -- and, let's face ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Newark Star-Ledger (Stephen Whitty) Newark Star-Ledger (Stephen Whitty)
Iron Man is fresh and fast enough to remind you of why you liked comics to begin with. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Newark Star-Ledger (Stephen Whitty)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone) Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)
Dangerously dependant on Robert Downey Jr. for entertainment. He throws a one-man party during every scene. But when he's off-screen, the film wilts. (Yes, even with Jeff Bridges' anti-Dude.) Re-cast, it would only be a shade better than Daredevil. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for USA Today (Claudia Puig) USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Downey's Tony Stark, the weapons magnate who creates and dons the high-tech suit, is charismatic, sarcastic and witty. And he finds a way to fuse swaggering confidence with soulful self-deprecation, transforming a comic-book hero into an offbeat and ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Deadbolt (Brian Tallerico) The Deadbolt (Brian Tallerico)
Is it "clever" or "obvious" for a director to open a superhero movie like Iron Man with AC/DC's "Back in Black" and close it with Black Sabbath? Sure, it's better than opening and closing with the stars of High School Musical, but is it perhaps a ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Deadbolt (Brian Tallerico)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (Andrew Wright) The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (Andrew Wright)
When compared to such high-concept comic-book heroes as Superman, Thor, or Matter-Eater Lad (who has the power to, um, eat things), a guy who just wears a tricked-out suit of armor doesn't exactly set the imagination soaring. That said, there's always ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Stranger (Seattle, WA) (Andrew Wright)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Michael Machosky) Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Michael Machosky)
These megabudget superhero comics movies might seem, at first, like a license to print money. It's not as hard to sell a story with a passionate, pre-existing audience -- especially with the past few years' mind-blowing advances in computer-generated ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Michael Machosky)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for USA Today (Claudia Puig) USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Hollywood has unearthed an unlikely weapon of mass destruction: Robert Downey Jr. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at USA Today (Claudia Puig)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese) Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese)
Favreau fully respects the material, and brings to the table a highly developed sense of humor and--praise the heavens--taste. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Groucho Reviews (Peter Canavese)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Hollywood.com (Pete Hammond) Hollywood.com (Pete Hammond)
For pure fun and action Marvel has outdone themselves this time. Created in 1963 by Marvel magician Stan Lee, Iron Man became the first superhero whose super powers were of his own invention. Taking all this time to finally get to the big screen, the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Hollywood.com (Pete Hammond)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman) Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
It breaks no new ground, but it plows the old ground vigorously. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The New Zealand Herald (Russell Baillie) The New Zealand Herald (Russell Baillie)
So it's a refreshing start to what is about to become a very crowded superhero genre in 2008. But disappointingly, it does only what's required of it - open the franchise - and not a lot more. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The New Zealand Herald (Russell Baillie)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez) Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
[It's] an absolute blast to watch, a consummate piece of popcorn entertainment made with wit and class, and it leaves you so pumped for a sequel that it is practically guaranteed to become a huge hit. The bar for the summer movie season has been set. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Miami Herald (Rene Rodriguez)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
A witty and dapper speeding bullet of a film, able to appeal to nerds and civilians alike. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Duane Dudek)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh) TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Robert Downey, Jr.'s effortlessly nuanced performance as Tony Stark is a dark delight that combines pop-culture wit and genuine emotional depth. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Ann Hornaday) Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Toggling between Stark's impish goatee and Iron Man's full-metal body condom, and amid so many generic fireballs, kill shots and earsplitting thumps, bumps and crunches, the film finally collapses under its own weight. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Science Monitor (Peter Rainer) Christian Science Monitor (Peter Rainer)
When Iron Man is zooming above bejewelled southern California, I expected a thundering lyricism but instead settled for some routine CGI stunts. I suppose it's asking too much for a great actor to be matched up with a great director. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Christian Science Monitor (Peter Rainer)