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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:3.1407
Avg Critic Score:3.1393

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Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy) BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)
This is hands down the best super hero/comic book movie I have ever seen! ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for NewsBlaze (Kam Williams) NewsBlaze (Kam Williams)
A 'Marvel'-ously cerebral superhero with a functioning conscience. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at NewsBlaze (Kam Williams)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for WCBE's It's Movie Time (John DeSando) WCBE's It's Movie Time (John DeSando)
Yes, the suit is impressive, a self-contained rocket launcher cum flying machine, but still earthly enough to show some marks from ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at WCBE's It's Movie Time (John DeSando)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The King's Room (Paul Perkins) The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
The big fight screen was great it remind me of the fight screen from transformers the cgi looks great. The film did not drag at all and the comedy was the right amout not overdone. The film held my attention from start to finish when i seen this film it ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The King's Room (Paul Perkins)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger) efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger)
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Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson) sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)
Cooooool! ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at sbs.is (Stefan Birgir Stefansson)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger) efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger)
'Iron Man' has several advantages over a lot of recent efforts in the superhero genre. It features a solid cast, snappy dialogue, some pleasant surprises, expectedly impressive special effects and even a hint of subtle social commentary. But most importan ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Examiner (Rossiter Drake) San Francisco Examiner (Rossiter Drake)
While Iron Man has never ranked among the most iconic of American superheroes, Downey's brilliantly nuanced performance as a hedonist in the grip of a midlife crisis might change that. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at San Francisco Examiner (Rossiter Drake)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FilmInk (Australia) (Erin Free) FilmInk (Australia) (Erin Free)
Iron Man should be the final signpost and piece of cinematic advice for studios when they’re contemplating a comic book adaptation: hire a director with vision! Though it might not always work (the wonderful Ang Lee made a not-so-wonderful mess out of ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at FilmInk (Australia) (Erin Free)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner) Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
Favreau has turned what might have been just another comic strip formulation into a completely engaging amalgam of storytelling, romance, performance, acrobatics and organically motivated effects. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for EDGE Boston (David Foucher) EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
From cell block to superhero in a matter of a few years. Can Robert Downey Jr. do it? You bet your metallic butt he can. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at EDGE Boston (David Foucher)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Screenjabber Screenjabber
Iron Man isn't the best known of the Marvel hero roster. Although he's one of the earliest creations of comics supremos Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (the tin-shelled dude first hit the shelves in 1963) he's certainly not on the A-list with Spider-Man, the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Screenjabber
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark) FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark)
We may not see a better movie this summer. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at FromTheBalcony (Bill Clark)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for The Cinema Source (Michael M. Dance) The Cinema Source (Michael M. Dance)
The actor-turned-director shows us, with Iron Man, that he has a major talent in exploiting what fundamentally pumps audiences up. An overload of witty banter, special effects that get things just right, and most important of all, way-cool action scenes ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Cinema Source (Michael M. Dance)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ShowBizCafe.com (Alex Florez) ShowBizCafe.com (Alex Florez)
Con un historial de más de 5.000 personajes, el universo de Marvel, la franquicia más prominente de cómics, ha forjado sin duda alguna su lugar en el cine. Presupuestos altos, avances en los efectos visuales, y una gran avidez del público por películ ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ShowBizCafe.com (Alex Florez)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert) Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics) Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics)
The combination of its realistic backdrop, boy's own adventure and Robert Downey Jr makes for a blast of a new style comic book hero in Iron Man. Above all, humour is what elevates this highly entertaining fantasy into something beyond our expectations. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Urban Cinefile (Urban Cinefile Critics)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert) Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for ShowBIZ Data ShowBIZ Data
Robert Downey Jr., an unlikely choice to play a superhero, is receiving much praise for his performance in the title role of Iron Man, which is opening at 8:00 p.m. in many theaters throughout the country tonight (Thursday). "This supremely gifted actor ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver) Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Let the party begin. Summer 2008 has officially started, and it has started with a bang. A muffled bang perhaps, but a bang none-the-less. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Brian Oliver)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Hello readers, I just got back from watching IRON MAN. After seeing the Trailer, I was in like flint. OMG, this movie was the SHIZ-NIT brother, from the beginning to the very end. Director, Jon Favreau really made a bold accomplished statement with this ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson) Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
[M]ight well be the perfect comic book movie... It's just pertinent enough to feel like it's set in something like the real world and just tongue-in-cheek enough not to get too heavy about it, but it's got enough self-respect to be sincere. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Flick Filosopher (MaryAnn Johanson)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 4.00 out of 4 stars for FirstShowing.net (Kevin Powers) FirstShowing.net (Kevin Powers)
Iron Man, simply, is so much more than it promises to be and crushes nearly every other comic adaptation in recent years, putting many to shame and leaving future ones in question. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at FirstShowing.net (Kevin Powers)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.80 out of 4 stars for MovieMaze.de (Markus Ostertag) MovieMaze.de (Markus Ostertag)
Die Comic-Schmiede Marvel ist für Hollywood einer der wichtigsten Erfolgsfaktoren geworden, denn mit Franchises wie Spider-Man oder X-Men wurden weltweit über 4,9 ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at MovieMaze.de (Markus Ostertag)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan) Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
Another Marvel character makes the jump to the big screen in Iron Man, a tale of an billionaire who gets to become an armored hero. It's the first big movie of the summer season and arrives with the usual bells and whistles. Big action and special FX? ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Kushmeer Farakhan)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Filmjerk.com (Brian Orndorf) Filmjerk.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, taking well-worn feats of courage and subverting ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Filmjerk.com (Brian Orndorf)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin) Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
“Iron Man” is so good at capturing the human element that it’s a shame the ending comes down to a battle between two machines. It’s fun and contains some really spectacular visuals but it’s also kind of a letdown that the movie favored special e ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Lee's Movie Info (Craig Younkin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for dvdfuture.com (R. L. Shaffer) dvdfuture.com (R. L. Shaffer)
"Iron Man" isn't the best comic book adaptation out there, but it certainly tops some of Marvel's recent efforts like "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and "Spider-Man 3." The film is a lot of fun despite its occasional flaws thanks in large ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at dvdfuture.com (R. L. Shaffer)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for Movie Mom (Nell Minow) Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.75 out of 4 stars for movies.com (Dave White) movies.com (Dave White)
Superhero movies often seem to take place in eras that are out of their time or too much in their time. Some things will appear modern, some things won't, Tobey Maguire will speak in this odd, gee-whiz manner, Jack Nicholson's Joker will be very ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at movies.com (Dave White)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria) Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)
I kept trying to force a connection to it and wondering why I'm not LOVING this movie. I liked it a heck of a lot but didn't LOVE it. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Eclipse Magazine (Michelle Alexandria)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Film School Rejects (Kevin Carr) Film School Rejects (Kevin Carr)
An exciting kick-off to the summer season... If the 1940s was the Golden Age of Comic Books, then we are now in the Golden Age of Comic Book movies. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Film School Rejects (Kevin Carr)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas) ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)
Easily the best Marvel Comics based movie yet -- Favreau, Downey and company have really nailed this one! ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith) Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith)
THIS is the way to begin the summer movie season. A smart, well-written movie that never condescends to the genre or to audiences. Robert Downey Jr. is wry and exciting as Iron Man, perfectly suiting the suit. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Bangor Daily News (Maine) (Christopher Smith)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Needcoffee.com (Widgett Walls) Needcoffee.com (Widgett Walls)
The bottom line is this: the movie works. It works extremely well and it does so because of Downey. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Needcoffee.com (Widgett Walls)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin) Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)
...a machine with a human heart, a gleaming vehicle of transport. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin) Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Empire Movies (Brendan Cullin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for FirstShowing.net (Alex Billington) FirstShowing.net (Alex Billington)
I am truly thrilled to know that Iron Man has delivered. I'll admit I was worried, but this is a very strong start for Marvel's new production studio. Jon Favreau, Stan Winston, Robert Downey Jr., and even Jeff Bridges have all put together one of the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at FirstShowing.net (Alex Billington)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Tolucan Times (Tony Medley) Tolucan Times (Tony Medley)
This is lotsa fun! ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Tolucan Times (Tony Medley)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold) Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Is it possible to have yet another expensive excursion into this genre that seems in any way fresh, original and alive? The answer, surprisingly, is yes. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow) Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
The ticklish fun of Iron Man comes from watching a happy cast in fighting trim make a concept that should sink like a lead dirigible do cartwheels on the ground and barrel-rolls in the sky. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Baltimore Sun (Michael Sragow)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for Cinematical (Scott Weinberg) Cinematical (Scott Weinberg)
Mr. Downey delivers the best popcorn flick performance since Johnny Depp first played pirate. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Cinematical (Scott Weinberg)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for At the Movies (Margaret Pomeranz) At the Movies (Margaret Pomeranz)
Iron Man is what mainstream, big screen entertainment ought to be like. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at At the Movies (Margaret Pomeranz)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for PopMatters (Bill Gibron) PopMatters (Bill Gibron)
Iron Man is fantastic, a sure fire blockbuster that will leave audiences breathless and fanboys wanting more. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at PopMatters (Bill Gibron)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.60 out of 4 stars for MightyGanesha.com (Diva Velez) MightyGanesha.com (Diva Velez)
In the proficient hands of Jon Favreau, abetted by a magnificent performance by Robert Downey, Jr., not only does Iron Man pay off, but it raises the stakes for comic book movies to follow, as well as the entire summer film season. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at MightyGanesha.com (Diva Velez)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Box Office Mojo (Scott Holleran) Box Office Mojo (Scott Holleran)
For a good, swift start to summer fun, Iron Man is a blast. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Box Office Mojo (Scott Holleran)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Christian Spotlight on the Movies Christian Spotlight on the Movies
The central myth of the movie “Iron Man” is that of a billionaire playboy whose experience as an incarcerated hostage causes him to transform from an economic and social predator into a ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat () Film Threat ()
The 2008 summer movie season kicks into gear with the release of “Iron Man,” Hollywood’s newest attempt to drum up interest in superheroes not named after bats or spiders. To counter the character’s relatively low Q-rating among the non-fanboy mas ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Film Threat ()
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Santa Fe Reporter Santa Fe Reporter
But the summer solstice has been made superfluous this year because Iron Man, a top-notch superhero adventure, begins the season with ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Santa Fe Reporter
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) (Nick Rogers) State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) (Nick Rogers)
Director Jon Favreau displays the same wonderment and control over visual effects as he did in 2005's underrated "Zathura." Excepting a clunky prologue and escape sequence, it's a flawlessly paced origin story with humor, smarts and soul. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL) (Nick Rogers)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReviewExpress.com (Diana Saenger) ReviewExpress.com (Diana Saenger)
Robert Downey Jr., full-swing back into his acting genius, is exceptional as Iron Man. Life for Tony Stark is cool, and you can almost image him doing the Charlie Chaplain waddle across his workshop. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ReviewExpress.com (Diana Saenger)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva") 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
I seriously can not wait for the next installment as I’m sure there will be one. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at 3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (John Beifuss) Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (John Beifuss)
Exciting, but the message is mixed: Stark's creation of Iron Man affirms rather than repudiates his arms race-exploiting past -- it proves once again that the one with the best weapons wins. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (John Beifuss)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Mediasearch, Australia Mediasearch, Australia
Iron Man can be comfortably chalked up as another in a long list of successes for the Marvel Entertainment empire. It is easily the most brainy and fun out of the series. If they can retain the services of Favreau, Downey Jr and Paltrow for the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Mediasearch, Australia
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Scene-Stealers.com (Eric Melin) Scene-Stealers.com (Eric Melin)
Robert Downey, Jr. is an unusually good leading man ... and has great comic timing in this movie. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Scene-Stealers.com (Eric Melin)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelTalk (Adam J. Hakari) ReelTalk (Adam J. Hakari)
Marvel Comics has made Iron Man the first film in which their people are in creative control of the production. As it turns out, this choice was a wise one, for as easily as Tony Stark could've ended up as some jerk running around in a titanium suit, the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ReelTalk (Adam J. Hakari)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Blackfilm.com (Wilson Morales) Blackfilm.com (Wilson Morales)
'Iron Man' is not only action packed, as expected, but it is also laced with a story that has substance and with some wit and romance added to please all ages. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Blackfilm.com (Wilson Morales)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for RevolutionSF (Rick Klaw) RevolutionSF (Rick Klaw)
Combining an intelligent, well-conceived story matched with a nearly ideal cast and excellent special effects, Iron Man successfully joins the rarefied strata of other top-notch Marvel adaptations, Spider-Man and X-Men. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at RevolutionSF (Rick Klaw)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Beyond Hollywood Beyond Hollywood
Hollywood has been mining the comic book shelves for quite some time, but has been hitting it particularly heavily over the last decade. Everything from the classics to the new-age stuff has been tapped at one time or another (several times, even), but ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Beyond Hollywood
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for National Post National Post
The race to kick off the summer blockbuster season has all the sense and sensibility of a child trying to hasten the arrival of Christmas. ("It's 5 a.m.; let's open presents!") In recent years, Spider-Man (2007, 2002), Mission: Impossible (2006 pushed ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at National Post
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)) St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Jon Favreau has directed Iron Man with a wit and intelligence to match Downey's. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (John Wirt) Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (John Wirt)
Iron Man gives the summer movie season a smashing start. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (John Wirt)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice) Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice)
This exciting, enthralling action-thriller is certainly the best comic book-based movie since the second Spider-Man film. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City (Jeff Vice)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson) MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
... lives up to its promise and premise... the benchmark for this summer's blockbusters has just been set. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at MovieCrypt.com (Kevin A. Ranson)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Associated Press (Christy Lemire) Associated Press (Christy Lemire)
Beneath the requisite spectacle is an issue-laden storyline with heart to go along with its brains. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Associated Press (Christy Lemire)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago Tribune (Michael Phillips) Chicago Tribune (Michael Phillips)
Mainly it has Robert Downey Jr. The newly insurable actor, who has had his run-ins with various chemicals in the past, plays this louche playboy with a knowing glint in his eye." ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Chicago Tribune (Michael Phillips)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Film Journal International (Frank Lovece) Film Journal International (Frank Lovece)
This thoughtful actioner ultimately is less about the Iron than it is about the Man. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Film Journal International (Frank Lovece)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert) Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
This is one summer blockbuster that succeeds on brains, not bombast. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Minneapolis Star Tribune (Colin Covert)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for MSNBC (Alonso Duralde) MSNBC (Alonso Duralde)
While the big-screen debut of the armor-plated Marvel Comics hero may feature technology that's way ahead of reality, a very human heart beats within this souped-up action machine. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at MSNBC (Alonso Duralde)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey) Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Fast, funny and deliriously entertaining. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride) Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)
Fan boys looking for an action and special effects-filled popcorn spectacle will be thrilled by "Iron Man's" pyrotechnic treats. Discriminating audiences hoping for a film that features more acting than action will also be thrilled by the casting of Rober ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for LarsenOnFilm (Josh Larsen) LarsenOnFilm (Josh Larsen)
...should make anyone who went gaga over Transformers finally understand why those metal emperors wore no clothes. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at LarsenOnFilm (Josh Larsen)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress) eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Like every path to success, there is an origin story and Iron Man ranks as one of the most instantaneously satisfying of all of them. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Erik Childress)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli) ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Iron Man is a different breed of superhero movie - a film that remembers it's possible to be outside the target demographic and still enjoy a tale set in this genre. What makes Iron Man interesting isn't the storyline which, except for a few wrinkles, is ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter
Marvel-ous. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Hollywood Reporter
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Lou Lumenick) New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
One of the hippest, best-written and best-directed superhero movies ever -- a splendid way to kick off the summer movie season. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Toronto Star (Peter Howell) Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
There's no rust on the first blockbuster of summer '08: Iron Man is an ironclad cinch to be a hit. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Toronto Star (Peter Howell)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray) About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Iron Man didn’t completely live up to my expectations which, I admit, were unrealistically high. The film clips and trailers had me anxiously awaiting the film’s release, and I was expecting something a little bolder and a slight bit funnier than the ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at About.com Hollywood Movies (Rebecca Murray)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Screen Rant Screen Rant
While not perfect, it comes pretty damn close - Iron Man is one of the best superhero movie adaptations to hit the big screen so far. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Screen Rant
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown) Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)
Robert Downey Jr. delivers a knockout performance that alone is worth the price of admission to watch. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki) Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
This might be the most relevant superhero tale we have yet seen. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) (Greg Maki)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Like most, if not all, superhero origin movies to date, "Iron Man" ends with a bit of a clank, a clunk and a thud. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Rolling Stone (Peter Travers) Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Iron Man kicks off summer on a blazing high note and practically dares the competition to measure up. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Tyler Hanley) Palo Alto Weekly (Tyler Hanley)
Doubters with their tales of suspense about whether or not Iron Man will fly as a franchise can finally calm down -- and Batman and Spider-Man fans can start to get edgy about sharing the cinematic spotlight. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Tyler Hanley)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Denver Post (Lisa Kennedy) Denver Post (Lisa Kennedy)
Directed with joyful verve and a nice pinch of cultural nerve by Jon Favreau, Iron Man reinvigorates hope in the joys of the summer movie. It is simple — and not so simple — fun. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Denver Post (Lisa Kennedy)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle) San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Iron Man is an action sci-fi blockbuster extravaganza that provides cartoon thrills for thinking people. It's the best movie of its kind since the second Spider-Man movie four years ago. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Mick LaSalle)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan) Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
The film nevertheless makes the crucial decision to set its story in the real world, to have its characters face real moral decisions with real consequences. And then, when Iron Man does show up for battle, this flick just soars. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Aisle Seat (Mike McGranaghan)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt) St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
"Iron Man" is an origins movie with a setup similar to "Batman Begins," but "Iron Man" is much more playful. Early on, skirt-chasing tycoon Tony Stark is injured and, in the process of recovering, invents a superpowered, high-flying titanium suit that ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Reel.com Reel.com
Iron Man's true identity is Tony Stark (Downey), the genius son of a renowned weapons manufacturer whose family business, Stark Industries, provides cutting-edge technologies for our military's defense systems. In the comics, Stark was wounded while ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Reel.com
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for The Age The Age
Though this latest mega-buck comic book/movie cross-pollination offers the usual blast of special effects, over-acting and ham-fisted storytelling we've come to expect from $200-million chewing-gum blockbusters, Iron Man at least sports some enjoyable ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at The Age
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Christianity Today (Russ Breimeier) Christianity Today (Russ Breimeier)
Downey absolutely owns this role. He's pitch perfect as Stark, infusing the character with more personality and comedic one-liners than there ever were in the comics. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Christianity Today (Russ Breimeier)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal) Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Easily the best superhero film since "Batman Begins," which for my money is the best in the genre. ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Arizona Daily Star (Phil Villarreal)
Iron Man (2008) scores a combined 3.50 out of 4 stars for Screen International Screen International
A slickly-attractive, well-cast and solidly-constructed piece of mainstream action-adventure entertainment, Iron Man is the latest Marvel comic property to go legit, and would seem, based on its top-shelf execution, to have all the ingredients of another ...read the complete Iron Man movie review at Screen International
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