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Iron Man (2-Disc Ultimate Edition) [2008] | ![Iron Man (2-Disc Ultimate Edition) [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51B3qGBjwqL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jon Favreau
Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £24.99
Buy New: £14.00
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 87
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 125
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437980731
ASIN: B001CZODPU
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: October 27, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
You know you're going to get a different kind of superhero when you cast Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. And Iron Man is different, in welcome ways. Cleverly updated from Marvel Comics' longstanding series, Iron Man puts billionaire industrialist Tony Stark (that's Downey) in the path of some Middle Eastern terrorists; in a brilliantly paced section, Stark invents an indestructible suit that allows him to escape. If the rest of the movie never quite hits that precise rhythm again, it nevertheless offers plenty of pleasure, as the renewed Stark swears off his past as a weapons manufacturer, develops his new Iron Man suit, and puzzles both his business partner (Jeff Bridges in great form) and executive assistant (Gwyneth Paltrow). Director Jon Favreau geeks out in fun ways with the hardware, but never lets it overpower the movie, and there's always a goofy one-liner or a slapstick pratfall around to break the tension. As for Downey, he doesn't get to jitterbug around too much in his improv way, but he brings enough of his unpredictable personality to keep the thing fresh. And listen up, hardcore Marvel mavens: even if you know the Stan Lee cameo is coming, you won't be able to guess it until it's on the screen. It all builds to a splendid final scene, with a concluding line delivery by Downey that just feels absolutely right. --Robert Horton
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 Doesn't disappoint September 21, 2008
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Comic book adaptation in which Robert Downey Jr plays brilliant industrialist Tony Stark who designs high-tech weaponry for a living but sees the error of his ways when he is kidnapped by militia in Afghanistan who want him to make high-tech weapons for them so they can rule in Afghanistan and even further afield. Stark eventually manages to escape from them after some months by creating a suit of robotic body armour which he uses for his escape but after this harrowing experience of being in captivity sees how the weapons that he designs can easily fall into the hands of evil men who can then use these weapons against the innocent. Stark finally comes to believe that his weapons do more harm than good and decides on a new direction in life: fighting on behalf of the oppressed and protecting those he had previously put in harm's way. The suit of robotic body armour he originally designed whilst in captivity is modified and upgraded and with the superhuman powers that the suit endues him with Stark goes off to fight against the forces of evil as Iron Man. I was looking forward to seeing this film as it looked excellent from the trailer I had seen and I was aware of the Iron Man character from my comic book reading days. And indeed the film didn't disappoint. Robert Downey Jr is excellent in the Tony Stark and Iron Man roles, the plot is satisfying and the villains make worthy adversaries. The special effects are also top notch, such as when Downey Jr is putting on the technological marvel that is the Iron Man suit, when Iron Man is flying and when Iron Man is involved in a fight. On top of this the film has a number of witty one-liners (mainly from Downey Jr) and the ever excellent Gwyneth Paltrow as Downey Jr's assistant Pepper Potts. I was also pleased at the hints in the film of a sequel or sequels to come. Bring `em on!
Marvellous Creation August 31, 2008
20 out of 25 found this review helpful
Having stumbled across the trailer for Iron Man some months before the movies actual release, I found myself in an interesting situation. Iron Man had never really held that much appeal for me in the comics, although his appearances in various Marvel arcade games was always a welcome one. I guess this actually demonstrates part of the problem, in that the suit outweighed the stories, for me and for a lot of people.
From the moment I saw that trailer though, I was converted, I have to say. Not only was it an INSPIRED piece of casting to have semi-tamed wild child and renowned addict Downey, jr. as Stark, it showed brilliantly how Stark, this unimpeded man finally has to grow up and accept responsibility (and without the aid of Uncle Ben and his "With great power, comes great responsibility" mantra).
This is the first movie done "in-house" by Marvel (it was their first self-financed film), so it's no wonder that everything seems so different to even the exemplary efforts that have come before. And no, I do not mean Hasselhoff's turn as Nick Fury... (speaking of which, don't forget to wait for the end of the closing credits, boys and girls)
Although the story never quite moves at the same pace as the opening reel, it is played out with such brilliance that the screen keeps your attention effortlessly. Add to that the olbigatory (yet, somehow, unexpected) cameo by Stan Lee, Downey, jr.'s dynamism and slightly unpredictable nature, Bridges in possibly his finest form since "The Big Lebowski", and the occassional nod to storylines yet to come, my favourite being Terence Howard's longing look at the silver Mark II suit "Next time, baby. Next time" (Rhodey goes on to pilot one of the suits several times, in place of the severely mashed Stark, and eventually makes a place for himself semi-independently, as War Machine), and fan-boys the world over were grinning like idiots and anticipating the next installment.
If I had to actually pick something to gripe about (and it's taken me ten minutes to find something) it'd be only two things.
1) The dust cloud from the Jericho looked a bit naff.
2) They didn't use the song (by Black Sabbath) Iron Man, as they had to such incredible effect in the trailer.
Minor things to worry about, given that the rest of the movie is so spot-on...
Now we just hafta sit still until they finish all the preludes to the Avengers movie!
w00t! August 3, 2008
20 out of 29 found this review helpful
If you're like me, when you heard Downey Jnr was playing Iron Man, you would have been a trifle baffled... and yet he pulls it off magnificently. Dark Knight has recently come out and nicked Iron Man's crown somewhat, but this is still a marvellous, marvellous film.
The opening scene has us in a military vehicle somewhere dangerous and sandy, and the chuckles and the action flows instantly. From there, it just picks up speed. Downey Jnr has a delightfully sardonic way of delivering his lines, and he brings a dry quality to the character we didn't see in the cartoon or comic. It's a nifty addition.
I'm not overly fond of Gwyneth Paltrow, but even she brought something to the film. That's quite high praise, actually.
I think, to be honest, Dark Knight has put Iron Man into perspective a wee bit, and turned this from a 5-star film to a 4.5 one... but it's far too good for a meagre 4 stars. Superb action, good plot, masterful visuals and an excellent script - buy it buy it and have a blast.
Great DVD and good extras September 16, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just received the US 2 disc edition. This is a very good movie, although like all big budget FX driven movies it does lose a lot of impact on it's transfer to the TV screen. Robert Downey Jr is excellent (as always) in the lead role, and Jeff Bridges makes a splendid villain. Interesting that many of the deleted/extended scenes, particularly the climatic battle at the end of the movie, are better & more detailed than what actually made it into the movie. Maybe a directors cut to come in the future, and hopefully with a directors commentary next time round?? I look forward to another instalment in this franchise.
Feared And Respected October 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's been a while since Robert Downey Jr. came into our field of vision, and here he makes a return to the big screen. Downey Jr. plays brilliant industrialist and hi-tech billionaire inventor Tony Stark who travels to war-torn Afghanistan to demonstrate his latest weapon 'Jericho'. Stark and his entourage are then ambushed by the most devestating of means. Stark finds himself at the mercy of Middle Eastern terrorists and a power crazed self-appointed extremist general, no doubt, hellbent on bringing America and her allies to their knees. Stark is ordered to build the very weapon he created to protect America and her interests. He uses his 3 months incarceration to build himself a get out clause - a powered exoskeleton - although a little rustic in appearance at first, we watch as the billionaire turned vigillante unleashes his wrath upon his captors, in the most astonishing way.
Director Jon Favreau treats us to a visual tour-de-force with startling imagery of a high tech billionaire's dream and a plethora of playboy vices such as fast cars, exotic hillside mansions, fantastic gadgetry and the obligatory love interest Miss Pepper Potts, wonderfully portrayed by Gwyneth Paltrow. She plays Tony Stark's trusted assistant and potential girlfriend who together with Stark face the maniacle and twisted Stark Industries executive Obadiah Stane (the outstanding Jeff Bridges).
Marvel put the project in production as their first self-financed film. The result is an outstanding sequence of events and astonishingly detailed account of the birth of the technologically advanced superhero, Iron Man. This is one of the best, if not THE best of the superhero movies that have somewhat tarnished the movie world, only this time we have a film worth its weight in Stark Industries steel. The heart thumping score, futuristic CGI visuals and comic book fantasy world have forged the making of a legend in a spectacular way.
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