Iron Man Movie

[fandango86]

Iron Man is my all-time favoritist comic book character, so I've been looking forward to and dreading this movie ever since it was announced as a 'tent-pole' feature for 2005. Whoops. New Line had the rights for several years and did nothing other than hire the director of 'The Notebook' to direct it. Thankfully they forfeited the rights, and now Marvel is producing it themselves as the first film under their new production company, with Paramount distributing. More good news, Jon Favreau has been hired to direct, and they've flushed the script from the Smallville faggeets.

Tom Cruise has long been rumored to be interested in the role. With Paramount snagging distribution rights, you can bet he'll be given a long look-see. I think he'd be great, all his recent shenanigans aside.

http://groups.myspace.com/ironmanmovie

[Smex182]

Thanks for info. I'm not a big fan of Ironman but I don't hate him either but I will check it out. If Tom Cruise is really attached to this I have 3 words for you.

good Luck Bro.


agree with it or not he is on a downward slide and in danger of being black balled. Hey may need to take a break and try to recover from all the bad press.

[LilJimmyRbinson]

Thanks for info. I'm not a big fan of Ironman but I don't hate him either but I will check it out. If Tom Cruise is really attached to this I have 3 words for you.

good Luck Bro.


agree with it or not he is on a downward slide and in danger of being black balled. Hey may need to take a break and try to recover from all the bad press.

As MI:3 made $50 million this weekend and will be Cruise's 8th movie in a row to make $100million. Yeah, he's done.

[fandango86]

As MI:3 made $50 million this weekend and will be Cruise's 8th movie in a row to make $100million. Yeah, he's done.

Exactly why I want him on the movie. He practically guarantees a $100 mil opening, which means they'll give the movie the budget it needs to make it the special effects Extravadanza I'm hoping for.

[askewcore]

Oooh. Iron Man rules. This is sweet news, I hadn't heard anything about it before this either.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

does this mean we'll have to boycott this movie too? i stayed the hell away from M:I:3, i just hope they let some time pass if Cruise does get the role. i'm sick of seeing him everywhere. it's getting tiresome.

it's called "overexposure," Tom.

[Smex182]

Actually it was $47,743,273 but what’s $ 2.2 Million for fancy men like us. Cruise's movies are used to making twice as much. The movie cost $150 Million to make not including the percentage Cruise gets from the gross and the Marketing Budget. You can argue that the movie needs to make over $225 Million to break even. I was reading in EW how the industry was looking for the movie to make at least as much as the previous 2 what's that about $250 Mil. They also predicted $70 million for opening weekend. Granted the movie is doing well over seas and I’m sure it will make a nice profit but after every new movie expectations are being set lower. If cruise signs on for Iron Man what do you think the budget for the movie will be? $100 million wouldn't necessarily guarantee you a sequel look at Hulk.

Production Budget: $137 million
Marketing Costs: $35 million
Total: - $172 Million
Domestic Total Gross: $132,177,234

$100 Million Dollars doesn't get you an automatic sequel nor does it mean it makes you a profit. I’m sure that the Hulk eventually made a profit with DVD sales and TV rights but it was obvious that it wasn’t worth the investment since no sequal is planned. If Tom cruise continues to do a little bit less every movie and the backlash continues (deserved or not) his stock in the industry may hurt the movie.

Just my 2 cents.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

I’m sure that the Hulk eventually made a profit with DVD sales and TV rights but it was obvious that it wasn’t worth the investment since no sequal is planned.

actually there is (aaaallegedly) a Hulk 2 in the works, dunno if it'll be a wide release though. the Abomination is supposedly the villain.

[Smex182]

Thanks glenn you know what I think I do remember hearing that now but I never heard much about it didn't know if it was fanboy wishful thinking or not. As long as ang lee doesn't do it it should be ok. I am still confised about the last 10 minutes of that movie.

[askewcore]

actually there is (aaaallegedly) a Hulk 2 in the works, dunno if it'll be a wide release though. the Abomination is supposedly the villain.

Ugh, at least it cant be worse than the first one.

does this mean we'll have to boycott this movie too? i stayed the hell away from M:I:3, i just hope they let some time pass if Cruise does get the role. i'm sick of seeing him everywhere. it's getting tiresome.

Did you boycott MI:3 because you hate Tom Cruise, or because you didnt like the other MI's? Or because O&A said too? Because I wouldnt boycott and Iron Man movie if Stalin was the star

[fandango86]

There is a Hulk 2 in the works. Marvel bought back the production rights from Universal because they were dicking around too much. Universal will continue to distribute. The only thing that's known at the moment is that Zak Penn (X2) is writing and Abomination will be the main bad guy.

I wouldnt boycott and Iron Man movie if Stalin was the star

Crimson Dynamo, anyone?

[Mobo]

I think they should use George Clooney. That's who Tony Stark was based on in the Ultimates comics...

[fandango86]

I know Clooney and Cruise are about the same age, but Clooney's looking so much older these days. Besides, his last outing into Superhero world was...um, no. Plus I'm not sure he's capable of keeping his politics out of his movies anymore. I'm already a little scared by some of the things Favreau has posted on his blog about the geopolitical blah blah blah. Wait, what? he's a guy in a metal suit kicking some Chinaman with a bunch of rings in the cornhole.

[LilJimmyRbinson]

$100 million wouldn't necessarily guarantee you a sequel look at Hulk.



The Hulk was the worst Marvel movie ever so I hope they don't have a sequel.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

Did you boycott MI:3 because you hate Tom Cruise, or because you didnt like the other MI's? Or because O&A said too? Because I wouldnt boycott and Iron Man movie if Stalin was the star

i didn't want to see M:I:3 in the first place because i'm tired of Tom Cruise, but O&A's boycott is pretty much the same reason i refused to see this movie, so i had no qualms with it.

i might go see an Iron Man movie with Cruise as Tony Stark, but i just hope Cruise disappears for a while. it's been way too much of him in the media lately.

he's a guy in a metal suit kicking some Chinaman with a bunch of rings in the cornhole.


that line made me belly laugh, thank you sir. :icon_lol:

[MetalSign]

Tony Stark's a cripple right? How 'boot wheelchair fred?













Nothin?



I'm stoked for this movie though. Hopefully they won't blow it. Cruise would suck in this.

[silentbob8201]

The Hulk was the worst Marvel movie ever so I hope they don't have a sequel.
yes Hulk was so much worse than Blade 3, Elektra, Fantastic Four, Captain America 1 and 2 and lets not forget the grand daddy of them all Man-Thing please dont blast a mediocre Marvel movie with the label "worst Marvel movie ever" i mean Xmen 3 is coming out soon right guys

[Hudson]

Stark is a refined, suave billionaire playboy who stands about 6' 1 he has a heart problem that required his suit to keep him alive..(at least from the stories back in the 70-80's I believe the heart thing was corrected in the mid 80's) also he is a recovering alcoholic I don't see Tom as either pulling off refined or suave. I always imagined Tony Stark as a James Bondish figure with a mech suit, who had flaws. The flaws were what I thought made such a great character.

[mascan42]

Stark is a refined, suave billionaire playboy who stands about 6' 1 he has a heart problem that required his suit to keep him alive..(at least from the stories back in the 70-80's I believe the heart thing was corrected in the mid 80's) also he is a recovering alcoholic I don't see Tom as either pulling off refined or suave. I always imagined Tony Stark as a James Bondish figure with a mech suit, who had flaws. The flaws were what I thought made such a great character.
From that description alone, Clooney sounds better suited to the role. But like fandango said, after B&R he shouldn't go anywhere near a superhero movie.

I was about to suggest someone else, but everyone I could think of is already attached to another superhero movie.

[robinquivers]

I've been reading Favreau's myspace on the movie. I think he has the passion to do it and seems to reading a lot of the fan suggestions. I'll see it regardless, I love comic book movies, I even liked Daredevil.

[Hudson]

Thinking in terms of current young actors: The guy from Vegas? or the straight laced guy from Criminal Minds??? Presuming it is an origins story.
Perhaps Matthew Fox from Lost?

[fandango86]

I even liked Daredevil.

Shame! Shame! Shame!

SHAME ON YOU!

[mikeybot]

From that description alone, Clooney sounds better suited to the role. But like fandango said, after B&R he shouldn't go anywhere near a superhero movie.

I was about to suggest someone else, but everyone I could think of is already attached to another superhero movie.


I really don't think it's entirely to blame Clooney for rooning the Batman movies last time around. I'm sure it wasn't his decision to return it to the ridiculous 60's version but with maybe more gay undertones.
Fucking Jon Peters.

[spyderman]

Stark is a refined, suave billionaire playboy who stands about 6' 1 he has a heart problem that required his suit to keep him alive..(at least from the stories back in the 70-80's I believe the heart thing was corrected in the mid 80's) also he is a recovering alcoholic I don't see Tom as either pulling off refined or suave. I always imagined Tony Stark as a James Bondish figure with a mech suit, who had flaws. The flaws were what I thought made such a great character.


Once again flexing my "geek muscle". In the comics now, he is fully functional w/o the suit. There is this whole story-line going on in the marvel universe that is dividing it in half. A few major incidents in the past 6 months-1 year in the comics that were released, have caused the government(in Marvel land) to push legislation for the registration of all super-powered heroes. I've been reading the New Avengers(Stark is still there). In fact I was beginning to like the Tony Stark/Ironman character, but if Cruise is playing him (like Nicholas Cage is playing Ghost Rider). It is gonna be a major fucking let down. I think they should go with the no-name route like they did with the punisher and wolverine.

After reading my own words, I just realized that I need to buy a whore.

[fothermucker]

John Stossel would be 10x the better Iron Man than that midget faggot Tom Cruise is. I'm not too into Iron Man, but I respect him (and Warmachine) for their proton cannons in MvC 1/2. I wasn't a fan of that 1920s villian mustache he had though. Even if Marvel is at the helm, it's always a good idea to expect a comic book movie to suck fat dick. It makes the eventual letdown a lot easier.

[Hudson]

I really would like to see a Kevin Smith movie of any superhero. He is a comic fan, and his take on the hero would be great..a few suggestions: Gaiman's Sandman, Green Lantern, and The Spectre

[Hudson]

Once again flexing my "geek muscle". In the comics now, he is fully functional w/o the suit. There is this whole story-line going on in the marvel universe that is dividing it in half. A few major incidents in the past 6 months-1 year in the comics that were released, have caused the government(in Marvel land) to push legislation for the registration of all super-powered heroes. I've been reading the New Avengers(Stark is still there). In fact I was beginning to like the Tony Stark/Ironman character, but if Cruise is playing him (like Nicholas Cage is playing Ghost Rider). It is gonna be a major fucking let down. I think they should go with the no-name route like they did with the punisher and wolverine.

After reading my own words, I just realized that I need to buy a whore.
Wasn't there an Avengers storyline in the late 80's where he relapsed and almost ***** the wasp????

[spyderman]

Wasn't there an Avengers storyline in the late 80's where he relapsed and almost ***** the wasp????

probably.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

John Stossel would be 10x the better Iron Man than that midget faggot Tom Cruise is.

the reporter? :icon_eek:

[mikeybot]

Just found this. At least he's making an effort to not fuck it up.


Have Doubts About The 'Iron Man' Movie? Jon Favreau Wants To Hear Them

Director reveals film details, takes suggestions from fans of the comic hero via MySpace.

by Larry Carroll, with additional reporting by Jeff Cornell
Jon Favreau (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Typically, the announcement of a big-budget blockbuster is followed by months (if not years) of avoidance. Stars, directors and producers dodge questions like jury summonses, fearing that they could reveal fan-angering character updates,in-development plot points, or build the hype to a fever pitch too early.

Jon Favreau is refusing to play that game.

The star of "Swingers" and director of "Elf" and "Zathura" was recently handed the keys to the next great superhero franchise, a highly anticipated adaptation of the five-decades-strong "Iron Man" comic series (see "Marvel Hires Hollywood Heavyweights For Slate Of Superheroes"). Now a few weeks into his new gig, the lifelong comics fan is battling questions with a weapon that even Tony Stark might hesitate to unleash: honesty.

"The questions are coming on the Internet," a grinning Favreau reported this weekend. "I've got a MySpace group set up just to discuss the movie, so I welcome the input."

Favreau is making himself available to diehard fans of the gold-and-red superhero, who will step in front of a movie camera for the first time at the beginning of next year.

"It's the first movie Marvel is self-financing," he said of a new deal that frees the makers of the "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" movies from studio control. "We're set to come out in the summer of '08, and we'll start shooting in January."

Favreau insisted that he's eager to construct his movie using input from the fans — because he is one himself.

"I remember watching the Iron Man cartoons when I was younger," Favreau revealed. "I remember reading the origin stories and some of the Silver Age stuff, and I read 'The Avengers' — 'The Defenders' and then 'The Avengers,' and that sort of brought me into 'Iron Man.' "

"It was later when [Marvel Studios CEO] Avi [Arad] approached me to work on this and we discussed [the history of the character]," he continued. "And then I did a lot more research, and really learned everything that has happened in the last 40 years."

Created in 1963 as an anti-communist hero, Iron Man originally played off national defense concerns and technological advancement themes of that period. The hero's alter ego is (with the exception of occasional fill-ins) Tony Stark, an American industrialist billionaire living out a Bruce Wayne-type life of privilege. His virtually impenetrable armor allows him to soar through the air, possess superhuman strength and unleash everything from repulsor beams to magnetic fields and holograms. Iron Man's suit has constantly changed with the times, a technological evolution Favreau is making plans to portray.

"We're gonna have it take place in the present day, but there will be an origin story that has the old, gray Iron Man suit; eventually it will progress into more of the modern look," Favreau said. "That's the fun of doing the first one."

Favreau is clearly having plenty of fun putting the project together. Recently on his MySpace page, the director posted the film's "first preliminary image." It was a stick-figure sketch by his 4-year-old son, Max.

Acknowledging the darkness of films like "Batman Begins," the director said that Iron Man can get gritty with the best of them. Indeed, Tony Stark's struggles have included alcoholism, bankruptcy and even homelessness — themes he'd likely tackle in sequels.

"The alcoholism doesn't come into play until later on in the story of Iron Man," he said. "[The comic] started off in the '60s, where it was about him as a successful manufacturer who developed this suit. Then, later, it spins off into that story about him fighting against himself. I think we're going to lay the groundwork for it, but the first one's going to explore him taking on this alter ego of Iron Man, and developing the suit, and what happens politically within the Stark Corporation."

Mentioning an eventual "Iron Man 2," Favreau said that actor playing Tony Stark for his franchise is unlikely to be a major star (Tom Cruise was briefly attached to the role years ago). Instead, the director hopes to announce his discovery of a relative unknown from the Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns") mold later this year.

"What's nice is that those movies don't require an expensive star; Iron Man's the star, the superhero is the star," the director insisted. "The success of 'X-Men' and 'Spider-Man' without being star-driven pieces reassures [executives] that the film does have an upside commercially."

"I don't know that a movie like 'Daredevil' did better for having Ben Affleck then 'Spider-Man' did having Tobey Maguire, who was a relative unknown at the time," Favreau said, citing the Man With No Fear dud that he co-starred in alongside Affleck. "It gives you a little bit of latitude, because there's a lot of money that goes into getting that face on the poster."

Instead, the director (who reunites with friend Vince Vaughn in next month's "The Break Up") said he'd rather take those Affleck-level dollars and selectively distribute them on the look of his film. "I'm of a generation of director that came up understanding special effects," he insisted. "I don't throw the same amount of money [around] as some of the older generation directors who are just learning about it. There's a way to be scrappy, is what I'm trying to say. There's a way to get a lot for your money nowadays. There are a lot of talented people in that field, so I'm not concerned about it."

In the months to come, Jon Favreau will be putting those carefully managed Marvel dollars toward a solid script, some young stars and an "Iron Man" movie out to launch the next great superhero franchise. "It's really been a wonderful experience working on the script, and we're going to start talking about actors soon," Favreau added.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, concerns or comments about the details you read, this is one Hollywood star who is refreshingly eager to hear them. "I'm on MySpace," he offered with a broad smile. "Just search for 'Iron Man Movie Group' and I'm on there, answering questions."


http://www.vh1.com/movies/news/articles/1532303/05232006/story.jhtml

[Hudson]

meh, it'll be fucked...guessing Tony Stark will be made into a latino.........

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

meh, it'll be fucked...guessing Tony Stark will be made into a latino.........

Antonio Stark? :icon_lol:

[silentbob8201]

non alcoholic ironman? an unknown playing tony stark? fuck that Batman mega man knock off el oh el

[abudabit]

the reporter? :icon_eek:

Why not? Reporters are actors anyways. Although I have a feeling he is tiny.

[QueenOfRock]

In my opinion the BEST commic book based movies ever made was Superman, Spiderman, and X-Men.. I thought Batman Begins was really good too. It would be nice to see these upcoming movies live up to the expectations of the fans, but sadly I don't think so..

[fandango86]

If they pussy out on the alcoholism this movie is dead to me. I'll be sending my trilogy outline to Mr. Favreu soon. The basics, which is a conglomerate of the essential Iron Man comics (125 - 225).

1 - Origin story - Couple drinks, some at inappropriate times
2 - Falls completely off the wagon after the death of a friend and guilt over stolen armor being used by criminals. Gives the suit to Rhodey at the end.
3 - Falling down drunk - gets himself back on the wagon to rescue Rhodey, who's in over his head in the new suit. Has to build a superdeluxe model of the suit to take out Rhodey. 3rd film ends with battle of the Iron Mans.

[BIV]

If they pussy out on the alcoholism this movie is dead to me. I'll be sending my trilogy outline to Mr. Favreu soon. The basics, which is a conglomerate of the essential Iron Man comics (125 - 225).

1 - Origin story - Couple drinks, some at inappropriate times
2 - Falls completely off the wagon after the death of a friend and guilt over stolen armor being used by criminals. Gives the suit to Rhodey at the end.
3 - Falling down drunk - gets himself back on the wagon to rescue Rhodey, who's in over his head in the new suit. Has to build a superdeluxe model of the suit to take out Rhodey. 3rd film ends with battle of the Iron Mans.
Did you even read it? He said he would like to concentrate on the alcohol problem in a sequel. Likely this movie would see him drinking, but little more than that.

[Hudson]

Imdb highlighted it as part of the story

[fandango86]

Did you even read it? He said he would like to concentrate on the alcohol problem in a sequel. Likely this movie would see him drinking, but little more than that.

yeh, that's what I said in my post. Couple drinks in the first film, falls off the wagon in the 2nd, gets sober in the 3rd. Maybe you thought I meant all that happens in one movie. That would be a long movie...

My favorite panel from any comic book ever was when they dropped the first hint of IM drinking. I think it's issue 118 or so. He's on a plane as Stark and they show him flirting with a stewardess ordering a martini. Completely innocent scene until he has to go into action a few minutes later. He gets blindsided by something and as he's falling into the ocean he mutters to himself 'Shouldn't have had that 4th martini.' I'd love it if they threw a scene like that into the movie. It would help establish Tony's playboy image and set the groundwork for the alcoholism in the sequels.

[Spookymonster]

OK... just a thought here...

Burton's Batman pulled in a comedic actor to play a dramatic lead. Following that same vein....

Vince Vaughn as Tony Stark.

I'm ready for my stoning....

[spyderman]

Vince Vaughn as Tony Stark.



No he wouldn't look right with the child-molestor mustache

[Hudson]

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/60/57/90/10m.jpg...Early Poster

[JoeyDVDZ]

I think Favreau will get it right. I like his approach, according to that article, and I like that he's obviously a fan of the comic genre. He won't let the fans down.

[fandango86]

Favreau officially announced that the Mandarin will be the villian, which is a surprise considering his early comments seemed to have him leaning away from that choice. He also continues to shoot down the Tom Cruise rumors, but they don't seem to want to go away. Paramount being the distributor means Cruise will be linked until another choice is finalized.

[Flea_Man]

The real question is....


Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind?

[generoso]

The real question is....


Has he lost his mind? Can he see or is he blind?
Never liked Iron Man. And hell just pour some salt water and watch him rust,Plus nowadays I could stop him with a Plasma cutter..:action-sm

[Hudson]

Terence Howard is rumoured to be signed on as War Machine

[LilJimmyRbinson]

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/60/57/90/10m.jpg...Early Poster

Awesome red X.

[Hudson]

Umm..... I see it fine do you mean:
http://www.bloodrunners.co.uk/girls/Sred-X-girl.80.jpg

[mascan42]

AICN is reporting that Robert Downey Jr has been cast as Tony Stark.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30225

[busterbros]

Downey Jr. verified by Jon Favreau

http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=23784317&groupID=102795074&adTopicID=12

[JOHNNY HAIRDO]

Slap a gay mustache on Robert Downey Jr. and I think he's the perfect choice.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

i'm extremely surprised at this. he never seemed to have the kind of physique to play a superhero, but i guess the fact that Iron Man wears a souped-up metal suit can make up for that. maybe one of the reasons they chose Downey because of his past personal troubles, since it's similiar to Tony Stark's troubles with alcoholism.

[LiddyRules]

He's the one reason why I am now considering seeing Iron Man. Love Robert Downey Jr. that sonofabitch always knocks it out of the park.

[fandango86]

This movie's profile just got huge. I didn't think they'd be brave enough to cast him, but he's a perfect, perfect, perfect, perfect choice. Also guarantees that they'll pursue the alcoholism if not in the first movie then in the sequels. God DAMN!

[turdfrgsn]

i can't get past the sucking cock for coke

downey jr just doesn't do it for me as iron man

[JOHNNY HAIRDO]

Terrence Howard cast as Rhodey. http://newsarama.com

[fandango86]

Fucking Fantastic. You can bet they're going to get him into the suit if there's a sequel. He doesn't take this role just to be the 'black best friend.'

[fandango86]

Not sure if this justifies a bump, but the official website is up. Just a splash page for now...

http://www.ironmanmovie.com/

[Hudson]

I think he gets to wear the War Machine suit in part one

[fandango86]

Gwyneth Paltrow has joined the cast, as has Jeff Bridges. For some reason they've got Paltrow playing Pepper Potts instead of Bethany Cabe. I'm assuming that means Jeff Bridges will be playing Happy Hogan. Also, it looks like they're planning a trilogy, as several of the stars are reportedly locked up for three films. Hudson, you'll get your War Machine, but not in the first movie.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/comments/?entryid=400651

AICN's Quint recently visited director Favreau at his "Iron Man" production offices and was treated to a whole bunch of pre-production artwork, most of which he describes right here -- in very thorough detail. Cool to know that a comics enthusiast found the artwork more than appealing, but the most interesting news was this:

"Spider-Man" style, the whole "Iron Man" cast (Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges) is apparently locked up for a three-picture run. Also hinted at: Terrence Howard's character will become the villain "War Machine," but not in the first movie.

Click here for a whole lot more."

Granted, the source for the trilogy talk is AICN, which isn't exactly reliable. But Paltrow and Bridges are definitely in, so that's something.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/31525

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

first official pic of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark:

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/DowneyStark.jpg

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Redding]

first official pic of Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark:

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/DowneyStark.jpg

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

nice to see downey is taking the role seriously...hes ripped....this definitely could be a good movie

[fandango86]

Here's the Mach I armor he's working on in that photo:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4134/ironmanxc0.jpg

[Joe Avezzano]

I'm no Iron Man guru, but I thought his armor was supposed to be made of the most advanced metals on earth. How can he be wearing a suit that can be melted with fire?

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

I'm no Iron Man guru, but I thought his armor was supposed to be made of the most advanced metals on earth. How can he be wearing a suit that can be melted with fire?

that pic of his suit is an early prototype he builds out of scrap metal. if i'm not mistaken, early in the film Stark is being held captive and he builds that suit as a means to escape. later on in the film, he'll make the red and gold armor he's better known for.

[LiddyRules]

Correct Glenn, I even posted a better sized Iron Man photo in some listening thread but I'm too lazy to look it up.

[LilJimmyRbinson]

that pic of his suit is an early prototype he builds out of scrap metal. if i'm not mistaken, early in the film Stark is being held captive and he builds that suit as a means to escape. later on in the film, he'll make the red and gold armor he's better known for.

Wasn't it silver and red for a while? Also isn't War Machine his like sidekick, not a villain?

[Hudson]

How many homos do you think will flock to this film knowng that Robert Downey Jr is in it and the title?

[LiddyRules]

How many homos do you think will flock to this film knowng that Robert Downey Jr is in it and the title? I think Downey is probably one of our greatest living actors. I didn't know he was popular with the gay community.

[Joe Avezzano]

This is taken from an obscure comic in my archive, "The Iron Manual" issue 1. It's a pretty cool book from 1993 that shows in great details what the suit is made of and how it was developed and tested. I'm not sure if any of it is plausible because it deals with advanced physics and engineering.

Anyhoo, here are two pages from that book, showing the evolution of the armor. They are quite large images so you can read the captions for each.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u57/Joe_Avezzano/IronManual1_edited-1.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u57/Joe_Avezzano/IronManual2_edited-1.jpg

And here's some info on War Machine...
http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/w/warmachinei.htm

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

Wasn't it silver and red for a while? Also isn't War Machine his like sidekick, not a villain?

it probably was silver and red at some point. but the red and gold armor is his iconic suit, he's better known for the red and gold armor. and i think War Machine starts out as Tony Stark's friend who takes over as Iron Man for a while when Stark cannot. but then War Machine goes bad, and Tony Stark has to become Iron Man again and kick his ass. after that, War Machine becomes Iron Man's partner/sidekick. they'll probably address that in future sequels.

[Hudson]

I think Downey is probably one of our greatest living actors. I didn't know he was popular with the gay community.
you are kidding right?

[mascan42]

I think Downey is probably one of our greatest living actors. I didn't know he was popular with the gay community.
Go back and watch Less Than Zero.

[Capt.Quint]

Go back and watch Less Than Zero.
I would'nt consider Robert Downey Jr. as one of our greatest living actors but he was pretty good in Less thsn Zero. He was good in 'Zodiac' also.

[generoso]

I'm no Iron Man guru, but I thought his armor was supposed to be made of the most advanced metals on earth. How can he be wearing a suit that can be melted with fire?
that can rust when it gets wet. Fuck just get a colbat drill and go right thru it...Now maybe Titatiunm man I go for, Or Spent uranium man. Iron ehh unless they make it a period piece gonna be a hard sell for me.

[BIV]

that can rust when it gets wet. Fuck just get a colbat drill and go right thru it...Now maybe Titatiunm man I go for, Or Spent uranium man. Iron ehh unless they make it a period piece gonna be a hard sell for me.

His very first suit was made from iron while he was being held captive. He later made the better suit.

The different color suits were different versions of the suit as he made improvments with the invention of new technology. He also has suits for special situations, such as underwater and in space.

You can rent an Iron man cartoon movie right now that is decent. The movie doesn't follow cannon, but there is a great bonus feature that goes through the history of the suit that does follow cannon. Very cool.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

bumpty bump!

here's the pic of the red and gold armor. and so you know, Stan Winston's the man whose been making these suits.

via Ain't It Cool:

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2007/ironmanmark3.jpg

[mascan42]

Looks more like a CGI conceptual drawing than an actual photo.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

Looks more like a CGI conceptual drawing than an actual photo.

true, but wasn't the first photo of Doc Ock from Spidey 2 a conceptual drawing? and that pic was spot-on with how he looked in the film. i imagine that they'd have to use a CG Iron Man in some scenes, so that pic is probably quite accurate.

[LiddyRules]

Iron Man
http://host143.ipowerweb.com/~inlandem/ironman/b3.jpg

http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2435&Itemid=99

Also at the site, some footage of Iron Man moving. The MI music is kind of gay but mute it and you can see how Iron Man moves.

[Carl Spackler]

Iron Man main cast...

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/ironmancast.jpg

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/ironmancast.jpg

Terrence Howard as Jim Rhodes, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, and Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane the Iron Monger

[LilJimmyRbinson]

Iron Man main cast...

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/ironmancast.jpg

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/ironmancast.jpg

Terrence Howard as Jim Rhodes, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, and Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane the Iron Monger


Holy shit...that's Jeff Bridges?

[LiddyRules]

Jeff Bridges IS John Malkvoich

[jagsfans]

New pic of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) in development of the armor.

http://screenrant.com/archives/new-iron-man-photo-rdj-testing-882.html

I am almost as excited for this movie as I am for the Batman sequel. (almost)

[mikeybot]

Wow. That's pretty bad ass. I wasn't really that into the comic, but the movie seems like its going to be pretty damn cool. Robert Downy Jr is probably the closest person to Tony Stark that you'd be able to find in Hollywood.

[Jerry1]

Robert Downey Jr. playing a multi-millionaire armored superhero with a drinking problem?
Now that is great casting!

[BelatedAbortion]

Terrific cast, the suit looks great. Wow, are they really going to pull this off?

[fandango86]

Terrific cast, the suit looks great. Wow, are they really going to pull this off?

Looks that way. Although it can stand alone in case it doesn't do well enough, Favreau said they've already got plans in place for 2 sequels. His comment was that many superhero sequels feel like they were just thrown together to capitalize on the unexpected success of the first film. So either they're expecting huge success or he's just a forward thinker.

[ratedRsuperstar]

according to filmwad.com, avi arad has confirmed a cameo by hilary swank (didn't an "as _______" line though and......




samuel l. jackson as nick fury

[BelatedAbortion]

samuel l. jackson as nick fury

There's your stumbling block. He sucks lately.

[MrBogey]

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury?

Did they like him that much in XXX?

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

actually, the Nick Fury character got reinvented in the comics lately, inspired heavily by Samuel L. Jackson. i believe they even approached him to use his likeness in the comics and he approved.

[mikeybot]

Description of footage shown at Comicon today by Quint from Ain't It Cool:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33470

Jon Favreau appeared in a video apologizing for not being there. He said, however, that he wanted to still show something.

One note that has to be addressed… above the monitor was a piece of production art that no one mentioned or pointed to or anything… but it was Iron Man fighting who I assume will be Iron Monger. Grey, hulking… at least twice the size. The rumors are that the technology comes from the Mark 1 and it looks it.

Anyway, Favreau turns around and clicks a button on his computer and the footage starts.

It was about 20 of the cheesiest seconds from the old IRON MAN cartoon, complete with politically incorrect Mandarin.

As the audience laughed, Favreau hopped on the stage to Black Sabbath’s IRON MAN.

He said that they planned on showing some footage, but then they scheduled a bigger event on the Marvel panel Saturday. The audience; “Awwww…” Dramatic pause… then Favreau: “Buuuuttt… maybe we could show some footage here first…” Crowd: (Roaring cheers).

First off, the film looks beautiful. Matthew Libatique (REQUIEM FOR A DREAM) did an outstanding job. Crisp, lots of depth of field, natural colors.

We’re introduced to Downey as Stark. He’s a bit of an asshole. He’s a weapon designer and he’s good… and he knows it. He’s actually a smart-ass… a little in the KISS KISS BANG BANG tone of character.

He stands in front of an army group, mountains behind him. “Repulsor technology. They say the best weapon is one you never have to fire. I respectfully disagree. I prefer the weapon you only have to fire once. That’s how Dad did it, that’s how America does it, and it’s worked pretty well so far.”

Next bit… he’s stopped in what looked like Vegas… Favreau has a cameo as his body guard (Happy Hogan?!? Maybe not… maybe just random cameo #3, but he’d actually be a great Hogan), but Stark allows a very attractive reporter to get some time with him.

“You’ve been called the Da Vinci of our time. What do you say to that?” Stark: “That’s ridiculous. I don’t paint.” Reporter: “And what do you say to your other nickname, The Merchant of Death?” Stark: “That’s not bad.”

Next cut was to Downey riding in a hummer with some army guys. One of them asks to take a picture. He makes some cracks about no gang signs as he poses. Out the front window, past a smiling army passenger we see another hummer suddenly explode.

We see some cuts of action as the caravan gets taken down. Downey stumbles through the sandstorm (heartbeats on the soundtrack) and in the craziness an explosion goes off right next to him, knocking him off his feet.

Next thing we know, he’s waking up in a cave, mid-section bandaged. He peels some of it off and reveals a crude contraption… a steel circle over his heart, with two wires leading down to a car battery.

A man is working next to him, whistling.

Stark: “What the hell did you do to me?”

Man: “What’d I do? What I did is to save your life. I removed all the shrapnel I could. There’s a lot still there. Want to see? (He shakes a glass filled with tiny metal shards) Take a look. I’ve seen many wounds like that in my village. That (points to the device on his chest) is an electro-magnet hooked up to a car battery and it’s keeping the shrapnel from entering your heart.”

Then we get a montage of Stark getting up, working in the metal shop with this man… prisoners both. VO: “I should be dead already. Unless it was for a reason. I finally know what I have to do.”

Man: “What are you building, Stark?”

He slams down a cooling Mark 1 mask.

Stark: “I’m working on something big.”

Then we get to see the Mark 1 in action. Glimpses of it as he puts it on and then we see some men with guns standing outside his door. We hear him coming, they look terrified… the door buckles as it’s hit. It buckles again and then if flies open, the Mark 1 standing there.

It’s bulky, moves slowly, but it is bullet-proof. The bullets bounce off. In fact there’s a moment when he takes a Universal monster-like swing at someone, misses and gets his arm embedded in the cave wall. He struggles to pull it out as one of the gunmen approach quietly from behind him, unnoticed. The man raises his gun to the Mark 1’s head and pulls the trigger.

The bullet ricochets back at the man, hitting him in the head instead. Iron Man looks over his shoulder like, “What was that?”

He pounds the shit out of these guys, sending them flying into cave walls. The whole time the guitar solo section from Sabbath’s IRON MAN is playing. I don’t know if it’ll be included in the final picture, but it was awesome in this context.

He beats down so many people, then gets to the cave entrance and unleashes on the crowd there with two wrist-mounted flame throwers.

The audience went bat-shit.

Afterwards we got glimpses of Jeff Bridges (bald, with a beard), Gwyneth Paltrow (who looks surprisingly good as a redhead) and then the only CG elements… The Mark 3, Red and Gold outfit flying through the sky, being chased by jets. Maybe not chased. They weren’t firing on him, but he did seem to want to out-distance them.

And he didn’t have much trouble doing that.

The footage ended with the logo, then back to Iron Man in the sky, the jet’s catching up… he ducks his head down, opens his palms, pointing them behind him and both repulsors shoot, sending him speeding out in front of the jets, going so fast as to make a sonic boom.

It was actually really incredible. Downey proved he can be Tony Stark. Favreau proved that the practical effects look amazing and that our trust in him was worth it.

I can’t wait to see more.

Sounds pretty bad ass. I hope someone go this up on youtube or something.

[ratedRsuperstar]

Description of footage shown at Comicon today by Quint from Ain't It Cool:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/33470



Sounds pretty bad ass. I hope someone go this up on youtube or something.

oooooooo thanks for that budday. i almost made cumsies. TEEHEE

[mikeybot]

oooooooo thanks for that budday. i almost made cumsies. TEEHEE

Not quite for me, but I really can't wait for it.
Though the TDK teaser is a good distraction.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

originally found by Mick32 on FBA, here's the footage from Comic Con that someone managed to get on camera.

http://www.dailymotion.com/ingy489/video/x2n6nu_iron-man-exclusive-comic-con-clip_shortfilms

[mikeybot]

Wow. Next year is looking good for movies.

[ratedRsuperstar]

my fuckin firewall won't open that link. is it the same video as this:

http://www.filmwad.com/-i-iron-man-i-teaser-shown-at-comic-con-3500-p.html

or better/worse quality?

[distortion9]

FUCK...I need that trailer.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

my fuckin firewall won't open that link. is it the same video as this:

http://www.filmwad.com/-i-iron-man-i-teaser-shown-at-comic-con-3500-p.html

or better/worse quality?

it's the same video, actually. guess it's getting picked up by more video sharing sites. it's probably somewhere on YouTube as we speak.

[krap]

wow, the first comic book movie i cannot wait to see.

[Darth Mode]

Cool video. Hope the rest of the movie is just as good.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

I'll bet it's more gooder than the next Batman.

[fandango86]

I'm absolutely crying right now

[mikeybot]

Yup, same one

[Smokezilla]

That was an slick trailer. . . I can't wait to see it.

[mikeybot]

Quicktime version of the trailer got put up today. Same one from Comicon but with different music at some parts.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

[Darth Mode]

Looks cool. Hope it's good and not just eye candy.

[Darth Mode]

New International Trailer! Pretty much the same as the first trailer with some new stuff.

tmHyRj5VNaY

[Aizazzle]

Looks real good. I like the fact they are actually using Iron Man as as song in this movie. It just fits.

[Jerry1]

Looks real good. I like the fact they are actually using Iron Man as as song in this movie. It just fits.

Well, it's in the trailer. That is no garauntee that'll be in the movie.

It does look great though!

[livebackwards]

Damn. I'll see that, because even though I have no idea what 75% of the movie will be about, the part where he breaks out of that Iraqi gulag in his home-made Steam Man suit is going to WHOMP ASS.

[krunk]

downloaded the trailer from the playstation network for the PS3 a week or two back....it looks fantastic in 1080p

[ratedRsuperstar]

downloaded the trailer from the playstation network for the PS3 a week or two back....it looks fantastic in 1080p

well hello mister fancy pants:action-sm

[edzeppe]

Looks real good. I like the fact they are actually using Iron Man as as song in this movie. It just fits.



Ew.
Its corny to the point of almost ruining the trailer.

[silentbob8201]

I'll bet it's more gooder than the next Batman.

Nah, not with Mavel's Track Record since Spiderman 2

[MrBogey]

Ew.
Its corny to the point of almost ruining the trailer.

Corny? Like hell. It fit perfectly into the action.

[Arc Lite]

OT and totally meaningless, but little Ralphie from A Christmas Story is an executive producer.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082526/ <- scroll down to the producer section.

[Hudson]

They had a "special" on starz about an hour ago....Looks Great!!!

[Hudson]

Damn. I'll see that, because even though I have no idea what 75% of the movie will be about, the part where he breaks out of that Iraqi gulag in his home-made Steam Man suit is going to WHOMP ASS.
That was the part it showed...and it was cool!!!!

[Darth Mode]

OT and totally meaningless, but little Ralphie from A Christmas Story is an executive producer.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0082526/ <- scroll down to the producer section.

I hope he was careful not to shoot his eye out.









Nothing?









http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9831/carcrashtw3.gif

[LiddyRules]

I hope he was careful not to shoot his eye out.









Nothing? You have to give us time before we could awkwardly ignore your post.

[LilJimmyRbinson]

Darth Mode, you win this months contest for sig I can't look at.

[Darth Mode]

Darth Mode, you win this months contest for sig I can't look at.

Thank you sir. What an honor.

[fandango86]

Nifty new pic of RDJ testing the Mach 3 armor:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/8387/irnmanpv7.png

Also, AICN is reporting that Downey Jr will appear as Tony Stark in the upcoming Hulk movie. Favreau said in a recent interview with MTV that he'd be game for directing an Avengers movie if it gets to that point. (Read - the Iron Man trilogy becomes huge and anyone - ANYONE goes to see the new Hulk movie)

Iron Man will have a spot during the Super Bowl and I imagine will get a preview slot ahead of Cloverfield, so the first part looks promising. I haven't heard much about the Hulk, but this picture both excites and frightens me:

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/172/moviestills2qk9.jpg

[Lil Precious]

Ironman loves Anthony!!!

[Hudson]

http://imdb.com/title/tt0800369/
Thor!!!

[mikeybot]

http://imdb.com/title/tt0800369/
Thor!!!

Could be decent. At least the director isn't a hack.

[BIV]

So lets get this strait. Edward Norton as the Hulk, Kevin McKidd as Thor, Robert Downy Jr. as Iron Man. Put this in an Avengers movie and you have one hell of a fucking cast.

[Shane1V]

Darth Mode, you win this months contest for sig I can't look at.


SEE???? :action-sm

[Jerry1]

So lets get this strait. Edward Norton as the Hulk, Kevin McKidd as Thor, Robert Downy Jr. as Iron Man. Put this in an Avengers movie and you have one hell of a fucking cast.

But who's gonna play......

http://www.fanlistings.org/captain_america/images/extras.jpg

[BIV]

But who's gonna play......

http://www.fanlistings.org/captain_america/images/extras.jpg

I don't know yet, but production on the Captain's movie begins this year.

[DR. Jimcy M.E.]

As long as they don't add a shitty tacked on romance iron Man should be good but this is Hollywood so there will be one and its going to fucking kill things like they always do. Fucking spider man crying over his powers for that ugly bitch who played Marry Jane.

I want Tony to be dealing with being an alcoholic, going after whores left and right and selling weapons that kill a bunch of shitty people who prob deserve to die. But they won't, they will make him fall in love with Gwyneth paltrow like the useless shit bags they are.

[mikeybot]

As long as they don't add a shitty tacked on romance iron Man should be good but this is Hollywood so there will be one and its going to fucking kill things like they always do. Fucking spider man crying over his powers for that ugly bitch who played Marry Jane.

I want Tony to be dealing with being an alcoholic, going after whores left and right and selling weapons that kill a bunch of shitty people who prob deserve to die. But they won't, they will make him fall in love with Gwyneth paltrow like the useless shit bags they are.

I forget where I read it, but Jon Favreau(?sp don't care right now) said that his alcoholism was going to be part of the 3 movie arc and that there was going to be to Iron Mans at one point in it after his recovery.

[TJLamb0518]

But who's gonna play......

http://www.fanlistings.org/captain_america/images/extras.jpg



How old is Reb Brown nowadays?



Seriosuly, with blonde hair I could see Michael Wetherly from NCIS doing an okay job, but I really think you need someone early 20's (Think about it, Steve tried to enlist as an 18-19 year old before the draft got him, was rejected...then went through Project Rebirth and training...so that probably puts him in the field late 1942, ealry 1943. Went into the ice in 1945 so he'd be what....maybe 23? 24? Then came out of the ice at that age. I always thought Marvel missed on playing this up. All the Avengers being older, the world hyped that this legendary hero was returned and this natural leader was there for the Avengers....and he was little more than a kid. Better plot potential than a contrived romance IMO).

[Jerry1]

How old is Reb Brown nowadays?



Seriosuly, with blonde hair I could see Michael Wetherly from NCIS doing an okay job, but I really think you need someone early 20's (Think about it, Steve tried to enlist as an 18-19 year old before the draft got him, was rejected...then went through Project Rebirth and training...so that probably puts him in the field late 1942, ealry 1943. Went into the ice in 1945 so he'd be what....maybe 23? 24? Then came out of the ice at that age. I always thought Marvel missed on playing this up. All the Avengers being older, the world hyped that this legendary hero was returned and this natural leader was there for the Avengers....and he was little more than a kid. Better plot potential than a contrived romance IMO).

I would have wanted Heath Ledger for the part cause he can have the blonde look plus he's got just the right facial features to pull it off.
Hopefully with Heath's upcoming role as Joker in the next Batman movie won't ruin that idea.

http://images.askmen.com/men/celeb_profiles_entertainment/38_heath_ledger.jpg

[TJLamb0518]

Why would it? Being the Joker didn't keep Nicholoson from being in Witches of Eastwick, A Few Good Men or About Schmidt...


Ledger would be good.

[Vyce]

But who's gonna play......

http://www.fanlistings.org/captain_america/images/extras.jpg

I soooo want a Captain America movie. Cap's been one of my favorite superheroes......at least before Marvel turned him into a bit of a pussy liberal douche in the last couple years (of the comics).

I have no clue who they should cast, though. I'd probably go for either an unknown or someone who's younger and doesn't have a lot of mainstream exposure.

[DR. Jimcy M.E.]

I forget where I read it, but Jon Favreau(?sp don't care right now) said that his alcoholism was going to be part of the 3 movie arc and that there was going to be to Iron Mans at one point in it after his recovery.

Christ, Tony not fighting the booze is just more proof they they will make it into a love story to try and lure in a female audience.

I remember Bill Burr talking about Spiderman saying exactly what I always say. He says its spiderman, we payed to see him shot shit out of his wrists and hit people, who gives a shit about this dumb bitch.

[Jerry1]

Why would it? Being the Joker didn't keep Nicholoson from being in Witches of Eastwick, A Few Good Men or About Schmidt...


Ledger would be good.

Sometimes they don't want an actor to play a comic book character when they already played another comic book character.
Hopefully with the upcoming "Dark Knight" movie it make Ledger a big commodity and he may end up a contender for the spot of Cap.

[Sam_Adams]

I'm very fucking tired of all of the comic book shit being turned into big budget films, but I have to say I will go see this flic just because Roberto is in it.

[DR. Jimcy M.E.]

I'm very fucking tired of all of the comic book shit being turned into big budget films, but I have to say I will go see this flic just because Roberto is in it.

It wouldn't be so bad if they actually learned from there fucking mistakes on the past films. Sticking closer to the comics actual story makes for a better film, Batman Begins, 300, Sin City, Hellboy was a mix but turned out well done overall.

Now take that horseshit fantasic four, they made galactus into a fucking dust cloud. When you make a character as widely known as galactus into a fucking dust cloud game over your finished hit the bench. They made a blonde german woman into a hispanic with a die job and turned a 40 year old man(mr fantasic) into a guy in his late 20's.

These fucking assholes have a written, drawn out story board and they can't even bother to fucking use it.

300 on the other hand tries to actually match comic book image to real life image, using the book as the base for the script not just a source of cliff notes.

[Aizazzle]

So lets get this strait. Edward Norton as the Hulk, Kevin McKidd as Thor, Robert Downy Jr. as Iron Man. Put this in an Avengers movie and you have one hell of a fucking cast.


I liked McKidd's work in Journeyman, I loved his work in Rome, and the fact that he might play Thor has made me giddy with excitment.

[mikeybot]

Don't forget Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

[DR. Jimcy M.E.]

Don't forget Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

No, politically correct Nick Fury doesn't belong in films. Ultimates universe stinks.

[jagsfans]

Matthew Fox as Captain America?

Matt Damon maybe?

[BIV]

No, politically correct Nick Fury doesn't belong in films. Ultimates universe stinks.
Amen. Ultimate can suck a cock.

[Aizazzle]

Amen. Ultimate can suck a cock.

I actually like the Ultimate X-Men.

[silentbob8201]

Amen. Ultimate can suck a cock.

Yes, that crazy comic universe where Green Goblin and Hob Goblin are actual goblin like mutations and not Rich superpowered villians wearing Halloween masks. You know if they would of just did the villians straight up like they did Spiderman it would of been a good book but nope.

[MrBogey]

I look forward to seeing this.

Let's get it straight though. Tony Stark is an unbalanced billionaire who has a fucked up personal life but dos a suit of armor so his shitty meaningless existance actually has meaning. He blows shit up and kicks ass. Don't try and play him up with the Hollywood horseshit of a flawed individual who alters their entire personality in 45 minutes with the help of someone they love. It's a garbage hack way of writing.

He needs to be acting like George Reeves... not George Reeves as Superman.

[LiddyRules]

He needs to be acting like George Reeves... not George Reeves as Superman. Brainless?

[MrBogey]

Wooden and formulaic.

[Haulport]

I had no hopes for this one but the trailer does have me interested...

[fandango86]

Super Bowl ad. I'm assuming the scene with the tank is still a work in progress. Also very concerned with the 'Tobey' shot of him in his armor deflecting bullets with no helmet on. WTF?!?! Aside from that, love the shots of him building the Mach II armor. The official site www.ironmanmovie.com has lots of great photos added.

GMN_Xvk3spA

[LilJimmyRbinson]

GMN_Xvk3spA

Is that a youtube link?

[LiddyRules]

"Ok, I can fly."

Says it all.

[mikeybot]

As cool as everything else has looked, the tank scene took me out of it a bit. Looks too much like a video game.

[Darth Mode]

Super Bowl ad. I'm assuming the scene with the tank is still a work in progress. Also very concerned with the 'Tobey' shot of him in his armor deflecting bullets with no helmet on. WTF?!?! Aside from that, love the shots of him building the Mach II armor. The official site www.ironmanmovie.com has lots of great photos added.

GMN_Xvk3spA

See the TV Spot in HD by clicking here (http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/).

[boardsofcanada]

all i have to say is spiderman 3 looked like it was going to be good too

[LiddyRules]

all i have to say is spiderman 3 looked like it was going to be good too So you're going to discount all movies that look good because of Spiderman 3? That's a sad way to live.

[BIV]

all i have to say is spiderman 3 looked like it was going to be good too

So you're going to discount all movies that look good because of Spiderman 3? That's a sad way to live.

Actually, as soon as I saw there was going to be three villains, I knew it would blow.

[fandango86]

Actually, as soon as I saw there was going to be three villains, I knew it would blow.


QFT. I never for even one second thought that movie had a chance to be good. Didn't even see it in the theater. Iron Man has two villains, but the Mandarin will be a very subtle influence, so I don't think it will be too busy. Two of the best Iron Man storylines had him dealing with a boatload of villains at one time, so even if they go down that road in the sequels (which I have a hunch they will based on Favreau's comments) it could be ok.

[Jerry1]

Hey, "Batman Begins" had two villians also and that worked out ok.

[mikeybot]

Hey, "Batman Begins" had two villians also and that worked out ok.

QFT.
Reading about Spiderman 3 before its release really didn't give me much confidence in it at all. Aside from that tank scene, everything else has looked really good for this so far.

[LiddyRules]

In a way BB had three villains: Carmine, Scarecrow and Ghul.

[silentbob8201]

In a way BB had three villains: Carmine, Scarecrow and Ghul.

and a extended cameo by Victor Zasz

[mascan42]

New trailer (http://moviesmovies.rottentomatoes.com/movies/video/article/855/855622/ironman_trlr2_022808_qthighwide.mov)

[jagsfans]

Saw it during LOST. Looks fantastic. I loved the shot when he stopped in mid-air.

[mascan42]

It's not the same one as on Lost. This is the longer theatrical trailer.

[Jerry1]

New trailer (http://moviesmovies.rottentomatoes.com/movies/video/article/855/855622/ironman_trlr2_022808_qthighwide.mov)

In case that link didn't work.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM53nveblMo

[Hudson]

In case that link didn't work.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM53nveblMo
I watched that 4 times..got geek wood.

[BigTony]

Fuckin' A that looks good!:clap:

[Arc Lite]

There is no way this going down like Spiderman 3. Cannot wait for this one.

[fandango86]

"I'm just not the hero type...clearly."

[TheJew]

New trailer (http://moviesmovies.rottentomatoes.com/movies/video/article/855/855622/ironman_trlr2_022808_qthighwide.mov)

i really hope it's this good...

[Jerry1]

Don't forget Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

"There's mutha Fucking skrulls on this mutha fuckin plane!"

[LilJimmyRbinson]

Guess I'm not geeky enough, so can someone explain what that glowing thing he has on his chest is? Is it supposed to be like a pacemaker type thing from the injuries he got in the Mid East?

[fandango86]

Guess I'm not geeky enough, so can someone explain what that glowing thing he has on his chest is? Is it supposed to be like a pacemaker type thing from the injuries he got in the Mid East?

In the footage they showed at ComicCon, they explain that there was shrapnel in his chest. The dude locked up in the cave with him throws him a jar with the pieces he pulled out. The rest of the shrapnel was too close to his heart to remove, so that thing is somehow keeping him going. Not sure if it's a pacemaker, or some kind of magnetic device to hold the shrapnel in place?

[MrBogey]

Yea original trailer establishes that his heart is a hairline away from getting torn apart by metal shrapnel. The megnet keeps the shreds from working into his heart.

[fandango86]

Less than a month away! 2 new clips:

About a minute of the dogfight:

http://www.scifi.com/ironman/index.php?Video=Exclusive

First flight in the Mach 2 armor:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

The second clip contains a minor spoiler for geeks only:

Jarvis is in the movie, but is not a person but an AI presence in the house

[CM Mark]

As much as I want to see this movie, the commercials for it are fucking pissing me off.

Anyone really surprised that they got Sabbath's Iron Man for the sound track?

[fandango86]

Damned if you do, damned if you don't with the song. Yes, it's a layup, but the point of a layup is you're really not supposed to miss them.

Wait, did I just cram two cliches into one post?

[Arc Lite]

As much as I want to see this movie, the commercials for it are fucking pissing me off.

Anyone really surprised that they got Sabbath's Iron Man for the sound track?

No surprise, but I bet the song will have very small role (if any) in the movie. Sounds like (from the trailers) that aside from typical "score" music will be like listening to Squizz.

[kloraferm]

As much as I want to see this movie, the commercials for it are fucking pissing me off.

Anyone really surprised that they got Sabbath's Iron Man for the sound track?
I just saw a trailer about 5 mins ago, and I do want to see the movie, but I did think putting the Sabbath song there was kinda stupid. But that's not really gonna affect me seeing it.

[VMS]

Guess I'm not geeky enough, so can someone explain what that glowing thing he has on his chest is? Is it supposed to be like a pacemaker type thing from the injuries he got in the Mid East?

Well, I don't know if they've changed "The Lore" of Iron Man, but the original "origins" of Iron Man was that Tony Stark got caught in a Viet Cong ambush, was held hostage/prisoner and forced to build a weapon of some sort for the Cong. The shrapnel story was part of it- he build the chest thing to stay alive.

Replace the Viet Cong with the dirty Arabs in the movie, and it's pretty much the same story.

In the comics, Stark spent quite a bit of time almost dying/saving himself when the chest magnet thing would run out of power, often when he was fighting bad guys as Iron Man. It took quite a while before he sacked up and either got heart surgery to remove the shrapnel or had a heart transplant.

I don't know if that stuff is going to make it into the movie or not: when Stark gets back to the States, is he going to have surgery right away, or are they going to include "I'm fighting the bad guy... oh, if I fight too hard the suit will run out of power and I'll DIE!" type stuff. Hopefully not- that stuff is a little too hokey for modern audiences, IMO.

[mascan42]

Well, I don't know if they've changed "The Lore" of Iron Man, but the original "origins" of Iron Man was that Tony Stark got caught in a Viet Cong ambush, was held hostage/prisoner and forced to build a weapon of some sort for the Cong. The shrapnel story was part of it- he build the chest thing to stay alive.

Replace the Viet Cong with the dirty Arabs in the movie, and it's pretty much the same story.

In the comics, Stark spent quite a bit of time almost dying/saving himself when the chest magnet thing would run out of power, often when he was fighting bad guys as Iron Man. It took quite a while before he sacked up and either got heart surgery to remove the shrapnel or had a heart transplant.

I don't know if that stuff is going to make it into the movie or not: when Stark gets back to the States, is he going to have surgery right away, or are they going to include "I'm fighting the bad guy... oh, if I fight too hard the suit will run out of power and I'll DIE!" type stuff. Hopefully not- that stuff is a little too hokey for modern audiences, IMO.
This is answered in the scene that was shown at ComicCon. While he was unconscious after the attack, a doctor who is a fellow prisoner rigs an electromagnet to his chest (temporarily powered by a car battery) to keep the shrapnel from entering his heart.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/744175/video_ironman_footage_from_comiccon_www_theluis_co m/

[fandango86]

8:00pm showings on Thursday, May 1st for those interested. The theater closest to me is sticking with 11:59pm because they have to run one last showing of...


88 minutes

I read the novelization, and they've pretty much shown the whole god damn movie with all the TV spots and trailers. I assume they feel safe doing that because Iron Man isn't as well known as other super heroes, and many people won't really know what they're seeing. There are a couple of minor spoilers. One for fans only, and one that will truly make Iron Man a unique comic book movie. Rotten Tomatoes spoiled the first one. These are fairly big spoilers, so don't clicky unless you really want to know.

The Mandarin is not shown in the movie, but is referenced. The Al-Queda type guy is working for him. In fact, the terror group is supposedly named The Ten Rings.


In the scene you've heard and seen where Stark says "I'm not the hero type, clearly." the next four words are "I am Iron Man." So like in the more recent comics, they're ditching the secret identity schtick.

[Aizazzle]

Boys and let's be honest there are no girls in this thread...

I present to you 6 new clips of Iron Man, which have appeared on IGN...

http://media.movies.ign.com/media/034/034317/vids_1.html

[Mindslayer]

What are some of the early reviews saying about it ?

[WhiskeyWhispers]

What are some of the early reviews saying about it ?

From what I've read they are positive. They say it's more of a setup movie and that the action is a bit rushed at the end, but overall it's good. As of now stands at 94% on RT.

[Mindslayer]

Ah, sounds good. Thnx.

Doesnt surprise me that its more of a set-up movie than anything else. All studios look for these days are franchises and trilogies, especially these comic book movies.

Anyway, Im really looking forward to it. Ill probably be going to a mid afternoon show this Sat. with my brother in law and nephew.

[DJ Evel Ed]

I want Iron Man to Fuck with these Fuckers:

http://www.geocities.com/ironman_villains/melter/ironman092.jpg

http://www.samruby.com/Villains/DoctorDoom/DrDoomChap.gif
http://www.marvel.com/universe3zx/images/e/e8/Cont.jpg

http://www.marvel.com/universe3zx/images/4/44/IronMonger.jpg

[LilJimmyRbinson]

This is obviously showing in 3-4 theaters at my local multiplex. One theater is labeled as digital projection. How much clearer is that? Will it be HD-esque?

[Mindslayer]

I dont think so. I saw Transformers in a digital theater and I dont remember it being HD level.

[MrBogey]

This is obviously showing in 3-4 theaters at my local multiplex. One theater is labeled as digital projection. How much clearer is that? Will it be HD-esque?

It depends.

If the theatre runs their 35mm projectors like crap it'll be better. If you got top notch crew and it's a brand new reel it'll look better on 35mm.

Digital has one hallmark. Perfect reproduction. That doesn't mean best quality by itself. People watching a master print of a film in the 1950s saw better quality than anyone watching the same films on TV, until HD came around.

[askewcore]

People watching a master print of a film in the 1950s saw better quality than anyone watching the same films on TV, until HD came around.

Is that where that "The following film has been formatted to fit your tv" they put on before TBS shows some Steven Seagal movie comes from?

[JPetrucci23]

my buddy saw a screening last night, says its the best comic book film he has ever seen, it was flat out awesome.

[MrBogey]

Is that where that "The following film has been formatted to fit your tv" they put on before TBS shows some Steven Seagal movie comes from?

That's from them changing the native ratio because some people want their entire screen to be filled.

[jagsfans]

That's from them changing the native ratio because some people want their entire screen to be filled.

Yea the unwatchable "Pan and Scan" vs. the way movies were meant to be watched in widescreen. I'm hitting the 11:00 PM or 12:01 showings tonight.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

and stay until after the muthfuckin' credits if you want to see this muthafuckin' scene in muthafuckin' English (Marvel already had the English version pulled from YouTube).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbTK18ilN4U

translation:
Tony Stark: Jarvis?
Jarvis: Welcome home.
Nick Fury: "I am Iron Man".. Do you believe that you are the only super hero in the world? Mr Stark, you now belong to a bigger universe, you just don´t know it.
Tony Stark: Who are you?
Nick Fury: Nick Fury, Director of Shield. I came to talk about The Avengers Initiative.

[silentbob8201]

and stay until after the muthfuckin' credits if you want to see this muthafuckin' scene in muthafuckin' English (Marvel already had the English version pulled from YouTube).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbTK18ilN4U

translation:
Tony Stark: Jarvis?
Jarvis: Welcome home.
Nick Fury: "I am Iron Man".. Do you believe that you are the only super hero in the world? Mr Stark, you now belong to a bigger universe, you just don´t know it.
Tony Stark: Who are you?
Nick Fury: Nick Fury, Director of Shield. I came to talk about The Avengers Initiative. Go figure it would be an after credits thing, He's in Hulk too aint he? All this build up for a crappy Avengers Movie.

[ratedRsuperstar]

Go figure it would be an after credits thing, He's in Hulk too aint he? All this build up for a crappy Avengers Movie.

don't rush to judgement on that. if we were talking about "the avengers" i would agree. but, seeing as how they are going with black general fury, as well as iron ma's origin in the movie, they're pulling from marvel's "ultimate" universe.

for those unfamiliar to the comics, the are a little darker and more "realistic" than the regular marvelverse. think like x-men, even the new batman franchise with not necessarily silly costumes, but functional outfits and such.

the ultimates comic series, 1 & 2 were great. 3's going now but i wait for the trades. the new hulk movie cops a scene from ultimates 1. there is a scene in the ultiamtes 1 where shield has banner on a cargo plane above NYC and there's an all out good vs. bad war going on below. one of the guys pushes banner toward the open door and tells him "you better get mad quick" and tossesw him out. then hulk emerges from the rubble below

if you have seen the ultimate avengers animated movies, the first followed the book close but the second had the same basic story from part 2 of ultimates 1 , but set it in africa so they could bring in the black panther (goddamn equal oppurtunity)

cap has a hard-ass scene that caught flack where he's about to kill a guy and the guy talks shit and cap responds with a "do you see the 'a' on my helmet. it doesn't stand for 'france'" and smashes the due's head open


in closing, don't sell an avengers set in the ultimate universe short. if you haven't read the books, at least check out the first series

[Mindslayer]

Thanks for the heads up, otherwise I probably wouldntve stayed after the credits.

[thelord68]

Just saw the movie. Didn't stay to the end of the credits, but I'll probably end up seeing it again anyway.

Oddly paced at times as with any origin movie. Good spacing of laughs and Downey really put a good spin on the role. Definitely a must see in the theater.

[mikeybot]

Just saw it, definitely liked it. Really can't wait to see where they go with it now.

[Flea_Man]

Iron Man is the best superhero movie I have seen yet.

I have seen almost every superhero movie. From the early Superman to the The whole movie just worked so well. The hype delivered big time. It was fresh, the style was terrific, and it was soundtrack was the best I’ve seen in a movie in a long time.

Robert Downey Jr is the best actor I’ve seen as a superhero. You can tell how much he loved the character and the storyline (probably due to the parallels of his own life). You care more about Tony Stark then Iron Man, and that says a lot. Sure, we all love the kick ass high tech suit (that looked amazing) but the man underneath was what drove the story. Most superhero movies you just want to see the superhero in action, but this you want to get to know the human there. Robert Downey Jr was excellent for the entire movie. The rest of the cast was also perfect.

Another reason I liked it is because while there was a love interest, that’s all it was. Gwyneth Paltrow was great as the love interest and not some sexy chick randomly placed. There’s no “getting the girl”. Almost a depressing but very human feeling. It had a realistic element and more tension between characters that will be developed in the next movie. But even with the realistic parts of the characters, the story, the interactions; the special effects were mind blowingly cool. It’s so good; you’re on the edge of your seat with every throttle boost and rocket.

What else is there to say? Well the humor is also a nice piece. Not too much so it’s corny and not too little that it’s super serious for a Marvel movie. It’s witty and adds a bit of charm to the characters and their dialogue. Some laugh out loud parts that are placed perfectly within the story, it stays serious during the parts it should, and the action is awesome. Other things: best tease for a new character, best ending line in a movie, and best “stay after the credits” part.

When all's said and done, Iron Man is one of the best superhero movies you will ever see. It’s flawless in execution and keeps you wanting more. I can’t wait to see where they go from here with the franchise, and future Marvel movies!

[jagsfans]

I'm not quite ready to say "Best Superhero". Xmen 2 still holds that for me. This was fucking awesome though. And I agree, no one but Robert Downey Jr. could've pulled this off. and the payoff at the end of the credits is the best one of those I have ever seen. So fucking cool!!!

BTW the new batman trailer made me cum in my pants.

[LiddyRules]

Just got back from seeing it. Really cool. I'm surprised how many black people like Iron Man and, in all honesty, how well behaved they were.

Avenger Initiative!!!!

[fandango86]

Saw it last night. So many great moments/aspects. I'm wracking my brain to think of even one thing I didn't like. As of right now the only think I can think of that could have been better was the soundtrack. Perfect, perfect, perfect adaptation. Took all the best elements from the comics and tweaked them just enough to make them work perfectly in a movie.

That being said, with the pacing problems that are a challenge in all origin stories, including Batman Begins, Superman, and Spiderman I agree that this wasn't quite the best comic book movie of all time. X2 will hold that title until...

"Next Time, Baby" :D:);)::icon_bigg:yclap::cdude::bow::"joy"

[silentbob8201]

Now this isnt a knock on the movie cause i liked it, But it was kind of like Batman Begins meets Robocop 2.

[tonytiger]

iron man kicked ass . robert downy was simply great, great story excellent pacing everybody in the film was spot on.

go see this film..


:clap::clap:

[fandango86]

Robocop would so kick Batman's ass.

[tonytiger]

Robocop would so kick Batman's ass.

no way IRON MAN HAS PEPPER POT TO HELP HIM.

tits and ass rule !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


;)

[fandango86]

Of course Iron Man would kick both of their asses - He can turn his head to the side without moving his entire upper body.

[DJ Evel Ed]

Downey was great as 'Ol Shellhead. Happy Hogan needed more dialogue. Paltrow was unannoying and kinda hot. My favorite comic book is now one of my favorite Superhero movies. So fuckin cool. Even War Machine was hinted at but we were told "Not this time".

Maybe next time? With Nick Fury? Alot of people walked out and missed the extra scene at the end. Patience kids. Patience.

[silentbob8201]

Downey was great as 'Ol Shellhead. Happy Hogan needed more dialogue. Paltrow was unannoying and kinda hot. My favorite comic book is now one of my favorite Superhero movies. So fuckin cool. Even War Machine was hinted at but we were told "Not this time".

Maybe next time? With Nick Fury? Alot of people walked out and missed the extra scene at the end. Patience kids. Patience.

I had to explain to some dope fans who apparently never knew Sam Jackson was the inspiration for Ultimate Nick Fury. "I THOUGHT HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE WHITE?"

[jagsfans]

Nick Fury is one BAD MOTHER FUCKER!!!

[LilJimmyRbinson]

What else is there to say? Well the humor is also a nice piece. Not too much so it’s corny and not too little that it’s super serious for a Marvel movie. It’s witty and adds a bit of charm to the characters and their dialogue. Some laugh out loud parts that are placed perfectly within the story, it stays serious during the parts it should, and the action is awesome. Other things: best tease for a new character, best ending line in a movie, and best “stay after the credits” part.

When all's said and done, Iron Man is one of the best superhero movies you will ever see. It’s flawless in execution and keeps you wanting more. I can’t wait to see where they go from here with the franchise, and future Marvel movies!

Fuck yes! I loved that. Is that how it is in the comics, re no secret identity?

My only complaint was that there was no Dark Knight trailer at my showing.

[distortion9]

Just got back from seeing it and really liked it...

Me - "Wanna stay for the credits...see if there is an extra scene?"

Wife - "Nah...let's just go."

MOTHER FUCK!!!

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

Just got back from seeing it and really liked it...

Me - "Wanna stay for the credits...see if there is an extra scene?"

Wife - "Nah...let's just go."

MOTHER FUCK!!!

did you kick her in the cunt after you read this thread?

[distortion9]

did you kick her in the cunt after you read this thread?

No, I just screamed at her till she cried.
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[ymBox]

Just got back from the flick. Robert Downey Jr is the PERFECT actor for this role. In fact, the entire movie was cast perfectly. This movie was great. Its about time an entire cast of quality actors got on board for a comic book movie. With all due respect to the xmen franchise - a few of the parts could have been cast to better actors (cyclops, I am looking at you). IRON MAN will continue to be a great summer blockbuster series unless someone pulls a Ledger (dam that batman trailer looked great but the whole time I was thinking - what did you do?!? you ruuuuuiiiinnned it dummy. That Joker was going to be at least a 2 movie story arch...)

[jagsfans]

Just got back from the flick. Robert Downey Jr is the PERFECT actor for this role. In fact, the entire movie was cast perfectly. This movie was great. Its about time an entire cast of quality actors got on board for a comic book movie. With all due respect to the xmen franchise - a few of the parts could have been cast to better actors (cyclops, I am looking at you). IRON MAN will continue to be a great summer blockbuster series unless someone pulls a Ledger (dam that batman trailer looked great but the whole time I was thinking - what did you do?!? you ruuuuuiiiinnned it dummy. That Joker was going to be at least a 2 movie story arch...)

Agreed with the casting. One of my few complaints of the movie was how criminally underused Terrance Howard was. I really think he's talented. However, the nod to War Machine kicks ass!!!

X Men - Cyclops, Ice Man, Storm, Toad and Mystique were all sub par actors.

And Ledger did fuck up what might have been a spectacular arc but I think it's best if they move onto another villian, like Two Face.

[Swede Boy]

And Ledger did fuck up what might have been a spectacular arc but I think it's best if they move onto another villian, like Two Face.

Seems like that's what's gonna happen, as Aaron Eckhart (good choice) is credited as Harvey Dent (Two-Face) in The Dark Knight. And sense only the joker is the only villian shown in the trailer, he's prolly just gonna be introduced for the 3rd movie.

P.S. For those saying "best super hero movie ever" don't forget Batman Begins. Gonna wait awhile til the post summermovie blockbuster shine wears off.

[TheJew]

fucking samuel l jackson

[DJ Evel Ed]

I can't wait until George Romero does a Marvel Zombie Movie. Spidey held out for a while but got bit eventually. In the comic Tony Stark got caught without his armor and got bit by the Thing, hence Iron Zombie, but I don't really see Mr. Stark slippin like that. Especially with help from Fury and even Doom. As a zombie, Iron Man's armor was all mismatched and full of holes, usually with the old style helmet flipped up.

Godamn Ash may need to save everyone.

Too cool of a concept to ever get realized.

[fandango86]

100 million dollar opening!!!!

2nd biggest ever for a non-sequel behind only Spiderman. Sequel expected to be announced tomorrow with a release date of 4/30/2010.

[Flea_Man]

How do people say that Spiderman 2 was better? SM2 was good but not great. "Go get em, tiger". Yeah I get the reason but the whole "I'm going to leave my wedding cause I really love Peter" was just bad because Kristen Dunst blows. Also, I thought Alfred was good as Doc Oc but the writing sucked. His whole scene when he was laying in his own destruction talking about how much he loved his wife, who was stiff and not convincing; "and now she's dead". So the love of your life dies, and all you say is that? And it still wasn't enough to go to a life of crime. The train scene was what ruined it for me though. The fight with Doc Oct, awesome. Pulling the train with all his strength to save them, really cool. But then the part where they all carried him into the subway like he was Jesus, laid him down, and then were like "we won't tell anyone" cause he was unmasked. Not ONE person had a camera or a phone and snapped a picture? It was just unnecessary and weakened Spiderman a lot.

Iron Man took a new approach with a fresh style of storytelling and also stayed true to the comics. Yes, Iron Mongler was a co-worker instead of a rival and it was the Afganistan instead of the Gulf War, but everything else was within the true Iron Man story. The acting flowed perfectly as well. And the scene after the credits blows SM2 away for everything.

Iron Man will reign supreme till Dark Knight.

[Mindslayer]

Saw it last night. I really liked it but I wouldnt say that it was great. Not on the level of Batman Begins or Spiderman but definitely miles better than X3 or any of the other recent middling superhero movies .

Oh, and Im glad that I stayed after the credits, too. Very cool stuff there.

[Hudson]

100 million dollar opening!!!!

2nd biggest ever for a non-sequel behind only Spiderman. Sequel expected to be announced tomorrow with a release date of 4/30/2010.
$$207 million worldwide.

[jagsfans]

Saw it last night. I really liked it but I wouldnt say that it was great. Not on the level of Batman Begins or Spiderman but definitely miles better than X3 or any of the other recent middling superhero movies .

Oh, and Im glad that I stayed after the credits, too. Very cool stuff there.

I don't quite understand ow X2 keeps getting left out of "Best Superhero Movie" talk. X3 was bad but tat should not overshadow the greatness of X2. X2 and Batman Begins are my #1 and #1a in terms best ever. However, on strength of acting alone Iron Man comes close.

[Mindslayer]

Oh, I agree, X2 was great. For me its right behind Spiderman.

[atxklown]

Give me back the Hoff
Nick Fury Agent of S.H.A.F.T.
http://www.shaftagents.com/fubu-fury.jpg
Is Will Smith going to play Captain African America

[jagsfans]

Give me back the Hoff
Nick Fury Agent of S.H.A.F.T.
http://www.shaftagents.com/fubu-fury.jpg
Is Will Smith going to play Captain African America

Normally I HATE having a white character changed to a black character for the purpose of Diversity, but this reimagining of Nick Fury is well defined in the Ultimate Universe.

[CM Mark]

I'm probably going to go see this this week, but would someone mind posting, in spoiler tags of course, what happens after the credits? I kinda want to know before I go see it.

[mikeybot]

How about actual footage?
4ppLeqbEP5Q

[MrBogey]

and it was the Afganistan instead of the Gulf War

Ya mean Vietnam right. Since Iron Man is a lot older than the 90s.

[silentbob8201]

Ya mean Vietnam right. Since Iron Man is a lot older than the 90s.

Well your both right. It was reconned to the Gulf War cause no one wants a 78 year old Super Hero.

[MrBogey]

Of course. I just feel the need to point out stuff like that when changes are being talked about.

[JMCC]

I was skeptical about the movie, and with GTA4 taking most of my free time, i wasn't sure if i would go see it, but I'm glad i did.

Iron Man is one of the best superhero movies out there, Robert Downey Jr was excellent as Tony Starks. anyone else and the movies sucks balls. Special effects were amazing. Excellent dialogue and action sequences. It takes its time to develop everything. It doesn't try to throw in the kiddy crap at you from the get go. It's an amazing movie. Tony Stark's transformation from arrogant, carefree playboy to Iron Man is fucking awesome.

Can't wait to see what kind of role he will play in the Incredible Hulk, from what i read it won't be a big one, even though the last Hulk was crap, just the fact that he will make an appearance makes me want to see it ....

[silentbob8201]

Wow 2 years till Ironman 2 and 3 for Avengers.

[jagsfans]

I hope Avengers doesn't count as Downey's 3rd Iron Man movie.

[silentbob8201]

I hope Avengers doesn't count as Downey's 3rd Iron Man movie.

Honestly? After the One and Done Iron Monger in the first one dont worry he died in the book too, who's left? Manderin and then what, Living Laser?

[Rob D]

Honestly? After the One and Done Iron Monger in the first one dont worry he died in the book too, who's left? Manderin and then what, Living Laser?


Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, Armor wars, the Controller, Ghost, Spymaster, and the list goes on.

[Seth]

I really dug this movie. i thought i wouldn't cuz I was soooo looking forward to it, but I LOVED it!!!!

[Absolutely]

I can't believe all the good reviews and things people are saying about this flick.

When I saw the previews I remember giving it a resounding Yuuuuuck.
93% good reviews on RT isn't too shabby.

I guess if it's between Made Of Honor, Baby Mama, or Iron Man this weekend I'll go Iron Man

[ratedRsuperstar]

very well done movie. the suit's mechanics were really cool. but, dr. kaku says that technology like a min arc reactor is still decades away LIEHEHHE LONEHBEGEG

[Seth]

I HAVE to see baby mama. It looks too damn stupid-funny to miss

[Hudson]

Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, Armor wars, the Controller, Ghost, Spymaster, and the list goes on.Crimson Dynamo might be a little tough..the cold war is over..didn't he become a hero once the USSR dissolved??

[LilJimmyRbinson]

I'm hoping for a 2013 release of Marvel Civil War.

[jagsfans]

I'm hoping for a 2013 release of Marvel Civil War.

I'd actually be happier to see a Marvel 1602 movie.

[DJ Evel Ed]

Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, Armor wars, the Controller, Ghost, Spymaster, and the list goes on.

I'd like to see The Melter, M.O.D.O.K.(Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing), Ultimo, Alcohol...etc

[Mindslayer]

Secret Wars would be awesome, but its probably not even considered relevant anymore. Plus itd be difficult to pull it off logistically.

[JPetrucci23]

just got back from seeing it, fucking awesome!!!!!!

[Eagle.007]

Saw it Sunday, damn good.

[Flea_Man]

Civil War movie FTW

[coolyellowbus]

watched it tonight.... Was a good popcorn flick... def. a fun watch.


Only problem I had with that movie was jeff bridges not drinking white russians.


like uhhh hey man... just gimme the fucking power supply

[Edible Napalm]

Only problem I had with that movie was jeff bridges not drinking white russians.

like uhhh hey man... just gimme the fucking power supply

:clap::clap::clap:

[CM Mark]

Finally going to go see it tomorrow. Can't wait.

[fandango86]

Honestly? After the One and Done Iron Monger in the first one dont worry he died in the book too, who's left? Manderin and then what, Living Laser?

Only two of the ten rings have been revealed, so my guess is that they have 8 more bad guys lined up.

What I'm hoping for is that the second movie will be 'Armor Wars', where a bunch of folks get a hold of his IM technology. So you'd see several bad guys (Rings 3-8?) like have been mentioned using various designs of his armor. This would piss off SHIELD, setting up the Avengers movie a year later. The stress of this leads Tony to drink, and in an Empire Strikes Back ending he's in the gutter and Rhodey's in the suit.

Third movie borrows from the original Demon in a Bottle, where someone gets a hold of the suit from the outside. Either Justin Hammer as one of the Ten Rings or the Mandarin himself. This time Rhodey is in the suit, his inexperience making it more plausible that someone gets control of the armor. Tony pulls himself out of the gutter, builds a new suit, 'Fights' Rhodey to rescue him, then defeats the Mandarin.

The only slight problem would be Tony would be drunk when the Avengers movie releases, but they could easily have RDJ in the movie as a slightly tipsy Stark, and Rhodey as Iron Man. That would be kind of sweet in it's own right.

[CM Mark]

Okay, just got home from seeing this. I gotta say, even though I was more of an X-men/Wolverine/Spiderman fan back in my comic reading days, Iron Man may be my favorite Marvel movie ever. Perfectly cast, perfectly acted, perfectly executed. Extra scene, SO much better on the big screen than on youtube. I saw a 10:50am showing, there were maybe 12 people besides me in the screening. I was the only one who sat through the credits. Now, never really having read Iron Man books growing up, I didn't really get certain things, like the tension between Stark and Pots, the villian set up, and the origin story at the begining. Even still, I really enjoyed the entire movie, and loved Stan Lee's cameo.


On a side note, did anyone else notice how much, at times, Downey looked like Ant? Like when he firsts wakes up in the cave, and is lying on the cot?

[Cherry Pie]

Okay, just got home from seeing this. I gotta say, even though I was more of an X-men/Wolverine/Spiderman fan back in my comic reading days, Iron Man may be my favorite Marvel movie ever. Perfectly cast, perfectly acted, perfectly executed. Extra scene, SO much better on the big screen than on youtube. I saw a 10:50am showing, there were maybe 12 people besides me in the screening. I was the only one who sat through the credits. Now, never really having read Iron Man books growing up, I didn't really get certain things, like the tension between Stark and Pots, the villian set up, and the origin story at the begining. Even still, I really enjoyed the entire movie, and loved Stan Lee's cameo.


On a side note, did anyone else notice how much, at times, Downey looked like Ant? Like when he firsts wakes up in the cave, and is lying on the cot?

So i should go? Is there a looooovvve interest? i forgot put on toon disney they have cartoon reruns im recording.

[DJ Evel Ed]

On a side note, did anyone else notice how much, at times, Downey looked like Ant? Like when he firsts wakes up in the cave, and is lying on the cot?

Ant's ancestors had embarassingly large seed, spreading it everywhere. I'm sure they're related somehow with their lineage going back to the Moors.

[Cherry Pie]

Ant's ancestors had embarassingly large seed, spreading it everywhere. I'm sure they're related somehow with their lineage going back to the Moors.

Lol shame it ends at Ant.

[LiddyRules]

Extra scene, SO much better on the big screen than on youtube. I saw a 10:50am showing, there were maybe 12 people besides me in the screening. I was the only one who sat through the credits. About 1/3 of my showing stayed to the end but if you're seeing it at 11 pm on the Thursday before it comes out you're dealing with nerds. But the audience really loved that scene and even cheered when that guy said "Just call us S.H.I.E.L.D."

[kloraferm]

just got back from seeing it about 30 min ago. I liked it, it was pretty cool. I'm not gonna throw in a spoiler right now, but stay till the end of the credits. There's nice setup for the sequel. Downey was alot better in the part than I thought he'd be.

[Hudson]

do ya think seeing it at a drive in will be bad?

[Xyn]

Finally got a chance to see it. I loved the first two Spiderman movies, X2 and Batman Begins, but this may now be my favorite super hero movie.

Very nice balance they struck between taking themselves seriously and winking at the camera for how absurd it is. I can't think of a single element of the movie that really bothered me, which is more than I can say for any of my other favorite super hero movies.

An all around entertaining film. I look forward to hearing Popcorn Rons take on it.

[kloraferm]

Finally got a chance to see it. I loved the first two Spiderman movies, X2 and Batman Begins, but this may now be my favorite super hero movie.

Very nice balance they struck between taking themselves seriously and winking at the camera for how absurd it is. I can't think of a single element of the movie that really bothered me, which is more than I can say for any of my other favorite super hero movies.

An all around entertaining film. I look forward to hearing Popcorn Rons take on it.
I might actually agree w u totally (although I did kinda like the 3rd Spidey)
Right now I'm psyched for Dark Knight

[Absolutely]

I HAAAATE every superhero movie that's come out, with the exception of the Bale-Batman, but I really liked this movie a lot.

I thought the X-men, Spidermans, Transformers(Superheros?) were all garbage.
But this wasn't as hokey.

I did like the Stan Lee cameo as Hugh Hefner.

[Arc Lite]

Saw it this afternoon. Fucking loved it. Agree with everyone about the casting and execution of the film. Downey was cool as shit and made for the part. I was more worried about Favreau directing, but he pulled it off. Also loved the trailer I hadn't seen yet for the new Batman.

Hudson. I think drive in will be cool. probably only if they broadcast through the FM. Sounds are such a big part of movies nowadays and that holds true with this.

[ShavedLebaneseBear]

Just got back from seeing it. Great movie! Well acted, and I liked how it concentrated on the characters as much as the super hero stuff. Unfortunately, I did not stick around after the credits. I knew I should have. Oh, well. I caught the scene on youtube.

One question:
Stark gives away that he is Ironman. In the comics, did everybody know that Stark was Ironman? I thought he had a secret identity like every other super hero...

[fandango86]

One question:
Stark gives away that he is Ironman. In the comics, did everybody know that Stark was Ironman? I thought he had a secret identity like every other super hero...

He did, and they even gave a nod to the cover story used in the comic books (Iron Man is Stark's bodyguard) before dismissing it as the foolishness that it always was. Stark revealed he was Iron Man in the comics quite a few years ago.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

Saw it, cool summer movie. 30% stayed for the Samuel L. Jackson's little talking to.

While I'm sure it's been mentioned in this thread, I'll bring it up...Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) will have a cameo in this summers Incredible Hulk.

[kloraferm]

Saw it, cool summer movie. 30% stayed for the Samuel L. Jackson's little talking to.

While I'm sure it's been mentioned in this thread, I'll bring it up...Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) will have a cameo in this summers Incredible Hulk.
Is that just a guess or do you know that? That would be pretty cool, a little crossover. (As long as they don't overdo it having a whole bunch of other characters showing up all over the place)

[jagsfans]

Saw it, cool summer movie. 30% stayed for the Samuel L. Jackson's little talking to.

While I'm sure it's been mentioned in this thread, I'll bring it up...Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) will have a cameo in this summers Incredible Hulk.

It's a well confirmed cameo and right now the one thing I'm most looking forward to in that movie.

[LiddyRules]

Something new someone claims to have found in Iron Man

http://www.firstshowing.net/img/ironman-cptamerica-shield.jpg (look under his right armpit)

And Here's (http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/05/09/captain-americas-shield-found-in-iron-man/) the article along with it.

[fandango86]

DVD out on September 30th:

http://www.cinematical.com/2008/07/22/iron-man-gets-a-dvd-release-date/

[Mindslayer]

Something new someone claims to have found in Iron Man

http://www.firstshowing.net/img/ironman-cptamerica-shield.jpg (look under his right armpit)

And Here's (http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/05/09/captain-americas-shield-found-in-iron-man/) the article along with it.


Wow, nice find, Liddy. Cant believe I hadnt seen this until now.

[DocSavage]

So which DVD did you pick up?

I got the double disk helmet one that opens ...Target Exclusive.

[mcipoletti]

So which DVD did you pick up?

I got the double disk helmet one that opens ...Target Exclusive.

Same here. I almost picked up the Transformers Target had also that was the Optimus Prime head

[krap]

same here, but i got the blu-ray instead.

[armymad]

did any read how they are replaceing trace howard from the iron man movie

[LilJimmyRbinson]

Same here. I almost picked up the Transformers Target had also that was the Optimus Prime head

I got that one, thought it was cool until I realized how much space it wastes on my shelf.

[GLENN_THE_TOOL]

got the Best Buy one with the Sideshow Collectibles mini bust and the $50 gift card. the Target helmet case looks cool, but you get way more than your money's worth with the Best Buy one considering it cost 40 bucks in total, not to mention the free lithograph i got with it that came separately. the whole package could potentially go for more than triple that amount. you wonder how Marvel and Paramount could possibly be making any money off these sets.

Target seems to be keen on making really kickass DVD cases. i bought the Transformers DVD with the case that actually transforms into Optimus Prime, it was clearly the best store-exclusive edition. i was there earlier this week and now they have one that transforms into Megatron.