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Iron Man
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Iron Man

Jon Favreau · 2008 · 126m · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

79%
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91%
Audience
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you want the film that launched the MCU and proved superhero films could be smart and fun

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you need your origin stories to be dark and serious

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ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict
Worth Your Time
9/10
Fun Factor
9/10
Originality
8/10
Visual Craft
9/10
Pretension Index
2/10
Rewatchability
8/10
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CastThe Players
Robert Downey Jr.
as Tony Stark
Robert Downey Jr.

"I am Iron Man."

in character
Terrence Howard
as Rhodey
Terrence Howard
Jeff Bridges
as Obadiah Stane
Jeff Bridges
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Pepper Potts
Gwyneth Paltrow
Leslie Bibb
as Christine Everhart
Leslie Bibb
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