Directed by : Jon Favreau (1st and 2nd Part)
Shane Black (3rd part)
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1300854/
1st Part :
I just finally know what I have to do. And I know in my heart that its right.
Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) is careless, and therefore we see him more of a casanova and taking life and his work not seriously, until a incident happens when he has to make a weapon in 7 days to avoid getting killed. Almost 10 mins and we reach that point of film, Tony meets Yinsen (Shaun Toub) and helps him save his life and also asks to value it. Tony is a changed man after return, and now he wants to stop making weapons that his Stark Industries is known for.
I love the way director shows the transformation of Tony to a responsible guy who wants to save people with the powers he has now got. Also, the detailings of how he builds everything is good too. How he establishes the homeplace of Tony Stark with a extreme wide shot and the small non-linear narration in the start.
Tony and Jarvis share many funny moments of the movie. Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow), his assistant, is the only person Tony trusts the most. Initially she's like the best friend he has got as a assistant, who takes care of everything related to him, and later signs of relationship come in, which isn't given too much importance in 1st part, leaving it in balance. I love the dance sequence between Pepper and Tony, and no wonder he feels totally lost watching her in a gorgeous outfit.
Also, Tony and Rhodey (Terrance Howard) are good friends, and often Tony needs his help as Rhodey deals with Military exercises and as a result prevents Tony getting into troubles.
The weak link in this part was the villian, Obadiah (Jeff Bridges) whose acting wasn't bad but except for that great final sequence where he gets into a massive weapon machine much larger than Ironman of Tony, there's very less of evilness scope given to him. That actually reminds me of Batman Begins, even there the case was similar though atleast the villian in it had much more interesting role.
And the background score also was limited, nothing exceptional kind one would think of in a superhero. I like the one that plays when the suit of Ironman is introduced first time when Tony is fighting for his life, and 2nd time when he again re-builds it at his own home.
Robert Downey Jr surely was the best actor to do this role, the way he awesome comedy out of a good enough punchline is commendable. He enacts the careless casanova, getting to terms with his work, fighting for his life, and the transformation to a new Tony Stark exceedingly well.
2nd Part :
If there's one thing I've proven it's that you can count on me to pleasure myself.
Like how the movie starts, recap to that speech of Tony in 1st part and move over to the next villian story he would be facing. Though, one again I am dissappointed by the impact as well as performance of the villian, yet its much better than the previous one.
Since Tony chose to tell world he is Ironman, the story gets scope for Tony to dress up as Ironman and attend functions, dance or party like a sequence in film. But alongside, its shown how Tony is worried about his health deteriorating consideberely having no clue how to find a cure, something he hides from Pepper or Rhodes too.
I love the way he replies to the senator who requests him to hand over the suits before it becomes danger for country. There's confidence in himself as well as arrogance at same time when he walks off.
The birthday party scene gives uneasyness feeling, and the Avengers getting involved brings the movie as well as Tony back to track. I have no idea if Avengers was shown in detail in any other movie until then, because Avengers came much later. But didn't face much trouble understanding them in this movie. Natalie (Scarlett Johansson) looks super sexy, and first time Tony fails to have a girl. That was funny scene where Pepper keeps refusing Tony's request of having Natalie for the night like a small child. Also, the action scene of Natalie is wonderful.. must had got lots of whistle in theatre.. that scene makes me feel wish I had seen movie in theatre.
Tony and Pepper share great chemistry in this part too, love that scene most when she gets hyper and angry on Tony for not telling about his health to her in middle of a villian fight, and Natalie requesting them to sort it out later. Also, the balance of their working and being more than a friend got over, as they finally enter into relationship.
The background score was once again average.
Don Cheadle played role of Rhodes in this as well as next part. He was much better I feel than the previous one, and did well in supporting role. MickEy Rourke was decent in his portrayal of Ivan, liked his racing scene. Sam Rockwell was good, though on occasions he over-acted his part. Nice cameo by Samuel L.Jackson.
Robert Downey Jr was again flawless in his performance. My fav moment of his was when he realizes how much his father loved and cared for him, and the expectations he had from him. Also, the help he got from his father.
Another thing this movie lacked was, the final fight with Ivan ending too quickly and no powerful speech as final scene. Despite been low on certain levels, Ironman2 still works and isn't bad or unwatchable movie. Just that it falls short of 1st one by some distance.
3rd Part :
You experience things, and then they're over. I can't sleep, and when I do I have nightmares. Honestly, there's a hundred people who want to kill me. I hope I can protect the one thing I can't live without...
The first scene takes us back to times when Tony loved been careless, the time when he wasn't Ironman, the time when he actually met Yinsen for 1st time. A demon he had created unknowingly, and this movie tells the effects that demon is going to create in the current time.
For the first time in this Ironman Series, Tony is shown more focussed. Therefore, a much better villian (thank goodness) is what he faces. As a result, this time he struggles from the start to find a way to win (ala The Dark Knight Rises).
This final (or 3rd if more comes) part in Ironman series turns out to be my most fav as it has very less loose ends. My probs were mainly background score and villian, and both works here.. Though background is good at best, nothing worth listening again and again. Love it the most when Tony gets attacked at his home and when he unleashes his attack with group of suits together. The main reason for my love however was the entertainment value and the number of punchlines which were much more this time around. And who doesn't like the superhero to struggle badly and then win. The finale was especially very exciting to watch.
The scene where the home of Tony is blown off, and the big final action sequence were best ones. Also, christmas present Tony gives first to the villians and then to Pepper. And the lovely conversations Harley (Ty Simpkins) and Tony have were way too funny.
Tony-Pepper are more romantic in this part as expected, and this time around Pepper gets a chance to wear suit and offer help to Tony on occasions. Special mention to her smile, love it. My fav scene of them would be when Tony tells her, that nothing can be ever okay as she is in relationship with him.
Guy Pierce plays the main villian role very well, and he gets enough scope too. Only dissappointment was Mandarin played by Ben Kingsley, because in trailers it was shown how menacing and dangerous he would be. But in film when you find the real Mandarin, you feel little bit cheated. Though Ben Kingley played both parts very well. But, how good it would had been if he was given negative role adjusting the story accordingly.
Jon Favreau who played Happy Hogan in last part too, gets a larger role this time. The badge scene was funny.
The final scene is superb, giving a end to each sub-plot (again ala the dark knight rises) and the final dialogue of Tony, 'there's one thing you can never take away from me, I am Ironman'.
Robert Downey Jr is the reason why all 3 parts are immensely lovable. He is witty and great in emoting the serious scenes. And the way he brings comedy in a normal dialogue makes his performance special. I think they should make 4th part with him and Pepper, even if the story is average they both will make it work and be loved.
Shane Black (3rd part)
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1300854/
1st Part :
I just finally know what I have to do. And I know in my heart that its right.
Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) is careless, and therefore we see him more of a casanova and taking life and his work not seriously, until a incident happens when he has to make a weapon in 7 days to avoid getting killed. Almost 10 mins and we reach that point of film, Tony meets Yinsen (Shaun Toub) and helps him save his life and also asks to value it. Tony is a changed man after return, and now he wants to stop making weapons that his Stark Industries is known for.
I love the way director shows the transformation of Tony to a responsible guy who wants to save people with the powers he has now got. Also, the detailings of how he builds everything is good too. How he establishes the homeplace of Tony Stark with a extreme wide shot and the small non-linear narration in the start.
Tony and Jarvis share many funny moments of the movie. Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow), his assistant, is the only person Tony trusts the most. Initially she's like the best friend he has got as a assistant, who takes care of everything related to him, and later signs of relationship come in, which isn't given too much importance in 1st part, leaving it in balance. I love the dance sequence between Pepper and Tony, and no wonder he feels totally lost watching her in a gorgeous outfit.
Also, Tony and Rhodey (Terrance Howard) are good friends, and often Tony needs his help as Rhodey deals with Military exercises and as a result prevents Tony getting into troubles.
The weak link in this part was the villian, Obadiah (Jeff Bridges) whose acting wasn't bad but except for that great final sequence where he gets into a massive weapon machine much larger than Ironman of Tony, there's very less of evilness scope given to him. That actually reminds me of Batman Begins, even there the case was similar though atleast the villian in it had much more interesting role.
And the background score also was limited, nothing exceptional kind one would think of in a superhero. I like the one that plays when the suit of Ironman is introduced first time when Tony is fighting for his life, and 2nd time when he again re-builds it at his own home.
Robert Downey Jr surely was the best actor to do this role, the way he awesome comedy out of a good enough punchline is commendable. He enacts the careless casanova, getting to terms with his work, fighting for his life, and the transformation to a new Tony Stark exceedingly well.
2nd Part :
If there's one thing I've proven it's that you can count on me to pleasure myself.
Like how the movie starts, recap to that speech of Tony in 1st part and move over to the next villian story he would be facing. Though, one again I am dissappointed by the impact as well as performance of the villian, yet its much better than the previous one.
Since Tony chose to tell world he is Ironman, the story gets scope for Tony to dress up as Ironman and attend functions, dance or party like a sequence in film. But alongside, its shown how Tony is worried about his health deteriorating consideberely having no clue how to find a cure, something he hides from Pepper or Rhodes too.
I love the way he replies to the senator who requests him to hand over the suits before it becomes danger for country. There's confidence in himself as well as arrogance at same time when he walks off.
The birthday party scene gives uneasyness feeling, and the Avengers getting involved brings the movie as well as Tony back to track. I have no idea if Avengers was shown in detail in any other movie until then, because Avengers came much later. But didn't face much trouble understanding them in this movie. Natalie (Scarlett Johansson) looks super sexy, and first time Tony fails to have a girl. That was funny scene where Pepper keeps refusing Tony's request of having Natalie for the night like a small child. Also, the action scene of Natalie is wonderful.. must had got lots of whistle in theatre.. that scene makes me feel wish I had seen movie in theatre.
Tony and Pepper share great chemistry in this part too, love that scene most when she gets hyper and angry on Tony for not telling about his health to her in middle of a villian fight, and Natalie requesting them to sort it out later. Also, the balance of their working and being more than a friend got over, as they finally enter into relationship.
The background score was once again average.
Don Cheadle played role of Rhodes in this as well as next part. He was much better I feel than the previous one, and did well in supporting role. MickEy Rourke was decent in his portrayal of Ivan, liked his racing scene. Sam Rockwell was good, though on occasions he over-acted his part. Nice cameo by Samuel L.Jackson.
Robert Downey Jr was again flawless in his performance. My fav moment of his was when he realizes how much his father loved and cared for him, and the expectations he had from him. Also, the help he got from his father.
Another thing this movie lacked was, the final fight with Ivan ending too quickly and no powerful speech as final scene. Despite been low on certain levels, Ironman2 still works and isn't bad or unwatchable movie. Just that it falls short of 1st one by some distance.
3rd Part :
You experience things, and then they're over. I can't sleep, and when I do I have nightmares. Honestly, there's a hundred people who want to kill me. I hope I can protect the one thing I can't live without...
For the first time in this Ironman Series, Tony is shown more focussed. Therefore, a much better villian (thank goodness) is what he faces. As a result, this time he struggles from the start to find a way to win (ala The Dark Knight Rises).
This final (or 3rd if more comes) part in Ironman series turns out to be my most fav as it has very less loose ends. My probs were mainly background score and villian, and both works here.. Though background is good at best, nothing worth listening again and again. Love it the most when Tony gets attacked at his home and when he unleashes his attack with group of suits together. The main reason for my love however was the entertainment value and the number of punchlines which were much more this time around. And who doesn't like the superhero to struggle badly and then win. The finale was especially very exciting to watch.
The scene where the home of Tony is blown off, and the big final action sequence were best ones. Also, christmas present Tony gives first to the villians and then to Pepper. And the lovely conversations Harley (Ty Simpkins) and Tony have were way too funny.
Tony-Pepper are more romantic in this part as expected, and this time around Pepper gets a chance to wear suit and offer help to Tony on occasions. Special mention to her smile, love it. My fav scene of them would be when Tony tells her, that nothing can be ever okay as she is in relationship with him.
Guy Pierce plays the main villian role very well, and he gets enough scope too. Only dissappointment was Mandarin played by Ben Kingsley, because in trailers it was shown how menacing and dangerous he would be. But in film when you find the real Mandarin, you feel little bit cheated. Though Ben Kingley played both parts very well. But, how good it would had been if he was given negative role adjusting the story accordingly.
Jon Favreau who played Happy Hogan in last part too, gets a larger role this time. The badge scene was funny.
The final scene is superb, giving a end to each sub-plot (again ala the dark knight rises) and the final dialogue of Tony, 'there's one thing you can never take away from me, I am Ironman'.
Robert Downey Jr is the reason why all 3 parts are immensely lovable. He is witty and great in emoting the serious scenes. And the way he brings comedy in a normal dialogue makes his performance special. I think they should make 4th part with him and Pepper, even if the story is average they both will make it work and be loved.
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