Fresh
Robert Downey Jr. gives a nicely sardonic performance as Tony Stark, a rich playboy and the brilliant heir to his father's weapons manufacturing dynasty.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
Iron Man
Heroes aren't born. They're built.
2008 · 2h 6m · PG-13
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Directed by
Jon Favreau
Overview
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
94%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There are a few scenes in Iron Man that make you realize why we rely on giant studios and big budgets come the summer months.
Laremy Legel, Film.com
Fresh
A supremely confident, well-tooled entertainment. It's bound to be the early pace-maker for the oncoming glut of summer blockbusters.
Tom Charity, CNN.com
Fresh
Downey is at his charismatic best, rendering believable Stark's transformation from self-indulgent jerk to socially conscious crusader.
Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fresh
At the end of the day it's Robert Downey Jr. who powers the lift-off separating this from most other superhero movies.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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