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After the high-flying adventures of the first Iron Man picture, the billionaire arms manufacturer and irrepressible bon vivant Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) finds himself nursing a hangover. But not like any hangover he's had before: this one is toxic, a potentially deadly condition resulting from heavy metals (or something) bleeding out of the hardware he's installed in the middle of his chest. This is the problem Stark needs to solve in Iron Man 2, not to mention the threat from resentful Russian science whiz Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), whose father helped create the Iron Man technology. There's an even bigger problem for the film: the need to set up a future Marvel Comics movie universe in which a variety of veteran characters will join forces, a requirement that slows down whatever through-line the movie can generate (although fanboys will have a good time digging the clues laid out here). Actually, the main plot is no great shakes: another Iron Man suit is deployed (Don Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard from the first film, gets to climb inside), Stark continues to bicker with assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and a weaselly business rival (Sam Rockwell) tries to out-do the Iron Man suit with an army of Vanko-designed drones. Mickey Rourke is a letdown, burdened by a wobbly Russian accent and looking skeptical about the genre foolishness around him, and Scarlett Johansson has to wait until the final couple of reels to unleash some butt-kickin' skills as the future Black Widow. That climax is sufficiently lively, and the initial half-hour, including Stark's smirky appearance before a Senate committee and a wacky showdown at the Monaco Grand Prix, provides a strong, swift opening. But the lull between these high points is crying for more action and more Downey improv. --Robert Horton
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Synopsis: Robert Downey Jr. returns as billionaire Tony Stark in this thrilling sequel to the worldwide blockbuster. Now that his superhero secret has been revealed, Tony's life is more intense than ever. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit...but for Ivan Vanko ("Whiplash"), it's revenge! Tony must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet, but not without a few new allies of his own. Co-starring Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson, Iron Man 2 is a "total blast!" (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone) Bonus Features: * Commentary: Commentary by Director Jon Favreau
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great stuff,
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This review is from: Iron Man 2 (DVD)
had high high expectations for this film,since the first one was so good.i'm happy to say i wasn't disappointed.there is more going on this one that much is certain.Sam Jackson returns as Nick Fury head of Shield in a expanded role.Mickey Rourke plays a baddie(with relish and gusto)Scarlett Johanssen's character is underwritten and underutilized,which is unfortunate,because the character is rife with potential.here's hoping they remedy that situation in the upcoming avengers film.Sam Rockwell has an interesting role.Don Cheadle replaces Terrance Howard as Lt.Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes,and i have to say,i think he is a better fit.and of course Robert and Gwyneth return as Pepper and Tony.and we finally get to know Pepper's actual first name.for me,Iron Man 2 is a 5/5
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better Than Its Reviews,
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This review is from: Iron Man 2 (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) (Blu-ray)
Personally, I don't get the negativity towards Iron Man 2. It was no better nor any worse than Iron Man 1. It had its good and bad points, but the blu-ray package itself was quite good.Tony Stark is back as Iron Man, the whole world now knowing his secret identity. As his comic book counterpart did, Stark has issues and will continue to have issues. Tony Stark never was the happy-go-lucky comic book hero. Bouts of alcoholism and depression are what made this character interesting. That, and knowing his life depends on the life-sustaining arc reactor in his chest. A reactor which is now slowly poisoning him to death. The villain here is Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash. Mickey Rourke didn't have to pull out all his acting chops on Whiplash, a shallow character bent on revenge. This revenge sub-plot intertwines with the Stark family's history and the key to a new reactor which can safe Tony's life. Refreshingly, there were only two battles between hero and villain -- too many, and you get overkill. I was pleased that Jon Favreau's character Happy had a much larger part, as Favreau has always been one of my favourite comedic actors. Scarlet Johansson, someone I just don't get the hype about, was dull and lifeless as always. Sam Jackson as Nick Fury displayed some of the energy and vitality that made him a big name in the early 90's. Gwenyth Paltrow did her best with Pepper Potts, a character who had very little "meat" in the first movie, now given much more to do. In general, most of the roles were better written this time, with some (Rhodes) being neither an improvement nor a disaster. Some people complained about the pseudo-science. A new (stable) element seems a little far-fetched with today's technology, but I would question why critics have a problem with this but no problem with arc reactors and flying man-suits. People wishing that Nick Fury had a bigger part forget that this movie was called Iron Man 2, and The Avengers is coming in 2012. Chill. The payoff is coming. Be patient. Sometimes fans expect a hot dog, and when they're served up a hamburger they get upset. Stark's life never will be happy and rosey. If you were hoping for that, pick another super hero to watch. Techno-babble is what it is. It never bothered Trekkies for the last 40 years. Most of all, this is just one movie of a multi-character franchise that will obviously tie in with Captain America, Thor, and others. There are bits of setup in this movie. Do they seem extraneous in the short term? To non-fans, yes. I personally don't care. Seeing Sam Jackson at his best on screen is always fun and seeing the Cap's shield was cool. Just chill, and set your own expectations aside. I've heard that Favreau has been dropped and the third film will likely be directed by someone else. That's too bad. Jon knows how to get the right mix of comedy and action. Hopefully bringing in someone else at the helm won't produce a disaster like X Men 3. Blu-ray bonus features are ample, as expected. I always enjoy hearing Jon Favreau talk about his directorial decisions. The picture was great and the 5.1 surround mix was really clear and rich. I don't care about digital copies but it's here if you do. 4 stars.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
great movie,
This review is from: Iron Man 2 (DVD)
hight five to amazon, package arived 2 days before estimated arrival.love surprizes like that.the movie is 3.1/2 stars out of 5. not quite as good as the first but still very enjoyable. keep up the good work amazon.
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