Iron Man!

Italteen3 · 05-05-2008, 06:25 PM

Wow can't believe no one has yet to start a thread about this new movie! Well I will give my opinion and very few details so as not to ruin anything. Up there with IMO the best superhero movie, Batman Begins, but just a hair under it. Robert Downey Jr. was perfect. If anyone else would have played Tony Stark/Iron Man it probably would not have taken in over 100 million dollars on opening weekend.

If you have the extra 5-7 minutes stay past the credits, all of the credits.

Movie was well worth the $20 I spent seeing it twice this weekend.

robert.payne · 05-05-2008, 06:33 PM

damn... didn't stay through all of the credits.

I didn't know anything about IronMan before the movie; never read the comics or watched the cartoons. Absolutely loved the movie. Can hardly wait for the next episode.

Bizall · 05-05-2008, 06:35 PM

It looks fantastic. I will try to see it this week sometime.

RobLS · 05-05-2008, 06:58 PM

I have to agree, one of the best superhero movies. Robert Downing Jr. needed a comeback and boy did he more than do so. And yes, a little bit extra after all the credits.

larryn · 05-05-2008, 07:06 PM

Really good movie.. I agree.

Jeff Bridges (Obadiah) also played a great part - for a change. He looked so different with the Mr Clean look. Was nice to see him and Robert Downey Jr. making a big comeback.

Disappointment was Paltrow. I had heard she played a great part, but I thought she was only okay.

BForbes · 05-05-2008, 08:42 PM

IRON MAN WAS AMAZING....I might go watch it again.

Call · 05-05-2008, 08:56 PM

I saw the movie Sunday and will go back to see it again...and again...and again...maybe six times just so I can get a few things straight. And then I'll buy the DVD in BluRay.

This movie will make $600 million dollars from the release, the dvd and the toys. And the sequels will do as well...at least four for sure. Robert Downey & Paltrow haved hit the motherload!

Call

Jumpman · 05-05-2008, 10:55 PM

I had no set expectations going in to this one, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fun movie and I'll probably see it again in a week or so.

EspressoBoy · 05-05-2008, 11:06 PM

I will watch it on my NAVI when I get it...

BForbes · 05-05-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Call

I saw the movie Sunday and will go back to see it again...and again...and again...maybe six times just so I can get a few things straight. And then I'll buy the DVD in BluRay.

This movie will make $600 million dollars from the release, the dvd and the toys. And the sequels will do as well...at least four for sure. Robert Downey & Paltrow haved hit the motherload!

Call

400million without at doubt. They made 200million worldwide over the weekend!! That sound you hear is the cash register my friends...

edge350 · 05-05-2008, 11:29 PM

Very good, not great.
Tim Burton set an impossible standard for superhero movies with the first Batman movie, in terms of both depth of character, plot. Even the action sequences were a level of imagination and complexity that were nothing short of brilliant.
Everything that followed has been a dull reflection. Iron Man was above the average. And everything else in the theater this weekend SUCKS.

EspressoBoy · 05-05-2008, 11:57 PM

Yup He could not agree more...

hitthemark41 · 05-06-2008, 12:30 AM

yeah it WAS fantastic! Probably the best MARVEL movie to date...mostly because they have all controlling rights now that their movies are being made by their own studios. Cast was excellent and it was great to see Robert Downey Jr do as well as he did! Saw it twice this weekend and will prob catch it a third time (and yes...the after credits stuff is great...esp for the comics fans. I'm not sure the casual movie goer will really understand, appreciate, or even care about what they do...but those of us "in the know"...well....awesome! haha) :thumbup:

alexp1_tx · 05-06-2008, 12:39 AM

Great movie bad car choice.

Should have put the M1 in there instead of the Audi

Italteen3 · 05-06-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by alexp1_tx

Great movie bad car choice.

Should have put the M1 in there instead of the Audi

Would have been nice to see that.

Nice avatar!

I thought it was the 2nd best of the superhero movies, edging out Transformers. Beaten out by Batman Begins with Christian Bale. That movie had everything going for it. Even the music was spot on. Made me want to put a cape on.

Ofcourse this is all my opinion.

RobLS · 05-06-2008, 01:34 AM

I don't think Transformers was remotely good, It was just all shiny with all the changing from one thing to robot. Everything else was sub par, I think they just played on the part where people got to see their childhood cartoon come to life and that was it.

Dan203 · 05-06-2008, 03:32 AM

I saw Ironman this weekend with my Nephew and we both liked it a lot. I've never been a comic book reader but I do like a lot of these comic book based movies that have come out over the last 8-10 years. I'm really looking forward to a sequel to to this one. For me the second movie in both the X-Men and Spiderman franchises were the best, so hopefully that trend continues with Ironman and the sequel is a step above the original. (unfortunately, in both franchises, #3 kind of sucked)

One minor gripe... When he fired that hand weapon for the first time while not wearing the suit and it didn't knock him on his ass I rolled my eyes a little. I mean come on it's basic 3rd grade science that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I know the laws of physics don't always apply in these types of movies, but since this one was suppose to be based on science and not super powers I was a little disappointed. I can understand it not having an effect while he's wearing the suit, since it could conceivably weigh enough to keep him stable. But when all he was wearing was the glove the force should have and least caused him to stumble backwards a little.

Dan

backtoreality15 · 05-06-2008, 04:02 AM

I absolutely loved the movie. I would recommend to ANYONE who is even remotely into actions movies. I loved the way they showed how is Iron Man suit was developed. And you can't forget about the Audi R8 ;-)

Can't wait for the sequel.

Italteen3 · 05-06-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan203

I saw Ironman this weekend with my Nephew and we both liked it a lot. I've never been a comic book reader but I do like a lot of these comic book based movies that have come out over the last 8-10 years. I'm really looking forward to a sequel to to this one. For me the second movie in both the X-Men and Spiderman franchises were the best, so hopefully that trend continues with Ironman and the sequel is a step above the original. (unfortunately, in both franchises, #3 kind of sucked)

One minor gripe... When he fired that hand weapon for the first time while not wearing the suit and it didn't knock him on his ass I rolled my eyes a little. I mean come on it's basic 3rd grade science that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I know the laws of physics don't always apply in these types of movies, but since this one was suppose to be based on science and not super powers I was a little disappointed. I can understand it not having an effect while he's wearing the suit, since it could conceivably weigh enough to keep him stable. But when all he was wearing was the glove the force should have and least caused him to stumble backwards a little.

Dan

Dan I remember Tony Stark busting his ass the first time he tests out the hand weapon. :iono::iono::iono: After he tweaks the suit he blasts the glass door/walls. Hmmm we might have to watch it again!:biggrin:

RobLS · 05-06-2008, 06:39 PM

He did have a reaction with just the glove on. His arm flew back the first time, and the following times he stabalized himself a little more, but still got nudged back slightly. But then again, I've only seen it once, will probably get to see it again soon.

blackbubblebum · 06-06-2008, 01:07 AM

Needed more of that R8.

05-05-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
Italteen3 Captain 65 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 135i JB Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere..... iTrader: (0)	Iron Man! Wow can't believe no one has yet to start a thread about this new movie! Well I will give my opinion and very few details so as not to ruin anything. Up there with IMO the best superhero movie, Batman Begins, but just a hair under it. Robert Downey Jr. was perfect. If anyone else would have played Tony Stark/Iron Man it probably would not have taken in over 100 million dollars on opening weekend. If you have the extra 5-7 minutes stay past the credits, all of the credits. Movie was well worth the $20 I spent seeing it twice this weekend.
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robert.payne Private 3 Rep 92 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	damn... didn't stay through all of the credits. I didn't know anything about IronMan before the movie; never read the comics or watched the cartoons. Absolutely loved the movie. Can hardly wait for the next episode. __________________ 135i Black Sapphire, Lemon, High Gloss Black, 6MT, pretty much loaded Performance Center Delivery was awesome!
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	I have to agree, one of the best superhero movies. Robert Downing Jr. needed a comeback and boy did he more than do so. And yes, a little bit extra after all the credits.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2156 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Really good movie.. I agree. Jeff Bridges (Obadiah) also played a great part - for a change. He looked so different with the Mr Clean look. Was nice to see him and Robert Downey Jr. making a big comeback. Disappointment was Paltrow. I had heard she played a great part, but I thought she was only okay.
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BForbes Moderator 591 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	IRON MAN WAS AMAZING....I might go watch it again. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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Call Call 21 Rep 683 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 08 & 07 X5, 05 MCSC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (0)	I saw the movie Sunday and will go back to see it again...and again...and again...maybe six times just so I can get a few things straight. And then I'll buy the DVD in BluRay. This movie will make $600 million dollars from the release, the dvd and the toys. And the sequels will do as well...at least four for sure. Robert Downey & Paltrow haved hit the motherload! Call __________________
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I had no set expectations going in to this one, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fun movie and I'll probably see it again in a week or so.
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edge350 Junior Cheeseburger 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Very good, not great. Tim Burton set an impossible standard for superhero movies with the first Batman movie, in terms of both depth of character, plot. Even the action sequences were a level of imagination and complexity that were nothing short of brilliant. Everything that followed has been a dull reflection. Iron Man was above the average. And everything else in the theater this weekend SUCKS. __________________ The 1-series is compact, endlessly involving, and absurdly fast...It is also more fun than a caffeinated circus monkey. - Automobile. Crimson Red/Terra 135i, delivered 4/19/08, traded in 9/8/08. Recovering addict, still a fan.
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hitthemark41 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	yeah it WAS fantastic! Probably the best MARVEL movie to date...mostly because they have all controlling rights now that their movies are being made by their own studios. Cast was excellent and it was great to see Robert Downey Jr do as well as he did! Saw it twice this weekend and will prob catch it a third time (and yes...the after credits stuff is great...esp for the comics fans. I'm not sure the casual movie goer will really understand, appreciate, or even care about what they do...but those of us "in the know"...well....awesome! haha) :thumbup: __________________ 2008 (Year 1 of the One ) 135i Black Sapphire Metallic/Savanna Beige/ Gray Poplar/6MT/Sports & Premium pkgs/CA/Heated Seats/HD/PDC Mods:35% tint / clear bra / Perf. pedals
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alexp1_tx Private First Class 18 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Great movie bad car choice. Should have put the M1 in there instead of the Audi
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	I don't think Transformers was remotely good, It was just all shiny with all the changing from one thing to robot. Everything else was sub par, I think they just played on the part where people got to see their childhood cartoon come to life and that was it.
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 139 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I saw Ironman this weekend with my Nephew and we both liked it a lot. I've never been a comic book reader but I do like a lot of these comic book based movies that have come out over the last 8-10 years. I'm really looking forward to a sequel to to this one. For me the second movie in both the X-Men and Spiderman franchises were the best, so hopefully that trend continues with Ironman and the sequel is a step above the original. (unfortunately, in both franchises, #3 kind of sucked) One minor gripe... When he fired that hand weapon for the first time while not wearing the suit and it didn't knock him on his ass I rolled my eyes a little. I mean come on it's basic 3rd grade science that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I know the laws of physics don't always apply in these types of movies, but since this one was suppose to be based on science and not super powers I was a little disappointed. I can understand it not having an effect while he's wearing the suit, since it could conceivably weigh enough to keep him stable. But when all he was wearing was the glove the force should have and least caused him to stumble backwards a little. Dan
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backtoreality15 Captain 89 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I absolutely loved the movie. I would recommend to ANYONE who is even remotely into actions movies. I loved the way they showed how is Iron Man suit was developed. And you can't forget about the Audi R8 ;-) Can't wait for the sequel. __________________ 2019 M-Sport 330i \| G20
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	He did have a reaction with just the glove on. His arm flew back the first time, and the following times he stabalized himself a little more, but still got nudged back slightly. But then again, I've only seen it once, will probably get to see it again soon.
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blackbubblebum Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Needed more of that R8.
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