Series
Description
A wealthy industrialist is held captive in enemy territory and escapes by building a high-tech suit made of armor. When he returns home, he decides to use his money, talents, and suit to save the world.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2008-05-02 (theatrical)
2008-09-30 (home video)
Publication
Marvel (2012)
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Awards
Hugo Award (Nominee — 2009)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Nominee — 2008)
National Film Registry (2022)
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A weapons manufacturer decides to become a superhero.
It was refreshing, back in 2008, to have a superhero movie that wasn't either grim or campy. And a dozen or so installments later, it still holds up as one of the better movies of the franchise - despite the fact that the plot becomes crap after
Concept: B
Story: D
Characters: B
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: B
Music: B
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 2.6/4
It was refreshing, back in 2008, to have a superhero movie that wasn't either grim or campy. And a dozen or so installments later, it still holds up as one of the better movies of the franchise - despite the fact that the plot becomes crap after
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the first 30 minutes.Concept: B
Story: D
Characters: B
Dialog: B
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: B
Music: B
Enjoyment: B
GPA: 2.6/4
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