Iron Man

Heroes aren't born. They're built.

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Podcast Release Date:
Apr 03, 2012

Avengers Series Episode 1

Let’s face it…this is not the worst thing you’ve caught us reviewing.

Who would win in a fight, Thor or the Hulk? In comic books, team-ups are the stuff of legend, fulfilling geeky desires while also increasing comic sales. But what can easily be done on the page is not so easy to transition to the screen, which may make this summer’s The Avengers the most ambitious movie ever. Bringing together the larger-than-life characters of Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Hawkeye, and Black Widow all led by Nick Fury, the cast is as impressive as the characters. Now, leading up to The Avengers, Stuart, Jakob, and Arnie are reviewing each of Marvel Studios’ films.

In our first review we look at 2008’s Iron Man. Starring Robert Downey Jr, who had been more famous for his off-screen performances than his on-screen roles, and featuring a superhero that was not well known outside the comic reading crowds, the film went on to be the second highest grossing film of the year (bested only by another costumed billionaire vigilante–Batman) and remains the highest grossing film in The Avengers franchise. Does this series get off on the right foot? Listen to our review to find out!

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Movie Details

Series
Marvel Comics
Series
Avengers
Series
Iron Man
Director
Jon Favreau
Runtime
2 h 06 min
Release Date
30 April 2008
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
Overview
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

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