When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 20 wins & 63 nominations total
- Jarvis
- (voice)
- Doctor Wu
- (as Wang Xueqi)
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The best iron man
The movie takes place after the disaster wormhole of the "Avengers" film and we continue the story of Tony Stark as Iron man and now he has to face the villain that is played by the really Great actor (Ben Kingsley) he is the Mandarin and he is a villain that has a bit of a twist and stuff like that and i really liked Ben Kingsley's Performance ( double side ) and the other villains story was also okay it's great that the movie showed us what happened when they first met each other in the elevator in Switzerland and how he became a villain and what caused him to be that but sometimes the villain does stuff i do not really get and i think thats a bit of a downside considering that the movie is overall pretty simple and easy to follow but eh maybe i didn't get some important scenes but overall still great.
The final 30 minutes were AMAZING the fighting and rescuing the president while he was wearing Colonel James Rhode's Iron Man Suit was pretty amazing because the fighting scene at the crane site was very good and very well done and had a LOT of some twists here and there and i liked how loyal Jarvis is to Tony Stark and how he understands every subtle command that he is commanded and overall solid film 8/10 ( the ending scene was so well done.(
An entertaining superhero film that surpassed its predecessors
This time around, there's no distracting Avengers subplot and the main focus goes to the main character instead. Once again, Robert Downey Jr. is at his best and fits his role perfectly as the arrogant, smart-ass Tony Stark by delivering sharp witty dialogue that make the film downright hilarious. Great round of applause for the people who's responsible for thinking up the various ways Tony can put on the suits in the film, well done!
However, the film crossed the borderline of science fiction and science fantasy. There are things in the film that's simply could not happen in reality under any circumstances, which some movie-goers might find it hard to accept. As a person who knows the cartoon and comics, the direction the film took for the characters and the "Extremis" story arc is questionable. Some Marvel fans/purists will find it unacceptable, but for casual movie-goers, the plot is great and it's really a personal story about the titular hero.
Iron Man 3 showed that it's not just a superhero film, but a smart comedy film as well. So, in the end, does the suit make the man or does the man make the suit? Well, you damn well know what the answer is after finish watching this film.
Usually the third movie in a series is a let down
A great direction for the MCU after Avengers
And so you should; because, even setting aside the divisive twist, this is a hugely entertaining comic book movie infused with a wonderful sense of humour, a breakneck pace and some truly spectacular action sequences.
The story revolves around Tony Stark/Iron Man facing a new threat known as The Mandarin whilst juggling his relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts and keeping Guy Pearce's creepy scientist at bay. It seems like there is a lot going on but by keeping the focus squarely on Tony, director Shane Black is able to keep the narrative from becoming incoherent, and more importantly, retain its sense of fun.
Downey Jr. is completely at home in the role of Tony Stark. He throws out one liners and insults with such ease yet achieves a sense of vulnerability not yet seen in the character. It is his most assured performance as Tony and one can only hope that he doesn't stop here. But it is not just Downey Jr. on form here, as Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, and most notably Ben Kingsley deliver fantastic performances
With the success of Avengers Assemble, and the decision to make this movie the first of Marvel's 'Phase Two', it would be understandable if Black was feeling any pressure, but it certainly doesn't come across on the screen. It may have been tempting to try and better Avengers Assemble by going bigger, flashier and louder; but wisely, Black chooses to rein in the more ridiculous aspects of comic book movies, and delivers a film which is more concerned about the man inside the suit, not just the suit itself. That is not to say there is not a lot of action; there is and it is eye popping, but in between the explosions and stunts, we get a chance to spend time with Tony and see what makes the snarky billionaire tick. The fact that it proves to be just as exciting and interesting as the segments with the suit is a testament to both Black's script and Downey Jr.'s performance.
A bold and surprising take on one of the most popular movie characters since Jack Sparrow. Filled with exciting action, hilarious one liners and one or two unexpected plot turns, Iron Man 3 will have you grinning throughout its 2 hour runtime.
Hated it at first, I like it more each time I re-watch
One thing I like about this movie is that you get to learn more about Tony Stark, as much as I loved his arrogance in IM1, 2 at the end of Avengers he was humbled and that continues in this one. On the one hand I love the suits and the fancy technology but it's Robert Downey's sarcasm and wit that make him so great for this franchise.
Yes there is a big plot twist but it by no means ruins the movie and while I was not a fan of the ending, you can see where things are going towards Avengers 2.
It may not be for you, my only advice is to make sure you watch it again. I was angry the first time I did and thought the movie was a joke, each additional time I've watched it I take something more from it and enjoy it a little more.
Did you know
- Trivia(at around 34 mins) When Maya, Tony, and Pepper are discussing the huge stuffed bunny in the living room, Tony has hung a stocking for J.A.R.V.I.S. The stocking was the same colors as Vision (red, green, and yellow), the android, into which Tony and Bruce turn J.A.R.V.I.S., in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
- Goofs(at around 1h 22 mins) When Maya Hansen is threatening to inject herself with Extremis, she says the dosage is 1200cc. That is equal to 1.2 liters, a volume impossible to hold in one syringe.
- Quotes
Jarvis: Mark 42 inbound.
[Stark sees the MK42 armor flying toward the battlefield]
Tony Stark: I'll be damned. The prodigal son returns.
[Stark summons Mark 42 to come to him, but it hits a pole and breaks into pieces]
Tony Stark: Whatever.
Aldrich Killian: You really didn't deserve her, Tony. It's a pity. I was so close to having her... perfect.
[jumps down to confront Tony]
Tony Stark: OK, OK, wait, wait, slow down, slow down! You're right... I don't deserve her. Here's where you're wrong: she was already perfect.
[Stark summons the Mark 42 pieces to assemble on Killian and attach him against the wall]
Tony Stark: Jarvis, do me a favor and blow Mark 42.
Aldrich Killian: NOOO!
[the suit explodes]
- Crazy creditsPart of the closing credits are a Spider-Man 3 (2007)-esque montage of scenes from all the three films.
- Alternate versionsReleased in China with four extra minutes of footage geared to the Chinese audience.
- ConnectionsEdited into Marvel Studios: Legends: The Ten Rings (2021)
- SoundtracksBlue (Da Ba Dee)
Written by Gianfranco Randone, Maurizio Lobina and Massimo Gabutti
Performed by Eiffel 65
Courtesy of Republic/Universal Records and Bliss Corporation
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises and Bliss Corporation
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- Also known as
- Caged Heat
- Filming locations
- Kenansville, North Carolina, USA(Miss Chattanooga Christmas Pageant)
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Box office
- Budget
- $200,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $409,013,994
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $174,144,585
- May 5, 2013
- Gross worldwide
- $1,215,577,205
- Runtime
- 2h 10m(130 min)
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1





