Elon Musk: The Real Life Iron Man

This is a public relations video for Elon Musk, not an actual documentary.

The issues with this films are manyfold.

1. It gives an unbalanced account of Musk, with both the commentary and the interviewees fawning over everything he does instead of a neutral account of his life and his achievements and failures.

2. In some cases both commentator and interviewees give him credit for projects he never even finished, e.g. The hyperloop. I am writing this 7 years after the film came out and it's still in prototype stage, but they talk about it as if it already exists.

3. There are no dissenting voices, and no real criticism.

4. For no good reason, they interview antisemitic conspiracy peddler David Icke, who also has nothing to add to the conversation.

I'd rather recommend Isaacson't biography, which is not only more up to date (goes to 2023) but also gives a more balanced view of Musks achievements and failures, and especially his flaws. This "documentary" is a fan video with a terrible soundtrack.

This extremely laudatory documentary addresses the many stunning and fantastic accomplishments of Elon Musk. It is a public relations tourde force. The challenges Mr. Musk has faced with his eccentric personality and unconventional family choices are not addressed. To skim over such matters as is done here deprives the viewer of the reality of his place in the world. As it stands released six years ago,this work is to be taken with a grain of salt.

The admiring narration is rather banal and extraordinarily flattering. There are books available, which tell the story of his life in greater and more revealing detail. If you are interested, it would be wise to read those.

I dont often find myself enjoying movies where the villain. That being said, this movie portrays a real life villain that is accurately depicted as man who has an almost intangible amount of money and does things beyond the reach of what any normal middle class person could ever do. Truly this movie is a testament to what you can do if only your family had become increasingly wealthy due to the role in apartheid, and you had the ambition that only a true sociopath can, and suppress your worker's right to organize to the best of your ability, while typically, maintaining your rights within the law.

It was well worth seeing for me and worth a watch for insight into Elon's weird and wonderful life. It takes us right back to his childhood in South Africa, dives into his personal life and follows his journey to stunning entrepreneurial success. This dude is awesome. The greatest innovator of our time. I wish I had his motivation. Thanks for your commitment to making the world a better place. You rock dude!

Musk, often hailed as a visionary for his ambitious ventures like SpaceX and Tesla, faces significant hate despite his intentions to drive progress for humanity.

Critics frequently label him a "narcissist" or "hypocrite," pointing to his controversial statements-like calling a British diver a "pedo guy" during the Thai cave rescue-or his handling of Twitter after its 2022 acquisition. Others resent his immense wealth, seeing him as a symbol of inequality. Yet his actions stem from a genuine desire to do good-SpaceX aims to colonize Mars to ensure humanity's survival, Tesla pushes for sustainable energy to combat climate change, and Neuralink seeks to revolutionize healthcare for the disabled. While his methods may polarize, his goal of advancing human civilization reveals a complex figure whose innovations should overshadow the criticism he endures.

This is an older documentary, but a compelling watch. The film captures Musk at a pivotal moment in his career, before some of his more controversial moves.

What stands out most is the glowing testimony from Musk's friends and colleagues who know him well-like former PayPal VP Julie Anderson-Ankenbrandt and astronaut Per Wimmer-who have nothing but praise for his relentless drive, visionary thinking, and genuine desire to better humanity. Their accounts paint Musk as an inspiring, if eccentric, genius, offering a stark contrast to the hate he faces today. For anyone looking to understand the man behind the headlines, this documentary is a good starting point that highlights the positivity surrounding Musk's mission-driven life.

A standout moment is the exploration of Musk's childhood, where his solitary nature and love for sci-fi books foreshadow his Mars ambitions. The film traces his journey from a nerdy, bullied kid in South Africa to a billionaire innovator, highlighting his relentless drive and unconventional thinking of the mastermind behind PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX.

It examines his ability to dream big and defy odds, whether it's landing rockets with SpaceX or attempting to revolutionize transportation. His story is peppered with setbacks like Tesla's early struggles and triumphs like SpaceX's reusable rockets-it feels like a real-life superhero saga. It left me in awe.

It makes me want to go out and change the world.