Iron Man 2

Name: Iron Man 2
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Released: May 7, 2010
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, Robert Downey Jr.

2010

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 7, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, Robert Downey Jr.

Summary: In Iron Man 2, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero, Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrongIn Iron Man 2, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero, Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts and James "Rhodey" Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. (Paramount Pictures)
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Director: Jon Favreau

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 124 min

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Joe Neumaier

Iron Man 2 sets gold standard for sequels thanks to Robert Downey Jr.'s Stark performance. Read full review

Roger Ebert

A polished, high-ozone sequel, not as good as the original but building once again on a quirky performance by Robert Downey Jr. Read full review

David Edelstein

It doesn’t come close to the emotional heft of those two rare 2s that outclassed their ones: Superman 2 and Spider-Man 2. But Iron Man 2 hums along quite nicely. Read full review

Empire Nick de Semlyen

Rourke and Rockwell make satisfying, complementary villains, while Downey Jr. delivers again. Shame this sequel feels inessential, over-busy and a little, well, mechanical. Nothing they can’t put right for Iron Man 3. Read full review

J.R. Jones

The first third is terrific...After that the movie settles into a series of ho-hum conflicts and complications, and the requisite slam-bang ending is perfunctory at best. Read full review

Amy Biancolli

A better-than-average follow-up, but Tony doesn't suit up enough. Read full review

Kirk Honeycutt

Well, that didn't take long. Everything fun and terrific about "Iron Man," a mere two years ago, has vanished with its sequel. In its place, Iron Man 2 has substituted noise, confusion, multiple villains, irrelevant stunts and misguided story lines. Read full review

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TvFreak

Sep 25, 2010

im not sure why this movie is rated so low? it had the perfect mix of action and comedy, had great acting ,an interesting storyline and some killer special effects. honestly what more could you ask for?

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Comasi

May 10, 2011

The first Iron Man was very good and enjoyable. Iron Man 2 was bigger than the first one. Bigger explosions, funny dialogue, and a great performance from Robert Downey Jr. as he basically embodied Tony Stark with an updated change to his character. But the sequel is no "The Dark Knight". IThe first Iron Man was very good and enjoyable. Iron Man 2 was bigger than the first one. Bigger explosions, funny dialogue, and a great performance from Robert Downey Jr. as he basically embodied Tony Stark with an updated change to his character. But the sequel is no "The Dark Knight". I still enjoyed but I just felt like something was missing.… Expand

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ANTWIANF

Jun 11, 2010

I liked it but won't watch it again. scarlett was a major plus but should have had more action scenes. the final fight scene with mick was way too short and confusing.for mickey to be a genius he should have lasted longer. paltrow as ceo,hmm, nevertheless it was a good action flick.

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jos95

Jul 17, 2012

While Robert Downey Jr is as great as always and the action visuals are nicely done, this sequel is nowhere near the same league as the first. There's lots of plotholes, Mickey Rourke was one-dimensional and Scarlett Johannson was bland and the plot in the third act took a back set toWhile Robert Downey Jr is as great as always and the action visuals are nicely done, this sequel is nowhere near the same league as the first. There's lots of plotholes, Mickey Rourke was one-dimensional and Scarlett Johannson was bland and the plot in the third act took a back set to Avengers tie-ins. Not as bad as Spider-Man 3 or X-Men 3, but it could have been a lot better.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuck

Mar 12, 2022

Iron Man 2 is a better rom-com than superhero blockbuster. While no one is going to see this movie for romantic comedy, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow share an undeniable on-screen chemistry that is both sweet and funny. Otherwise, it has only one really standout action scene on aIron Man 2 is a better rom-com than superhero blockbuster. While no one is going to see this movie for romantic comedy, Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow share an undeniable on-screen chemistry that is both sweet and funny. Otherwise, it has only one really standout action scene on a raceway, a weak villain, and is overloaded with unnecessary and distracting setups for future Marvel movies.… Expand

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Wadeus

Aug 9, 2014

This movie is visually impressive, but the story is boring, some of the jokes fall flat, they got whiplash of all of Iron Mans villains, even though Black Widow and the movie's climax are the best parts of this Iron Man movie

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egovirus

Oct 25, 2010

Paycheck movie extraordinaire.
Just awful. RDjr's and Don Cheadle's talents are utterly wasted on this exercise in big budget Hollywood garbage. Gwynth Paltrow has no talent, so she's well within her element here. The writing is so uninspired, and the BIG part Jon Favreau plays is franklyPaycheck movie extraordinaire.
Just awful. RDjr's and Don Cheadle's talents are utterly wasted on this exercise in big budget Hollywood garbage. Gwynth Paltrow has no talent, so she's well within her element here. The writing is so uninspired, and the BIG part Jon Favreau plays is frankly lame, and not a little self serving. Where were the editors on this movie too, because it has massive balance problems, and endless filler scenes? This was no doubt a bridging movie to get us into the much vaunted trilogy territory. If there is an I.M.3, and it seems impossible there won't be, you can count me out.… Expand

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