Iron Man 3 Discussion Thread

[Ash Housewares]

So are Michael Bay and Shane Black one in the same? Yes I hated this film. Lame one liners, over the top scenes and pretty cruddy story. Was never boring but it didn't feel like iron man to me. Actually like the 2nd film more now.

 

[Ra88]

Spoiler

Killain was Adrich Killain man who controls the Mandarin "character" played by Trevor

I don't think he ever referred to himself as "The Mandarin" but i do remember hims saying he'd have "the Mandarin in one hand and the leader of the free world in the other" and when he kidnapped the president he aid something like the Mandarin is waiting for you.

He was the villain but not the Mandarin as the Mandarin was a character used to terrify the world

Loved the movie, not as much as Avengers or Iron Man 1, but waaay above Iron Man 2 for me.

Spoiler

Did you miss that bit at the end, right before he got hit by Pepper? He was screaming how it was always him, that he was the Mandarin all along.

EDIT: Also,

Spoiler

it was weird how the Extremis enhanced characters could regrow limbs, survive explosions and drops from about a dozen stories high, but not a swing from a steel bar or a hole shot through their torso. You'd think that would be just as easy to fix as the others.

 

[Username]

Spoiler

Did you miss that bit at the end, right before he got hit by Pepper? He was screaming how it was always him, that he was the Mandarin all along.

I was going to say that, but he obviously *did* miss that bit...

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

For me, I gave Iron Man 2 a second chance, but it just reinforced my issues with it. Namely I can not stand Tony Stark in number 2 , and the story bored me. I didn't think much of Whiplash or the other bad guy either. They did nothing for me. I really don't feel the need to give it a third go to see if I change my mind..

ONE GIGANTIC BIG QUESTION.......

does the movie address why the Avengers aren't around to help Tony and take care of business, because it just HAS to to fit in with everything that has been established

No but it doesn't contradict things.

Spoiler

Thor is on Asgard so can't help.
Hulk is off somewhere.
Cap & SHIELD probably think he's dead from the malibu attack like everyone else.

Since he was in a small town and cut off from the rest of his aquaintances he probably coudn't call for help and even if he could the theme of the movie is about him being self sustainable with but mostly without the armour.

Loved the movie, not as much as Avengers or Iron Man 1, but waaay above Iron Man 2 for me.

Spoiler

Did you miss that bit at the end, right before he got hit by Pepper? He was screaming how it was always him, that he was the Mandarin all along.

I was going to say that, but he obviously *did* miss that bit...

Spoiler

I remember now, but he's still not the Mandarin character just the mandarins plans/endgame. Even though Killian is the mastermind, the real villain and the creator of the Mandarin character, the world knows the Mandarin as the terrorist in the videos in the robe. Ask the President who the Mandarin and he'll say he's the guy in the robe. Ask anyone who the Mandarin is and they'll point to Kingsley's character, the news reports call him Mandarin the public knows him as the Mandarin, the credits of the movie call him the Mandarin the toys call him the Mandarin, that makes him the Mandarin whether or not he's the villain or a decoy.

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[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

So i went over to IMDB. in the forums it's either annoyance over the movie. declerations of liking the movie, those saying it's a masterpiece, the greatest comic book movie ever and oddly comparisons to TDKR and calling people who don't like it nolanites

 

[Adolfo]

This thread is totally worthless unless Difabio or Nam hate it!...End of story!

 

[CelticPredator]

So i went over to IMDB. in the forums it's either annoyance over the movie. declerations of liking the movie, those saying it's a masterpiece, the greatest comic book movie ever and oddly comparisons to TDKR and calling people who don't like it nolanites

Is it racist too? According to IMDB all movies are racist.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Anyone else find the tone to be offset by the comedy?

The theme of the movie and story was of Stark feeling like he can't keep up in this new world, that he's not strong enough by himself to protect Pepper and generally outshined by his Iron Man persona. Yet the comedy was light and edgy and very frequent.

I think since the ACU was Whedon-ised all movies will become 50% Comedies.

 

[CelticPredator]

Good. Most normal people don't take this stuff seriously anyway. People will take it seriously when it needs to be serious.

 

[Ash Housewares]

First film had the right balance. Was grounded in reality ( kind of) and that's why I loved it. Had the right amount of comedy and threat. This one was so over the top in every department. The suits were crap and Ben Kingsley was severely wastedin this rone. I've seen just 2 great films this year at the cinema. Was hoping this would make it 3.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Good. Most normal people don't take this stuff seriously anyway. People will take it seriously when it needs to be serious.

Would BB or TDK be as good if there were lots of laugh out laugh funny moments though. It should depend on the tone of the movie. The comedy while funny didn't mesh with the tone of this movie

First film had the right balance. Was grounded in reality ( kind of) and that's why I loved it. Had the right amount of comedy and threat.

Agreed the comedy was used very sparingly & fit the scenes.

I think i'll be remembering IM3 more for the funny parts which isn't how it should be imo given the story and theme at hand

 

[Sachiel]

Good. Most normal people don't take this stuff seriously anyway. People will take it seriously when it needs to be serious.

Like during the trailers. Those trailers were serious business.

 

[Bullseye]

Just back from my second viewing. Still my favourite of the trilogy. Hopefully RDjr returns in IM4. Never had anyone been so perfect for the role.

 

[Adolfo]

This thread is totally worthless unless Difabio or Nam hate it!...End of story!

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[Sachiel]

Hopefully RDjr returns in IM4. Never had anyone been so perfect for the role.

That's because he's playing RDJ.

 

[Biojex]

Tickets for midnight showing secured. exciiiiiited!

 

[Mix Master]

still dont know about this film, some say it isnt all that, then some say its one of the best marvel films made :shrug

 

[JEDSTER]

I watched it for the second time today. I think this movie is awesome.
I really like it, and I personally enjoyed it better than the previous 2 films.

 

[batfan08]

Is that your car, Jed?

 

[DrQ2]

still dont know about this film, some say it isnt all that, then some say its one of the best marvel films made :shrug

I seen it 3 times every night since the 15th of April. On the 2nd showing now. Ya. One more till Thursday at 5pm when we watch it by our selfs. dBox and 3d (We have the place all to our selfs. Just my kid and GF).


It not a bad movie. I like how he took care of the kid. I like how he took care of Pepper. Blowing up all the Marks. Well. Take out the power is not the end. I mean, give me a suit and Rodneys arms out like that. Dancing was and still rocks! Then again WM ROCKS!

The bad guys where odd. The good guys where the bad guys. Not till the 1:40 in to the movie did you see the extra suit. Ivor or what ever its name is has the most screen time.

They need to put a ending all on movies after the 3rd one. Its part of what they all are. If you don't like it. Don't watch them.

I was happy in the end Happy did not die and Dummy (those that know me know why I like Dummy the most!) got the last seen.

The people that like it will take it for what it just is. A Movie! Those that don't. Well this board is full of people I call Table Salt.

I will say, the music in IM1 was better. This is on a DTS 7.1, dBox, system.