Iron Man

[hack slash]

COMIC CON VIDEO
THIS MOVIE'S GONNA KICK ASS:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVRQjCG8tn4

[The Taff]

I....

...

Whoa...

[CanadianFonzie]

for a while I've been thinking of starting this thread, never knew why I didn't, but I can't wait for this movie, I've always loved Iron Man, next they gotta make a Green Lantern movie and they will have covered the basics, lol

[The Taff]

Now that I'm not speechless...

HOLY SHIT!

[Violent VictiM]

Hey Hack, remember that time you showed me the Iron Man preview from Comic Con and then I watched it and came my pants? Yea, that was good times.

[sickboy]

Nevr have two words for a deity's waste been so apt. That footage makes me weep with joy.

[hack slash]

Hey Hack, remember that time you showed me the Iron Man preview from Comic Con and then I watched it and came my pants? Yea, that was good times.

LOL...good times...good times

[X Marks the Spot]

Perfection...

Jon Favreau should direct every Marvel adaptation from now on!

[The Taff]

I wouldn't be against that.

[Rick]

Wow, that looked great.
I'm pretty excited after just seeing that.

[The Dream Master]

Besides the ultra lame and predictable use of Sabbath's "Iron Man," it was pretty good. Robert Dowey Jr. looks like he's ready to own the role of Stark.

[Lammert]

Damn, they deleted it.

Someone got another link?

[Killa Pimp]

Must.....See......This....Movie....Opening.... Day!!!

[On a Pale Horse]

I dont know why movie companies complain about trailers on youtube. Its free advertising to a billion+ viewers.

[NW77]

To those who miss the video or wish the video audio & graphic were better, good news!! I found this article at Iron Man forum over at Countingdown. Here the article:

"Iron Man director Jon Favreau has confirmed that you'll see an official version of the footage that was shown at the San Diego Comic-Con online soon:

I hear you all loud and clear. You want to see the footage that we brought to SDCC. Why not post it in HD instead of having everyone download a grainy bootleg? I agree. I am trying to get a version out to you ASAP. This is a big movie, however, and it takes time to get the proper approvals from all parties involved.

I am happy to report that both Marvel and Paramount have agreed to get a version of the footage out to you very soon. I will report the specifics when I get them. Thanks for your enthusiasm and patience.

Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges, opens in theaters on May 2."


Look like we may get our wish to see a better look at the footage with better audio. :cool:

[Shoesalesman]

Oh boy, I just pitched tent.

Also... Good to see Downey involved.

[NW77]

Well, the teaser trailer is finally out. It's not the same as the one from San Diego Comic Con, but few scenes from it are on the teaser. You check it out here (http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/). When you get to the page, you should see which size you want to view on the top of "05.02.08". And the teaser look great so far. :cool:

[The Dark Vampire]

It looks like it's going to be a great movie looking forwards to it.

[French Friday]

Great trailer ! Very respectful of the comics. Both armours are great looking. Downey Jr looks great as Stark. The SFX during the aerial shots look too much CGI now, but that's always the case in trailers, especially when the release date is 9 months later, so I think it will be all right.

[hack slash]

Favreau talks Iron Man, Swank, Jackson, Running time and Hulk Cameo


'Iron Man' Director Jon Favreau Admits He Appears In Flick ... But What About Hilary Swank, Sam Jackson?
'I don't like lying to the fans, but that doesn't mean I have to spill all the secrets either,' he tells MTV News.
By Josh Horowitz
It's a busy time for Jon Favreau -certainly a long way from the semiautobiographical, down-on-his-luck loser he portrayed in "Swingers," the film that launched him a dozen years ago.


He recently signed on for a supporting role behind longtime buddy Vince Vaughn in the comedy "Four Christmases." He's got a slew of new DVDs compiling the best of his underappreciated IFC talk show "Dinner for Five," newly available on Amazon. Oh, and he's got a little flick he directed on the way by the name of "Iron Man."


Favreau gave a ring to MTV News to talk up "Dinner for Five," a show still very close to his heart, and to fend off all the latest rumors about his big-budget summer flick.


MTV: In putting together these new "Dinner for Five" DVDs, did you notice anything in particular about the old shows?


Jon Favreau: I noticed how I slowly grew in size over the course of the four or five years. There are things you notice, like the one we did with [Oscar-winning actor] Rod Steiger was his last TV appearance. As people's careers grow and change, it's interesting to look back on it as a moment of history. With Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner [appearing together] long before anything romantic happened, you see that there was a chemistry growing there. Judd Apatow was someone we had on the show because I knew him and he was a good storyteller, and now he's such a significant player in Hollywood. Nothing was going his way at the time.


MTV: Who was a surprise?


Favreau: ["Deadwood" creator] David Milch was a huge surprise. That's one of my favorite episodes, the one with Milch and [actors] Jay Mohr and Tim Olyphant and Michael Rapaport. It wasn't the most star-studded lineup we ever had, but the chemistry between the people was great.


MTV: If the show was still on today, what five would you want at the table?


Favreau: [Jack] Nicholson's a great storyteller. [Steven] Spielberg. Woody Allen. Bill Clinton. And I'm the fifth.


MTV: Where are you on "Iron Man" today?


Favreau: There's a lot of effects work that's going to be happening in the next six months. The movie is pretty much going to be everything that it's going to be by the end of January. Because so much of it is animated and CGI you have to turn it over and let those people do their work on it. So we'll be done in about a month with all the big creative decisions. And then the rest of it becomes about scoring and sound design.


MTV: Have you shown it to friends you trust?


Favreau: Yeah, I showed it to Vince [Vaughn] not long ago. He's always been a very helpful collaborator. We have very similar tastes in storytelling. He brings a lot to the table in terms of giving a reaction that I trust. His big thing is story. Is it as strong a story as it can be? And that's what you're constantly hammering at when you're trying to get a movie right. All the other stuff tends to fall into place. What's nice about "Iron Man" is it's a clean canvas and I get to use what's in the books. I chose to stay fairly true to it, but I left enough room for myself and the performers to deviate a little bit and take a few left turns. It's nice to be able to start my own world within the Marvel universe.


MTV: How long a running time are you shooting for?


Favreau: Probably between [an hour and 45 minutes and two hours]. I don't think it should go much longer than two. We have to see how it plays.


MTV: When are we going to see some more footage from the film?


Favreau: What's fun is that in the next few months, we're going to get huge chunks of effects coming back to us. You don't want to come out with something unless it's a quantum leap from the last stuff shown.


MTV: There's talk of a Super Bowl ad. Would you recommend that I TiVo the game?


Favreau: I would. [He laughs.]


MTV: Marvel producer Avi Arad confirmed to us that Hilary Swank will appear in the film.


Favreau: You're going to have to talk to Avi. I'm amazed by what I see printed and what I hear in interviews. There are not a lot of secrets left, so I'm not going to comment much. I will not confirm or deny.


MTV: How about Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury?


Favreau: That's another interesting question. Right now the only thing that's saving me is the white noise out there. I don't like lying to the fans, but that doesn't mean I have to spill all the secrets either.


MTV: Is there a cameo for you in the film?


Favreau: I did do a cameo. It's nothing to speak of. I'm a glorified extra but with a lot of future potential. I've removed almost all of my dialogue. We shot a lot of movie, so now we're in the winnowing-down process and part of that is losing everything that's not exceptional, and unfortunately my performance falls into that category. [He laughs.]


MTV: You can show off your recent massive weight loss.


Favreau: I know. We're going to have to do some CGI to make me match. [He laughs.] We shot over the course of several months, and I dropped 80-90 pounds total over the course of the movie.


MTV: There's also been talk of a scene in which Iron Man encounters the Hulk.

Favreau: Again, I don't want to confirm or deny any of this stuff. I think it's a fun game. Every Marvel fan is like Columbo. They can take in very little information and they can piece together the whole scene of the crime. But I'm not going to show any cards before I have to.

[CanadianFonzie]

where does it actually say that the cameo is The Incredible Hulk though? I'm having trouble finding that

[nottidelterrore]

I'm really glad that Downey is playing Stark/Iron Man. I've always been a huge fan of his.

[The Dream Master]

where does it actually say that the cameo is The Incredible Hulk though? I'm having trouble finding that

The last question in the interview. :D

[NW77]

He mention the movie run about 1 hour & 45 minutes to 2 hours? Darn!! I want the movie to run a little longer than that. Somewhere like Spider-Man or Batman Begins hour type.

[CanadianFonzie]

The last question in the interview. :D

oh man, sorry, I was reading the "Is there a cameo for you in the film?" question assuming it would be said there and I didn't bother reading any further

that's funny though, cause I was just looking through my old comics yesterday and I came across an Iron Man issue with the Hulk in it...it was one of few comics that I actually bothered re-reading yesterday

Iron Man, X-Men and The Punisher are really the only 3 Marvel comics I really tried to collect cause they are the only ones that really interested me, not to say I don't like Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk, I love Marvel heroes...just I find myself more of a DC guy lol

[Shoesalesman]

I just saw the commercial/trailer on TV last night - next to Indy 4, I'm looking forward to seeing IRON MAN the most this year.

[Jigsaw]

Saw the trailer for this attached to Cloverfield, looks like a very cool movie. I'll be seeing this.

[The One and Only]

Kickbutt new trailer that will send a tingle up your leg.:shy: (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29294971)

[El Rooto]

Must see.

The effects during the tank shot look much improved.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

Oh Wow!

My Excitement for this movie just got even higher!

:D

[Rick]

Wow, if it's possible I'm even more excited for this movie then before ... and I was really excited before.
I've never had the urge to pick up an Iron Man comic before. but I do have War Machine #1 cause it looked so cool.

[NW77]

Wow! The new trailer kick ass. I'm getting more excited than ever. This look like it will be another Marvel hit. :cool:

[andrew8798]

Iron Man to Open Early?
Source: ComingSoon.net
March 11, 2008


ComingSoon.net reports that Andrew Cripps, President of Paramount Pictures International, announced at ShoWest's International Day on Monday that Iron Man will be released Day-and-Date worldwide on April 30. What is unclear is whether that means North America will also get the movie two days earlier than the planned May 2 release. One thing to support that we will, is that Paramount is planning another Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer for April, presumably with another Paramount movie, of which the biggest one would be Iron Man (if it indeed opens here on April 30.)

[Cody]

The trailers and TV spots are great.

I'm a fan of Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr. is an awesome bit of casting, and I look forward to seeing him go up against my beloved Jeff Bridges as the villain.

I was never a fan of the Iron Man character, but I'm hyped for this movie.

[Dave Dunwoody]

This is looking like the shit.

[The Dream Master]

Alright guys, my local theater is displaying an 8:00pm showtime for this on Thursday, so check your local listings if you don't want to wait until Friday.

This sucks for me because I can't go Thursday night.

[Deathscythe]

Robert Downey Jr. looks like the reason to see this flick, I'll consider.

[CosmoBubba]

It's nice that Iron Man opens the day before Free Comic Book Day, since the comic shop I usually hang out at is half a mile from a movie theater.

[The Dream Master]

Came across this on Fandango's front page:

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6091/ironmanxf7.jpg

That's right folks, Iron Man is the new Man of Steel.

(I am aware that iron is used in making steel, but still...)

[Monkey]

Looking forward to this movie, as well as the new Batman. Haven't felt this way about a flick in years.

[Cody]

Moviehole (http://www.moviehole.net/news/20080501_confirmed_nick_fury_is_in_iron.html) has info on the Samuel L. Jackson/Nick Fury cameo. People have been saying that it was cut out, Moviehole hears that it's still in there - after the end credits.

[CosmoBubba]

Moviehole (http://www.moviehole.net/news/20080501_confirmed_nick_fury_is_in_iron.html) has info on the Samuel L. Jackson/Nick Fury cameo. People have been saying that it was cut out, Moviehole hears that it's still in there - after the end credits.

A few spoilers in that link, but AWESOME spoilers.

[The Dark Vampire]

Just got back from it and I must say it was smeging great.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

10/10

I loved this movie. Was very true to the comics, and was a perfect way to start of the Summer Movie Season.

And MY GOD...YOU ALL HAVE TO STAY FOR AFTER THE CREDITS. :D

[Scarecrow]

Wasn't sure baout this but an SFX article has made me really want to see it now!


- Scarecrow

[Apocalypto]

Great movie. Not a whole lot of action, but I was interested enough not to really care.

I loved watching Stark grow from a morally corrupt asshole into a caring hero, the love story wasn't nearly as generic and uninvolving as most Hollywood films, the visuals are great...

The Iron Man/War Machine finale didn't really wow me, but the Afghanistan action sequence more than made up for it.

Definitely a top contender for my favorite superhero film.

[The Dark Vampire]

10/10


And MY GOD...YOU ALL HAVE TO STAY FOR AFTER THE CREDITS. :D

Smeg it I didn't (and to be honest I didn't have ti time I had to go somewhere else and only just made it with seconds to spare)


Well I'm going again anyway Jake couldn't make it yesterday so I'm taking him sometime next week.

[El Diablo]

I enjoyed it. The ending felt a little rushed but overall I thought it was a terrific movie and a strong debut for Marvel as it's own studio. Robert Downey, Jr. is a guy that just oozes charisma and he's a perfect fit for the role of Tony Stark. He's very funny and very charming but he can take things in a more serious direction when needed. I was also surprised at how good of a villain Jeff Bridges turned out to be. His character is equally as charming, almost a father-figure to Tony, but then he's also capable of exuding this palpable menace. The ending battle was a bit brief but the Iron Monger suit looked awesome and made Obadiah Stane into one formidable opponent.

I can't wait for the sequel. War Machine, baby!!!

[El Rooto]

I saw it last night. Great movie. The last few posts pretty much summed up my feelings about it.

The War Machine reference was awesome. "Maybe next time" indeed.

[Sean [The Wildcard]]

I saw it last night. Great movie. The last few posts pretty much summed up my feelings about it.

The War Machine reference was awesome. "Maybe next time" indeed.

I agree. I thought that was great.

Same goes for

S.H.I.E.L.D, and the after credits Nick Fury - Avengers Initiative scene

And it makes sense that they used Samuel L. Jackson for Nick Fury. Ultimate Nick Fury was based on Jacksons likeness, so maybe that's they they're going that route.

[Monkey]

I have to watch my Celtics play tonight and have to work through the weekend until next Saturday, but I'm definitely going to check this out on the big screen. Everybody's reaction to this movie has been positive... was it better than Spider-man 3? I hope so.

[El Diablo]

was it better than Spider-man 3?

Hell yes. Spider-Man 3 was a joke.

[nottidelterrore]

I don't know if I'll see this in theaters or not but I will definitely watch it on DVD.

[NiteMare Shape]

this movie kicked alot of ass to be perfectly blunt. I had a great time at this one. Also, the trailers for Hulk, Dark Knight, and Indy 4 had me shaking my head...knowing that without a doubt I will be spending ALOT of money at the theaters this summer.

[The Dream Master]

Man, what a satisfying way to start the summer movie season. Great film with some inpsired casting choices (Bridges and Downey Jr. especially). The only real weakness is the fact that Stane degenerated into an insane asshole a little bit too quickly for my liking. However, other than that, it was a solid, fun film with tons of great references that have already been mentioned. As far as comic book movies go, it's one of the more solid origin stories and is much better than the other dreck that's been released recently (namely the two Fantastic Four movies). I don't think it's going to go down as one of the greatest comic book movies of all time though, as it doesn't achieve the greatness of a Superman: The Movie or Batman Begins. Then again, most films don't. Excellent movie at any rate, and I really hope that tease after the credits is followed up some day.

[El Rooto]

I don't think it's going to go down as one of the greatest comic book movies of all time though, as it doesn't achieve the greatness of a Superman: The Movie or Batman Begins. Then again, most films don't.

I think this movie kicked Batman Begins in the Bat-balls as far as entertainment value goes.

[The Dream Master]

As much as I really, really enjoyed Iron Man, it's not even close to Batman Begins, which, in my mind, is already a classic that transcends the genre of comic book movies.

[El Rooto]

I don't hold Batman Begins in really high esteem. I don't think it's a bad movie, but it took itself a wee bit too seriously for my liking.

[Apocalypto]

I like Batman Begins, but I think it's pretty overrated. It had some pacing problems, the action was nothing special, Holmes was a waste of time and space...

I actually cared if the love interest lived or died in this film and the Middle East action sequence is 10x more exciting than the entire BB film

[The Dream Master]

The Batmobie chase in Batman Begins was more exciting to me. Also, Batman Begins has a lot of heart, more so than any other comic book movie besides the original Superman, not to mention one of the satisfying endings. If the end of that film doesn't get your blood pumping, nothing will. And like I said before: Batman Begins transcends the "comic book" genre. It's just a great, great film all the way around, and I think The Dark Knight has the potential to be something absolutely epic.

That said, I look forward to Iron Man expanding into its planned trilogy. I think there's a lot of good material that's been set up here.

[Apocalypto]

Honestly, it didn't really get my blood pumping. I liked it, but was never blown away by it. I also thought that this movie, Hulk, and the even Fantastic Four had more heart than BB did (I never felt as much in BB as I did for Ben when his fiance threw the engagement ring at him).

I think BB is a good movie, but nowhere the masterpiece that it's hailed as. None of the action went above mediocre imo. I think it jumps around too much from the past to present when it would've been better flowing more smoothly.
Iron Man needlessly starts off in the desert, flashes back, then ends up in the desert again when it should've just started off with Tony in America in the first place; but atleast with Iron Man it only happened once. With Batman Begins it happens repeatedly, and I don't think that structure added anything to the film.

I did really like the cast (sans Holmes), and the tone, but it just never struck me as a very exciting film. I think Iron Man just absolutely blows it out of the water, and I doubt Dark Knight (although it does alot better than BB) will be as good as this, the new Hulk, or Hellboy II.

[The Dream Master]

The alternative narrative structure is a Nolan staple, and it worked beautifully with Batman Begins. Had the film unfolded in chronological order, I don't think Bruce Wayne would have been developed nearly as well. I think it's absolutely a masterpiece. If anything, I still argue that it's underrated, but I think people are beginning to properly appreciate it now. When it came out, the reaction was generally positive, but I think the film has held up fantastically over the past few years. Also, shit like The Fantastic Four shows how mediocre a comic franchise can end up on the screen and it makes me appreciate Batman Begins even more, as it's clearly a labor of love for everyone involved. And people need to quit hating on Holmes. She was the weakest link in an ungodly cast, but she did just fine. The scene where she slaps Bruce is charged with more emotion and tension than Ben Grimm getting an engagement ring thrown at him by some lady we only see twice.

If The Dark Knight doesn't completely own Iron Man and the rest of this summer's comic offerings, I'll be severely shocked and disappointed, especially as it pertains to Hellboy II because I didn't think the original was anything special at all. In fact, I fell asleep the first time I tried to watch it. The new one looks fun though.

[Apocalypto]

Only seeing her twice was irrelevant, it was established what she meant to him...and Holmes owning Scarecrow was far stupider than anything in FF was. I couldn't have cared less about her and you could easily remove from the movie entirely without hurting the story one bit (actually, I think dropping the generic love interest would help).

I don't think that the fractured strucutre really added anything, it felt like it was just done in an attempt to be stylish. I think the same development could've been given without it.

I actually expect Hellboy 2 to be best comic film this year at this point. I found the first film far more exciting and involving than Batman Begins.

[The Dream Master]

The difference is that The Fantastic Four tells us what she means to him, but Batman Begins shows us how much Rachel Dawes and Thomas Wayne mean to Bruce, and showing is almost always better than telling. And I'm sorry, but both The Fantastic Four films were dumber than a sack of hammers and provided nothing but cheap eye candy. There's no substance to those two films whatsoever.

And yes, maybe the factured structure was an attempt to be stylish, and, quite frankly, I see nothing wrong with that. Who wants to see the same old traditional narrative structure all the time? However, I still contend that the structure does contribute more than style, as it creates a stronger connection between Bruce's past and present by constantly intertwining the two, and this is not to mention Nolan's use of quick, fleeting flashbacks to indicate memory (another one of his stylistic staples that I love). And therein lies the difference between Batman Begins and a lot of comic adaptations: it has a brilliant director with a clear vision who strives to do something different. My final word on this subject is that Batman Begins is very much a masterpiece, and, given the choice between it and any of the other modern day comic adaptations, I'd take it without hesitation.

[Apocalypto]

I think it's shown just as much what she meant to Ben.
The relationship between Bruce and dad was good, I agree there, but I found Dawes utterly useless and only there because they felt the need to throw in a typical love interest.

I want to see the same old traditional structure unless there's a specific reason that a film would benefit from jumping all over the place, with Batman Begins, I don't think that benefit was there. Personally, I just found it destracting.

I think it's good and TDK will be better, but I could never get into it half as much as most did.

[jeff_brister2004]

Samuel L Jackson is the bomb.com!

[The Dream Master]

I think it's good and TDK will be better, but I could never get into it half as much as most did.

Well I would certainly never expect that everyone would have the same opinion about something; otherwise, the world would be a pretty boring place. I'm just somewhat passionate about Batman Begins, and it's almost inevitable that every new comic movie gets compared to it for because it represents the pinnacle of the most recent offerings.

Anyway, back to Iron Man: the flick totally had me on the edge of my seat when Rhodes took a look at the other suit. I was hoping to see War Machine, but I'm sure it's coming in the sequels.

[NW77]

Just saw it today & it was great. Downey has proven he can play Stark to a T. Faverau made the right choice when he pick Downey to play Stark. While this film it great, I don't think it better than Spider-Man 2 & X2 IMHO. But it's close though. Can't wait for part 2 & see.....War Machine!! :D

[CosmoBubba]

Saw it this afternoon and loved it, loved it, loved it. Robert Downey and Gwyneth Paltrow are fantastic, the action is great, and the special effects are awesome. Thumbs up, for sure.

The weirdest thing about it? The theater I saw it at took it upon themselves to show two trailers for Indiana Jones 4. They showed the first Indy 4 trailer, then the trailer for Narnia 2, then the second trailer for Indy 4. That's the first time I'd ever seen a movie advertised twice during the trailers.

[Jack Bauer]

I saw Iron Man today. Loved it, but I don't think I had problems aside from the whole mentor becoming the archenemy plotline.

I was hoping to see War Machine, but I'm sure it's coming in the sequels.
TDM, that got a huge reaction at the screening I went to. I and the rest of the crowd basically thought War Machine after Tony went to fight the Iron Monger. If he does appear, I hope they have Kiss' War Machine in the background.

[Dave Dunwoody]

That was THE SHIT

[Jack Bauer]

I personally loved the Tony going against The Ten Fingers group with the Mrk. III Armor then evading the USAF and talking with Rodes while evading. Robert pretty much embodied the role of Tony Stark.

[ZPowers]

Is Ten Fingers some kind of Mandarin reference? He was an allegory for communism when he first showed up, but that seems a little dated. Having him be tied to an Islamic extremist group seems like a pretty easy transition since they're the people America loves to hate since we lost the Soviets.

My feeling: Good, not Spider-Man 2 good, X2 good, or (I'm one of the people who absolutely loved) Batman Begins good, but definitly still in my second tier of recent comic book movies. I didn't think the characters in this necessarily had the depth of the characters in those movies, but it was definitely fun. Maybe my exact definition of a good popcorn movie.

[Jack Bauer]

Yeah, Ten Fingers is a Mandarin reference since he had ten rings on all of his fingers. But the Mandarin could be a shady background character that is trying to control Asia.

[Dave Dunwoody]

I'm glad they didn't go as dark and deep as some of the comics (part of that is probably because I know TDK is gonna be black as midnight). I thought they struck a nice balance.

[Jack Bauer]

I believe they did since it was marketed for kids and teens. I think the sequel might be more darker with Tony's drinking problem being exposed. I think the only dark moments was Jeff Bridges' using that device that left people for dead.

[El Rooto]

The scenes in the cave were pretty dark.

[Jack Bauer]

Well, being captured and tortured by terrorists in order to re-create a missile is dark enough martial as it was. But yeah, it was rather dark.

[Deathscythe]

I loved every second of it, probably my favorite comic book film besides from The Crow. I also saw my math teacher there...which was...something.

[cropsy]

I can't wait to see the next one. It was amazing and Downey was amazing as Stark IMO. The whole cast was great and certainly hope they keep Downey through all the movies they make.

[Darth Reaper]

Also, Batman Begins has a lot of heart- The Dream Master

I would say that IRON MAN does too.

Is Ten Fingers some kind of Mandarin reference?- ZPowers

Yeah, Ten Fingers is a Mandarin reference- Jack Bauer

The group is actually called The Ten Rings.

[Rick]

The movie was great.
Downy is a really good actor, I hope this boosts his career and that he can stay clean. Can't wait for part 2 and hope we get War Machine.

On another note, I was excited for The Dark Knight, but the trailer with Iron Man left me a little blah on it, it didn't do anything for me.

[Cody]

Marvel turns `Iron Man' into gold (http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/news/ap/20080504/120994476000.html)


"Iron Man" was pure gold at the box office.

The Marvel Comics adaptation, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the guy in the metal suit, hauled in $100.7 million during its opening weekend and $104.2 million since debuting Thursday night, the second-best premiere ever for a nonsequel, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film also scored overseas with $96.7 million in 57 countries where it began opening Wednesday, putting its worldwide total at $201 million.

... "Iron Man" was the 10th biggest opening of all time and the fourth biggest for a superhero movie. Among nonsequels, it came in behind only the first "Spider-Man," which premiered with $114.8 million.

Sequel and build-up to mass crossover (http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=7165)

an update of Marvel Studios' feature film slate with the already-rumored Iron Man 2 announced for a release on April 30, 2010, followed by three more movies for the summers of '10 and '11. Matthew Vaughn's Thor is set for a release on June 4, 2010, and The First Avenger: Captain America (the working title) will kick off the summer of 2011 on May 6, followed by the highly-anticipated and foreshadowed The Avengers scheduled for July 2011. Edgar Wright's Ant-Man is also listed as being in development with no release date set.

In a conference call this morning, Marvel Studios' David Maisel said that Iron Man 2 will be used to introduce Thor.

Next month's Incredible Hulk is part of the Avengers build-up as well, complete with a Robert Downey Jr./Tony Stark cameo.

[TheShowstoppa]

Marvel's putting their pieces together and some how DC can't get their shit straight. If they're amping up for an Avengers movie, DC needs to get the ball rolling QUICKLY on Justice League or DC will yet again lose a lot of followers to the Marvel group.

[ZPowers]

Just to compare the two:

The Avengers is planned right now for July 2011, with Captain America coming out about 2 months prior to that. Marvel also announced an April 30, 2010 Iron Man 2 release, and a June 4, 2010 Thor movie. Most of this stuff has been announced after Iron Man made so much money. They're also planing a Spider-Man 4 for 2010 (with emphasis back on characterization, like 2 instead of the awful 3). Finally, a Spider-Man producer has confirmed that a Venom movie is in the works as well. Wolverine is set for May 1, 2009 and Magneto also is planned for sometime in 2009. Also, Ant-Man.

Green Lantern has a tentative and likely to change 2010 release, and Wonder Woman and JLA are both being made, but their both on hiatus and due to problems finding a suitable Wonder Woman script, it's rumored they may make JLA first. The next Superman is probably gonna be a '10 release. Obviously Nolan wants a Batman trilogy, but there's not a lot of detail about 3 yet, especially because I have a sneaking suspicion that he wanted Mr. J to have a role in part 3, but Heath's got that untimely death thing going.

So yeah, DC needs to play a little catch-up, but I don't know if it's a matter of DC "losing fans" to Marvel. It's not like people who see a Thor movie are just gonna absolutely refused to see a Green Lantern movie. It's more, I'd guess, about people losing interest in the comic book movie fad.

[Psychoticninja]

Saw the movie today and WOW.... i haven't been this satisfied with a comic book movie since..... Batman Begins! Which i LOVVVVVVEEEEEEEED :D!

Is it better than BB? No

But! Its damn good! Storywise, it was very well done, no arguments there. The plot was engaging and you paid attention to almost everything that was aid. Never boring or made you wonder, why the hell are they telling us this. I also found it very pleasing that they added in some of the more blatant comedic elements. I laughed very hard for each one. The story was so engaging i forgot that it was an action movie. The action sequences were great, not too fast, not too slow. I'm not seeing any negatives about the movie actually. The whole cinema was cheering, clapping, laughing, ooooh'ing and shouting 'OH NO HE DIDN'T!!' (well that was me actually :) 'Referring to the part when he was told 'I was the one who submitted the injuction'). And the 'love' interest Penny/Gwenyth .... she got progressively hotter as the movie proceeded. I think this is her at her best (i'm talking lookswise here), did she look hotter in any other film? Also, the acronym for S.H.I.E.L.D.! I loved how they just 'slipped' it in at the end. You know i never knew that's what it stood for and i wasn't expecting that at ALL!

I can't point out any problems with the movie. It gets 2 thumbs up and a GREAT way to kick off the summer. I didn't get to see the ending after the credits, i just had to youtube it. I guarantee you if the cinema saw that ending we would've been jumping up and down on the seats and gone crazy. WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Marvel is going CRAZY!!!!! :shy::shy:

[ZPowers]

After the second time that SHEILD guy showed up, I just kept thinking, you just know their gonna say SHEILD right at the end. I thought it was a weird idea, actually. I figured most fans of the comics would see it coming a mile off, and those who didn't read the comics wouldn't know what the hell it was.

[Rick]

I knew the guy was from S.H.I.E.L.D right away. IMO it was so obvious I didn't see why he was bothering to give the whole name instead of the acronym from the beginning.

[ZPowers]

Which is exactly what I'm saying. But another person I went to the movie with wasn't that into comics and so when he said SHEILD they were just like "alright, nothing surprising". I guess it was a neat gimmick for people to be like "when is he gonna say it?".

[Psychoticninja]

Lol... sorry, i really didnt see it. It was about 12 of us in the cinema and none of us even fathomed the idea of S.H.I.E.L.D. We kept referring to him as homeland security. And we were wondering, how the hell is homeland security so organized. I should've been paying more attention :(

[andrew8798]

Saw it Saturday, I love it would put it behind Spiderman 2 as the best Marvel Super Heros movies

[Darth Reaper]

So yeah, DC needs to play a little catch-up, but I don't know if it's a matter of DC "losing fans" to Marvel. It's not like people who see a Thor movie are just gonna absolutely refused to see a Green Lantern movie. It's more, I'd guess, about people losing interest in the comic book movie fad.- ZPowers

IRON MAN's success suggests that people aren't losing interest in comic book films. If the movie's good, the people will most likely go see it. I think it's more of a case of Warner Bros. needing to get its act together. I keep getting this impression that they have no idea how to get these films done properly. The fact that the Batman films are moving forward seems like a stroke of luck.

[DouglasJ]

Saw this last weekend and I liked it. R.D.JR Was a perfect Tony Stark imo, having read the comics growing up he looked and acted exactly as I imagined. The evoloution of the armour was cool to see, as was the Mandarin reference.

Pretty much enjoyed it and everything about it.

[Darth Sinister]

Marvel's successes has come from creating Marvel Studios and having people who work with the film studios in making these films. You've got Stan Lee, Kevin Feige and Avi Arad who make a point of selling the characters. The more successful films have come from recruiting fans who are in the industry and getting them to find others willing to take a chance. Iron Man especially because Favareu (sp) brought members of the Marvel staff out west to go over the script and tighten it up. DC does not have that. They've got a whole bevy of writers who can help sell the product, but without a DC Studios to serve as the middleman, all we have is what we've seen. Arad has been known to give "The Hallejueh" speech, when talking to the studios and investors during the bankruptcy. DC needs that kind of work to get Warner Brothers to pull its head out of its ass.

[Natman]

Loved it. In my opinion, Marvel's best film since X2, and the best overall comic movie I've seen since Batman Begins. Every second of the film was thoroughly entertaining. And when I heard the word SHIELD, I pretty much pooped my pants.

[Scarecrow]

Have not read posts due to spoiler feasr but heard nothing but good things and hope to see this week!


- Scarecrow

[CanadianFonzie]

just came back from finally seeing this movie, and it's what I expected only better, one of the best comic book-to-film movies ever, I honestly mean that, and it's all to do with Robert Downey Jr.'s fantastic portrayal of Tony Stark in what I find to be his best acting ever (I have not liked past movies by him because of his acting, so that's alot coming from me), and of course there was the part after the credits, I was expecting it to be 15 seconds...now I can't wait for The Incredible Hulk, I already know there will be something after the credits of that movie and I already know what it will concern (I haven't read previous posts so I don't know if it's been discussed)

[andrew8798]

There's a easter egg of sorts found in this movie. (Small spoilers in link, obviously.)


http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/05/10/captain-americas-shield-spotted-in-iron-man/
ADDED:
Early estimates have Iron Man at $50,500,000 this weekend. That will give it less then a 50% drop which is great for both this day and age and for having such a huge opening. That will bring it's current domestic total up to $177,134,000.

Actuals will be out on Monday.


www.boxofficemojo.com

[Cody]

I took my mom to see this for Mother's Day. :)

Yeah, a self-serving choice of movie, but she enjoyed it.

I thought it was flippin' awesome. Favreau and Downey have made me an Iron Man fan, Jeff Bridges was pimp, and I've always wanted a Gwyneth Paltrow.

[Monkey]

I took my mom to see this for Mother's Day. :)

Yeah, a self-serving choice of movie, but she enjoyed it.

I thought it was flippin' awesome. Favreau and Downey have made me an Iron Man fan, Jeff Bridges was pimp, and I've always wanted a Gwyneth Paltrow.
Ditto. I took my mom as well and she didn't fall asleep; that's saying quite a bit (this is the woman who fell asleep during 300 & Sin City for lack of action).

This was probably the best super-hero movie I've seen; it was much more adult than what I'm used to (similar to Batman Begins). I didn't expect all of the drama and humor. Judging by the box office ($177 million so far), they'll undoubtedly make a sequel. Hopefully Downey will be in it. Bridges did an excellent job playing the bad guy. Overall a great flick.

[Just Jeans]

For those who've seen the film, here's a scenario: Pretend you're me. You don't get out to the films often, so when you do you try to pick the film carefully. As it happens, you've found out tonight that there's a chance you might get to go to the theater tomorrow. You've got a bad back that likes to ache when you've been sitting in a cinema seat for a long time, but you'll put up with it if the film is worth the ache.

Is Iron Man worth the ache?

[Monkey]

...Is Iron Man worth the ache?

I'd say yes. Just pop a couple of pain killers before you go. I'm not sure how long the flick is... it seemed to last about two hours, but it was a great film. I think you'll like it, back pain and all. This is the kind of movie that rocks on the big screen.

Added: Honestly wouldn't have went if it wasn't for all of the positive reactions in this thread. I haven't talked to anybody who didn't like this film. I think you'll like it, Jeans.

[andrew8798]

I'd say yes. Just pop a couple of pain killers before you go. I'm not sure how long the flick is... it seemed to last about two hours, but it was a great film. I think you'll like it, back pain and all. This is the kind of movie that rocks on the big screen.

Added: Honestly wouldn't have went if it wasn't for all of the positive reactions in this thread. I haven't talked to anybody who didn't like this film. I think you'll like it, Jeans.

Iron Man is 2 hours and 20 minutes

[CanadianFonzie]

Is Iron Man worth the ache?

....no shit

[Deathscythe]

Yeah, I'd say go see it.

[Cody]

Iron Man is 2 hours and 20 minutes

With trailers and such.

The film's run time is 2 hours and 6 minutes, including end credits and cameo.

[NW77]

Is Iron Man worth the ache?



Hell yeah!! IM is really good. I think you will like it & probably be surprise by how good it is. And the movie isn't that long. It's shorter than Batman Begins, if I'm not mistaken.

[Monkey]

You know, I haven't talked to anybody yet who didn't like this film. Yeah, there are some things about it that could have been better, but nobody seems to dog it. I didn't stick around for the final scene after the credits, but I watched it on youtube.

I hear that Tony Stark is going to make a guest appearance on The Incredible Hulk. I also saw that they're going to make Thor and Captain America... this is all building up to an Avengers movie that's supposed to come out in 2011 I believe. The Avengers movie is supposed to have Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, & Captain America from what I understand. If that's the case, and they use all of the original actors (Downey, Norton, etc.); that movie is probably going to shatter some box office records. Iron Man is already cleaning house, and the Hulk looks like it might as well (the trailers are awesome).

[Deathscythe]

Looking at Robert Downey Jr.'s filmography over the past couple of years, damn, that guy must be tied with Samuel Jackson with his film appearences.

[Jigsaw]

A bit late I know, but I saw this earlier today and had a blast. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time and definitely one of my favorite superhero movies ever. Robert Downey Jr. absolutely owned this movie and his charisma alone carried it for me. I don't think a better person could've been casted for the title character than him. The action scenes were also well-done and exciting, but Downey made the movie for me.

So far, my favorite movie of 2008 and I can't wait for the DVD and the sequel.

[Jack Bauer]

Downey Jr. pretty much embodied the role of Tony Stark. No one but him could play the role.

[Jigsaw]

I remember thinking when he was initially casted in the role that he was too short (he's only about 5'8" or 5'9", Stark is about 6'1" IIRC), but watching the movie the height difference never even crossed my mind, and if anything, him being shorter actually added to the character's vulnerable aspect for me. IMO this is by far his best performance ever and he carried the movie all the way through.

[Jack Bauer]

I do think that him and Bridges both own in that film.

On a funny note is that Jackman is like six foot two and Logan is like five foot five. Go figure.

[Jigsaw]

Trick photography was employed to make Jackman look much smaller than he really is.

I too thought Jeff Bridges did great in this film. And is it just me or did he look like Dr. Loomis in this movie? I kept thinking that as I watched the movie.

[Jack Bauer]

I don't think that Bridges looked like Dr. Loomis, he looked like a badass version of Lex Luthor. But, yeah, I think I see where your coming from.

[Jigsaw]

Bridges was almost completely unrecognizable sans his voice, which is always easy to detect.

[Jack Bauer]

Agree, without knowing who it was.

Also I enjoyed Stan Lee's cameo he did.

[Jigsaw]

I spotted Stan Lee's cameo right away. He's always easy to spot.

I can't wait for the sequel and hope they take their time with it to perfect it. As long as everyone involved with the original returns for Iron Man 2, I think all should go well.

[Jack Bauer]

I think the best reaction was when Rodes sees the War Machine and after he said his line, the crowd cheered because of it.

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[Jigsaw]

That scene made me smile. It's so obvious War Machine will be in the sequels.

[Jack Bauer]

I think Howard need a great job as Rodes as well, and I'm sure War Machine will be badass.

[Jigsaw]

I think every actor was casted perfectly in the film, not one bad choice or any that could've been better, IMO.

[Jack Bauer]

Only character I hated was the lady reporter. Other then that it was a perfect film.

[Jigsaw]

That reporter was irritating, but she was well-played, IMO.

[Jack Bauer]

Yeah, but it still needed more SHIELD. And Jig, did you stay to see the after credits scene?

[Jigsaw]

I didn't. I wished I had, after reading what people said was featured in the credits.

[Jack Bauer]

Freakin' Samuel L. Jackson comes out and sets up the Avengers film with includes the Hulk as a villain or anti-hero.

[Jigsaw]

I look forward to the Avengers film, should be something else to see.

[Jack Bauer]

Joe actually wants to do the Avengers film, and with Iron Man, it should be interesting to see.

Also this is very funny:

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[Jigsaw]

Waiting for Iron Man 2 and the Avengers film will be torture, but I know it'll be well worth it when the time comes.

[hack slash]

Not sure if this has been posted yet but Iron Man hits DVD on Sept. 30th. The movie Stop by my house is taking pre-orders for it


I thought it was good, but I gotta say that if not for Downey and Howard the first 45 minutes would have dragged, but like I sais I thought it was good, not the best Superhero movie ever but it was good

[Jigsaw]

September 30th can't come sooner.

[NW77]

Interesting. I assume they might release it in Oct. or Nov., but Sept. 30 is good enough for me. :)

[Monkey]

I'll definitely pick this one up when it hits the shelves in September. It was a little slow in the beginning, but next to Superman and Batman (89), this is one of my all-time favorite superhero movies.

I've never been an Iron Man fan, but I'll be looking forward to any sequel (and movie tie-ins) for this character from now on. This is good stuff.

I didn't. I wished I had, after reading what people said was featured in the credits.
Jigsaw, I didn't stick around at the end of the credits to see this either, but it was on You Tube last month. I think they cut some of it out since then, but here you go bro (just copy & paste the link):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9bhMaUfDLo

[Cody]

I fear that Iron Man 2 may be coming up to some troubled waters. Terrence Howard told military.com (http://www.military.com/news/article/air-force-news/iron-mans-wingman-talks-air-force.html?col=1186032369229) that the sequel is set to start filming in March. Which, with an April 2010 release date set, makes sense. But it's not (http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=messageboard.viewThread&entryID=65391631&categoryID=0&IsSticky=1&groupID=102795074&Mytoken=74ABCED8-7E19-44B9-AD9E47ACE4EEAC78873624) something that Jon Favreau is prepared for, or has been talked to about -

It’s been five weeks since the one and only phone call my reps have gotten from Marvel. I know their hands are full with the Hulk and I’m sure they will get into it shortly, as they tell me they intend to. I ran into the Marvel guys at the Hulk premiere and everyone sounded eager to get to work on IM2.

I am concerned, however, about the announced release date of April 2010. Neither Robert nor I were consulted about this and we are both concerned about how realistic the date is in light of the fact that we have no script, story or even writers hired yet. This genre of movie is best when it is done thoughtfully and with plenty of preparation. It might be better to follow the BB/DK, X/X2 three year release pattern than to scramble for a date. It is difficult because there are no Marvel 09 releases and they need product, but I also think we owe it to the fans to have a great version of IM2 and, at this point, we would have less time to make it than the first one.

If Marvel wants to run their ship right, they should give Favreau the time he needs. If that means shuffling other Avengers release dates, so be it. If they want to rush it, I'm concerned that things won't be up to par and that Favs will bail (he's not signed to direct the sequel).

[Jigsaw]

Thanks for the link, Monkey. I watched it just now.

I think with the sequel they absolutely should take all of the time they need to perfect and refine it and not rush it.

[Cody]

Marvel doesn't (http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5052&Itemid=99) want to give Favreau a raise, either.

About a week ago, the IESB was tipped off by a junior source at Marvel Studios that there had been some delays with Jon's negotiations regarding the sequel. When asked why I was told that Marvel and Favreau hadn't been able to come to terms regarding money.

At first I thought my source was full of shit and I dismissed it as a rumor. This last Friday I was contacted by another source at Marvel and this one, let's just say, is much higher up on the food chain, and told me that the chairman of Marvel Studios David Maisel who has been in charge of negotiating new terms with Favreau is being cheap and not willing to pay a fair directors' fee.

Favreau was a bargain to begin with, he is after all a fairly new director even though he has had several commercially successful films under his belt when he was brought aboard Iron Man for a steal.

Don't know exact numbers but I am sure that it wasn’t a Michael Bay/Brett Ratner/Bryan Singer paycheck. He had to prove himself after all and looking at what the box office and DVD sales are going to bring in, around $750-800 million, I'd say he did his job well, very well.

So according to our source at Marvel, Jon was expecting a moderate bump in his fee for the sequel but apparently Marvel has other plans.

Our source continues that Maisel believes Iron Man 2 will be a success regardless of Favreau's involvement and feels the studio does not need to pay Jon a higher fee for his services.

This is the most disappointing news that I have heard coming out of Hollywood in years, is Marvel out of their Vulcan mind?

So bottom line, Jon Favreau has not been locked in to direct Iron Man 2 for the simple reason that Marvel is being cheap - this is 100% accurate folks, no bullshit.

This is completely disheartening. Iron Man was the first real Marvel production on their own two feet and Favreau came through like a champ. He gave credibility to the studio, hell, I'd even say he MADE the studio.

If that movie had bombed and he hadn't done his job right Marvel wouldn't be making the plans for the future like they are now. They would be going back to making films with other studio partners like they always have.

It's time for Marvel to return the favor - give the guy his fee (which I hear is the regular standard director's fee, no more), bring him back and kick some ass with IRON MAN 2!

... The official statement is that they are still negotiating with Favreau. One call five weeks ago is not what I consider "negotiations."

Enough said. I have double checked with my sources again at Marvel who are sticking to their story, negotiations - if you want to call them that - are not going well.

[Jigsaw]

That pisses me off. Favreau did a terrific job with the original movie and I'd only accept a sequel with him onboard. He better get the raise and money he deserves.

[Deathscythe]

Fuckin' Marvel.

[NW77]

Marvel should stop being cocky & give Favreau some time to work on it, don't rush it. And they should give him a raise too. After all, they got more money from him directing Iron Man. Greedy bastards. :side:

[Scarecrow]

If he bails under bad circumstances I can't imagine that'd put their star in a good mood either...

- Scarecrow

[Darth Reaper]

Damn it Marvel, you got off to such a good start; don't shoot yourselves in the foot by getting cocky and chasing off the people who are helping you to achieve your success. Favreau gave you a winner with IRON MAN, now you need to give him back what he deserves. Get your acts together or you're going to ruin this for everyone.

[Darth Sinister]

I think it's because they're funding the movies themselves and don't want to pay more than they believe that they have to.

[Cody]

Insider damage control via Nikki Finke (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/regarding-all-those-iron-man-2-rumors/)

I learned this morning that Marvel Studios boss David Maisel very recently put out an offer to Jon Favreau to direct the sequel and that the offer is "definitely" richer than what the helmer received for the original. Even so, the negotiation has only just begun. So all that Internet blather about how Marvel doesn't want to bring back Favreau because the studio is lowballing him is just b.s. As an insider told me, "They're not paying him the same wage. They're definitely paying him a higher fee to direct this one. What, do people think Marvel is stupid? Of course, the movie was successful, so they're offering him more."

"Very recently" would have to be within the last 2 days to be more recent than Favreau's "it's been 5 weeks" quote.

[Jack Bauer]

That was a close one since Marvel is starting to become better. Now let's see how well The Dark Knight does and DC will see that they should put Man of Steel, Wonder Woman and JL to into production.

[Jigsaw]

Damn it Marvel, you got off to such a good start; don't shoot yourselves in the foot by getting cocky and chasing off the people who are helping you to achieve your success. Favreau gave you a winner with IRON MAN, now you need to give him back what he deserves. Get your acts together or you're going to ruin this for everyone.


For the win.

[Darth Sinister]

Insider damage control via Nikki Finke (http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/regarding-all-those-iron-man-2-rumors/)



"Very recently" would have to be within the last 2 days to be more recent than Favreau's "it's been 5 weeks" quote.

Indeed. Maybe Marvel isn't stupid, but who knows. We've seen stupid shit from studios and production companies before.

[Scarecrow]

After an intital panic we should relax a bit and see how much is just the usual internet exaggeration.


- Scarecrow

[NW77]

That was a close one since Marvel is starting to become better. Now let's see how well The Dark Knight does and DC will see that they should put Man of Steel, Wonder Woman and JL to into production.

Same here. I'm kinda relieve to hear that Faverau will get pay. But I hope Marvel give him some time, 'cause it can help him develop a better script. Some just need patience. In the end, it will be worth it if done right.

[i am SAW]

saw this last night at the bargain theater, awesome movie.

[andrew8798]

More Iron Man DVD & Blu-ray Details

As was previously-announced, Iron Man is hitting DVD and Blu-ray on September 30th, and The Hollywood Reporter now has more details:

Paramount is releasing "Iron Man" as a two-disc "Ultimate Edition" on DVD and Blu-ray. Each includes a seven-part making-of documentary and a six-part feature on the origins of the Marvel superhero.

Other extras include a documentary on the film's visual effects; Robert Downey Jr.'s original screen test; deleted and extended scenes; a photo gallery of concept art; and behind-the-scenes images on the set.

The Blu-ray presentation also offers several additional extras, including a "Hall of Armor" that lets viewers zoom in on any of the three Iron Man suits, or Iron Monger, and then activate digital 3-D schematics to check out every weapon. They also can fly around each suit to explore it in great detail. Also included is a BD-Live Web application, "Iron Man IQ," that lets users create and share new multiple-choice quizzes based on clips from the film.

A single-disc "Iron Man" DVD also will be issued, with just the movie and the deleted and extended scenes.

[Jigsaw]

Can't wait for the DVD of this movie, still my favorite movie of 2008 thus far.

[The Dream Master]

I'm just glad the Blu-ray is going to have lossless audio, seeing as how Paramount had been lacking in that department in the past. A movie with a sound design like this deserves nothing less. Oh, and the movie was pretty good too. Looking forward to checking it out again.

[Jigsaw]

I'm kind of bummed a memorium featurette to Stan Winston won't be included on there, seeing as this was the last movie he completed work for, but maybe they'll add it, it just hasn't been announced yet. I hope so.

[The Dream Master]

It says there's a doc on the visual effects, so I have to think there will be some mention of Winston on there.

[Jigsaw]

I hope so. With Winston's career, I think a full-length documentary on his career and work is certainly justifiable and hope we see such a documentary one day.

[The Dream Master]

It would have been nice to see that on the new Pumpkinhead DVD, but I'm guessing that disc was too far along into production to add it.

I'm pretty sure he did some work on the new Terminator, so maybe we'll see something on that film's DVD release next year.

[Jigsaw]

I was hoping for the Pumpkinhead SE for a commentary from him and Lance Henriksen, but alas it's not to be :( I'm not certain if he did any work on T4 or not, I know he was attached to the project to work on it and it started production around the time of his death.

[The Dream Master]

This article (http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/sdcc-08-terminator-salvation-report) says Terminator Salvation will be dedicated to Winston, and I've seen it confirmed at numerous sites that he did some work on the film. I have a feeling we'll see some sort of retrospective on Winston on that DVD.

[NW77]

I hope so. With Winston's career, I think a full-length documentary on his career and work is certainly justifiable and hope we see such a documentary one day.

Same here. Of course, we don't know if they finish with making it before his passing. But I know IM is not his last film, so maybe that why it don't have one if there isn't. At least we know there will be a tribute with Terminator Salvation. No doubt it will be on the DVD too when it come out next year.

[Jigsaw]

This article (http://www.dreadcentral.com/story/sdcc-08-terminator-salvation-report) says Terminator Salvation will be dedicated to Winston, and I've seen it confirmed at numerous sites that he did some work on the film. I have a feeling we'll see some sort of retrospective on Winston on that DVD.


Good to know, but they should do it for Iron Man as well, since it was the last film he actually completed before he passed away.

[NW77]

Here the cover to the Ultimate Edition 2 discs DVD. This will be mine!! :sniffle:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZJKN8iifL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

And I believe this one is inside the cover box of the DVD.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YTeTIPFaL._SS500_.jpg

[Jigsaw]

Iron Man is finally out on DVD today, I got my 2-disc UE, and also got it in a Target exclusive case which is Iron Man's helmet that opens to reveal the two discs. It's very cool and definitely a standout in any collection. Can't wait to see the movie again.

[Skye]

Mine should be arriving tomorrow. I had pre-ordered it from Amazon. I shall be watching it numerous times over the rest of the week.

[Jigsaw]

After I move I'll watch my copy ASAP.

[Don]

I love working at targer. I got the Ultimate DVD. I was touching myself all day to the DVD. No joke. Im going to watch it everyday. Iron Man > you

[Jigsaw]

Did anyone else get the UE from Target that comes with the exclusive transforming Iron Man helmet? It's wicked, I can't find any pictures of it online and DVD Aficionado doesn't list it right now, but my Target was loaded with copies of it.

[The Dream Master]

I'll be watching this bad boy in about a month, when my horror viewing can die down for a night or two:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/images/post/6/6574/original.jpeg

[Don]

Did anyone else get the UE from Target that comes with the exclusive transforming Iron Man helmet? It's wicked, I can't find any pictures of it online and DVD Aficionado doesn't list it right now, but my Target was loaded with copies of it.

I did. Oh yes. Gotta say Target gets some of the best DVD exclusive shit. And working there, I always grab mine before the store opens.

[Jigsaw]

They sure do. The Target UE case is among my most prized DVD cases along with the Saw Unrated bloody jewel case. Target a lot of the time gets great exclusive stuff you can't find elsewhere.

[Don]

my friend was looking at my opened copy and dropped it accidedntally we both acted like a baby was fallling. It was OK though.

[Jigsaw]

That sucks, hope the discs aren't damaged.

[The Dream Master]

Apparently, Target also has this exclusive available in Blu-ray as well. Might have to check that out if the price is right (meaning less than $30).

A link (http://www.marvel.com/comics/onsale/lib/view2.htm?filename=/i/content/5196275712_full2726699.jpg) to a picture, by the way.

[nottidelterrore]

I might pick this up on Friday when I go to Sam's Club if I can't find anything else I want on DVD.

[Don]

On sale this week for $24.99

[El Rooto]

Damn, I forgot this came out today.

[Don]

Oh they arent. Im on my second viewing of the day

[Skye]

I just couldn't wait.... we rented it tonight. Watching it as we speak.

[Don]

The RDJ screen teest is fucking amazing. As are some of the extended scenes. And some of them show that this movie was kind of made up as it went a long. Which is why it works so well. It seems so natural.

[Just Jeans]

I had wanted to see this in the cinema, but never quite got around to it. I regret that. This movie was awesome. Easily the best superhero film since Spider-Man, maybe even better. I'll have to see it a couple of more times before I decide. But I definitely like it better than either of the Spider-Man sequels, Nolan's Batman films, the Fantastic 4 flicks, the X-Men trilogy, Singer's Superman... this trumps them all.

Robert Downey, Jr. is such a good actor. I really hope he can stay on the wagon, because he's got too much potential to waste on drugs.
ADDED:
I've just ordered Ramin Djawadi's score on Amazon.com. It's been a while since I've felt compelled to order a film score right after seeing the movie. This one was just that groovy.

[Jigsaw]

I saw the movie again yesterday and checked out the special features. I still love the movie to death and it's not only my favorite of the year but IMO the best superhero/comic book movie ever, trumping other great ones like Batman Begins, TDK and Spider-Man 2 for me. RDJ was absolutely perfect as Tony/Iron Man and I have a hard time accepting anyone else in the role after seeing him here. I can't wait for the sequels and hope they are as good as the original, and I have a feeling they will be as long as Jon Favreau and crew return.

[Deathscythe]

I just realized the Black Sabbath song Iron Man plays during the commericals for this film. Badass.

[nottidelterrore]

I picked this up today but it was the normal one disc version that came with another disc with an episode of the upcoming Iron Man cartoon, an image gallery, soundtrack sampler, & a digital comic.

I'll probably watch it this weekend. I'm really looking forward to it. It helps that I've always been a fan of Robert Downey Jr. :)

[Jigsaw]

The 2-disc UE is well worth getting, especially if you can get it in the awesome Target exclusive Iron Man case.

[nottidelterrore]

No use in going out & buying another one now that I have it unless I can find the UE for a few bucks somewhere down the line.

I don't have a Target near me.

[Jigsaw]

When I get a bunch of extra cash, I may get the Wal-Mart 2-pack for the bonus disc it has and pawn the standard DVD off. I'm a sucker for special features and sometimes own different DVDs of the same movie if they have additional features.

[nottidelterrore]

Well if the UE wasn't $25, I'd double dip to get it. I'll look for it used in a few months.

[Jigsaw]

It's probably only a matter of time before used sites will carry it for cheap.

[Just Jeans]

The Target edition will probably go up in price rather than down.

[Jigsaw]

Sadly yes. The regular UE should go down within a few months, though.

Watching the UE's special features, it's surprising the tight schedule this movie had when they made it. Everyone involved in making it sure seemed to have a blast, though. I also noticed how animated RDJ is in real-life, he really gets into the roles he's given.

[Just Jeans]

I also noticed how animated RDJ is in real-life...

Yeah, being sober suits him quite well.

[Jigsaw]

I hope he doesn't have any more drug problems, I remember he used to be in the news all the time for his drug problems. He's a great actor and he also seems like a really good person.

[nottidelterrore]

He's a hell of a good actor. I hope he stays clean because Iron Man seemed to be his return to the big times.

Loved him in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. His chemistry with Val Kilmer was amazing. Hilarious movie.

[Jigsaw]

For me, RDJ made Iron Man. The movie and his performance in it is a shining example of how an actor of his talent can single-handedly carry a movie.

[Just Jeans]

I hope he stays clean because Iron Man seemed to be his return to the big times.

Everyone thought he'd gotten his game together when he landed a recurring role on Alley McBeal (which was pretty popular at the time). Less than a full season in, BAM, back in trouble because of drugs. And out of a job.

I'd like to think he's finally got it sorted. I think he's been clean since 2003, hasn't he? That's a good sign. I do wonder if Marvel added any clauses about legal action should he relapse in his Iron Man contract. I've heard of studios doing that.

[The Dark Vampire]

They will probably have a get out clause that will allow him to be replaced if he relapses.

Anyway as for his past problems I guess that will help him when later thy do Tony alcoholic storyline as he will be able to do it well from Tony's point of view

[Skye]

I really hope he stays clean, he's such a great actor and I'd hate to see him screw his life up again when he just got back into the bigtime with Iron Man.

[NW77]

Anyway as for his past problems I guess that will help him when later thy do Tony alcoholic storyline as he will be able to do it well from Tony's point of view



I hope so. I'm concern if they go with the "Demon in a battle" story for the sequel, it could make Downey get back on drugs or alcohol again. Let pray he will handle the story like a pro & he will never go back to that problem again with doing that storyline.

[The Dark Vampire]

The DVD came today I ordered it from Play.com so I got it 2 days before official release:D:p

[jasonlives13]

Play.com can be annoying, when I ordered the friday the 13th 1-8 boxset a month before it come out, I thought play would of got it to me at least two days before it come out, did they shite

[The Dark Vampire]

Play.com can be annoying, when I ordered the friday the 13th 1-8 boxset a month before it come out, I thought play would of got it to me at least two days before it come out, did they shite

Yeah I ordered The Incredible Hulk and Wanted at the same time (only to get the special cases) and I still haven't got them even though they are already out

[nottidelterrore]

I ended up getting the Target exclusive Iron Man 2-disc a few weeks ago. I'll probably trade in my old copy somewhere.

I'm anxious to check out the features since I read there's one about the history of the character of Iron Man. In my comic reading days, I never really got into him(I was a Spider-Man kid growing up) so it'll be interesting to watch.