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Spoiler-Free Review: Iron Man 3 Changes the World

3 May 2013 by Suzannah Otis 4 Comments

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Iron Man 3 I’ve said before that it is very difficult to choose a favorite Avenger movie; I do love Captain America and his storyline (and am excited for part two to come out soon), but I do believe Iron Man holds the biggest place in my heart as far as the Marvel movies go. I never really got into super hero movies until Iron Man came out. I had always been a fan of Robert Downey Jr. and when I saw that he had imbued the role with his famous RDJ charm and wit, I was hooked. Of course, the storylines and action were a plus too. So, when I saw the first trailers for Iron Man 3, I was absolutely thrilled with how it looked; so many visual ‘wow’ moments and it truly left me excited to see more. And more is definitely what I saw, earlier this week at a media screening of Iron Man 3. My review of the film follows, but given the almost crazy amount of twists and turns within the plot, my review will be safely major-plot-point-spoiler-free for your reading pleasure!

I think part of why I love Iron Man, and Tony Stark so much is that at the end of the day, he’s just a man. He has no super powers when the suit is off, he’s just a guy trying to figure life out too. And those human struggles are where Iron Man 3 begins its story. Tony Stark has been having difficulty dealing with “New York” -as the events of the Avengers film are referred to in this movie. Just as he is at his breaking point of handling the stress, a villain appears on the scene and gives him no choice but to get back into action, save the world, and in the process, save himself.

What proceeds from there on in Iron Man 3 is a series of events that you could never see coming and challenge your belief that it will all be okay in the end. We see Tony Stark pretty much at rock bottom and being forced to rely on others as well as returning to the most base elemental components that make up “Iron Man” and Stark as a human being – he “fixes things.” I loved it from start to finish and really enjoyed the humor throughout the film, even poking fun at traditional villains, and of course, Iron Man himself along the way. It really humanized the super human, and made me feel for all of the characters within the film. The theme here is rebirth, reinvention, and getting back to what you know, and it’s a message that so many can relate to, myself included.

 

Here is the latest released clip, showing some of Tony Stark’s struggles
 

I will say one thing, there is a sub-plot within the film where Tony interacts with a young boy, and I thought this was a great addition to the movie and story. The scenes may have worked just as well without this character, but what this young actor brought to the screen was wonderful, and as a parent, even heartwarming to see. It was a great counter-point to the non-stop action going on around the rest of the story. In addition to this, the entire cast works so well as an ensemble, it’s great to see more of Don Cheadle and Gwyneth Paltrow in their respective roles.

I can’t really say too much else without giving things away, so I’ll end my brief but no less heartfelt review here. As I said on twitter after seeing the screening, “Iron Man 3. Amazing. That is all.” And really, that’s all the review you need, go out and see this movie – today! (And stay past the credits as always!)

Iron Man 3 is open today in theatres everywhere! I was provided a free media screening of the film, but my opinions are my own.

Like IRON MAN 3 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ironman

Follow IRON MAN 3 on Twitter: @Iron_Man

Visit the website: http://marvel.com/ironman3

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Filed Under: Disney Movie News & Reviews, Movie Reviews, Movies & Books, Reviews, Top Stories Tagged With: avenger movie, Disney Marvel, don cheadle, gwyneth paltrow, human struggles, IM3, Iron Man 3, Iron Man 3 review, Iron Man Three, Marvel, marvel movies, movie review, robert downey, Robert Downey Jr., super hero movies, villain

Iron Man 3 Official Trailer and Production Photos

23 October 2012 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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While, after catching up on the Avengers series of films, Captain America takes a close second, Iron Man will always be my favorite. His acerbic wit and ability to be so pompous, full of ego, and self-deprecating at the same time has captured my heart from the first Iron Man. Now filming for Iron Man 3 is well under-way and we are now being treated to the first official trailer and some fun photos from the production. So let’s get right to that, because goodness knows, you are here to see Robert Downey Jr. not read my silly thoughts on him! (But if perhaps you’ve just emerged from a seaside cave that you’ve called home for the last 4 years, here’s the official synopsis of the newest adventures of Tony Stark –)

Iron Man 3 official images

 

Marvel’s ā€œIron Man 3ā€ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley,ā€œIron Man 3ā€ is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of ā€œTales of Suspenseā€ (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with ā€œThe Invincible Iron Manā€ (#1) in May of 1968.

 

Official Iron Man 3 Trailer

Iron Patriot
Love this “Iron Patriot” suit!

 

Pepper Pots
Pepper Pots looks worried!

 

 

 

 

Oh, Tony Stark.

 

IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3, 2013!

Visit the website: http://marvel.com/ironman3

ā€œLikeā€ IRON MAN 3 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironman

ā€œFollowā€ IRON MAN 3 on Twitter:@Iron_Man

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Avengers LEGO Movie Poster Previews LEGO figures

2 April 2012 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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I have loved the LEGO/movie collaborative figures since the first LEGO Star Wars game came out and of course, was thrilled to see the Avengers LEGO stars. Check out the movie poster comparison below:

Avengers LEGO

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The LEGO Avengers sets will be in stores everywhere soon!

And really, who doesn’t need a Robert Downey Jr. LEGO figure? Or Chris Hemsworth…or Scarlett Johansson for that matter? šŸ˜‰

ā€œLikeā€ MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarvelsTheAvengers

Follow MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS on Twitter: twitter.com/avengers

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS hits theaters everywhere on May 4th!

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#Avengers Assemble! Follow and Chat with @Avengers on Twitter

27 January 2012 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Marvel Avengers I know a LOT of people who will be very happy about the press release that just crossed my inbox, so I had to share!

–Marvel Studios announced today that they will be sponsoring a Global Twitter Chat on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. (PST) with cast members and the director of their highly anticipated action-adventure ā€œMarvel’s The Avengers,ā€ opening in theaters on May 4, 2012. The 30-minute live tweeting event features writer/director Joss Whedon and cast members Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg.

 

Fans around the world will be able to participate in the Q&A on Twitter by using the @Avengers handle and the #Avengers hashtag. Participating fans will have the opportunity to see a 10-second tease of the 30-second Super Bowl spot that will air during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5 on NBC. They will also have a chance to answer ā€œAvengersā€ trivia for a chance to win ā€œAvengersā€ prize packs.

 

International fans will be able to submit questions for the talent in their native language through a global translation tool provided by Ortsbo.com. The chat will be moderated by Marvel’s @Agent_M.

 

ā€œMarvel’s The Avengersā€ is the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, NickFury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Ā Marvel Avengers

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan SkarsgĆ„rd and Samuel L. Jackson, and written and directed by Joss Whedon, ā€œMarvel’s The Avengersā€ is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series ā€œThe Avengers,ā€ first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

ā€œMarvel’s The Avengersā€ is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures. The film is being produced by Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige and executive produced by Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Patricia Whitcher, Victoria Alonso and Jeremy Latcham. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

 

Follow @Avengers on Twitter for more details.

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