Iron Man
A charismatic, fast-paced superhero origin that balances witty banter with tense action and a satisfying redemption arc.
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Iron Man 2
A breezy, quippy superhero ride that juggles flashy action with a surprisingly somber countdown, never losing its light touch.
About 2010 film directed by Jon Favreau
Genres action, adventure, science fiction, superhero
Directed by Jon Favreau
Written by Justin Theroux
Starring Elon Musk, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Stan Lee, Garry Shandling, Larry Ellison
Music John Debney
Runtime 124 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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