Iron Man 2
A breezy, quippy superhero ride that juggles flashy action with a surprisingly somber countdown, never losing its light touch.
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Iron Man 3
A breezy, quippy thrill ride with snappy banter, explosive set pieces, and a surprisingly personal edge.
About 2013 film directed by Shane Black
Genres comedy, action, adventure, science fiction, superhero
Directed by Shane Black
Written by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Shane Black, Warren Ellis
Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., Stan Lee, Ben Kingsley, Mark Ruffalo, Joan Rivers, Jenna Ortega, Don Cheadle
Music Brian Tyler
Runtime 130 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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