Iron Man 3

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Iron Man 3

PG-13

2013

2h 10m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), now, is more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona -- so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow). After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves.

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Critics Consensus

With the help of its charismatic lead, some impressive action sequences, and even a few surprises, Iron Man 3 is a witty, entertaining adventure and a strong addition to the Marvel canon.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/07/2017

b+

The movie does exactly what a blockbuster should--entertain.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

09/05/2017

3/5

Better than Iron Man 2.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

06/21/2016

Beyond all the explosions and action set pieces and 3D wizardry, you can still hear a writer with a distinctive, entertaining voice.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

08/20/2024

B-

While it was funny and the visuals were great, I walked out with a feeling that can be described simply in one word: disappointed.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

09/20/2023

5/5

Circumvents all of the expectations for the character and for the franchise, thanks hugely to filmmaker Shane Black. Makes for the perfect epilogue to more bombastic entries into the MCU to tell an immensely personal story.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

09/06/2022

3.5/4

Better than its immediate predecessor but not quite topping the original, this third entry in the franchise proves to be one of the best from Marvel yet.

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Muhammed U

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Iron Man 3 is one of my favorite Iron Man movies because it focuses more on Tony Stark as a person rather than just the suit. I liked how the movie showed his struggles with anxiety and how he had to rely on his intelligence and determination when he didn't have all his technology. The action scenes were exciting, the humor was entertaining, and the story felt different from the previous films. While some fans didn't like the Mandarin twist, I thought it was an interesting surprise. Overall, Iron Man 3 is a fun, emotional, and action-packed superhero movie that shows why Tony Stark is a hero even without the armor.

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Zach G

@RT21616649 2d

While I wouldn't consider the story one of the stronger Marvel stories, any movie with Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man is entertaining. It was hard to rate anything with Iron Man under 4 stars just because of his charisma and on-screen presence, but it's not really a movie I would rewatch. Overall, definitely worth a watch though if you're a big Marvel fan/Iron Man fan/RDJ fan.

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Drewpiter T.

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Underated movie that has a fascinating plot. A white man uses an ethnic figure to incite fear into the public for personal gain. The movie is brilliant. Pinning Tony against a fear monger and war profiter who channels terrorism is a great battle.

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Mutalib A

@RT97954997 Jun 10

Iron Man is a fantastic superhero movie that combines action, humor, and heart in all the right ways. Robert Downey Jr. delivers a standout performance as Tony Stark, bringing charm and personality to the character. The story of a billionaire who transforms into a hero through intelligence and determination is both inspiring and entertaining. With impressive visuals, exciting action scenes, and memorable dialogue, *Iron Man* set a new standard for superhero films and remains one of the best in the genre.

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Oaklee D

@ODie63 Jun 5

Enjoyable for what it is, you're either going to love or hate this one.

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Zelfy T

@RT25490927 May 29

great character development

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Synopsis

Plagued with worry and insomnia since saving New York from destruction, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), now, is more dependent on the suits that give him his Iron Man persona -- so much so that every aspect of his life is affected, including his relationship with Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow). After a malevolent enemy known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) reduces his personal world to rubble, Tony must rely solely on instinct and ingenuity to avenge his losses and protect the people he loves.

Director: Shane Black
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Drew Pearce, Shane Black
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $409.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m