IRON MAN: ULTIMATE 2 DISC EDITION (Paramount/Marvel)

gossamer · 10-02-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_news

Man '08 sure was a hell of a year for comic-book movies, Hulk, Iron Man and Batman

Don't forget Hellboy II: The Golden Army.

Looking forward to seeing Iron Man over the weekend. As it was my favorite of this past summer.

xcitor · 10-02-2008, 09:13 AM

Yes, and I did a little cheer afterwards. HAHA

xcitor · 10-02-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by soupnazi

I just seen this scene after the credits finish after I watched it the second time. Was this Avengers scene shown in theatres too?

Yes, and I did a little cheer afterwards. HAHA

Sorry for the double post.

Peter Marlowe · 10-02-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by F91

Everyone has seen the scene after the credits, right?

Did you see this in my review, asking pretty much the exact same thing?

You all know the connection between the end of The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man, right?

Peter Marlowe · 10-02-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by soupnazi

I just seen this scene after the credits finish after I watched it the second time. Was this Avengers scene shown in theatres too?

Yes. I hinted at an Avengers project in my review but deleted it for spoiler purposes.

Peter Marlowe · 10-02-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikopol

Thanks for the review, Peter M.

Hey...you got it! Thanks for reading. Hope it didn't spoil too much of it for ya before you buy it...have you seen it theatrically? If you've already seen it the review will just give you a primer on what you should be expecting quality-wise from the disc; it exhibits some video noise and a twitchy grain in some scenes, but overall it's solid. The audio is pretty aggressive.

Peter Marlowe · 10-02-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by F91

The movie is pretty faithful to the comics. The origin in the comics actually occurred in SE Asia. The "Ironmonger" villain was actually Stark's business rival. Trivial differences overall. I think the group that captures Stark is part of the Mandarin's group, but I guess we'll see.

Thanks so much for clearing this up, F91; like I had said, I wasn't too big of a fan of the books -- interesting facts though that the origin story took place in Asia not the Middle East, and that Iron Monger was his business rival, not his right hand man in his own Stark Industries...do you have any more information about the Iron Monger character...was it originally conceived as an iron suited adversary or something else? Do you know what other villians Stark/Iron Man is supposed to face in future films based on the comics?

Again, thanks for all the Iron Man info!

F91 · 10-02-2008, 03:56 PM

Iron Monger pretty much stole the plans to one of Stark's suits and then beefed it up. At one point, I think he took over Stark Industries too. The guys name was Obadiah Stane, I think just like Bridges character. Iron Man's main nemesis is the Mandarin. The guy with the rings. It would be cool if the Giant dragon, Fin Fan Foom made an appearance, as he is controlled by the Mandarin. Here's the wiki entry for Iron Monger, guess I should have read that first!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Monger

I was a little wrong about Foom, no relation , Comics wise, to the Mandarin-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fin_Fang_Foom

Peter Marlowe · 10-02-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by F91

Iron Monger pretty much stole the plans to one of Stark's suits and then beefed it up. At one point, I think he took over Stark Industries too. The guys name was Obadiah Stane, I think just like Bridges character.

Yes -- this is JUST like Bridges' character and the plotline in the film...he steals the plans for Stark's suit and makes it huge and more powerful...but where the Obadiah character was Tony's business "partner" and right hand man in the film, this was different from the comic line, huh?

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Iron Man's main nemesis is the Mandarin. The guy with the rings. It would be cool if the Giant dragon, Fin Fan Foom made an appearance, as he is controlled by the Mandarin. Here's the wiki entry for Iron Monger, guess I should have read that first!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Monger

I was a little wrong about Foom, no relation , Comics wise, to the Mandarin-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fin_Fang_Foom

Thanks a lot for the info.

Do you think Favereau or someone else will do a sequel and bring any of these other villians in?

F91 · 10-02-2008, 07:38 PM

I'm pretty certain the those terrorists who captured Stark were the Mandarins guys. It would stand to reason that he would be next.

Peter Marlowe · 10-03-2008, 05:40 AM

Kewel...

unotis · 10-03-2008, 10:58 AM

The only part of the review I disagreed with was the part about the final battle scene, it was well done as far as I was concerned and it didn't remind me of the Transformers movie, all though I guess I could see some people seeing the connection, but I didn't see it at all (I guess I don't think that way).

I really enjoyed the movie from start to finish, it was brilliantly filmed and paced very well, a good mix of action and humor also.

sigill · 10-03-2008, 12:33 PM

Thank's Peter, another great review. I think i will give the movie a rent first as i'm not a great Robert Downey Jr fan.

F91 · 10-03-2008, 02:45 PM

RDJ is brilliant in this film. The whole cast is very good actually.

Peter Marlowe · 10-04-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by unotis

The only part of the review I disagreed with was the part about the final battle scene, it was well done as far as I was concerned and it didn't remind me of the Transformers movie, all though I guess I could see some people seeing the connection, but I didn't see it at all (I guess I don't think that way).

Well that's your opinion and everyone is entitled to one; to me, it just felt kind of "tacked on" and cartoonish like two "Transformers," as I said, duking it out...however, that said, how else, I suppose, are you supposed to stage two guys in super-armor punching each other around? Seems like it was the only thing Favreau could do...

10-02-2008, 03:56 PM	#23
F91 Plasmatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 2,784	Iron Monger pretty much stole the plans to one of Stark's suits and then beefed it up. At one point, I think he took over Stark Industries too. The guys name was Obadiah Stane, I think just like Bridges character. Iron Man's main nemesis is the Mandarin. The guy with the rings. It would be cool if the Giant dragon, Fin Fan Foom made an appearance, as he is controlled by the Mandarin. Here's the wiki entry for Iron Monger, guess I should have read that first!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Monger I was a little wrong about Foom, no relation , Comics wise, to the Mandarin- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fin_Fang_Foom __________________ "you give me a water board, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders." Jesse Ventura Proud to be living in a hatt free zone.

10-02-2008, 07:38 PM	#25
F91 Plasmatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 2,784	I'm pretty certain the those terrorists who captured Stark were the Mandarins guys. It would stand to reason that he would be next. __________________ "you give me a water board, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders." Jesse Ventura Proud to be living in a hatt free zone.

10-03-2008, 05:40 AM	#26
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10-03-2008, 10:58 AM	#27
unotis UNOTIS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: FLORIDA Age: 54 Posts: 3,347	The only part of the review I disagreed with was the part about the final battle scene, it was well done as far as I was concerned and it didn't remind me of the Transformers movie, all though I guess I could see some people seeing the connection, but I didn't see it at all (I guess I don't think that way). I really enjoyed the movie from start to finish, it was brilliantly filmed and paced very well, a good mix of action and humor also. __________________ B&K Audio/Video Receiver 507 Harman/Kardon TC30 universal remote Martin Logan Odyssey speakers Martin Logan Center Channel speaker Velodyne DPS-12 Powered Subwoofer B&W rear speakers Toshiba XA1, XA2, A2 HD DVD players Sony PS3 40 GB Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p plasma Panasonic 34" Tau CT-34WX50 widescreen HD-ready CRT Monster Power Center Motorola Dual Tuner DVR/ HDTV capable Officially PURPLE HD DVDs = 105 Blu-Ray Discs = 45 with 5 on the way

10-03-2008, 12:33 PM	#28
sigill High Def fan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United kingdom-Manchester Age: 30 Posts: 2,519	Thank's Peter, another great review. I think i will give the movie a rent first as i'm not a great Robert Downey Jr fan. __________________ Panasonic 37" LCD 720p/1080i Sony BDP-S350 Sony BDP-S300 Toshiba XDE-500 DVD player Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 AVR KEF1005.2 speakers Latest HD movies bought - Coraline - American Gangster - Moonraker 97 Blu-rays

10-02-2008, 09:13 AM	#17
xcitor Just MARRIED!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 443	Yes, and I did a little cheer afterwards. HAHA

10-03-2008, 02:45 PM	#29
F91 Plasmatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 2,784	RDJ is brilliant in this film. The whole cast is very good actually. __________________ "you give me a water board, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders." Jesse Ventura Proud to be living in a hatt free zone.

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