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Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) | 
| Director: Jon Favreau
Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  89 reviews
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Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
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Region: 1
Discs: 3
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 124 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: Iron Man 2
UPC: 097360826241
EAN: 0097360826241
ASIN: B0021L8V1Q
Theatrical Release Date: May 7, 2010
Release Date: September 28, 2010 (In 21 Days)
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After the high-flying adventures of the first Iron Man picture, the billionaire arms manufacturer and irrepressible bon vivant Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) finds himself nursing a hangover. But not like any hangover he's had before: this one is toxic, a potentially deadly condition resulting from heavy metals (or something) bleeding out of the hardware he's installed in the middle of his chest. This is the problem Stark needs to solve in Iron Man 2, not to mention the threat from resentful Russian science whiz Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), whose father helped create the Iron Man technology. There's an even bigger problem for the film: the need to set up a future Marvel Comics movie universe in which a variety of veteran characters will join forces, a requirement that slows down whatever through-line the movie can generate (although fanboys will have a good time digging the clues laid out here). Actually, the main plot is no great shakes: another Iron Man suit is deployed (Don Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard from the first film, gets to climb inside), Stark continues to bicker with assistant Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and a weaselly business rival (Sam Rockwell) tries to out-do the Iron Man suit with an army of Vanko-designed drones. Mickey Rourke is a letdown, burdened by a wobbly Russian accent and looking skeptical about the genre foolishness around him, and Scarlett Johansson has to wait until the final couple of reels to unleash some butt-kickin' skills as the future Black Widow. That climax is sufficiently lively, and the initial half-hour, including Stark's smirky appearance before a Senate committee and a wacky showdown at the Monaco Grand Prix, provides a strong, swift opening. But the lull between these high points is crying for more action and more Downey improv. --Robert Horton
Product Description
Get the ultimate Iron Man 2 experience with this special edition loaded with bonus features that take you inside the suit, plus a digital copy of the film that you can watch anywhere, anytime! Now that Tony Stark’s superhero secret is revealed to the world, he must once again suit up in order to face his most dangerous enemy yet – but not without a few new allies of his own!
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 Two "Iron" Men Are Better Than One... May 9, 2010
Justice0309 (Joplin, MO USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The summer of 2010 is nearly upon us and here to ring in the blistering heat is the first official blockbuster of the season, "Iron Man 2". After the gigantic success of "Iron Man" in 2008, the inevitable sequel was quickly announced by Marvel Studios. So, with only two short years to piece together the continuing story of billionaire Tony Stark and his alter-ego Iron Man, director Jon Favreau and company quickly began working on what could possibly be one of the biggest movies, if not the biggest of the year. With expectations surrounding this follow-up understandably high, "Iron Man 2" would definitely need to up the stakes and the spectacle in order to meet audience demand. But have no fear true believer (just a little nod to Stan Lee there); this movie succeeds brilliantly on all counts.
"Iron Man 2" picks up six months after the events of the previous film. Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) is beginning to feel the pressure of living the life of a publicly known superhero. With his behavior growing more and more erratic, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and Lt. Col. James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) begin to wonder if Tony's days as Iron Man need to come to a close. Meanwhile, a new threat is emerging onto the scene, Ivan Vanko a.k.a. Whiplash (Mickey Rourke), seeking to destroy Tony Stark for sins of the father, so to speak. Plus, a rival weapons manufacturer, Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell), is trying to create his own version of the Iron Man armor, and will stop at nothing to achieve his ambitious goal. With so much at stake, Tony will have to look inside himself to rediscover the man behind the armor, and in a sense re-forge the Iron Man.
The first film featured a terrific blend of action, comedy (well-written and smart, not so much tongue-in-cheek), drama, and stunning visual effects to bring the hero to life. With "Iron Man 2" the action is even more intense, with bigger special effects sequences, but this time the comedy takes more of a backseat to make room for a much more dramatic storyline. Put all of these elements together and mix them just right and you've got yourself a recipe for another successful superhero jaunt.
The action sequences in the original were fast-paced and well-executed pieces of summer movie fun. However, the action in this film blows away everything that was done before with considerable ease. If you thought that there wasn't enough armored action the first-go-round, then "Iron Man 2" should definitely meet your needs. If nothing else, the final 30 minutes of the movie will leave even the most ardent action junkie satisfied for quite some time.
Assisting in creating the incredible action scenes is some truly impressive visual effects work courtesy once more from Industrial Light and Magic. The visuals' seamless blend with the live action elements makes the futuristic aspects of the movie more believable rather than if the CGI had been over-the-top. Case in point, the holographic imagery Stark uses when associating/working with JARVIS in the lab. This obvious usage of CGI while very apparent doesn't seem all that removed from our reality, to the point that one could easily see this tech being available in the not so distant future. Not to mention all of the CGI intensive moments featuring Iron Man and War Machine in action are so exciting, and for comic book lovers, seeing the duo fighting side-by-side is simply incredible. Their scenes alone make it worth watching on the big screen at least one time.
Of course, the glue holding all of the exciting visuals and thrilling action sequences together is the solid screenplay written by Justin Theroux ("Tropic Thunder"), featuring elements loosely based upon the acclaimed "Demon in a Bottle" storyline from the comic books. As I stated earlier, the original film featured plenty of humor, wit, and sarcasm (primarily from Tony), this installment opts for a more mature tone which is very appropriate given the upheavals occurring in Tony's life after his proclamation of, "I am Iron Man." So, for those of you hoping for the same light-hearted fare, sorry not this time, and honestly the movie works well without it.
Now, there are some that felt this darker tinged story, especially in the first half of the movie, causes this entry to not feel as fun or entertaining as its predecessor. Personally, I felt the thematic shift was a natural progression for the character (not to mention keeping in-line with the comic book source material), and had the humor remained front-and-center then the story would have fallen flat on its face. While I do understand the detractors' point of view, the lesser success of the two "Fantastic Four" movies should serve as a prime example of allowing for too much humor, thus, overshadowing the potential for good dramatic storytelling. Thankfully, screenwriter Justin Theroux and director Jon Favreau managed to avoid the aforementioned movies' pratfall, and the drama was allowed a chance to thrive.
Of course, the story would be nothing without the incredible cast assembled to breathe life into these iconic characters. Leading the assemblage once more is Hollywood's most successful comeback kid, Robert Downey, Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Robert appears to be relishing the opportunity to reprise what could easily be called his most recognizable role. Robert once again brings his smooth talking, hyper-active personality to the character, but with a darker edge than previously seen. Portraying a man on the edge of losing his way, Robert's terrific performance was most likely influenced by his own infamous past. Even with the darker thematic elements, Downey, Jr. manages to keep things interesting and from sinking too far down during the film's gloomy, yet necessary moments.
In the supporting roles we find actress Gwyneth Paltrow returning as Pepper Potts. While Gwyneth easily holds her own opposite Robert, and their scenes are always rife with a playful tension and chemistry; sadly, it felt like her role was somewhat diminished from that of the original film. Even though she was featured throughout the entire duration, often times she seemed to be more of an afterthought to the scenes. Obviously, in a film with such a large cast, fitting everyone in with equal time is a difficult task, so I do understand that some judicious editing had to be done. Also, I'm not saying that having a little less Pepper Potts results in a less enjoyable movie, not in the least bit. I was just surprised more than anything to see her character on the backburner.
The character of Lt. Col. James Rhodes, portrayed this time by Don Cheadle ("Traitor") replacing Terrence Howard, is much more involved in not only the story, but also the action sequences, due to his donning of the War Machine armor. I was curious as to what I was going to think of Don Cheadle as Rhodes compared to Terrence, since I enjoyed his portrayal in the first movie. However, after seeing the movie I was left wishing Cheadle would have portrayed the character in both films. As good of an actor as Terrence Howard is, Don Cheadle really looked like he fit the part, and played the role perfectly both in and out of the armor. Cheadle just came off as a harder, more militaristic man in his portrayal, whereas Terrence seemed more on the softer side and slightly out of place in the role by comparison. It's too bad we can't go back and do some re-shoots to insert Don Cheadle into the original movie for better continuity.
Several new characters joined the cast of the expanding Marvel movie universe as we were introduced to Stark Industries' main business rival Justin Hammer, the villainous Ivan Vanko, and undercover spy Natasha Romanoff. Sam Rockwell ("Moon") is perfectly sniveling and smarmy as Justin Hammer. He's a man who, like Tony Stark, is recognized for his weapons manufacturing, but unlike Stark he has no qualms about eliminating whoever gets in his way. As the film's primary villain, Ivan Vanko a.k.a. Whiplash, Mickey Rourke ("Sin City") is creepy, brilliant, cold, and calculating in every aspect of his plot for vengeance against the Stark family and their business empire.
Now, Mickey Rourke may be a strange guy in the real world, and some could even argue a bit unstable, but one thing is for certain, he is one great actor. His performance was spot on every step of the way. For instance, unlike so many American actors, he never once appeared to struggle to maintain his character's Russian accent throughout the whole duration. This character will not garner him the accolades that his role in "The Wrestler" did, but he should be recognized all the same for continually putting terrific work on display every time he hits the screen.
Rounding out the newcomers is Scarlett Johansson ("The Island") as Natasha Romanoff, otherwise known as the Black Widow in the comic book world. Scarlett establishes her character in a humorous moment early on as being much more than what she seems, and from there we are given a character that is smart, sexy, and above all, lethal. After seeing her in this movie, I can't wait to see more of Scarlett's take on the Black Widow in future installments of this series or maybe even in some of the other Marvel franchises that are in the works.
Lastly, Samuel L. Jackson returns once more as the Director of S.H.I.E.LD., Nick Fury. At the end of the previous film, we are introduced to Nick Fury, albeit ever so briefly. Thankfully, this time around he is given a little bit more screen time, popping up every once in a while over the course of the movie. Samuel is clearly enjoying his role as the Marvel Universe's top spy, and is leaving fans wanting to see more of his character in the future films.
So, when all is said and done, without a doubt "Iron Man 2" easily lives up to all the hype. Boasting an engaging story that is filled with terrific characters, plenty of new plot developments, and incredible action scenes that are brimming with stunning CGI; director Jon Favreau's follow-up delivers in every way imaginable and even manages to surpass its predecessor. Not a bad day's work for a superhero.
"Iron Man 2" is rated PG-13 for violence and language.
No rust on this "Iron" May 6, 2010
Renfield (Edmonton, Canada)
30 out of 42 found this review helpful
I will admit that I was a tad worried about Iron Man 2, because, well let's face it, the first movie was so fantastic that it was almost untouchable. I mean, with the first movie, you had the extraordinary talents of Downey, Howard, Paltrow, Bridges and plenty more anchoring what was an incredible must-see summer slam of a movie. However, seeing the trailers for the second movie made me think "Uh oh, Spider Man 3 all over again." Sequels, especially superhero ones, seem to think that since they bring tons of random crap and characters into the frame, that they are always better, and as excited as I was for this movie, I felt it was going to be another one of those movies. So upon going into the theater, I kept those worries in mind.
Well, I can now officially say that those worries didn't prevent me from loving the movie.
Remember when Michael Bay tried to accomplish something epic with Transformers 2 with all these new characters and stuff? Well, Jon Faverau has managed to accomplish what Michael Bay never did- make a near-perfect sequel that manages to be just as great as the first. Now like the first, there's not a ton of action, but those scenes where action is absent, Faverau manages to make the most out of them. Complete with great action, laughs and characters, Iron Man 2 is the first big summer movie, and a must see on the big screen for sure, especially if you see it in digital!
***SPOILERS***
Iron Man 2 picks up half a year from when the first movie left off. The Stark Expo has just begun in Flushing, New York, and is to last all year. Tony, in a televised hearing, privatizes world peace. Life seems to be great, except for the fact that the reactor keeping him alive is killing him. This doesn't stop him from being Iron Man though- he continues to go on as Iron Man for the moment. He even considers replacing Pepper Potts with Natalie Rushman, appointing Potts a CEO to Stark Industries. However, in Russia, Ivan Vanko, the son of physicist Anton Vanko, having just lost his father and jealous of Stark's success, creates his own arc reactor, and becomes Whiplash, a badass villain with two electrified whips that can split anything in half with enough force.
His first appearance is at a race in Monaco, and after a brief (and failed) attempt to kill Tony, he meets up with Justin Hammer, Stark's rival, and they both collaborate to build a new technology that will hopefully overthrow Tony. However, with a stint at Tony's house appointing James Rhodes as War Machine, and several other plots, Tony Stark, suffering through personal problems, doesn't know if he really can be Iron Man and resolve all this.
Now the plot may not sound that great, but when you see it in the movie, you will be impressed with how complex it is. To not spoil too much, I left some stuff out, because the movie is that great. Aside from the plot, everything else is great. The acting here is fantastic! Robert Downey Jr. has his usual charm here, playing the lovable jerk that is Tony Stark. Replacing Terrence Howard is Don Cheadle, and he does it well! I can't believe I am saying this but I actually preferred him to Howard. Howard was great but wooden in places, whereas Cheadle was great the whole way. And Scarlett Johannson... whoa. When is she NEVER eye candy? As for her performance- this movie proves she is not just another pretty face. Her fight scene is just... mind blowingly amazing! Mickey Rourke gives a a fantastic performance as well, and manages to shine as the villain,
Of course, halfway through, the movie takes a break from the action and focuses on some character development- I was worried about it at first hearing but as I was watching the movie, I realized that sometimes, in superhero movies, character development does more than whiz-bang action. Don't worry guys, the scenes where action is absent are just as great as the scenes with action. But the action scenes are INCREDIBLE!!!! People are exaggerating the lack of action- the last 20 minutes alone has more action than the first, and is certainly more thrilling than the first too. The climax certainly is a thrill, and I gotta say I had a blast seeing it on the big screen.
So in short, Iron Man 2 is a success. I had tons of fun seeing it on the big screen. A great sequel and a great standalone movie, Iron Man 2 is a sequel that truly kicks ass. Whatever worries you may have, I recommend you cast them aside, because you're in for a 2 hour fun ride. So if you wanna see a sequel that truly kicks ass, this movie is it!
Exciting and Action Packed May 8, 2010
Stella Carrier (Hyattsville Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Both my husband and I had originally planned to see this movie because we both saw the first Iron Man movie together and enjoyed it. After viewing the Iron Man 2 movie today, we both are glad to have seen it. For starters, if you thought highly of the first Iron Man movie, it is safe to say that you are going to enjoy the second. In addition, I felt that the plot to the first Iron man movie was excellent and well developed. I was uncertain if Iron Man 2 was going to top the first one in action and excitement. Let me say that Iron Man 2 was even better than the first for those who wonder if this is the case. In addition, when Terrence Howard was dropped after the first Iron Man and replaced by Don Cheadle to be Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr's) sidekick in Iron Man 2, I was also unsure how this would play out. Needless to say, Don Cheadle did a fine job as Iron Man's sidekick in this movie. Admittedly, the character that I enjoyed the most was Robert Downey Jr's potrayal as Tony Stark back in action. Robert Downey Jr happens to be one of my favorite actors and he really gave an even stronger performance this time around. Gwyneth Paltrow is back as his reliable and self confident love interest who is deeply concerned for Tony Stark and wants the best for him. Scarlet Johanson plays an eloquent femme fatale named Natasha who also cares to help out Tony Stark. Then there is Mickey Rourke who plays a very convincing nemesis and "evil genius" villian named Vanko as the one who targets Tony Stark for revenge. Sam Rockwell plays a calculated senator by the last name of Hammer who craves some of the power that Tony Stark has. Then there is Gary Shandling who also plays as one of the congressman who also seems to desire some of the influence of the Iron Man. Samuel Jackson happens to also make an appearance as one of the men who is for the Iron Man. Overall, a strong all star cast and I feel that an excellent job was done on casting the characters for their respective parts. It was exciting to see the romantic side of Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark character strive to continue in impressing Pepper Potts while simultaneously being forced to come to terms with maintaining the powerful and heroic legacy of his job as Iron Man,with some exciting scenes thrown in for strong measure. This is a great date night movie that both men and women are going to enjoy. From my perspective, the very talented Robert Downey Jr. has also solidified his status as one of the talented actors to watch for years to come (his acting continues to get better and better in my modest opinion).
"Iron Man 2" is excellent! May 8, 2010
Kris King (Malone, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Iron Man 2" is excellent! This is how the story goes: The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts, and James "Rhodey" Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.
The cast led by Robert Downey Jr. (impressive again as Tony Stark), Gwyneth Paltrow (as Pepper Potts), Don Cheadle (as Rhodey), Scarlett Johansson (as Natalie Rushman / Natasha Romanoff), Sam Rockwell (as Justin Hammer), Mickey Rourke (as Ivan Vanko) & Samuel L. Jackson (as Nick Fury) is excellent! The directing by Jon Favreau (as Hogan) (also executive produced) (who also directed "Iron Man" (2008), "Elf" (2003), he is directing the upcoming "Cowboys & Aliens" (2011) & executive producing "The Avengers" (2012) is excellent! The screenplay by Justin Theroux (who also did wrote the story and screenplay and executive produced "Tropic Thunder" (2008) is excellent!
The music by John Debney (who also did the music to the upcoming "Predators" (2010), he also did the music to "Valentine's Day" (2010), "The Passion Of The Christ" (2004) & "Elf") is excellent! The cinematography by Matthew Libatique (who also did the cinematography to "Iron Man" & the upcoming "Cowboys & Aliens") is excellent! The film editing by Dan Lebental (who also did the film editing to "Iron Man", "Elf", "The Break-Up" (2006), "Couples Retreat" (2009) & the upcoming "Cowboys & Aliens") & Richard Pearson (who also did the film editing to "Men In Black II" (2002), "The Bourne Supremacy" (2004), "United 93" (2006), "Get Smart" (2008) & "Quantum Of Solace" (2008) is excellent! The casting by Sarah Finn (she will be doing the casting to the upcoming "Cowboys & Aliens") & Randi Hiller (both did the casting to "Iron Man", "Couples Retreat", the upcoming "Thor" (2011) & "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011) is excellent! The production design by J. Michael Riva (who also did the production design to "Iron Man", "Lethal Weapon 1, 2, & 4" (1987, 1989 & 1998), "A Few Good Men" (1992), "The Pursuit Of Happyness" (2006), "Spider-Man 3" (2007) & "Seven Pounds" (2008) is excellent! The art direction by Page Buckner (who also did the art direction to "The Incredible Hulk" (2008), Michael E. Goldman (was an assistant art director on "The Pursuit Of Happyness", "Iron Man", "Frost / Nixon" (2008) & the upcoming "Hereafter" (2010), David F. Klassen (supervising art director) (who also did the art direction to "A Few Good Men", "Lethal Weapon 4", "The Pursuit Of Happyness", "Spider-Man 3", "Iron Man" & "Seven Pounds") & Suzan Wexler (who also did the art direction to "Spider-Man 3", "Iron Man" & "Edge Of Darkness" (2010) is excellent! The set decoration by Lauri Gaffin (who also did the set decoration to "Fargo" (1996), "Lethal Weapon 4", "Mission: Impossible II" (2000), "Mr. Deeds" (2002), "The Ring Two" (2005), "The Pursuit Of Happyness", "Iron Man" & the upcoming "Thor" (2011) is excellent! The costume design by Mary Zophres (who also did the costume design to "Catch Me If You Can" (2002), "The Terminal" (2004) & "Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull" (2008), she has been doing the costume design to the Coen Brothers' films since "Fargo", including the upcoming "True Grit" (2010) is excellent!
This is an excellent sequel to "Iron Man". Robert Downey Jr. impresses again in another excellent performance. This is better than most comic-book sequels out there.
Iron Man 2 Doesn't Disappoint May 8, 2010
Terence Allen (Atlanta, GA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Iron Man 2" is more than a worthy sequel to the original Iron Man film. The majority of the good guys return intact - Robert Downey, Jr as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark and his powerful alter ego, Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow as Stark's right hand assistant, Pepper Potts, and Jon Favreau (also the the two films' director) as Stark's bodyguard, Happy Hogan, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, head of the SHIELD intelligence agency. Two new actors join this group - Don Cheadle, replacing Terrence Howard as Stark friend and Air Force officer, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, and Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Rushman, Stark's new aide who turns into a lot more.
The bad guys are Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko, a son of a former business partner of Stark's father. The elder Vanko dies at the beginning of the film, setting the son on a quest for vengeance that results in a suit much like Stark's, including a powerful electrical whip. Whiplash, as Rourke's character comes to be known, makes a very public attempt to kill Stark. After the attempt fails, Vanko is rescued from prison by Justin Hammer, a business rival of Stark's who wants to use Vanko's expertise to create more powerful armor and sell it to the US military.
Add to this already potent mix several other complications - Stark's deepening relationship with Pepper, who he anoints as his replacement at Stark Industries, his growing egotism and hubris that makes very vulnerable to attack, and his body's rejection of the power cell in his chest that is grdually killing him, and you have a movie with a huge cast, lots of plot entanglements, and lots and lots of action.
But it all works. The cast is terrific, the movie is alternately thrilling, funny, and touching, and the viewer doesn't leave this movie feeling that they don't want to see Iron Man 3. And for the movie studio, Marvel, regular cast members and movie fans, what happens next in the Iron Man franchise promises to be a very, very good thing.
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