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Iron Man 2

PG-13

Released May 7, 2010

2 hr. 4 min.

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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305 Reviews

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With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy.

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Critics Consensus

It isn't quite the breath of fresh air that Iron Man was, but this sequel comes close with solid performances and an action-packed plot.

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Gabe C

An awesome follow up that elevates on everything that was great about the first one. The villains are a bit forgettable, but still a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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*hammer drones and war machine has got hijack by ivan vanko* cheong hor ivor:ur.... iron man? i think ivan vanko hijacks all drones not right...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Fetti

It's messy and predictable but Robert Downey Jr. has enough charm and wit to make this (lesser) sequel enough of a fun ride to still entertain.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Jacob C

As a continuation of the 2008 opening of Marvel's Iron Man, they did a great job of introducing characters that will play roles in the larger picture of The Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Kevin K

You can tell this movie was just a holding pattern until the Avengers

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Zinjx W

A step down from the first one. Robert Downey Jr always deliver as Iron man.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Jon Favreau

Director

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Gwyneth Paltrow

Pepper Potts

Don Cheadle

Lt. Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes

Scarlett Johansson

Natalie Rushman

Sam Rockwell

Justin Hammer

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Deborah Ross

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If there were any new ideas, I failed to spot them, as did my bone marrow, which slept through most of it anyhow.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

I don't think the story was nearly as strong as that of The Dark Knight, but it sure was entertaining and surprisingly funny... and sets up The Avengers quite nicely.

Rated: B+

Sep 11, 2017

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Nick Pinkerton

Village Voice

As for the actual grand finale, Downey Jr. and Cheadle seem like they're already network gaming the PS3 release instead of facing any actual threat, and Rourke goes out like a chump.

Apr 15, 2013

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

It’s a good film; flawed, sure, but we’ve missed this kind of effectively contained storytelling in these movies.

Feb 27, 2024

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Anushka Halve

Film Companion

This corridor fight sequence perfectly encapsulates the character's lethal efficiency, and adds a touch of flair to an already fantastic scene...

Dec 11, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The most extraordinary aspect of Iron Man 2 is how it brings together the film’s seemingly unending string of subplots, tightly confined inside a mere 2-hour runtime, and makes the process feel effortless.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 5, 2023

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Synopsis

With the world now aware that he is Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to divulge the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must forge new alliances and confront a powerful new enemy.

Director: Jon Favreau
Executive Producer: Louis D'Esposito, Denis L. Stewart, Jon Favreau, Susan Downey, Stan Lee, Alan Fine, David Maisel
Screenwriter: Justin Theroux
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Intense Sci-Fi Action|Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 7, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $312.1M

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