The Invincible Iron Man
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Movie Reviews of The Invincible Iron Man
Movie Review: An Iron Man DVD for the non-Iron Man Fan
Summary: 5 Stars
As the title states, I'm not an Iron Man fan. I never read any of the Iron Man comics. I bought this DVD only because I enjoyed the Marvel Avengers DVDs and wanted to get a closer look at the man inside of the iron.
From this movie alone, I was able to see many different sides of Iron Man including his romantic relationships, his tense relationship with his father, his treatment of friendships, and his will when behind the mask. Although this is not a true-to-form representation of his origins as depicted in the comics, it is a very compelling story of his origins nontheless. At first I was a little dissapointed to know the main setting for confrontation was going to be a Chinese setting (it is becoming overused). However, the further into the film I got, the more quickly I decided there was an involving enough story being told here that the seemingly overused setting didn't matter.
It soon became clear to me why the main confrontational setting took place where and how it did; contrast. What better contrast to a technologically advanced flying iron man than an ancient civilization that goes as far back as the Chinese civilization depicted here does?
For someone like me, a non-Iron Man fan, this animated feature allowed me to see little bits and pieces of Tony Stark's and Iron Man's life. Because the entire story of his origins had to fit in one film instead of a series, I only get glimpses of each side of him. But it is enough to get a clear picture of him and understand him as a whole. Along the way of discovering who and what Iron Man is, I get to see it be told with a contrasting but fitting storyline.
Overall, this movie has let me know enough about Iron Man that it has turned me into an Iron Man fan. Maybe this animated film is not for hardcore Iron Man fans, but it is certainly a story worth appreciating and seeing.
Movie Review: Rethinking Iron Man
Summary: 5 Stars
If you appreciate the updates to the Superman mythology made by Smallville producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, you'll appreciate this updated version of Iron Man's origin. It was great to see shellhead's aquatic armor, the original robot-like grey suit, and the classic red and gold. The animators used more CGI here than in the Avengers animated movies, but it meshes well with the cell animation. The lava animation in the underground battle scene is excellent. The pacing is fairly good and the changes made to both Iron Man's and the Mandarin's origins were clearly wise decisions. Changes are good as long as they make sense. The changes made here certainly do, especially in today's day and age where viewers tend to be more sophisticated. If the storytelling for the 2008 Iron Man motion picture is half as good as this animated movie, it should be one of the best super hero movies ever made! If you're looking for an intelligent update of a classic super hero along with strong storytelling and well above-average voiceover work, look no further than the Invincible Iron Man! This is definitely geared for an older audience though. I can't see children warming up to so much dialogue. I can't wait to see Doctor Strange! PLEASE MAKE MORE IRON MAN ANIMATED MOVIES LIKE (A stand alone Captain America animated movie would be a good idea too)Movie Review: Say hello to my little laser cannon
Summary: 5 Stars
For those of you that saw the Ultimate Avengers I and Ultimate Avengers II this movie is for you. This movie tells the origin of Tony Stark and how he first became the iron man. When young Tony Stark company tries to uncover and ancient city. They are repeatedly attacked by a group of terrorist called the jade dragons. Who are trying to prevent the revival of the Mandarin the most vicious, heartless, and dangerous dynasty to ever exist back in the days of ancient china before the modernization of China began in the mid or late 1800s. When Tony raises the city he releases and ancient supernatural power. Enter the four magical minions of the Mandarin with the elemental powers of water, fire, earth and wind. Actual there are five elementals but the fifth elemental the dragon is rarely seen you do not seethe dragon the first time until about halfway through the movie and is not seen again until the very end of movie. The only thing that can stop the prophecy is Tony Stark and his top secret indo suits he had been developing in secret that nobody not even his own father new about. Will the suits armed with high tech laser cannons and rock buster that propel him through the air be enough. Can young Stark and his endo suits stop the awful prophecy? Find out in the action packed thrilling conclusion.
Movie Review: AWESOME:Another Marvel Answer To DC Animations
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm gonna keep it short and sweet because for the most part, I'm agreeing with the positive reviews/posts on the long-awaited Iron Man animated flick. I picked this one up as soon as it hit the rack and I must say that I was mind-blown...the 21st century upgrade, the storyline, the animation, the sci fi, the mysticism, the action, and the suspense were all there. This is yet another awesome Marvel Entertainment answer to the slew of DC Comics animated series/movies that have been dominating the media for the past decade or so, as a matter of fact, I recommend this one over the Ultimate Avengers 1 & 2(even though both are keepers just for being the 1st 2 Marvel animated movies). This one'll leave you all the more in anticipation of the live action Iron Man movie, the Doctor Strange animated movie, and many more(I'm hoping to see an all-new Incredible Hulk animated movie). Fundies may not agree, but this is a perfect example of a 21st century upgrade(via the Ultimates series) done right. Much respect to Marvel for giving us a HOT project featuring one of comicdom's most underrated legandary superheroes. Give us more!!!Movie Review: Iron Man, as the Hero he should be
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I'll admit I am not a fan of Marvel's Ultimate line of Comics, in fact, there are very few curent comics I want to read. They lack the sense of fun and adventure that comics are supposed to have.
But, this DVD does have the sense of adventure and is definately fun to watch. Yes it is "modern" re-telling of the origin of Iron Man, but not only does it keep the original "Grey Knight" suit, but also explains how he could manage to build it so fast (hint: he has had some practice in armor building, just has not played superhero yet).
The main villain is the Mandarin and his five elementals. Mandarin has also been re-imagined a little, he only has five rings, four with elemental powers and a surprising fifth ring. The elementals are vey well done and provide an excellent enemy to show off the abilities of Iron Man's classic Gold & Red suit and the Aquatic suit.
There is violence and some implied nudity (this is Tony Stark), but it is a very good DVD and I am looking forward to the next Dr Strange DVD, which I do hope is not the last Marvel DVD we see in this series.