“I am Iron Man.”
— Tony Stark.
Main takeaways:
- Aly: This movie was one of my favorites so far. I really liked how this one was more modern – while the CGI and animation weren’t always up to today’s standards, it seemed much more in tune with the ways of today. I also enjoyed the way I could point out specific things that were connected with the movies we’ve previously watched. Nods to both Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain Marvel were pretty cool since I felt like I really understood what was going on.
- Ally: I was excited to rewatch this one, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. Robert Downey Jr. is the heart and soul of the MCU, so the marathon doesn’t feel real until he’s introduced. I agree with Aly that this movie is more exciting than the previous two because it takes place in this century rather than the 1900’s, and you can feel the buildup to the Avengers. There were references back to the first two films we saw, which was exciting because it felt like it was all coming together. I think Tony Stark has a strong character arc, and to see him change from a ruthless weapons developer to a genuine hero. Of course, his wit and humor make him the best character to watch in the MCU, and any movie led by RDJ is a good film.
Favorite scene:
- Aly: My favorite scene(s) were anytime Tony and Pepper were on screen together. Since I know they’re married now, it was cool to see them working together before they became a couple. I especially loved when Pepper framed Tony’s original heart he had made for himself and captioned it “Proof Tony Stark has a heart” because I remember that from Endgame.
- Ally: Nothing beats the scene towards the end, where Pepper is trying to escape from Obadiah Stane. Gwyneth Paltrow clearly does not know how to run, and I got greater enjoyment from repeatedly watching her attempt to do so than anything else in life.
Favorite / least favorite character:
- Aly: My favorite character was obviously Agent Coulson. If you couldn’t tell before, I think our constant “aww!”’s might have given it away. He’s just always so sweet and seems to want to help the greater good. Coulson also has been great throughout the decades, since he was very nice to Fury and Captain Marvel. Coulson is just the sweet, wholesome character we need right now. My least favorite character is the obvious choice – Obadiah. From the very beginning, I felt as though he was out to get Tony since Tony had risen in the ranks and quickly displaced him when Tony was only 21. He also just always seemed to be hovering, and that was especially evident at the end of the film.
- Ally: Obadiah is the most involved and developed villain we’ve seen so far, and Jeff Bridges gave a great performance. By the end of the movie I literally hated Stane with all of my being, so he gets my vote for least favorite. My favorite character is the one and only Tony Stark, king of the MCU. His character development across the franchise is fun to watch, so going back and revisiting his origin story is always nice. His humor is unmatched and he can easily carry any movie, making Iron Man the best Marvel hero.
Ranking (out of 10):
- Aly: 9/10 for sure. This film had a great plotline and connected well with the films in chronological order. The only complaint I have is with the animation, but that is on par with the release date.
- Ally: 9/10! The movie can be a little boring at times, but the plot is really strong and the cast and characters are the best we’ve seen so far. It’ll always hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of many as the first Marvel movie released.
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