Iron Man

Movie Title: Iron Man
Director: Jon Favreau
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Year of Release: 2008
Date of Release: May 2, 2008
Length of Movie: 2 hours 6 minutes
Country: United States
Soundtracks: Includes tracks like “Iron Man” theme by Ramin Djawadi, and “Back in Black” by AC/DC.
Age Rating: PG-13

About the Movie:

Iron Man introduces us to Tony Stark. Tony is a genius, billionaire, playboy, and CEO of Stark Industries. He owns a company that is known for creating advanced weapons for the U.S. military.

On a trip to Afghanistan to demonstrate a new missile, Tony is kidnapped. He is captured by a group called the Ten Rings. They pick him up not for a ransom but to build them a weapon. They provide him with some equipment’s and even though he was under heavy scrutiny, Tony tricks his captors. He goes ahead to build a suit of armor, which he uses to escape. When he returns, the experience really changes his thought process and he decides to change his focus from weapons manufacturing to perfecting his suit, becoming Iron Man.

This movie actually sets the stage for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We follow Tony’s journey and his growth as he transforms from a self-centered weapons manufacturer into a hero.

Setting & Filming Locations

Although the movie takes place in Malibu, California, and the portion were Tony is captured is supposed to be Afghanistan, Iron Man was actually filmed in various locations in California. The desert scenes believe it or not were actually filmed in Lone Pine.

Fun Facts about the Movie

Iron Man was the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It really was the beginning of what would become an amazing journey that would produce so many movies and give us the Avengers and the entire MCU.

Quotes from the Movie

“I am Iron Man.” — Tony Stark
“Sometimes you gotta run before you can walk.” — Tony Stark
“Is it better to be feared or respected? I say, is it too much to ask for both?” — Tony Stark