| 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:  88 reviews
Sales Rank: 6
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Autographed: No
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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 20 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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 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.
I really enjoyed the movie May 9, 2010
Golden Lion (North Ogden, Ut United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Iron man 2 villain, whiplash was a surprising clever fellow. The energy whips were cool. It had a Spiderman II quality.
Tony Starks breaks all the rules, racing against time to replace his palladium, arch reactor core, with a new element conceived and visualized by his father. The pattern of the new element was encoded in the city of the future. Palladium was the material used in cold fusion created the atmospheric pressure of the sun and trigger fusion chain reaction.
Tony Starks builds a particle accelerator to build a new element. Was the laser a photo beam or a positron beam?
I think Iron Man 2 is one of the best Marvel comic characters. I do like the Green Lantern, but Iron Man has center stage. Iron Man 2 brings high tech robots, gesture technology, holographic 3d, and open system to the public. The technologies seem futuristic, but very doable today, given enough money to assemble the various systems of technology. Howard Stark says, the future is technology and technology will bring peace. Tony Starks claims he is a national asset because he has privatized peace. He tells the Senate committee, if offer he may accept Sec of Defense.
Iron Man has plenty of action. A fight on Tony's birthday breaks out between Colonel Rodney and Tony Starks, Iron man against iron man, ending with a knockout through a energy beam feedback explosion. Ivan Vanko, family revenge plot was intriguing. Ivan was a Russian Doctor Octavus from Spiderman. Ivan builds an army of droid robots that he can remotely control to destroy Stark Industries using Hammer Inc as a front. The robots provided great aerial escape scenes, wicked weapon discharges, and numerous surprise weapons.
I liked Starks whitty sarcasm with Hammer. The concise verbal dialogue reminded me of Sherlock Holmes.
Pepper Potts as the new CEO was good, but not great. She was irritating at times, but set the love scene at the end of the movie. They were the perfect couple.
Justin Hammer seemed comical as Master of disguise. I kept wondering, if I should be laughing. I kept feeling like he was going to deliver a very funny punch line or was performing a stand up comedy.
Nick Fury didn't add much to the plot. The secret agent provided great martial art fight scenes, but not much to the plot; somewhat disappointing, I was expecting more. Natasha Romanoff was great, but should have been another movie.
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