Iron Man 2 (2010)

Personally, I find the scene where he explains how he handles business while wearing a suit even more hilarious, simply because I tried to visualize the actual logistics.
There are really only two possibilities here:
1. The guy is naked under the suit, which we know isn't the case since it’s been shown multiple times that he puts the suit on over his clothes. Which brings us to the next point...
2. He’s fully dressed, and when he goes, he just wets himself. 🙂 At that point, whether the fabric somehow manages to absorb the mess or not becomes an entirely irrelevant question. 😁

bluebison8 said:There is shrapnel lodged in his chest, and there is simply no way to extract it without causing fatal damage to his heart. This device on his chest was originally designed to act as a magnet, keeping that shrapnel from migrating deeper into his heart and killing him instantly. That "arc reactor" was meant to be nothing more than the power source for the magnet. However, it turns out the thing generates an incredible amount of energy—enough to actually power an entire Iron Man suit.

I certainly understand the logic behind it, but I can't help but wonder why someone with such immense wealth and access to the most cutting-edge technology on the planet couldn't find a way to safely remove it...😂

Even with all that money, Tony Stark is just another regular guy. I guess his heart and that shrapnel are his Achilles' heel—pretty much every superhero has one. 😉

feralorca82 said:That’s really just setting the stage for Ultimate Avengers.
At the end of Iron Man, S.H.I.E.L.D. brings Stark into the fold. Then in the Hulk intro, you see Captain America's shield under the ice (since he went MIA in WWII), and by the end of Hulk, Stark is trying to recruit Banner for the Avengers, which Cap is supposed to lead. 😉
Obviously, they're missing a few people, like Thor, who's currently in the works—can't wait. 😈

You mention seeing the shield in the Hulk intro. In which specific part does that occur? Because I recall seeing it in Iron Man as well, and even in parts of the second film...

nimblemarlin6 said:There’s a little extra scene tucked away at the very end of the credits. Honestly, in my opinion, it’s hardly worth sitting through—it lasts maybe sixty seconds, but you have to endure the entire credit roll first, which drags on for at least five songs from the soundtrack. It feels incredibly long.

To save everyone the trouble of hunting for it, here’s the breakdown:

SPOILER

We see the desert outside of New York City. A car is driving through the wasteland, then it pulls over. A man in a suit steps out. This guy works for S L Jackson—he pops up for about three minutes during the actual movie—and he is completely irrelevant to the main plot.
During the film, he tells Stark that he’s been reassigned to New York City.

The guy climbs up onto a small ridge, maybe 50 feet high. He looks down, and about 500 feet away in a little valley, there’s this circular crater, roughly 150 feet across.
There are about ten workers standing around the edge of the crater.

The guy pulls out his phone and makes a call. He says: "Sir... we found him!"

The camera starts zooming out from him toward the crater, and for a split second, you catch a glimpse of some solid, probably metallic object sitting in the middle of that hole. I couldn't quite tell what it was since they didn't show it clearly, but it looked a bit like Thor's hammer to me. Or perhaps just some piece of machinery.

That’s Thor’s hammer—Mjolnir, if I recall correctly...

First, I should mention that I have been a massive Iron Man enthusiast since I was quite young. Generally speaking, I am a fan of the entire Marvel cinematic lineup. I have watched everything except for the Blade trilogy and Man-Thing. My collection at home is quite extensive on DVD; my absolute favorites remain Iron Man and X-Men.

I have revisited the first Iron Man film numerous times, and in my estimation, it stands as one of the superior entries in the franchise. While I haven't sat down to watch Iron Man 2 just yet, I have spent a considerable amount of time studying the trailers, looking at stills—I currently have Whiplash set as my desktop wallpaper 😁—and reading every bit of news available. From what I can gather, the film looks exceptional, primarily due to the caliber of the cast (though I suspect you all know the lineup by heart already, haha). To put it simply, even without having seen it, I am convinced the film is excellent.
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AVENGERS

I thought it might be useful to consolidate everything we have learned thus far. Specifically:
- Iron Man 1 - We see Captain America's shield resting on a table in Tony's workshop. You can view the clip here to verify: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIVeuYqjMlk

- Iron Man 1 - At the very end, following the credits, Nick Fury visits Tony at his residence and invites him to join the "Avengers."

- The Incredible Hulk - In a deleted opening scene where Bruce heads to the Arctic to hunt, we see Captain America's body and his shield encased within the shattering ice. Here is the footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBKlH...eature=related

- The Incredible Hulk - During the film, General Ross mentions to Emil Blonsky that there was a super-soldier program during World War II. That is presumably how Captain America came to be.

- The Incredible Hulk - At the conclusion of the film, Tony informs General Ross that the "team" is coming together.

- Iron Man 2 - Tony uses Captain America's shield as a makeshift support for something he is working on.

- Iron Man 2 - At the end of the movie, Agent Coulson reports to Nick Fury that they have located Thor's hammer, Mjolnir.

1. How do you imagine they will bridge the gap between high-tech worlds like Iron Man's, the raw power of the Hulk, the mythology of Thor, and the rest?
2. Is it possible we might see appearances from Spider-Man or perhaps characters from the X-Men?
3. Furthermore, how is it that Captain America's shield ended up with Tony? Shouldn't the Captain still have it in his possession?

If I have misremembered any details or if anyone has additional insights to offer, please feel free to share them. 🙂

Everyone else just doesn't hold a candle to the classics—think about the grit of characters like Lone Ranger, Tex Willer, or Captain Mickey—they've got that soul you just can't replicate elsewhere.

TNT group >>>>>> where the hell are the Avengers......

Steven Wilson83 said:First, I should mention that I have been a massive Iron Man enthusiast since I was quite young. Generally speaking, I am a fan of the entire Marvel cinematic lineup. I have watched everything except for the Blade trilogy and Man-Thing. My collection at home is quite extensive on DVD; my absolute favorites remain Iron Man and X-Men.

I have revisited the first Iron Man film numerous times, and in my estimation, it stands as one of the superior entries in the franchise. While I haven't sat down to watch Iron Man 2 just yet, I have spent a considerable amount of time studying the trailers, looking at stills—I currently have Whiplash set as my desktop wallpaper 😁—and reading every bit of news available. From what I can gather, the film looks exceptional, primarily due to the caliber of the cast (though I suspect you all know the lineup by heart already, haha). To put it simply, even without having seen it, I am convinced the film is excellent.
__________________________________________________ ________________
AVENGERS

I thought it might be useful to consolidate everything we have learned thus far. Specifically:
- Iron Man 1 - We see Captain America's shield resting on a table in Tony's workshop. You can view the clip here to verify: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIVeuYqjMlk

- Iron Man 1 - At the very end, following the credits, Nick Fury visits Tony at his residence and invites him to join the "Avengers."

- The Incredible Hulk - In a deleted opening scene where Bruce heads to the Arctic to hunt, we see Captain America's body and his shield encased within the shattering ice. Here is the footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBKlH...eature=related

- The Incredible Hulk - During the film, General Ross mentions to Emil Blonsky that there was a super-soldier program during World War II. That is presumably how Captain America came to be.

- The Incredible Hulk - At the conclusion of the film, Tony informs General Ross that the "team" is coming together.

- Iron Man 2 - Tony uses Captain America's shield as a makeshift support for something he is working on.

- Iron Man 2 - At the end of the movie, Agent Coulson reports to Nick Fury that they have located Thor's hammer, Mjolnir.

1. How do you imagine they will bridge the gap between high-tech worlds like Iron Man's, the raw power of the Hulk, the mythology of Thor, and the rest?
2. Is it possible we might see appearances from Spider-Man or perhaps characters from the X-Men?
3. Furthermore, how is it that Captain America's shield ended up with Tony? Shouldn't the Captain still have it in his possession?

If I have misremembered any details or if anyone has additional insights to offer, please feel free to share them. 🙂

Look, Iron Man is pure high-tech science, whereas Thor is squarely in the realm of magic and ancient gods.
I mean, sure, it works in a comic book—paper can handle just about anything you throw at it—but realistically? It’s a total mismatch.
It’s going to be a complete mess.

nimblemarlin6 said:Look, Iron Man is pure high-tech science, whereas Thor is squarely in the realm of magic and ancient gods.
I mean, sure, it works in a comic book—paper can handle just about anything you throw at it—but realistically? It’s a total mismatch.
It’s going to be a complete mess.

Doesn't matter when we're talking fiction. If it worked in the comics, it'll work on screen (assuming they don't butcher Thor). Besides, I don't see why the God of Thunder and his hammer couldn't fit right into the Avengers. Kenneth Branagh is directing, so I doubt it'll be total garbage.

If Storm from the X-Men can manipulate the weather and summon storms, then I don't see why Thor can't swallow lightning and spit it back out. At the end of the day, what Storm does and what Thor does is basically the same thing—it's all just power from Mjolnir. The only catch is that Mjolnir only grants that strength to one specific worthy person (in this case, Dr. Donald Blake).

And regarding pure magic, separate from all this, Doctor Strange fits perfectly fine into the Marvel Universe.😉

feralorca82 said:Doesn't matter when we're talking fiction. If it worked in the comics, it'll work on screen (assuming they don't butcher Thor). Besides, I don't see why the God of Thunder and his hammer couldn't fit right into the Avengers. Kenneth Branagh is directing, so I doubt it'll be total garbage.

If Storm from the X-Men can manipulate the weather and summon storms, then I don't see why Thor can't swallow lightning and spit it back out. At the end of the day, what Storm does and what Thor does is basically the same thing—it's all just power from Mjolnir. The only catch is that Mjolnir only grants that strength to one specific worthy person (in this case, Dr. Donald Blake).

And regarding pure magic, separate from all this, Doctor Strange fits perfectly fine into the Marvel Universe.😉

Storm is a mutant. Banner turns into the Hulk because of gamma radiation. Captain America is a lab experiment. Iron Man has a high-tech robotic suit powered by a reactor. And Thor? He's a god of thunder.
So, who exactly is the outsider in this group? 😁

Listen, sure, it's obvious they all exist in the same comic book universe, but as a movie? Iron Man felt like a mashup of Transformers and James Bond. That's where I struggle—gods and magic just don't quite mesh with that vibe.

nimblemarlin6 said:Storm is a mutant. Banner turns into the Hulk because of gamma radiation. Captain America is a lab experiment. Iron Man has a high-tech robotic suit powered by a reactor. And Thor? He's a god of thunder.
So, who exactly is the outsider in this group? 😁

Listen, sure, it's obvious they all exist in the same comic book universe, but as a movie? Iron Man felt like a mashup of Transformers and James Bond. That's where I struggle—gods and magic just don't quite mesh with that vibe.

Remember that movie *The Incredible Hulk Returns* where Thor showed up? Maybe he didn't fit in there either? Sorry, but he fit perfectly.
Think this one will fit? I have my doubts.

And just because you personally don't like the "idea," that's just a matter of taste. Nothing more. 🙂

feralorca82 said:Remember that movie *The Incredible Hulk Returns* where Thor showed up? Maybe he didn't fit in there either? Sorry, but he fit perfectly.
Think this one will fit? I have my doubts.

And just because you personally don't like the "idea," that's just a matter of taste. Nothing more. 🙂

It's an aesthetic question, really.
In a superhero flick like *Batman & Robin*, anything goes! But if the movie is leaning more toward a gritty, sci-fi techno thriller vibe, then no, it doesn't work.
Exactly—I'm personally not a fan of the idea of having the God of Thunder and Iron Man sharing the same screen in one movie.
I don't doubt most people would be totally fine with it...

We shall see how things unfold. I realize this is somewhat tangential to the film itself, but I was wondering if anyone here happened to pick up a copy of AC/DC: Iron Man 2?
How is the quality? Is it worth the investment?...

I watched it yesterday, and I feel like they leaned a little too hard into that whole Americanized vibe. The first half was definitely stronger, in my opinion. The ending lacked a bit of imagination for me; I guess I expected something more impactful regarding Vanka's death, but it felt like he was taken out way too quickly, almost in an instant.
Ocjena: 6.8/10

Steven Wilson83 said:First, I should mention that I have been a massive Iron Man enthusiast since I was quite young. Generally speaking, I am a fan of the entire Marvel cinematic lineup. I have watched everything except for the Blade trilogy and Man-Thing. My collection at home is quite extensive on DVD; my absolute favorites remain Iron Man and X-Men.

I have revisited the first Iron Man film numerous times, and in my estimation, it stands as one of the superior entries in the franchise. While I haven't sat down to watch Iron Man 2 just yet, I have spent a considerable amount of time studying the trailers, looking at stills—I currently have Whiplash set as my desktop wallpaper 😁—and reading every bit of news available. From what I can gather, the film looks exceptional, primarily due to the caliber of the cast (though I suspect you all know the lineup by heart already, haha). To put it simply, even without having seen it, I am convinced the film is excellent.
__________________________________________________ ________________
AVENGERS

I thought it might be useful to consolidate everything we have learned thus far. Specifically:
- Iron Man 1 - We see Captain America's shield resting on a table in Tony's workshop. You can view the clip here to verify: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIVeuYqjMlk

- Iron Man 1 - At the very end, following the credits, Nick Fury visits Tony at his residence and invites him to join the "Avengers."

- The Incredible Hulk - In a deleted opening scene where Bruce heads to the Arctic to hunt, we see Captain America's body and his shield encased within the shattering ice. Here is the footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBKlH...eature=related

- The Incredible Hulk - During the film, General Ross mentions to Emil Blonsky that there was a super-soldier program during World War II. That is presumably how Captain America came to be.

- The Incredible Hulk - At the conclusion of the film, Tony informs General Ross that the "team" is coming together.

- Iron Man 2 - Tony uses Captain America's shield as a makeshift support for something he is working on.

- Iron Man 2 - At the end of the movie, Agent Coulson reports to Nick Fury that they have located Thor's hammer, Mjolnir.

1. How do you imagine they will bridge the gap between high-tech worlds like Iron Man's, the raw power of the Hulk, the mythology of Thor, and the rest?
2. Is it possible we might see appearances from Spider-Man or perhaps characters from the X-Men?
3. Furthermore, how is it that Captain America's shield ended up with Tony? Shouldn't the Captain still have it in his possession?

If I have misremembered any details or if anyone has additional insights to offer, please feel free to share them. 🙂

I haven't seen this part yet; was that shown during the post-credits scene?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U8BbZFntLg

Hey, I just stumbled upon this!

analogcanyon29 said:I watched it yesterday, and I feel like they leaned a little too hard into that whole Americanized vibe. The first half was definitely stronger, in my opinion. The ending lacked a bit of imagination for me; I guess I expected something more impactful regarding Vanka's death, but it felt like he was taken out way too quickly, almost in an instant.
Ocjena: 6.8/10

I haven't seen this part yet; was that shown during the post-credits scene?

That’s after the credits, if I recall correctly...

Just got back from the theater. Honestly, the movie was decent enough. The standout moment had to be when he pulls out his ex-wife's weapon—absolute legend. In my opinion, they could’ve cranked up the action a bit more, but it was fine. One thing I don't get, though: how are those robots he built out there so easily trashed by Iron Man? They should at least have some comparable strength, right? That part felt pretty weak to me.

Personally, I found this movie to be absolutely fantastic.
It’s packed with action and pure entertainment, moving at such a steady clip that there isn't a single dull moment to be found.
The whole conflict wraps up quite smoothly, and all things considered, it’s definitely worth catching on the big screen—maybe aim for a Wednesday matinee to beat the crowds for $4.75 😁

The main villain is just hilarious; even when he's getting totally thrashed, he keeps dropping those "You lose" lines like it's nothing, which had me laughing out loud!

It was an alright movie—definitely a step up from the first one, though not by a huge margin. Personally, I didn't find the humor nearly as sharp as it was in the original—those jokes just didn't land for me—but all in all, I’m satisfied. They haven't ruined the franchise yet.
Now, something isn't sitting right with me—was Rhodey already training in that silver suit before this? It feels a bit silly that he manages to fix the Iron Man tech so effortlessly right out of the gate—I mean, sure, he was drunk, but still—and then flies around without any struggle or adjustment period. If I recall correctly, there was a line about how every suit has built-in protections that only the specific user can access. So, does that mean Rhodey had been wearing the silver one already? Was that something Tony custom-built specifically for him?
Also, that scene in Monte Carlo felt a little naive—you know, he's swinging this thing around everywhere, and it takes more than five minutes for the police to even show up. One shot and it's over. But instead, everyone just stands there gawking. It felt pretty ridiculous to me—though, as a standalone action sequence, it was fine. A few cops should have at least shown up to get caught in the crossfire.
Oh, and honestly? I wish Tony had just handled everything himself. He doesn't need a sidekick—he certainly doesn't need anyone's help. ☕