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Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark in the third instalment of Marvel's Iron Man. Largely confined to his workshop after the events of The Avengers, Stark is sidelined from superhero duties until he calls out violent terrorist The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). Pausing a campaign of anti-U.S. attacks, The Mandarin takes a personal interest in Stark, who soon finds his whole life threatened by a foe more powerful than he or the government anticipated. More

The once over-confident Tony Stark is still rattled by the battle of New York in which he helped to repel an alien invasion. Anxious and having trouble sleeping, Stark obsessively works on his Iron Man suits, to the consternation of girlfriend Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). Potts is soon in the firing line along with a scientist and former lover (Rebecca Hall), after Stark challenges international terrorist The Mandarin, who turns his deadly attention towards Stark in a spectacular attack on his home. As The Mandarin returns to his plan to strike at the heart of American politics, Stark must overcome his own battered psyche, familiar faces from his past and a new wave of formidable weaponry to stop him. Written and directed by Shane Black (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang). Based on Warren Ellis' comic book arc Extremis. Hide

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    • Ryan

      Whats up with your vids not working, Been like this for a couple of days

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      your vids aren't working anymore

    • Ed-Flicks

      @Michael @Ryan - Whaaat? Please email me - ed@flicks.co.nz - with details. We'll get it sussed.

    • Lucy

      They've been working for me... every day in the past week.

    • RealityCheck

      I'll be there with bells on... (well, ok a Ironman suit, but same thing)...

    • stella

      worked for me....

    • Jessie

      AHA~I t finally comes. I think if it wasnt for Robert D.Jr this wouldnt work

    • alex

      RDJ is Tony Stark

    • Lemmy

      Don't throw the horns. Jeez...there has been some serious abuse of the horns lately. It's like Miley Cyrus wearing an Iron Maiden tee-shirt.

    • D F Stuckey

      Wwo! Bring out the comic's strongest anti-Tony villian . . . and against the largest movie market? Bold in so many ways

    • Rob

      Iron man 2 was a little lame but that looks very cool!!

    • Shazzam

      How many new ways are there to try and kill Iron Man... I for one am looking forward to finding out!

    • dallas

      iorn man sucks

    • Tony Stark

      This looks kinda BADASS!

    • Simple

      @dallas I know iorn man sucks but IRON MAN ROCKS

    • death

      iron man is cool

    • DUMBO

      Nice

    • the man

      cool movie

    • the man

      iron man is the king

    • movie master

      the movie rocks

    • Courtz

      Eeeeek this looks exciting!!

    • the movie master

      shane black is the man

    • duncan

      this looks rad

    • lana

      cant wait

    • iron man

      of course im going to see my own movie

    • jonty

      OMG MUST WATCH

    • donk

      oh hell yeah

    • =]

      oh hell yes ! this movie is mint !

    • movie master

      outstanding new trailer

    • Trevor

      Looks exciting :)

    • Adam Fresco

      Looking good, But, is it just me, or does Ben Kingsley's Mandarin sound like The Simpsons' Superintendent Chalmers...? :)

    • Need to know

      In all the cinemas near me the release date is 24th April, Where can I see it on the 18th April

    • Liam-Maguren

      @Need To Know: Apologies for the mix-up. Iron Man 3 is scheduled for release on the 25th.

    • slychick

      That looks pretty awesome

    • ...

      im glad qweneth paltro gets her top off a bit

    • RexH

      If DC thinks yet another regurgitation of Superman can compete with this, they're sadly mistaken! Looking better with every trailer

    • dhruvjyiot

      i thought it was going to realese on april 18th

    • Berta

      thumbs up

    • ShadowTrooper

      ...Outstanding, can't wait...Next Step, outer space with G.O.t.G

    • syble

      This looks good

    • harryb

      I saw the first one and I will see this one ! Loved it - entertaining !

    • Sam_FreakShow

      Bammmm......IRON FIST!

    • Zane

      Good

    • charlie

      let me go there!

    • boz

      lets get amongst it

    • Tusky

      Watched the midnight with my eldest Boys.....Excellent end of the trilogy

    • Beddy

      How much is the tickets today?

    • Georgia

      didnt have hgh hopes for a third in a very good movie trilogy...... left laughing and having enjoyed the 2hours - AMAZING....iron man 4??

    • Glen3

      was ok was liiking to see much more in this one and the end was to lovey dovey

    • George

      Probably need a 2nd viewing to fully gauge how good (or bad) IM3 is. RDJ as always is spot on. Supporting cast is good and CG is amazing.

    • hana

      yay

    • ted venna

      I think RDJ is a sstupid cun t. Juss sayin ......

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Dominic Corry Flicks Writer

Following the triumph of The Avengers, Marvel Studios proves two important things with Iron Man 3: firstly, that a Marvel film focusing on "only" one hero still has plenty to offer the blockbuster landscape; and secondly, that they are true masters of assigning directors to material. More

The Avengers benefited superlatively from Joss Whedon's voice, but even more so, Iron Man 3 is a Shane Black film, and it's overflowing with the witty swagger of his best work as a screenwriter (The Last Boy Scout; The Long Kiss Goodnight).

Black helped shape Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark persona in 2005's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which was Black's directorial debut after years as a successful screenwriter. Iron Man 3 is Black's first film as director since then and the visual dexterity on display in it makes me mourn for all the films he could've made in that time. Put this guy in charge of all the big stuff from now on please!

The idea of stripping Tony Stark of his Iron Man powers might not seeming hugely exciting ahead of time, but the dynamic it introduces helps this film sing as a character piece. Black (and co-writer Drew Pearce) have written to Downey's strengths as an actor, and the film rules for it.

They've come up with an nifty way of addressing the anachronistic nature of The Mandarin, excellently essayed by Ben Kingsley, and also given Guy Pearce plenty to work with as a suspiciously suave scientist.

But all the great character stuff doesn't mean there's any shortage of hardware or action here – Iron Man 3 features several of the best set-pieces in Marvel movie history. This helps the film put fading memories of the underwhelming Iron Man 2 to rest, and reinstates the series as Marvel's gold-standard for awesomeness.

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Less Iron Man equals a better movie

Robb-Morison B-Grader (?)

Less time in the suit by Tony Stark actually equalled a really enjoyable film, there was plenty of action when required but good dialogue helped with the overall feel of the movie.

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epic

wolven Nobody (?)

this movie left me buzzing

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One of Marvel's Best

delarge101 A-Lister (?)

It walks a thin line between sci-fi ingenuity and blatant absurdity, but Robert Downey Jr.'s charisma and a witty script help make this the best Iron Man of the trilogy, and one of the best Marvel films of all time.

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Really enjoyed it!

Zamm A-Lister (?)

Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Kingsley were very entertaining and quite funny! I loved it!

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Blowin Away

Aidan1 Flicks Superstar (?)

This was a fantastic movie i was on the edge of my seat i really liked the performance from Ty Simpkins Robert Downey Jr and Ty Simpkins did such a funny performance they were really funny. 5 Stars

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Engaging and downright Awesome

jaynine A-Lister (?)

Robert Downey Jr was brilliant in this film, same with Gwyneth Paltrow.
The special effects were captivating, the plot was smart - but it did leave me a few unanswered questions in the end. Overall it was enjoyable with a group of people but I didn't feel buzzy with excitement or that 'epicness' kind of feeling (unlike after watching The Avengers). Hm.

(***PSSST! Don't leave the theatre till the very end of the credits - there's a surprise at the end!)

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Tony Stark....BOOM!

alexc B-Grader (?)

When we left this movie my mate actually said that she was more than a little in love with Tony Stark. He's funny, he's rich, he's incredibly smart and when he's being a knob you still love him.

Great movie, just enough action, laughs and dodgy science. It also helps that the casting was great. Ben Kingsley as the Mandarin, Guy Pearce etc.....

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Loved it!

shar11 Nobody (?)

I enjoyed this one more than the other two to be honest. I'm a little more in love with Tony Stark!! :)

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Iron Man 3 provides much needed tonic to the action movie landscape

KeefScorsese A-Lister (?)

The first instalment of Iron Man proved to be a much needed tonic in "fun" action movies in 2008 largely fuelled by Robert Downey Jr.'s magnetic performance. However its sequel proved to be a dud. Thankfully for Tony Stark fans, the series is revitalised with Iron Man 3.

Having appeared in last year's Avengers, there was a sense that the charm of Tony Stark was waning. Luckily for the action movie fanatics, Iron Man 3 is the helmed by one of the genre's most talented screenwriters - Shane Black. The Lethal Weapon scribe brings his trademark biting wit, the friendly banter between characters and likeable foes.

Black breathes new life to the proceedings especially his interesting incorporation of villains into the story's plot, namely The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). Kingsley proves to be one of the movie's highlights along with the suave Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce). Pearce delivers a performance which hearken back to the halcyon days of 90's movie's villainy.

Following the event's of The Avenger's, we are left with a post-traumatic Tony Stark, doing his best to bury his demons by investing his time in the one thing that has defined him - the Iron Man suit. This serves as the film's emotional uplift which is not entirely adapted efficiently, but nonetheless gives the movie its gravitas.

Black delivers some impressive action set pieces where the movie gamely embraces the traits of the action movie bygone era. The casting of William Sadler and Miguel Ferrer as the U.S President and Vice President respectively is a nice touch.

Iron Man doesn't fail it its ambitions. At times there are the usual laborious routines of plot description but Iron Man 3 may well be Robert Downey's finest hour in the Iron Man suit.

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a great third

minibiff Wannabe (?)

Having enjoyed the previous two movies, I wasn't sure what this would deliver and was really pleased it performed as well as the others. It was well paced, albeit it looked like it was going to slow up after the first third but it did enough so I wasn't disappointed and picked up again with a few new twists. This is definitely going on my 'to buy' list.

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Tony Stark is back...

CrazyFlipper Nobody (?)

...and as funny as ever! Lots of great action, good story line and Tony Stark continues his humour streak fro the Avengers. If the movies stay faithful to the comics I'm very keen to seen the Iron Man "suit" used in the next [Avengers] movie. Go see it if you haven't already!

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Iron in the blood...

adamatdramatrain Flicks Superstar (?)

Easily the best IRON MAN of the three. Shane Black rockets back. It's been way too long since his first directorial effort - the superb KISS KISS BANG BANG - and judging by this IRON MAN, Shane's missed making movies as much as we've missed him making them. I loved it. My 7 year-old loved it. Action, laughs, a great script, great cast and - dare I say it? Ok, but quietly so's not to upset too many of you... I enjoyed it more than THE AVENGERS (which I loved)... There I said it.... and lived :)

Following THE AVENGERS' climactic third act, IRON MAN 3 grabs Joss Whedon's baton and runs with it. What you get is, as Tony says to The Mandarin: "just good old fashioned revenge!"

Not as dark as THE DARK KNIGHT but nowhere near as light as IRON MAN 2 - this IRON MAN makes up for the sequel's lacklustre plot and execution with a rip-roaring funfest that has everything a superhero comic book Summer blockbuster needs to please little and big kids too.

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Iron turns to gold!

T-C Wannabe (?)

I thought it was a great continuation of the series, a good mix of humour and action with a storyline.

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Press Reviews

Empire (UK)

Black proves the perfect blacksmith, forging smart new tech and scenarios for the swaggering super-genius. Full review.

Guardian (UK)

To use a recondite term in professional film criticism: whoo-hoo! Full review.

Total Film (UK)

Funny, twisty and thrilling, this is shellhead’s most entertaining solo flight to date. It’s also an impressive pace-setter for this summer’s barrage of big movies. Full review.

Telegraph

Black has an instinctive feel for balancing action set-pieces against the passages of soap-opera that are required to make them matter. Full review.

Time Out New York

It’s undeniably entertaining – and worth seeing for Kingsley alone – with the misfires never fully overshadowing the moments of glory. Full review.

Hollywood Reporter

Downey is at his superhero genius best here, rattling off dialogue both clever and boilerplate with non-repetitive aplomb. Full review.

Variety (USA)

Stages a few undeniably impressive, super-sized setpieces. Full review.