With two of his own films, a third in the works and a superhero collaboration film, Iron Man is undoubtedly a popular avenger, if not the most popular. In 2008, Iron Man was introduced, closely followed by the sequel in 2010 and calls from comic book fans for an Avengers movie.
The Iron Man films follow genius Tony Stark, his technically advanced armoured suit and the problems he encounters with technology and those who wish to stop him.
Just like Thor, Iron Man stars some big names. Jeff Bridges and Mickey Rourke are just two from a long list. however, unlike Thor, a well known actor was cast to play leading man, Tony Stark and the armoured superhero, Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr played the cocky, big headed, playboy, genius to a tee and I can't imagine anyone else in the role. He's the kind of character you want to hate because he has everything (he's smart, good looking and has loads of money), but you can't help loving him. you want to be his friend and help him, especially in Iron Man 2. I love Robert Downey Jr in this film because he is both funny and serious. He likes to joke about. Two films means two villains, the first being played by Jeff Bridges. Obadiah Stane is a character that you expect to be a villain because of the way he looks, with his shaved head, bushy beard and expensive suit. I personally hoped he wasn't evil, just out of love for Jeff Bridges. But, alas he couldn't be good and as the villain, I think he did quite well. The second villain, played by Mickey Rourke, is seriously pissed off Russian Ivan Vanko. Out of all the avenger villains he is my least favourite because he seems to annoy me. I don't know why, I just don't think he's a great villain. He is covered in tattoos and harnesses Iron Mans power in whip form. I must applaud Rourke on his Russian accent because it couldn't have been easy loosing the American and learning a new language in a short space of time. The women of Iron Man are great role models because they are independent, smart and strong. Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) must also be applauded for putting up with Tony Stark for so long. the best part about her character is seeing her interact with Stark. Her refusal to flirt back with Stark, gives you a reason to laugh at him because he doesn't get everything he wants. The multiple names S.H.E.I.L.D agent, Natasha Romanoff (Scarlettt Johansson) shows that women can kick any man's butt (women 1-0 men). I do have to quickly mention the director's cameo as Happy Hogan. Jon Favreau plays Strak's bumbling sidekick in a way. He is Strak's driver and without him he would be lost, especially at the race in Iron Man 2.
There's not a lot you can say about the setting of the Iron Man films as they are set in the real world. However, I like the use of Flushing Meadows for the Strak Expo and the role it plays in the narrative of Iron Man 2.
The majority of Iron Man is spent building and improving the suit, whilst kicking some evil butt along the way. You're practically taken step by step through the changes of the suit. The suit itself took me back to when i was a kid watching the animation. They look so similar. Improvements are made throughout the narrative of Iran Man 2 as well. Once again, just like Thor, there was comedy, action, sci-fi and a little romance. the films seemed more real than the other avenger films because they were set in the real world and the stories seems more achievable. Maybe the Iron Man suit will exist in the future. If it does, I nominate Robert Downey Jr to control it.
There are obviously links to the other Avenger films. The S.H.E.I.L.D agent (Clark Gregg), Natasha Romanoff and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) are present. The Stark Expo is similar to the one held by Tony Stark's dad, Howard Stark in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Overall, I think the Iron Man films are my favourite avenger films because I like the character of Tony Stark and the way Robert Downey Jr plays him. I also like the relationships he has with Pepper Potts, Natasha Romanoff and Happy Hogan.
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