Iron Man - Trailer, Poster, News

[Locutus]

I find the different posters interesting. I wonder what the rationale is behind each version?

It almost feels like the American one says "Come for the Iron Man costume, stay for the acting." While the international one says "Apocalypse Iron Man."

Or something. OK, I'm reaching.

[Geekyfanboy]

Iron Man to Open Early?
Source: ComingSoon.net
March 11, 2008

ComingSoon.net reports that Andrew Cripps, President of Paramount Pictures International, announced at ShoWest's International Day on Monday that Iron Man will be released Day-and-Date worldwide on April 30. What is unclear is whether that means North America will also get the movie two days earlier than the planned May 2 release. One thing to support that we will, is that Paramount is planning another Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull trailer for April, presumably with another Paramount movie, of which the biggest one would be Iron Man (if it indeed opens here on April 30.)

[Rico]

New 2 minute sneak peek scene.  Man, this movie looks like a lot of fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX15_zwoZ6c

[sheldor]

I didn't see it posted but there is a clip on iTunes - Run before you can walk.  Looks like his first flight test.

[Geekyfanboy]

So is anyone planning on seeing this, this weekend?? I have tickets to a PGA screening this Sunday.. I'm really looking forward to it.

[sheldor]

Getting very good reviews.  Rare the 2 Detroit papers agree on a movie - especially sci-fi. 
:eekout I didn't see any major spoilers but read at your own risk... :eekout

Robert Downey Jr. shines in dazzling 'Iron Man'
http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080501/OPINION03/805010420

Smart story sets 'Iron Man' apart from superhero pack
http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080501/ENT01/805010314/1036

...one of the hippest, best-written and best-directed superhero movies ever...
...one of the smartest superhero films to come down the pike in some time...
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808411893/critic

[Rico]

Nice!  Might be able to go tonight to see it!

[Meds]

I LOVED IT>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RD jnr is brilliant as Stark. Everything about this film i loved. Comic book adaption = GREAT, direction = brilliant, humour = dead on, the IRON MAN SUIT = i want one. Stan Lee as Hugh Hefner = interesting. Can't wait for the DVD.

[Rico]

I'm a big comic fan (as you all know) and I thought the movie was great.  Lots of fun for comic fans and the general movie audience.  Loved Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark.  Perfect fit for the part.  Good mix of story, character, plot and action.  Well paced.  Of course they tweak and change things a bit to make it into a movie, but the essence of Iron Man was there I thought.  I'll be going again.

[jedijeff]

Just got back from the movie, and it was fantastic. It was a lot of fun, and some great effects and action. I was worried after all the ads and promotions that I had seen to much, but there was still plenty of good stuff in there. As well I saw this in a Digital Theatre and it looked so clear, the first movie I had ever seen Digital, so they must have just upgraded the Theatre.

[X]

Did anyone stay past the trailers? I haven't seen the movie yet but something happens that my friend who saw it was shocked that I knew.

[sheldor]

IRONMAN PULLS DOWN OVER 100 MILLION IN 3 DAYS !!  $85M more then the #2 spot

"Iron Man" was pure gold at the box office.

The Marvel Comics adaptation, starring Robert Downey Jr. as the guy in the metal suit, hauled in $100.7 million during its opening weekend and $104.2 million since debuting Thursday night, the second-best premiere ever for a nonsequel, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film also scored overseas with $96.7 million in 57 countries where it began opening Wednesday, putting its worldwide total at $201 million.

The movie, distributed by Paramount, is the first release by Marvel Studios, which has begun financing its own productions after such studio-backed hits as the "Spider-Man," "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" flicks.

"We could not have hoped for a better way for Marvel Studios to blast off," said David Maisel, chairman of the unit, a division of Marvel Entertainment, which stands to pull in a greater share of box office receipts and merchandising money by financing movies itself.

Debuting in second place with $15.5 million was Sony's romantic comedy "Made of Honor," starring "Grey's Anatomy" heartthrob Patrick Dempsey as a man who tries to woo his best pal after she asks him to be "maid of honor" at her wedding.

"Iron Man," which won rave reviews from many critics, features Downey as billionaire arms designer Tony Stark, a boozy womanizer who builds a high-tech suit and becomes a superhero, mending his ways after he's taken captive and sees firsthand the devastation his weapons cause.

The film is directed by Jon Favreau, and also stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard.

Despite the huge "Iron Man" opening, Hollywood's overall business was down compared to the same weekend last year, when "Spider-Man 3" had a record debut of $151.1 million. The top 12 movies took in $154.1 million, off 15 percent from a year ago.

"Nonetheless, `Iron Man' did better than expected," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box office tracker Media By Numbers. "This is certainly the shot in the arm the marketplace has needed."

Movie attendance this year is running 6 percent behind that of 2007, so the arrival of "Iron Man" may jump start the box office as the busy summer season begins.

"If that first May movie is a big hit, it tends to lead to a big summer," said Rob Moore, Paramount vice chairman. "There hadn't been a big event movie yet this year. So you have the first event movie of summer, and people go `And I hear it's really good. All right, I'm in.'"

"Iron Man" was the 10th biggest opening of all time and the fourth biggest for a superhero movie. Among nonsequels, it came in behind only the first "Spider-Man," which premiered with $114.8 million.

"If we have to, we're happy to come in second to another Marvel property," Maisel said. "It emphasizes how lucky we are to have such a powerful brand that's not loved by just comic book fans but also general movie fans."

The next Marvel production arrives in June with "The Incredible Hulk," distributed by Universal and starring Edward Norton.

In limited release, David Mamet's martial-arts drama "Redbelt" opened solidly with $68,646 in six theaters. Released by Sony Pictures Classics, "Redbelt" stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as an honorable instructor caught up in corruption in the world of mixed martial-arts competitions.

Paramount Vantage's "Son of Rambow," a comic tale of two British boys making their own "Rambo" movie, also opened well with $52,549 in five theaters.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.

[Rico]

Nice!  It's easily going to hit $200 plus.

[X]

World wide it broke 200 mil and if my movie sense is anything, I would say that it should hit 350 mil world wide by Wednesday.

[wraith1701]

Now that I finally have some free time (knock on wood), I plan on seeing this film this evening.  I'm amped!