Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr. stars as Tony Stark, a dissolute industrialist who builds a heavily weaponized suit of armor, becomes a super-hero after a near-death incident, in this big-budget Marvel Comics adaptation. Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow co-star. Directed by Jon Favreau.
“Finally, someone’s found a sure-fire way to make money with a modern Middle East war movie: Just send a Marvel superhero into the fray to kick some insurgent butt. The powerhouse comicbook-inspired actioner Iron Man isn’t principally about this fantasy, but it won’t hurt at least American audiences’ enjoyment of this expansively entertaining special effects extravaganza. Having an actor as supercharged as Robert Downey Jr. at the center of such a tech-oriented enterprise reps a huge plus, and Paramount should reap big B.O. rewards by getting out ahead of the summer tentpole pack with such a classy refitting of an overworked format.” (Todd McCarthy, Variety)
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 8 engagements
- Rancho NiguelFri, Jun 20 – Thu, Jul 10, 2008 · 3 weeks
- Westlake VillageFri, Jun 27 – Thu, Jul 10, 2008 · 2 weeks
- Grande 4-PlexThu, May 1 – Thu, Jun 12, 2008 · 6 weeks
- One ColoradoThu, May 1 – Thu, Jun 12, 2008 · 6 weeks
- ClaremontClaremont 5Thu, May 1 – Thu, Jun 5, 2008 · 5 weeks
- Fallbrook 7Thu, May 1 – Thu, Jun 5, 2008 · 5 weeks
- CameoFri, May 23 – Thu, May 29, 2008 · 1 week
- LagunaThu, May 1 – Thu, May 22, 2008 · 3 weeks