IRON MAN
Original title Iron Man
Gender: Action, Great
Duration: 121 min.
cast Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Samuel L. Jackson, Hilary Swank
Regia Jon Favreau
Production year 2008
Iron Man, the superhero who boasts not only unique powers, but also an irresistible charm, sharp intelligence and a sense of humor, born from the collaboration between Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures, already blockbuster in box offices around the world, will arrive on DVD and Blu Ray on October 7, 2008.
Iron Man will be available in three different versions: the classic one-disc version, a spectacular Ultimate Edition that offers two discs with truly amazing extras and the unmissable two-disc Blu Ray edition, full of special contents.
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ron Man has captivated critics and audiences all over the world thanks to its captivating storyline combined with mind-blowing special effects. Referred to as "spectacular" (Rolling Stone) and "blockbuster with constant thrills" (Reel Talk), the film boasts an all-star cast, which includes Academy Award® nominations Robert Downey Jr. (Zodiac, Chaplin), Jeff Bridges ( The Contender) and Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow-The Color of Music), Academy Award® winner Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love) and a director such as Jon Favreau (Elf).
After breaking the American box office with more than 315 million dollars in sales, Iron Man will amaze you with its high-speed flights and breathtaking action.
Plot - Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), inventor of war technologies survives an attack in enemy territory and escapes from the kidnappers protected by an incredible robotic armor, built during his captivity. When Stark learns of a murky plot with global implications, he reconstitutes his fantastic armor and decides to protect the world as Iron Man, because "Heroes are not born, made!".
SPECIAL CONTENTS
Single disc version (subtitled in Italian and English):
- Whole / deleted scenes
- Iron Man: Armored Adventures
- Whole / deleted scenes 01:
- Assault on the convoy
- Tony and Rhodey at the dice table
- Tony and Rhodey on the Stark Jet and military ceremony
- Rhodey and General Gabriel
- Tony comes home
- Whole / deleted scenes 02:
- Tony starts Mark II
- Party in Dubai
- Pepper discovers that Tony is Iron Man
- Obadiah challenges scientists
- Rhodey rescues Iron Man on the highway
- Battle on the roofs
Ultimate Edition version - 2 discs
The special contents of this new version offer a complete overview of Iron Man, exploring its origin story with Iron Man the Invincible, a documentary divided into 6 chapters and I Am Iron Man, which reveals the making of the film through 7 parts .
The original audition of the protagonist, Robert Downey Jr, an in-depth study on the secrets of incredible special effects, deleted and extended scenes, a rich photo gallery, images stolen from "behind the scenes" and much more complete the second disc.
Special Disc 2 contents (subtitled in Italian and English):
- I'm Iron Man
- The journey begins
- The suit makes the iron man
- Path of destruction
- Based on real facts
- Under the armor
- Matter of details
- A good story and well told
- Iron Man the invincible
- Origins
- Friends and enemies
- The decisive Iron Man
- The devil of the lamp
- Extremis and beyond
- The final Iron Man
- Metal wires: the special effects of Iron Man
- Robert Downey Jr. at the audition
- The actor's work on the character
- The famous Iron Man trailer adapted for a feature film
- Photo galleries
Blu Ray -2 discs
Iron Man on Blu Ray, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, offers even more extra content, for an incredible virtual experience, with "Hall of Armor", which will allow fans to access Tony Stark's database to browse the secrets. of the three armors worn by Iron Man (and Iron Monger). It will also be possible to activate the 3D pattern to explore each armor in great detail and use the high definition equipment to fly around the creatures of the eccentric industrial!
"Iron Man IQ" is a very simple application, with which users will be able to create and share multiple choice quizzes based on scenes from the movie, while also being able to access applications made by others through BD Live.
Special content Blu Ray version
Disc 1:
- Hall of Armor
- Iron Man the Invincible (HD)
- Full / deleted scenes (HD)
-BD Live: Iron Man IQ
Disc 2:
- I'm Iron Man (HD)
- Metal threads: Iron Man special effects (HD)
- Robert Downey Jr. at the audition (HD)
Curiosity...
The suit worn by Iron Man was designed by four-time Academy Award® winner Stan Winston, aided by his makeup and special effects team. From the final weight of about 40 kg, the strength of the Mark 1 (this is the name of the armor) was tested "unscheduled", due to a sudden fall of the stuntman who wore it. Fortunately, there was no damage to the man or to the very delicate armor of Iron Man in the accident.
Iron Man is the first film ever made about Marvel's comic book superhero of the same name, and is also the first film entirely produced by Marvel Studios, which officially entered Hollywood with this massive production.
After the surprising success in cinemas around the world, the sequel is already official: Iron Man 2
will be released in the spring of 2010. The protagonist once again is the indispensable Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man is the only 'self-made' superhero whose superhuman strength and abilities come from the armor created by Tony Stark's brilliant mind. It is not a mutant, it does not transform on a biological level and it has not been bitten by any type of genetic insect. He is simply a man who used his genius to build armor, a great product of human ingenuity.
Also about the Mark 1, the same protagonist Robert Downey Jr. said: "I'm not claustrophobic, but after walking around in armor for a couple of hours, you are destroyed and you say, 'ok, the time to bring the stunt team '!
The character of "Rhodey" (Terrence Howard) is an active Air Force colonel: to make the actor fit for the role, Howard underwent intensive training, under the supervision of a real member of the Air Force. American.
