Iron Man 3

About Iron Man 3

'Iron Man 3', directed by Shane Black, is the third installment in the Iron Man series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that was released in 2013. It features Tony Stark (Iron Man) who is dealing with the trauma post the alien invasion (depicted in 'The Avengers'). He embarks on a mission of revenge after his world is torn apart by the formidable terroristic villain, the Mandarin. Stark finds himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery and character-building while he strives to protect those he cares about.

Making/Production

The production of Iron Man 3 began in 2012, produced by Kevin Feige under Marvel Studios. The movie was mainly shot in North Carolina, Miami, and China, featuring impressive visual effects developed by numerous companies like Trixter, Framestore, and Weta Digital.

Actors

• Robert Downey Jr. - Tony Stark / Iron Man: Just like previous titles, Downey continues to impress with his performance as the quick-witted and charismatic Stark, adding depth this time to the character's emotional vulnerabilities.
• Gwyneth Paltrow - Pepper Potts: Paltrow returns as Stark’s personal assistant/love interest and delivers a dynamic performance, especially in the scenes where she gets to showcase her power for the first time.
• Benedict Kingsley - The Mandarin: Kingsley plays the deceptive villain with great aplomb, bringing unexpected comic relief in the serious narrative.
• Don Cheadle – Col. James “Rhodey” Rhodes / War Machine: Cheadle, as Stark's best friend and ally, brings a steady sense of reliability in his performance.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The boat house in which Stark takes refuge belongs to the director Shane Black in real life.
• Iron Man 3 was the first Marvel film released after Disney bought Marvel.
• The scene where Stark's mansion is blown up was created completely with visual effects.
• This is the first Iron Man film not directed by Jon Favreau, who opted to direct Magic Kingdom instead. However, he still appears as Happy Hogan in the movie.

Awards

While Iron Man 3 didn't win, it was nominated for the 2014 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Quotes

• "Sometimes you gotta run before you can walk." - Tony Stark
• "I'm Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, got a great girl, occasionally save the world. So why can't I sleep?" - Tony Stark
• "Honey? I can't sleep." - Pepper Potts

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Ready Aim Fire' by Imagine Dragons
• 'Blue Da Ba Dee' by Eiffel 65
• 'Can You Dig It' by Brian Tyler (Iron Man 3 Theme)