IRON MAN 3 [2013] [3D Blu-ray + 2D Blu-ray] [UK Release]
Visually Gorgeous! Truly Terrific! Smart, Funny and Spectacular!
MARVEL STUDIOS ‘Marvel Avengers Assemble’ [2012] unleashed the best Iron Man adventure yet so far, but with this must-own new IRON MAN film, it is a global phenomenon starring Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow.
When Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his entire world reduced to rubble, he must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his enemy and somehow protect those he loves. But a soul-searching question haunts him: Does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man? Featuring spectacular special effects, MARVEL STUDIOS ‘IRON MAN 3’ explodes with exclusive Blu-ray content, including Gag Reel, Deleted and Extended Scenes and never-before-seen MARVEL STUDIOS short film.
FILM FACT: Awards and Nominations: 2013 BAFTA Children's Awards: Nominated: BAFTA Kids Vote for Feature Film. 2013 BMI Film & TV Awards: Win: BMI Film Music Award for Film Music for Brian Tyler. 2013 Golden Schmoes Awards: Nominated: Most Overrated Movie of the Year. Nominated: Best Special Effects of the Year. Nominated: Biggest Disappointment of the Year. Nominated: Favorite Movie Poster of the Year. Nominated: Best Trailer of the Year. Nominated: Best DVD/Blu-ray of the Year. 2013 Hollywood Film Awards: Nominated: Shane Black. 2013 Hollywood Post Alliance: Nominated: HPA Awards for Outstanding Sound - Feature Film for Michael Keller (re-recording mixer), Mike Prestwood Smith (re-recording mixer), Mark P. Stoeckinger (supervising sound editor), Andrew DeCristofaro (supervising sound editor), Todd-AO Studios and Soundelux. Nominated: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Feature Film for Guy Williams (visual effects supervisor), Matt Aitken (visual effects supervisor), Aaron Gilman (animation supervisor), Daniel Macarin (cg supervisor), Thrain Shadbolt (cg supervisor) and Weta Digital. Nominated: HPA Awards for Outstanding Color Grading in a Feature Film for Steven J. Scott and Technicolor. 2013 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, India: Nominated: Best Hollywood Movie. 2013 Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards: Nominated: Rondo Statuette Award for Best Film for Shane Black. 2013 Teen Choice Awards: Win: Choice Movie: Action. Win: Choice Movie Actor: Action for Robert Downey Jr. Nominated: Choice Movie Actress: Action for Gwyneth Paltrow. Nominated: Choice Movie: Sci-Fi/Fantasy. Nominated: Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for Robert Downey Jr. Nominated: Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy for Gwyneth Paltrow. Nominated: Choice Movie Villain for Ben Kingsley. Nominated: Choice Movie: Chemistry for Don Cheadle and Robert Downey Jr. 2014 Academy Awards®: Nominated: Best Achievement in Visual Effects for Christopher Townsend, Daniel Sudick, Erik Nash and Guy Williams. 2014 BAFTA Film Awards: Nominated: Best Special Visual Effects for Bryan Grill, Christopher Townsend, Daniel Sudick and Guy Williams. 2014 Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA: Win: Saturn Award for Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture. Win: Saturn Award for Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr. Win: Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for Ben Kingsley. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Ty Simpkins. Nominated: Saturn Award for Best Music for Brian Tyler. 2014 Cinema Audio Society, USA: Nominated: C.A.S. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Motion Pictures in Live Action for José Antonio García (production mixer), Mike Prestwood Smith (re-recording mixer), Michael Keller (re-recording mixer), Joel Iwataki (scoring mixer), Greg Steele (adr mixer) and James Ashwill (foley mixer). 2014 ETC Bollywood Business Awards: Win: Most Successful Foreign Film. 2014 Gold Derby Awards: Nominated: Visual Effects for Christopher Townsend, Daniel Sudick, Erik Nash and Guy Williams. 2014 Golden Camera, Germany: Win: Golden Camera Award for Best International Actress for Gwyneth Paltrow. 2014 Hugo Awards: Nominated: Best Dramatic Presentation in Long Form for Drew Pearce (writer) and Shane Black (writer/director). 2014 Jupiter Award: Nominated: Best International Film for Shane Black. 2014 Kids' Choice Awards, USA: Win: Blimp Award for Favorite Male Butt Kicker for Robert Downey Jr. Nominated: Blimp Award for Favorite Movie for DMG Entertainment, DMG Entertainment, MARVEL STUDIOS, Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Pictures. Nominated: Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actor for Robert Downey Jr. 2014 Location Managers Guild International Awards: Win: Outstanding Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Location Professional in Feature Films for Ilt Jones. 2014 Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA: Nominated: Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects and Foley in a Feature Film for Mark P. Stoeckinger (supervising sound editor), Andrew DeCristofaro (supervising sound editor), Ann Scibelli (sound designer), Alan Rankin (sound designer), Dan O'Connell (foley artist), John T. Cucci (foley artist), Tim Walston (sound designer), Karen Vassar Triest (sound designer), Charlie Campagna (sound designer), Shannon Mills (sound designer) and Masanobu 'Tomi' Tomita (sound editor). 2014 MTV Movie + TV Awards: Nominated: MTV Movie Award for Best Cameo for Joan Rivers. Nominated: MTV Movie Award for Best Hero for Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man. 2014 People's Choice Awards, USA: Win: Favorite Movie. Win: Favorite Action Movie. Nominated: Favorite Movie Duo for Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. 2014 Visual Effects Society Awards: Nominated: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture for Bryan Grill, Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams and Mark G. Soper. Nominated: Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture for Aaron Gilman, Gerardo Ramirez, Mark Smith and Thelvin Cabezas. Nominated: Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture for Francis Puthanangadi, Howard Cabalfin, Justin van der Lek and Michael Maloney. Nominated: Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture for Darren Poe, Josiah Holmes Howison, Stefano Trivelli and Zachariah Zaubi. Nominated: Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture for Greg Notzelman, John Stevenson-Galvin, Justin Stockton and Paul Harris. 2014 World Stunt Awards: Win: Taurus Award for Best Stunt Rigging for Jake Brake, James M. Churchman, Jeff Habberstad, Nick Brandon and Trevor Habberstad. Win: Taurus Award for Best Speciality Stunt for Andy Farrington, Craig O'Brien, Jon Devore, Luke Aikins and Sarah Farooqui. Win: Taurus Award for Best High Work for Andy Farrington, Craig O'Brien, Jon Devore and Sarah Farooqui. Nominated: Taurus Award for Best Overall Stunt by a Stunt Woman for Sarah Farooqui. Nominated: Taurus Award for Best Stunt Coordination and 2nd Unit Direction for Brian Smrz, James M. Churchman, Jeff Habberstad and Markos Rounthwaite.
Cast: Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Jon Favreau, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale, Stephanie Szostak, Paul Bettany (Jarvis voice), William Sadler, Dale Dickey, Ty Simpkins, Miguel Ferrer, Xueqi Wang, Si Yu Li, Shaun Toub, Matt Nye, Pat Kiernan, Josh Elliott, Megan Henderson, Thomas Roberts, Bill Maher, Joan Rivers, George Kotsiopoulos, Kim Dean, Glenn Foster, Anthony Reynolds, Kendrick Cross, Tom Clark, Brian Schaeffer, John Eddins, Rockey Dickey Jr., Sarah Burkhardt, Jan Broberg, Andrew Lauer, Nate Bynum, Andrew Lander, Serdar Kalsin, Demetrios Hodges, Cullen Moss, Kevin Arnold, Juan Bofill, David Anthony Buglione, Adam Lytle, Paul Andrew O'Connor, Phil Ortiz, Steve Wilder, Mike Massa, Mark Kubr, Eric Oram, Wesley Thompson, Jenna Ortega, Cal Johnson, Corey Hawkins, Linden Ashby, Keion Adams (uncredited), Ric Bagoly (uncredited), Del Baron (uncredited), Rustam Branaman (uncredited), John Carter (uncredited), Stephen L. Cohen (uncredited), Andrea Conrad (uncredited), Darin Cooper (uncredited), Gordon Dillard Jr. (uncredited), Stephen Dixon (uncredited), Brenden Donovan (uncredited), Steve Earnest (uncredited), Kale Flowers (uncredited), Don Folz (uncredited), Gregory French (uncredited), Fred Galle (uncredited), Lino M. Gomes (uncredited), Jordan Googe (uncredited), Randy Grazio (uncredited), Walid N. Hakim (uncredited), Bryan Hanna (uncredited), Joshua Harto (uncredited), Anthony J. James (uncredited), Baron Jay (uncredited), Justin Kucsulain (uncredited), Kenneth Manos (uncredited), Baseer Maroof (uncredited), Jen McPherson (uncredited), Keith Middlebrook (uncredited), Marcus Natividad (uncredited), Nick W. Nicholson (uncredited), Vince Offer (archive footage) (uncredited), Carmelo Oquendo (uncredited), Diezel Ramos (uncredited), Jon Komp Shin (uncredited), Matthew Skomo (uncredited), Mark Guy Thompson (uncredited), Deena Trudy (uncredited) and Mitchell Yee (uncredited)
Director: Shane Black
Producers: Alan Fine, Bing Wu’ Brad Winderbaum, Charles Newirth, Dan Mintz, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Lars P. Winther, Louis D'Esposito, Mitchell Bell, Stan Lee, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso and Wen-ge Xiao
Screenplay: Drew Pearce and Shane Black
Composer: Brian Tyler
Cinematography: John Toll (Director of Photography)
Image Resolution: 1080p (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 (Anamorphic)
Audio: English: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
English: 2.0 Dolby Audio Description
French: 5.1 DTS-HD HR Audio
Flemish: 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
Russian: 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio
English: 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo Audio
Subtitles: English, English SDH, Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, Estonian, Greek, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, Ukrainian and French
Running Time: 130 minutes
Region: All Regions
Number of discs: 2
Studio: Paramount Pictures / MARVEL STUDIOS
Andrew’s Blu-ray Review: Probably the most powerful film for action addicts this year ‘IRON MAN 3’ [2013] blazes onto the screen in 3D. Robert Downey Jr. outdoes his last outing of the major action hero with his strong presence and tongue in cheek wit. Whether you are a fan of Marvel or just looking for a great adventure film, check this one out. It’s the film that keeps giving with chat way after you’ve left the theatre, but don’t give away the surprise ending and stay for a last word at the end of the credits.
In this 3rd sequel of MARVEL STUDIOS film ‘IRON MAN 3’ we find Tony Stark has invented a new way to don his impenetrable suit of armour and a room full of new fashions. He’s on top of the world living with Pepper Potts [Gwyneth Paltrow] the love of his life in his home and new headquarters at Stark Industries. Flash back to the 1990’s at a science convention and we are introduced to scientist Maya Hansen [Rebecca Hall], a previous girlfriend of Tony Stark’s. During an elevator ride inventor Aldrich Killian [Guy Pierce] jumps in wanting a meeting with Tony Stark to show him his new creation, but he gets sloughed off.
Flash back to today and Pepper Potts meets her romantic rival Maya and then gets led to a meeting with the now wealthy Aldrich Killian as he shows her his newest creation of developing the brain. In the meantime, an ugly Middle Eastern despot The Mandarin [Ben Kingsley] has reared up in defiance to the United States Government’s killing of innocent people in his county. He has vowed to kill the president and do the country mortal harm. When Iron Man swings into action and his side kick Colonel James Rhodes [Don Cheadle] gets caught up in an insidious plan to blow up America, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
The excitement in this film, especially in the 3D version reaches new heights, but Iron Man has scouted to the top of my list for these comic book heroes. Director Shane Black, who helped write this sequel, hangs it all out with some very creative scenes showing the dismantling of Stark Enterprises seaside building, an exploding set that includes huge cargo cranes, along with several bombing locations including the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. Tony Stark is an uncontrollable child in a toy shop busting up everything he can get his hands on.
The CGI computer graphics is outstanding, especially combined with the 3D effect. Showing Stark Enterprises coming apart floor by floor, walls against walls and cement blocks breaking apart as they tumble into the sea and that’s only one dramatic scene. We are treated to several unimaginable CGI scenes as director Shane Black turns his magic on the body suits for Iron Man, a visual of the inside of the brain showing the brain synapses and the neurotransmitters and receptors in all their glory, glowing antagonists and much more. ‘IRON MAN 3’ has one of the best uses of CGI to date with not much more that can rival this ‘Marvel’ous film.
There’s not much more I can say that hasn’t been said already about the excellent performance of Robert Downey Jr. in this role during his four, counting the ‘Marvel Avengers Assemble’ picture run and no one else will ever play the character better than he. For Robert Downey Jr. it’s that special look in his eyes when he sees danger and you can see his train of thought as he looks the situation over on how he’s going to avoid it. It’s also his quick intimidating stare followed by a witty glance and a knowing look of satisfaction that makes him the only important person in the room.
All the film’s cast is brilliant with character creations, adding another reason why you’ll be tell your friends and relations that this is a MUST see 3D Blu-ray disc. Guy Pierce is the top of his game with a character that changes over time and intimidates those who he knows are under his control. When Guy Pierce meets up with his equal however, there’s always a grudge to settle. Taking on the role of the mad The Mandarin Ben Kingsley makes this character vicious at first then despicable. About to meet his maker however, he’s not quite up for the fight. No one can play Pepper Potts except Gwyneth Paltrow with her sultry look, sweet as candy smile and a body to match.
IRON MAN 3 MUSIC TRACK LIST
BLUE (Da Ba Dee) (Written by Gianfranco Randone, Maurizio Lobina and Massimo Gabutti) [Performed by Eiffel 65]
JINGLE BELLS (Written by James S. Pierpont) (Arranged by Vinnie Zummo) [Performed by Vinnie Zummo]
MAMBO No.5 (A Little Bit of Monika) (Written by Dámaso Pérez Prado, Lou Bega and Zippy Davids) [Performed by Lou Bega]
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN (Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller) [Performed by Dwight Yoakam]
AULD LANG SYNE (Traditional) (lyrics by Robert Burns) (uncredited)
JINGLE BELLS (Written by James S. Pierpont) (Arranged by Herb Alpert and John Pisano) [Performed by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass]
JINGLE BELLS (Bombay Dub Orchestra Remix) (Written by James S. Pierpont) [Performed by Joe Williams]
Anderlecht Champion aka Ole Ole Ole (We Are the Champions) (Written by Armath and J. Deja)
SOME KIND OF JOKE (Written by Aaron R. Bruno) [Performed by AWOLNATION]
O CHRISTMAS TREE (Traditional tune) (lyrics by Ernst Anschütz) (uncredited) (Arranged by Lennie Moore)
BACK TO THE START (uncredited) (Written by Mr Little Jeans, Alexander Burkeand Brian Tyler)
READY AIM FIRE (uncredited) (Written by Imagine Dragons and Alex da Kid) [Performed by Imagine Dragons]
Blu-ray Image Quality – The encoded stunning 1080p image with the aspect ratio 2.40:1 transfer to Blu-ray for the film ‘IRON MAN 3’ is totally excellent. Colours are properly saturated and the CGI and physical effects were perfectly blended and in fact, the bonus features reveal how much of the film was made using physical sets and special effects, and especially with the stunning CGI effects. Often, I use the original ‘IRON MAN’ Blu-ray for demos. It's hard to imagine that could be topped, but here we are. Overall, I found this film's palette to be a bit on the dark side sometimes, but that's not a bad thing. ‘IRON MAN 3’ is still an absolute feast for the eyeballs. There are multiple superhero suits to ogle and explosions happen both in the air and on the ground, all of which look great. Even during some of the film's most chaotic moments, the detail is superb and the colours sparkle. Those close-ups on Robert Downey, Jr.'s face show off a ton of detail, including pores and facial hair that is why this 3D Blu-ray is something that will make your jaw drop with the amazing images you will experience.
Blu-ray Audio Quality – ‘IRON MAN 3’ delivers a no-compromise 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio channel soundtrack. The film was originally mixed in Dolby Atmos for theatrical release, which is impossible to duplicate in a home theatre environment. However, the translation down to 7.1 channels for home release was done very well, capturing the spirit of the theatrical mix. The centre channel dialogue was very well-balanced against the main and surround channels. The surround channels and subwoofer are definitely active throughout the film, providing both definitive directional cues as well as excellent sonic immersion with no detectable between-channel audio dips. Also, this film also features one of the best blending of effects on Blu-ray that I have heard - just the right amount of punch when needed, without being overbearing. If you are looking for a great 3D Blu-ray Disc to show off the capabilities of your home theatre system – then ‘IRON MAN 3’ is definitely the one to consider.
2D Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:
Special Feature: MARVEL ONE SHOT: Agent Carter [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1] [15:29] A year after Captain America was lost in action, the war is over. However, Agent Peggy Carter is relegated to a desk job and frustrated at her male boss and comrades' sexist dismissal of her place in the SSR. Ordered to work late one night, Agent Peggy Carter gets an alert that the villain, Zodiac, has been spotted. Frustrated at being marginalized at work, Peggy Carter goes on an unauthorized solo field mission and deciding to take care of the mission herself, and Agent Peggy Carter is ready to show the enemies of peace why meeting this Agent 13 is bad luck for them. At her location, Agent Peggy Carter attacks the two goons throwing one through the window. There is one last heavy – the biggest yet, decked out in a gas mask. The two battle until Agent Peggy Carter looks finally beaten when, at the last moment, she slips a knife from her briefcase and stabs him. Back at the office, John Flynn disciplines Agent Peggy Carter for insubordination until the phone rings. It is Howard Stark and says the mission was more a notch in Agent Peggy Carter’s belt than a feather in her cap and informs John Flynn that Agent Peggy Carter is to run S.H.I.E.L.D. with Howard Stark. John Flynn is to inform Agent Peggy Carter and says, “Let her know you’re honoured to bring her the news.” Agent Peggy Carter rebukes his offer to carry her things out of the office. Howard Stark sits by a swimming pool, together with Dum Dum Dugan. They discuss bikinis and Dum Dum Dugan asks Howard Stark if he invented them and he says no, it was the French.
Special Feature: Featurettes: Here we get to view three special features and they are as follows:
Special Feature: MARVEL STUDIOS ‘IRON MAN 3’ Unmasked [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1 / 1.78:1] [10:59] Join cast and crew for a crash course in epic movie-making, MARVEL STUDIOS style. Here we take a brisk behind-the-scenes documentary that offers a lot of great information before revealing too much information about the scenario and plot of the film. We get a quick view of the Pre-Production ‘IRON MAN 3’ Party in May 2012 and also get view behind-the-scenes filming of ‘IRON MAN 3.’ We also get to view the cast and crew arriving for the Premiere for the film ‘IRON MAN 3’ on the 24th April, 2012. It is well worth watching, and serves as a nice appetiser before hearing the Blu-ray disc audio commentary. Contributors include: Shane Black (director/Co-Screenwriter), Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Markos Rounthwaite (Stunt Coordinator), Christopher Townsend (Visual Effects Supervisor), Victoria Alonso (Executive Producer), Bill Brzeski (Production Designer), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Stephen Broussard (Executive Producer), Louis D'Esposito (Executive Producer), Stephanie Szostak (Brandt), James Badge Dale (Savin), Mitch Bell (Associate Producer), Trevor Habberstad (Stunt Double), Don Cheadle (Colonel James Rhodes/Iron Patriot) and Guy Pearce (Aldrich Killian).
Special Feature: Deconstructing The Scene: Attack On Air Force One [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1 / 1.78:1] [8:43] Jump into action with the stunt-team skydivers in this close-up look at creating one of the film’s most memorable scenes. It's hard to believe how much of the Air Force One scene was shot practically, and the scene breakdown documentary reveals just how much time, effort and ingenuity went into making one of the film's key action sequences as effective as it was. Contributors include: Kevin Feige (Producer), Jeff Habberstad (Stunt Coordinator), Stephen Broussard (Executive Producer), Jim Churchman (2nd Unit Stunt Coordinator), Jason Tamez (Production Supervisor), Victoria Alonso (Executive Producer), Christopher Townsend (Visual Effects Supervisor), Mark Soper (Visual Effects Supervisor) and Michael Maloney (Composition Supervisor).
Special Feature: Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look at MARVEL's ‘THOR: The Dark World’ [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1 / 1.78:1] [1080p] [1:53] Experience the spectacular new worlds, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding thrills of the upcoming blockbuster movie. Short but sweet, this exclusive glimpse at Thor's upcoming sequel is a satisfying – albeit tease that left me begging for more. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, and Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. Contributors include: Kevin Feige (Producer), Chris Hemsworth (THOR), Alan Taylore (Director), Natalie Portman (Jame Foster) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki).
Special Feature: Deleted and Extended Scenes [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1 / 1.78:1] [16:20] Here we get to view ten different items and they are as follows: Real Time With Bill Maher Segment; E! Fashion Police Reviews Iron Patriot; Outtakes: Trevor’s Accents; Outtakes: Gary’s Van; Outtakes: Boots & Gloves; Happy Vs. Savin; “Let’s Make Television;” Tony, Harley and E.J.; Maya’s Sacrifice and “Hey, Is That Tor?”
Special Feature: Gag Reel [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1 / 1.78:1] [5:07] It is the usual run of the mill vacuous load of mindless rubbish f actors who think they are being hilariously funny, instead they should of deleted this item from the special features, as it is such total mindless rubbish of the worst kind.
Audio Commentary with Drew Pearce and Shane Black: Director and co-writer Shane Black and co-writer Drew Pearce provide a complete and thorough rundown of all things ‘IRON MAN 3,’ with a rapid-fire, dryly funny commentary that slips humour amidst its insight to engaging, eventually revealing ends. The discussion that evolves is quite fascinating too, as it avoids shot-by-shot dissections in favour of broader thematic, philosophical, narrative and cinematic lectures that shed light on a more thoughtful, textural and explorative ‘IRON MAN 3’ than any of us may have realised. Well worth a listen. Due to lack of space, this audio commentary has been heavily edited.
Sneak Peak Trailers: Here we get to view four different trailers and they are as follows: THOR: The Dark World [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1] [1:41]. AVENGERS INITATIVE: Iron Man / Hulk: Heroes United [2013] [1080p] [1.78:1] [00:32]. LEGO MARVEL SUPPER HEROES VIDEO GAME [2013] [1080p] [1.78:1] [00:32]. The Lone Ranger [2013] [1080p] [2.40:1] [1:03].
Finally, you have to hand it to Robert Downey Jr., because the man sort of owns the MARVEL STUDIOS Cinematic Universe at this point in time, and it's hard to imagine it without Robert Downey Jr. appearing in these MARVEL STUDIO film franchise. Still, Tony Stark will live on being a really funny man, and if ‘IRON MAN 3’ is any indication, there's hopefully plenty of room for more films, more stories, more villains, more iron-heroics and more Avengers missions to come, but sadly this will not be happening. With Paramount Pictures Blu-ray release, it sure steals the show, with a perfect AV presentation born from a terrific image transfer and a powerhouse 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio experience. The 3D experience is for my mind a terrific rollercoaster experience that will make you get totally drained and totally exhausted by what you view, and yes, the extra special features has added even more value to the Blu-ray disc package. But with an audio commentary and one of the best one I have heard in some time, plus two brilliant documentaries, sixteen-minutes of deleted and extended scenes, and much more, so making ‘IRON MAN 3’ 3D comes with a five star ratting, and especially in the 3D experience, to make it THE must have to add to your Blu-ray MARVEL STUDIOS Collection release. I also hope more of these 3D films get released, especially anything with Robert Downey Jr., who is Iron Man and we can believe a man can fly and so again I am honoured to add another to my ever expanding 3D Blu-ray Collection. Very Highly Recommended!
Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film Aficionado
Le Cinema Paradiso
United Kingdom
