Plot

A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 6.9/10 (36,625 voted)

Director: Sam Raimi

Storyline

Oscar Diggs (

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Taglines:
Find yourself in Oz.

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Filming Locations: Sony Pictures Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $215,000,000

(estimated)

Opening Weekend: $79,110,453

(USA)
(8 March 2013)

Gross: $177,097,090

(USA)
(22 March 2013)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
130 min

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A puppet of the China Girl was used on set. See more »

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When Oz flees the circus, he escapes by cutting the tether rope that the circus strong man is pulling towards himself. However, in the previous shot, there are clearly two ropes holding the balloon to the ground. See more »

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Has its moments but outside of Sam Raimi's strong directorial efforts and Rachel Weisz's fun and wickedly sassy performance, the movie plays more like a Star Wars prequel.

Rating: 5/10

Mildly entertaining look at the origins of the characters from 'The
Wizard of Oz" has everything down pack. From great visuals to
imaginative set pieces, this film has everything. Its does not have
however a single interesting character outside of the film's main
villain and her good witch sister. Not to mention the fact that its
script is as thin as a sheet of paper and the plot reeks of a Star Wars
prequel but with out the light sabers. Its main hero Oscar Diggs
(Played by James Franco) is not interesting at all and it does not help
matters that Franco is miscast and while Oscar is supposed to be a bit
of a conman with a heart; Franco comes across more as a degenerate
deviant with his performance. While Franco is sputtering out of control
performances wise, it falls on his co-stars to pick up his slack and
one of them is Rachel Weisz, who plays the oldest witch sister Evanora,
who rules Oz with a velvet iron glove. She is manipulative and cunning
and in my mind the best thing about this film. While most of the things
in this film are mostly kids stuff, Weisz infuses her character with a
wickedly sassy seductive charm that elevates this film past most of its
problems. Her showmanship with the material is greatly appreciated,
especially when after a while; you are getting quite annoyed with most
of the characters in this movie, especially the computer generated
ones. Another actor who picks up Franco's slack is Michelle Williams,
who is very charming in a good girl kind of way and is the only actor
in the film who can hold the screen with Weisz performance wise. The
movie could have worked much better if it just had Weisz and Williams
as the leads but unfortunately, its not and we have to suffer though
Franco trying to be charming in a squirmy kind of way and suffer though
probably the movie's worse offense, which is the character of Theodora
played by Mila Kunis, who redefines the word "Miscast". Theodora is
supposed to be innocent in this film and gradually lose her innocence
to become (Spoiler) the iconic "Wicked Witch of the West".
Unfortunately, Mila comes across as interesting as a block of wood in
this film and her transformation towards the climax ends up being more
funny in a very bad sort of way than revealing. It does not help
matters that Mila looks as disinterested in her character as the
audience is and a better actor with more range could have brought more
to it.

All and all, it had its moments but its problems weight it down.

Plot

Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and to reunite him with his true love.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 7.7/10 (910 voted)

Director: Jeff Nichols

Storyline

14 year-old Ellis (Tye Sheridan) lives on a makeshift houseboat on the banks of a river in Arkansas with his parents, Mary Lee (Sarah Paulson) and Senior (Ray McKinnon). He sneaks out early one morning to meet his best friend, Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). Neckbone, also 14, lives with his uncle, Galen (Michael Shannon), who makes a hardscrabble living diving for oysters. The two boys set out to an island on the Mississippi River, where Neckbone has discovered an unusual sight-a boat, suspended high in the trees, a remnant of an extreme flood some time in the past. They climb the tree and into the boat only to find fresh bread and fresh footprints. Realizing that they are not the only ones who have discovered the treehouse boat, they decide to leave. When they reach the shore, they find the same footprint in their boat. And that's when they meet Mud (Matthew McConaughey). Mud is a gritty, superstitious character; his clothes are dirty, his tooth is cracked, and he needs help. He tells the…

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Runtime:
130 min

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Masterpiece

Rating:


I saw it in Cannes a few days ago, and what a beautiful and strong
movie!

And what a shame this movie didn't get the Golden Palm!!!

I don't want to spoil this movie, but I can just say it's a rare and
beautiful movie about love, friendship, nature and wildness. Very
sensitive, touching.

The cast is great, Reese Whiterspoon, Matthew McConaughey, and the two
children.

Great photography too, with great shots of the Mississippi (among
others).

I'm looking forward to see Jeff Nichols' next project!

Plot

A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 5.4/10 (615 voted)

Director: Justin Zackham

Storyline

A long-divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
It's never too late to start acting like a family.

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Filming Locations: Connecticut, USA

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Runtime:
90 min

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This film will introduce Lionsgate's newly redesigned opening logo. See more »

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Building an entire wedding movie around sex jokes, but adds in some well-timed honest family drama

Rating: 6/10


"The Big Wedding" seems to be following in the footsteps of the recent
Hollywood romantic comedies – gather as many big name stars as you can
and put them all in a romantic comedy storyline. It's the best of the
bunch, even though that's not saying anything at all. It's also based
on a French film "Mon frère se marie", and that's not really saying all
that much either.

Any description of the plot is just going to read as a listing of who's
who of Hollywood. But let's do it anyways: We have the patriarch and
matriarchs (Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton and Susan Sarandon); we
have the up-and-comers excited for their big day (Ben Barnes and Amanda
Seyfried); and then we have the middle siblings who have had their time
in the spotlight and are starting to fade away (Topher Grace and
Katherine Heigl).

The wedding revolves around lies (obviously) and religion – with Robin
Williams as the drunken Catholic priest. And it also includes lots and
lots of sex jokes. The surprising thing that audiences are taking away
from this film, especially in spite of the decidedly negative critics'
responses, is that it is hilarious. Fans of the film will find
themselves laughing from beginning to end. But to give you fair
warning, all of the jokes are sexually-based, and I mean all of them.

Laughing at the Catholic stigma of don't have sex but if you do, don't
be safe; laughing at people who have too much sex; laughing at people
who don't have sex; and worse of all, laughing at divorced and married
couples who have sex with one another. While some of the jokes were
funny, they're also responsible for creating the uneasy dynamic amongst
the characters – all of whom are family (or, at least, are about to
become in-laws). At times the film crosses the line from funny
dysfunctional family to repulsive dysfunctional family.

The one line that "The Big Wedding" straddles well is that between
comedy and drama. The film is effective when it moves from funny jokes
to touching family honesty and back to some more funny jokes. The story
lines are very predictable, and sometimes the jokes are too simple and
too wrong, but it tries to add in the right amount of drama, and
ultimately, it should be entertaining to fans of the genre.

Plot

The world's very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.5/10 (5,038 voted)

Director: Kirk De Micco

Storyline

The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures — and their outlook is changed forever.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
The Journey Begins

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Budget: $135,000,000

(estimated)

Opening Weekend: $43,639,736

(USA)
(22 March 2013)

Gross: $43,639,736

(USA)
(22 March 2013)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
98 min

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The first DreamWorks Animation film to be distributed by 20th Century Fox. See more »

User Review

Excellent movie for the whole family to enjoy!

Rating: 10/10


I saw this movie at a sneak preview this afternoon. This was a very
enjoyable movie for our whole family. Me and my husband sat there and
laughed frequently, being completely enthralled with the story and
graphics. Meanwhile, my daughter and my 7 year-old grandson sat with
us, and they also were laughing throughout most of the movie. It has
something for people of all ages to enjoy. It was heartwarming, and at
times, it totally pulls on your heartstrings, too. The characters were
appealing, and the type you find yourself rooting for as time goes by,
and the animals that interact with the humans frequently stole the
show! I know that some critics will have issues with some of the
fantastic creatures that are seen, and they may take issue with the
extraordinary things that The Croods are able to do physically. I knew
going into this movie that this movie was a work of fiction, though,
and therefore I was able to suspend my expectations of reality, and go
on the ride that Dreamworks wanted to take me on. I thoroughly enjoyed
myself, and took this movie for what it was – a lighthearted comedy
about a family going through changes, and how they deal with those
changes. I would definitely recommend this as a great movie to see!!

Plot

A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.2/10 (32,094 voted)

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Storyline

One of the few remaining drone repairmen assigned to Earth, its surface devastated after decades of war with the alien Scavs, discovers a crashed spacecraft with contents that bring into question everything he believed about the war, and may even put the fate of mankind in his hands.

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Taglines:
Earth is a memory worth fighting for.

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Filming Locations: Reykjavík, Iceland

Box Office Details

Budget: $120,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
126 min

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Olivia Wilde, Noomi Rapace, Kate Mara, Olga Kurylenko, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Brit Marling auditioned for the role of Julia. Jessica Chastain was cast, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, so finally the role went to Kurylenko. See more »

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A memorable sci-fi fantasy world with a human heart at its core.

Rating: 8/10


If there is a soul, it is made from the love we share.

There are many ways to describe Oblivion, but the softly spoken
afterword by Tom Cruise's character really makes you feel the human
heartbeat of this sci-fi epic.

As always, the trailer is full of explosions and set pieces. Oblivion
the movie is an entirely different beast that values a human story and
characters that are driven by common purpose. While the cast is tiny, I
found much to enjoy from Cruise, Riseborough, Freeman and that Nordic
guy from Headhunters who is showing up more frequently in Hollywood
blockbusters. Aside from unusually limited screen-time, Morgan and
other supporting cast are effective and memorable.

The threads of the plot are well-woven and I won't give anything away,
so what I will tell you is to prepare for a powerful journey into the
unknown where nothing is what it seems. Explosive set pieces take a
backseat for sci-fi philosophy with twists to spare.

Oblivion ticks all the boxes for correct use of literary devices and
establishes enough original cannon to stick in your mind long after the
credits start rolling. It is a distinct success among the largely
abysmal offerings of 2013 so far, don't miss it.

Plot

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.7/10 (1,879 voted)

Director: Brian Helgeland

Storyline

The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.

Release Date:

Filming Locations: Macon, Georgia, USA

Technical Specs

Runtime:
128 min

Did You Know?

Trivia:

The Birmingham (Alabama) News reported that Birmingham's Rickwood Field, the oldest surviving professional baseball field in the US, was “playing” three different roles in this movie: it was doubling for Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, both of which no longer exist; and it was also “playing” itself, in a scene recreating the time in 1945 when Jackie Robinson played at Rickwood as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs. See more »

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Extraordinary Performances by young actors

Rating: 10/10


I'm a middle-aged black man now and sometimes I wonder if young people
get it.

I was born in Richmond, VA, and I'm 1 (ONE) generation removed from
segregation.

It is because of this that I was FLOORED by the performance of these
young actors. Chadwick Boseman & Nicole Beharie did a magnificent job
portraying the grace and courage of the Robinsons.

I couldn't have done it. Boseman has an UNCANNY resemblance to Jackie,
and his performance was so visceral that it proved to me that I
couldn't have done it.

I wouldn't have had the courage to stand up to racism by NOT fighting
back. I wouldn't have had the patience to bide my time until folks
decided it was time to see me as being more than sub-human. I
absolutely wouldn't have taken the risk of playing a game while people
threatened my wife and child.

When Jackie finally got angry enough to smash his bat against a wall,
that was the ONLY thing I could relate to – then to realize he had to
go back out there because it was about MORE than just him – I was
flabbergasted by his courage.

This is more than a film about baseball. The nuances like watching
people in second class seating still turning out to support Robinson in
full-on "Sunday church service" dress was poignant to me.

This movie ain't just about Jackie.

My mom is from New York, and she was 7 years old when Jackie joined the
Dodgers. She remembers this clearly.

It's obvious why you (as I did) would take your kids to see this film
as it shows what happened and how far we've come. For me, it shows what
other people did FOR ME that I was incapable of doing for myself.

This film has some corny parts to it – like most films of this ilk, it
sanitizes some things and does tie a nice bow on some issues glossed
over in the retelling…

..that doesn't mean it's not a darned good film.

I'm pretty cynical these days. It's not often that I watch a film with
a lump in my throat the whole time. I am indebted to the young actors
who portrayed the people of my grandparents' generation with style,
class and urgency.

I will own this film when it becomes available and that date can't come
soon enough.

Plot

Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 3.8/10 (143 voted)

Director: Tina Gordon Chism

Storyline

Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's hand in marriage.

Taglines:
She comes from good Peeples.

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Runtime:
95 min

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In his famous novel, MOBY DICK, Herman Melville mentions Sag Harbor which sparked writer/director Tina Gordon Chism to create Moby Dick Day – a fictional holiday when the town comes together to honor Melville, their town, and the fishermen and to bless the fishermen for a great year ahead. The filming of the event required over one hundred and fifty extras. See more »

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Yes, even though it is basically a black family version of Meet the Parents, it was still a decent film.

Rating: 7/10


7/10

Before you write this off as another Tyler Perry black people film, or
a rip off of Meet the Parents, read this review.

I have seen multiple Tyler Perry films, and at the beginning, they were
okay, but as we all know, they got old, and fast. This movie is indeed
produced by him, but was not written or directed by him, so his name
being on it does not mean it is anything like his "Madea" series, or
his other films. I am not really a fan of Tyler Perry, but I did enjoy
this film. I am not promising that you will, but don't write it off
just because you are not a fan of the "black family" genre of comedy
that Tyler Perry is credited to have popularized.

I believe the reason I enjoyed this film is because of Craig Robinson.
I have always enjoyed his scenes in The Office, and I was very pleased
to see his character become somewhat of a main character on the show.
When I heard of this film, I was sure it was going to be Meet The
Parents: Black Family Edition, but I wanted to see it because of Craig
nonetheless. I wasn't wrong, but I wasn't completely right. This film
is basically the same thing as Meet The Parents, but it definitely does
have a few unexpected turns. The reason they are "unexpected" is
because I had a pre-conceived idea of how the film will play out,
because of my love for Meet The Parents. I seriously watch that movie
every few months. This film deviates from it's 13 year elder in a
variety of ways, but mainly in its plot twists, which allow for quite a
few laughs. The awkward scenes, and the situational humor are quite
reminiscent.

Enough comparison, now lets get down to the actual movie. Throughout
the film, there are humorous sequences that carry just enough realism
that they come off as quite funny. I'll admit, I didn't think I'd laugh
nearly as much as I did. Although a good portion of the humor stemmed
from either sexual or "black" dialog, it never went over the top.

Of course, like 99% of comedies (with the exception of Horrible Bosses)
there are times where you just don't get the humor, and it comes off
lame. Sure, there are lame parts, and some jokes fell flat, but overall
I was very surprised with the charming humor and witty screenplay,
allowing for a likable protagonist, for whom nothing seems to be going
right.

Go ahead, give it a view and don't assume it's another lame Tyler Perry
or black family film, because unlike the ratings on IMDb, I actually
enjoyed this film.

Plot

A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.1/10 (2,728 voted)

Director: Michael Bay

Storyline

A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get caught up in an extortion ring and a kidnapping scheme that goes terribly wrong.

Writers: ,

Taglines:
This is a true story

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Filming Locations: Miami, Florida, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $25,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
130 min

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Mark Wahlberg said that his sons loved the enormous, muscular, body-builder physique that he was sporting during filming of this film but his daughters hated it. See more »

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Of muscles and mad men

Rating: 6/10


Michael Bay's "Pain and Gain" is a very bleak, very dark comedy about
three knucklehead bodybuilders in pursuit of their own American dream,
even if the road there is paved with sex, drugs, torture, humiliation,
and even murder.

Bay is shamelessly reputed for huge explosions, choppy editing,
excessively flashy/glitzy cinematography, sexy women, fancy cars and
(recently) giant robots. With "Pain and Gain" he returns to low-budget
territory since his debut "Bad Boys" in 1995. The result – the film is
a debauchery in style – it's all over the film. Although Bay cuts back
on the explosions and robots (mercifully), everything else has Bay
written all over it, and considering how morbidly ridiculous the film's
subject matter is, Bay tackles it in such a head-on and energetic
manner that the audience is whisked off for the insane ride ahead.

For this movie, he has assembled together Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson
and Anthony Mackie as the three bumble-heads who have their hearts set
in the right goal but clearly lack the intellect to do so. All three
men look jacked up, and play their parts as ridiculous as the part goes
for it, especially Johnson, who clearly is having a blast showing off a
completely different side of him as opposed to what we've been seeing
him of late. Wahlberg plays a character so dangerously goofy and dumb
one will wonder whether such a person exists in real life. Tony
Shalhoub's unfortunate but still jerk-ish character sets the tone for
most of the movie as his predicament grows from one spectrum of
ridiculousness to another. By the time we've reached sexy Bar Paly's
and hilarious Rebel Wilson's love interest characters, the audience
have probably seen enough.

Then in comes Ed Harris as Detective Du Bois. Just when I thought the
film was about to careen off the rails into insanity. He's the only
sane person in the whole movie, and his presence helps bring balance
and clarity to what was a ludicrous first half.

Comic relief is key in Bay's action films, but here he's going all out
at comedy, and he sure does pull of the stops. The film is simply put,
hysterical. The fact that it was indeed a true story makes it all the
more hilarious to watch, who honestly can think of some story like this
and pull if off straight?

I am aware that since this is a film, some liberties had to be made to
the story and characters. Some scenes were undoubtedly exaggerated, but
which one? Every scene looked and felt so surreal, every major
character ridiculous, every line of dialogue inducing a chortle from
the audience. But it was a dementedly fun ride, and Bay, after making
two bloated sequels about giant robots, finally returns to his stride.

Plot

A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.5/10 (6,525 voted)

Director: Baz Luhrmann

Storyline

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

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…that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.

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Filming Locations: Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Box Office Details

Budget: $105,000,000

(estimated)

Technical Specs

Runtime:
143 min

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Ben Affleck was considered for the role of Tom Buchanan, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts. After Affleck dropped out, Bradley Cooper and Luke Evans were considered and Joel Edgerton was eventually cast. See more »

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An intriguing story re-told again with attention to mystery. 8/10

Rating: 8/10


8/10.

I know a lot of the other reviewers will compare this film to the older
one and also the book, so if you're interested in a comparison, stop
reading here. I want to review this film as a movie that tells a story,
like every other film. I don't want to review this as a film that tried
to beat its preceding film adaptation.

I myself have read the book and have always been so intrigued with the
character of Gatsby, and when I heard a few years back that he would be
portrayed on the big screen by DiCaprio, I couldn't wait. The character
carries such a mystery about him that was delivered so excellently by
Leonardo DiCaprio, and made it so fun to watch. It was almost like I
didn't know what the ending was because I was so immersed in 1920s New
York, and in the lifestyle of The Great Gatsby.

The film itself, as a film, was awesome! The visuals and soundtrack
were captivating and lavish. The acting was great overall, as you can
trust these actors to deliver.

I read somewhere on IMDb (message board or another reviewer, I can't
remember) that Leonardo wasn't a good fit for the role of Gatsby. I
think this statement couldn't be more wrong. If you have read the book,
you must have some idea about the depth of Gatsby's character, the
depth of his mind, his desires. The false smiles, the phony handshakes,
the uneasiness in being in public, the way Jay Gatsby conducts himself
in front of Daisy, and in pursuit of her. All these things are
delivered so well by DiCaprio. His nerve, his frustration, his
determination…all so eloquently portrayed. But most of all, his
passion, and as Nick Carraway, our narrator so emphatically reminds us,
his hope. The character development of Jay Gatsby, and the development
of all those surrounding him gives us such a deep look at the
relationships of such a diverse category of people.

The storyline is obviously interesting: A man realizes his new neighbor
is a mysterious, and incredibly wealthy man. Like how awesome is that?
Throughout the whole film, as the relationships between all the few
main characters become deeper and deeper, and the questions become
answered, you just can't help but feel so into the characters' lives.
Great writing for the characters, great directing, great great great
acting.

Overall, this is just a great film. If you go into the theater thinking
"oh this'll suck compared to Robert Redford" or "I bet the book is way
better", you're setting yourself up for a bad 143 minutes. Don't be so
close minded and try to view it as just another film that tells a
fictional story, and a great one at that.

Plot

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Release Year: 2013

Rating: 7.9/10 (76,213 voted)

Director: Shane Black

Storyline

Marvel's “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

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Prepare for a heavy metal!

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Filming Locations: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

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Runtime:
130 min

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The much bulkier armors seen in the movie are typically used when dealing with the Hulk or any other large foe. The suit is known as the Hulk buster armor. See more »

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When Igor (the big armor) is shown for the first time in the movie, the suit heads over to one of the crane's legs and stays under it to keep it from falling down but the crane doesn't fall down after all the suits have self destructed. See more »

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How could they mess this up so bad?

Rating: 3/10

This is my first review and I'm writing it because the critics are all
praising this film so much.

Let me tell you, if you like Iron Man in any way and/or are familiar
with the mythology, do not pay to watch this film. This is a poor
excuse of a plot that outright spits in the face of fans and destroys
one of Marvel's most powerful villains. Seriously, the Mandarin is Tony
Stark's antithesis; their conflict was always the symbol for magic vs.
science. Like Joker's insanity contradicts Batman's great use of logic.
In Iron Man 3 they ruined him so bad only a reboot could save the
character (and believe me, I hate reboots as much as everyone). The
Mandarin is now used as a joke character with the main twist just
playing for laughs (or in my case, tears). This guy should have ten
powerful magical rings that alone could rival the Avengers' powers
combined. Was this "adaptation" really the best thing to do? Magic CAN
be done on the big screen, they've done Norse Gods! Ten Rings are
nothing compared to that…

Other than that, the film still wouldn't be good. Shane Black writes
comedy action films, only this time the comedy is much more cringe
worthy and not really funny, and the action probably sums up about 20%
of the film. The main plot-device for armor malfunctions, power-downs
and or stupid failures is so overused I was wondering how could they
ever fill up 120 minutes without it. The actual Iron Man suit is so
underused that you'll think this is Bourne or Bond you're watching.
Also noteworthy: If a film relies on poop jokes for a quick laugh, it
got as low as it'll ever get.

Also, I must say Rhodes (War Machine) needs a plot arc. He's a tool. I
love Don's work in the role and think he's charismatic (as are RDJ and
Gwyneth), but he needs to have some kind of a story.

Other new characters' besides the Mandarin are really hit and miss.
This series' villains really have become one-note. We all know the bad
guy is the one wearing the fancy suit that wants corporate power and
tries to take over. Special mention goes to Maya, that one person who
changes her mind all the time and leaves the film never having stepped
in in the first place.

Wait, I'm not done yet. There's also a kid "side-kick" and you guessed
it. He's in an hostage scene! Well, that's some good innovative writing
right there! All in all, this is as bad or even worse than X-Men: The
Last Stand. Beware of the actual ending that retcons everything about
Tony's back-story. I don't know how Marvel green-lighted this script, I
really don't! I know any fan could have done it much better!