I dont get all the hype about Iron man! - Blu-ray Forum

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-05-2008, 01:21 AM

I bought it a couple days ago and watched it a couple times. I knew it seemed like a big deal on this site(thats the main reason I bought it) . I mean it was alright but not that special to me. I just dont get why everyone was so hyped, and Id never heard of the comic book.

Gremal · 10-05-2008, 01:23 AM

Troll much?

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-05-2008, 01:26 AM

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Troll much?

HUH!

Gremal · 10-05-2008, 01:29 AM

It's one of the biggest-grossing, most popular films of the year, the blu-ray is produced pretty much flawlessly. The character was a comic book favorite for decades. So yeah, you're not gonna find many people who think it's "no big deal".

Eagle_23 · 10-05-2008, 01:27 AM

First this belongs in the Movie Discussion section. Second I know what you mean when you say you were disappointed. I blind bought this as Iron Man was my favorite comic book as a kid + it was getting tons of praise. Anyways I was somewhat let down simply because people were comparing this to TDK (which I love) so I expected something pretty stellar. Now don't get me wrong it's a solid, fun movie (8/10) w/ an awesome cast imo. But I guess I just had too high of an expectation going in to this.

Blu-Ron · 10-05-2008, 01:28 AM

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First this belongs in the Movie Discussion section. Second I know what you mean when you say you were disappointed. I blind bought this as Iron Man was my favorite comic book as a kid + it was getting tons of praise. Anyways I was somewhat let down simply because people were comparing this to TDK (which I love) so I expected something pretty stellar. Now don't get me wrong it's a solid, fun movie (8/10) w/ an awesome cast imo. But I guess I just had too high of an expectation going in to this.

I liked IRON MAN better than TDK. There....I said it. I feel like a huge weight has been taken off my back.

GGX · 10-05-2008, 01:30 AM

How is it even possible for someone to have never even heard of Iron Man? Seriously wtf.

This is a major Marvel comics super hero we are talking about here.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-05-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GGX

How is it even possible for someone to have never even heard of Iron Man? Seriously wtf.

This is a major Marvel comics super hero we are talking about here.

guess I just was never a fan of comic books. That doesnt make me crazy.

silversnake · 10-05-2008, 01:37 AM

not a comic book fan ... loved iron man. Haven't seen it yet on blu-ray. Still in my shelf. Told my friends I'd wait so we could all watch it on Sunday

GGX · 10-05-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

guess I just was never a fan of comic books. That doesnt make me crazy.

You don't have to be into comic books to know who Iron Man is. It's pretty much a household name.

Beast · 10-05-2008, 02:14 AM

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I liked IRON MAN better than TDK. There....I said it. I feel like a huge weight has been taken off my back.

Right there with you. The Dark Knight was B.N.O. to me.

Batman in Name Only.

wormraper · 10-05-2008, 02:15 AM

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Right there with you. The Dark Knight was B.N.O. to me.

Batman in Name Only.

agreed, the movie was well made, but it felt less like a Batman movie and more like a crime drama which made me enjoy it less. I liked the more fun comic book feel of Batman Begins. Dark Knight was well done as a movie, but only so so as a batman movie.

Beast · 10-05-2008, 02:16 AM

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agreed, the movie was well made, but it felt less like a Batman movie and more like a crime drama which made me enjoy it less. I liked the more fun comic book feel of Batman Begins. Dark Knight was well done as a movie, but only so so as a batman movie.

Ayep.

Said it before, and I'll say it again. Gimme the Burton Batman movies.

t0nythebeat · 10-05-2008, 03:06 AM

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I liked IRON MAN better than TDK. There....I said it. I feel like a huge weight has been taken off my back.

That's because ... it is better.
And The Incredible Hulk is better than both of those.

GGX · 10-05-2008, 04:21 AM

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That's because ... it is better.
And The Incredible Hulk is better than both of those.

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

t0nythebeat · 10-05-2008, 05:02 AM

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Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Denial

Edward Norton is a better actor than Robert Downey or Heath Ledger anyday.

milwtom · 10-05-2008, 01:31 AM

I agree about being disappointed, I listed mine on ebay today. The movie to me was ok, wish I wouldn't have blind bought it. But to each their own.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 10-05-2008, 01:37 AM

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I agree about being disappointed, I listed mine on ebay today. The movie to me was ok, wish I wouldn't have blind bought it. But to each their own.

I didnt say I was dissapointed, just not that impressed. I agree, to each his own.

jmlalit5 · 10-05-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

I bought it a couple days ago and watched it a couple times. I knew it seemed like a big deal on this site(thats the main reason I bought it) . I mean it was alright but not that special to me. I just dont get why everyone was so hyped, and Id never heard of the comic book.

That's exactly why it was so loved by everyone. They took a low profile, B-class Marvel character and turned it into a critical and financial triumph that surprised everybody.

CookSux · 10-06-2008, 04:36 AM

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That's exactly why it was so loved by everyone. They took a low profile, B-class Marvel character and turned it into a critical and financial triumph that surprised everybody.

Iron Man is certainly not B-Class in Marvel's universe...

10-05-2008, 01:21 AM	#1
HOME THEATRE ADDICT! Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Ohio	I dont get all the hype about Iron man! I bought it a couple days ago and watched it a couple times. I knew it seemed like a big deal on this site(thats the main reason I bought it) . I mean it was alright but not that special to me. I just dont get why everyone was so hyped, and Id never heard of the comic book.

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10-05-2008, 01:23 AM	#2
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Troll much?

10-05-2008, 01:29 AM	#4
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	It's one of the biggest-grossing, most popular films of the year, the blu-ray is produced pretty much flawlessly. The character was a comic book favorite for decades. So yeah, you're not gonna find many people who think it's "no big deal".

10-05-2008, 01:27 AM	#5
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	First this belongs in the Movie Discussion section. Second I know what you mean when you say you were disappointed. I blind bought this as Iron Man was my favorite comic book as a kid + it was getting tons of praise. Anyways I was somewhat let down simply because people were comparing this to TDK (which I love) so I expected something pretty stellar. Now don't get me wrong it's a solid, fun movie (8/10) w/ an awesome cast imo. But I guess I just had too high of an expectation going in to this.

10-05-2008, 01:30 AM	#7
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	How is it even possible for someone to have never even heard of Iron Man? Seriously wtf. This is a major Marvel comics super hero we are talking about here.

10-05-2008, 01:37 AM	#9
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	not a comic book fan ... loved iron man. Haven't seen it yet on blu-ray. Still in my shelf. Told my friends I'd wait so we could all watch it on Sunday

10-05-2008, 01:31 AM	#17
milwtom Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Crown Point, Indiana 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:215 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:57	I agree about being disappointed, I listed mine on ebay today. The movie to me was ok, wish I wouldn't have blind bought it. But to each their own.

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