# Iron Man 2 (2010)

> A publicity-driven armored hero battles government pressure, rival technology, and personal enemies while trying to keep control of his legacy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5251

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1228705/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, energetic, heightened, blockbuster night, superhero marathon

## Synopsis

A billionaire inventor grapples with the consequences of fame and technology in a world that demands more from him.

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- [Spider-Man 2 (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/441)
- [Captain America: Civil War (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/158630)
- [Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/1170)
- [Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)](https://ember.film/movie/196965)
- [Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/68276)
- [Iron Man 3 (2013)](https://ember.film/movie/47927)
- [Thor (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/5304)
- [The Avengers (2012)](https://ember.film/movie/14430)
- [Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/248418)

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