8 Critical Iron Man Choices That Would Have Totally Changed The MCU
Iron Man was the most influential character in the Infinity Saga and many of his decisions not only shaped the MCU's first decade but also its future.
- Director:
- Shane Black
- Release Date:
- May 3, 2013
- Cast:
- Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, gwyneth paltrow, Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr.
- Writers:
- Drew Pearce, Shane Black
- Rating:
- PG-13
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Summary
Iron Man 3 pits genius-billionaire-playboy-philanthropist Tony Stark (Iron Man) against the Mandarin, an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed by his mysterious antagonist, he embarks on a dangerous quest to find those responsible. His journey will test his character at every turn. 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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