IRON MAN 3 (2013)

Marvel begin the second phase of Cinematic Universe them through the Iron Man 3 . Experiencing the turn of the director of the John Favreau to Shane Black, the third film tells the story of Tony Stark's life after Chitauri attack that occurred in The Avengers. If the first film tells the story of how Stark begin life as Iron Man and the second film is about heyday as a superhero, then this third film explores the deeper self-Stark both as himself and as Iron Man. What is interesting is in this third film The Mandarin eventually figure that had been regarded as the enemy most famous Iron Man finally emerged and was played by Ben Kingsley in the film after the first name of a terrorist organization under his leadership, The Ten Rings was mentioned. Post Chitauri attack, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) had anxiety disorder that makes it never quiet. He spent all his time working in the laboratory and it makes do with her ​​lover, Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is quite disturbed that Tony did not get to spend time with him.

At the same time the condition of the world is warming due to the terror of the terrorist group led by The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley). The Mandarin is the mastermind behind various kinds of bombings that occurred in various parts of the world and killed many people. However, due to lack of evidence and the instructions at the scene, where Mandarin becomes hard to know. On the other hand a scientist named Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce) is developing a serum called Extremis which can be used to regenerate damage to the human body. But not only that, Extremis was also able to provide strength doubled for its users. Killian himself allegedly had a relationship with all the terror committed by the Mandarin. But Tony Stark not only have to fight the enemies but also have to struggle against himself in order to protect the loved ones he has.

A story that seems to potentially create a fairly dark superhero movie where the superhero must fight against personal things in addition to villain existing main. At least that's the impression I get from a variety of promotional material whether it is a trailer, poster or existing official synopsis. However unexpected Shane Black is able to package the basic story into a full dark humor fresh. Although the first two films Iron Man Tony Stark meman known as someone who likes to catapult absurd jokes, but only in this third film explored characters are timeless. Ability Robert Downey Jr. the catapult one line funny really put to good use here. It made ​​Iron Man 3 has a similar DNA with The Avengers that is able to combine elements of the cool action with moments of comedy that was so effective a laugh. Black knew exactly what to do after the success of The Avengers and sadr well that here he has capital really enough to continue that success. The capital was Robert Downey Jr. as well as the characterization of Tony Stark.



But what Black does not necessarily make Iron Man 3 as an action-comedy movie usual, because of the depth of the story about the dark side of Tony that appeared as a result of the anxiety he experienced also able to be explored properly. We have seen the figure of the playboy Tony, flamboyant and have self-confidence is very high. In this film we are shown another figure of Tony Stark is easy to panic and are often unsure of his ability. Even the flamboyant figure of Tony Stark was not too often seen here. That much visible even Tony wounded and had to fight even without his armor. Yes, in addition to the usual moment where Tony Stark in action in her armor, here we will see him fight only with simple weapons that he has made ​​his own. His figure as an intelligent so visible and answer questions about whether a costume that makes someone great or person in the costume. Black kept his promise to make this film like a thriller in the style of Tom Clancy where Stark acted like a secret agent whose tactical. How Black could resemble the dark content into a light spectacle full of humor funny without losing the depth of story clearly laudable.

However, although this film is the film Tony Stark, another key character sorts of Pepper Potts is not forgotten. Pepper gets a share of the increase is quite significant role here. Not only as the damsel in distress but it also is a figure that is so important for Tony could even save the Iron Man. Pepper Potts here really shown as a figure that is so important in the life of Tony Stark, not just the person he loved but also could help him in any context. That is quite controversial obvious is The Mandarin. Appearance beginning honest able to present sufficient chilling terror. I made ​​eager for a confrontation between him and Tony Stark. Until finally emerged a twist of which will divide the audience into two camps. There will be satisfied because it was considered as a surprise smart and unpredictable, but some consider it a stupid thing that destroyed the iconic characters in the world of comics. Myself included who felt jumbled. On one hand I feel it is a twist of the unexpected and legitimate done in an adaptation. On the other hand changed the character is so iconic in the world of comics obviously a difficult thing acceptable.

But beyond twist controversial, Iron Man 3 clearly continuing trend of Marvel Studio whose films never disappoints. Iron Man 3 not only managed to concoct a story that is dark with light, but is also able to package the action scenes with a maximum. If many people who consider climax in Iron Man 2 less lost, then the climax in the third film is obviously worked well. Displaying battle epic that involves a lot of Iron Man armor, obviously this is a moment that awaited Iron Man lovers. Not to mention a thrilling action scenes when Iron Man save the 13 people who fell off the plane. One thing is certain, Robert Downey Jr. are the main stars of this film which could serve or darker moments of comedy equally well. The news that he would cease to be Tony Stark after The Avengers 2 is obviously quite worrying considering the difficult to find someone else who is so fit plays the character. What is clear is Iron Man 3 feels like The Dark Knight Rises just got a tone that is more cheerful.