The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall?

terry78 · 05-02-2008, 09:41 PM

This isn't a thread about Stane himself, nor about the battle between him and IM, though if it involves it, knock yourself out. The Iron Monger armor itself, if you are familiar with the original book's versions, did it move how you envisioned, was it as threatening as you felt it was in the books, and basically, did they get most of it right design and animation-wise?

Knightsaber Priss · 05-02-2008, 09:43 PM

All I can say is.....Iron Monger was a great villain at the end. I just love seeing he and Ironman smacking each other around. Perhaps Ezekiel Stane could take up the mantle and create his own Iron Monger suit to kill Tony Stark with for revenge of his father.

Symbiotic · 05-02-2008, 09:45 PM

I enjoyed the Monger.

RonStoppablefan · 05-02-2008, 09:50 PM

I personally thought they did a great job on both him and Iron man.

S.A.A.D. · 05-02-2008, 09:56 PM

I liked Iron Monger as well.

Symbiotic · 05-02-2008, 10:02 PM

Semi-related I suppose, but my theater laughed at Stane's line "Tony Stark built this in a cave!... with a pile of scraps!" I have the feeling that wasn't the intention of the line.

Knightsaber Priss · 05-02-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiotic

Semi-related I suppose, but my theater laughed at Stane's line "Tony Stark built this in a cave!... with a pile of scraps!" I have the feeling that wasn't the intention of the line.

I personally didn't laugh because clearly the look on Obadiah's face meant he was displeased with the lack of progress.

Symbiotic · 05-02-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Godzilla2000

I personally didn't laugh because clearly the look on Obadiah's face meant he was displeased with the lack of progress.

Nor did I for those same reasons.

The Schlone · 05-02-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiotic

Semi-related I suppose, but my theater laughed at Stane's line "Tony Stark built this in a cave!... with a pile of scraps!" I have the feeling that wasn't the intention of the line.

My theater did the same thing. It kind of went over my head... I still don't get why it's funny...

Knightsaber Priss · 05-02-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Schlone

My theater did the same thing. It kind of went over my head... I still don't get why it's funny...

Maybe it's because we're comicbook fans. We've read these sorts of dialogues all before. Maybe people thought it was funny that Stane mentioned how Tony Stark created the Mark I with such meager resources.

cryptic name · 05-02-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Schlone

My theater did the same thing. It kind of went over my head... I still don't get why it's funny...

it was a funny line. stane's scientists thought it was impossible, but tony stark did it with spare parts in a cave. that's funny.

Raiden · 05-03-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Symbiotic

Semi-related I suppose, but my theater laughed at Stane's line "Tony Stark built this in a cave!... with a pile of scraps!" I have the feeling that wasn't the intention of the line.

Well, Shane's scientists had all the resources at their disposal, and they could not compete against Stark who was imprisoned and used spare parts to make his armor. That's funny.

spiderfan970 · 05-03-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Symbiotic

Semi-related I suppose, but my theater laughed at Stane's line "Tony Stark built this in a cave!... with a pile of scraps!" I have the feeling that wasn't the intention of the line.

it was funny to me because he was so dramatic about it all of the sudden...after he said WITH A PILE OF SCRAPS, I said, IN A VAN, DOWN BY THE RIVER really loud. And that kind of sums up to my why that particular line was funny.

Valorman · 05-02-2008, 10:04 PM

i adored jeff bridges performance. this movie topped them all!

Knightsaber Priss · 05-02-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Valorman

i adored jeff bridges performance. this movie topped them all!

I think some props should go to Jeff Bridges for respectfully taking the role seriously. This is a man who shaved his head because he thought it would be a good thing to do since Stane was bald in the comic. And especially despite Favreau saying he didn't have to do it.

Valorman · 05-02-2008, 10:08 PM

Also, his flight was spectacular. They really made me believe in the weight of the suit with how incredibly powerful his flight sequences looked.

TNC9852002 · 05-03-2008, 12:12 AM

lol. People always chuckled at that.

TONY STARK BUILT THIS IN A CAVE!!....WIT A BOX OF SCRAPS!!...

I thought Iron Monger looked good and was very faithful.

-TNC

The Caped Knight · 05-03-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TNC9852002

lol. People always chuckled at that.

TONY STARK BUILT THIS IN A CAVE!!....WIT A BOX OF SCRAPS!!...

-TNC

It was a very funny line .

Doctor of Doom · 05-03-2008, 07:59 AM

Loved him. The suit felt REALLY powerful, even if it was very, very slow at flying. He moved pretty damn fast in it and I came away with a better impression of Iron Monger than the comics ever gave me- it felt like Tony was pretty seriously outclassed.

The Caped Knight · 05-03-2008, 12:19 AM

Bridges owned as Iron Monger . I love his voice in the suit .

Knightsaber Priss · 05-03-2008, 06:56 AM

I just thought of this while reloading a few Sims 2 expansions on my PC, but I'm just wondering how long it's going to take until crafty individuals start dubbing over Jeff Bridges lines in the movie as Obadiah with memorable soundbytes from The Big Lebowski.

Captain Planet! · 05-03-2008, 08:18 AM

I liked the Iron Monger. My only complaint is that a few of his lines at the end were a little corny, like "I've made a few upgrades of my own!"

The Guard · 05-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Pretty thin villain. Bridges did a nice job with little to work with.

The_Vision · 05-03-2008, 01:53 PM

Jeff did a great job

Faded To Deaf · 05-17-2008, 12:51 PM

Good job with Monger, wasn't the best villain, but he showed reasonable threat to a very cool and powerful hero. Would have prefered him in the sequel, taking over the company and forcing Stark on the streets, that would have really raised the level for him.

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05-02-2008, 09:41 PM	#1
terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 54,152	The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? This isn't a thread about Stane himself, nor about the battle between him and IM, though if it involves it, knock yourself out. The Iron Monger armor itself, if you are familiar with the original book's versions, did it move how you envisioned, was it as threatening as you felt it was in the books, and basically, did they get most of it right design and animation-wise? __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

05-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
Knightsaber Priss Lone Wolf Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howling at the moon. Posts: 28,128	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? All I can say is.....Iron Monger was a great villain at the end. I just love seeing he and Ironman smacking each other around. Perhaps Ezekiel Stane could take up the mantle and create his own Iron Monger suit to kill Tony Stark with for revenge of his father. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Bilbo Baggins - The Fellowship of the Rings "I know what you would say, and it would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart." Frodo Baggins - Fellowship of the Rings I have changed. Things that I once wanted are now but a distant memory forever cloaked in the shadows of the twilight of the past.

05-02-2008, 09:45 PM	#3
Symbiotic King(sley) Mandarin! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crossroads of America Posts: 10,403	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? I enjoyed the Monger. __________________ "You're not a man. You're nothing more than a maniac. I'm not afraid of you. No politics here, just good old-fashioned revenge."

05-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#4
RonStoppablefan Harry Potter fan Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,430	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? I personally thought they did a great job on both him and Iron man. __________________ Iron Man fan. Spider-Man fan. Batman fan. Fantastic Four fan. Wolverine fan. SmallVille fan. Heroes fan.

05-02-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
S.A.A.D. Banned User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In a ****tree Posts: 5,448	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? I liked Iron Monger as well.

05-02-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
Symbiotic King(sley) Mandarin! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Crossroads of America Posts: 10,403	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Semi-related I suppose, but my theater laughed at Stane's line "Tony Stark built this in a cave!... with a pile of scraps!" I have the feeling that wasn't the intention of the line. __________________ "You're not a man. You're nothing more than a maniac. I'm not afraid of you. No politics here, just good old-fashioned revenge."

05-02-2008, 10:04 PM	#14
Valorman Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: next to the ketchup Posts: 2,275	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? i adored jeff bridges performance. this movie topped them all! __________________ Superman Returns = a brilliant movie. Check out the Nostalgia Redesign Thread: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...d.php?t=241419

05-02-2008, 10:08 PM	#16
Valorman Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: next to the ketchup Posts: 2,275	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Also, his flight was spectacular. They really made me believe in the weight of the suit with how incredibly powerful his flight sequences looked. __________________ Superman Returns = a brilliant movie. Check out the Nostalgia Redesign Thread: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/...d.php?t=241419

05-03-2008, 12:12 AM	#17
TNC9852002 Banned User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: D Posts: 30,721	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? lol. People always chuckled at that. TONY STARK BUILT THIS IN A CAVE!!....WIT A BOX OF SCRAPS!!... I thought Iron Monger looked good and was very faithful. -TNC

05-03-2008, 07:59 AM	#19
Doctor of Doom Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Latveria Posts: 261	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Loved him. The suit felt REALLY powerful, even if it was very, very slow at flying. He moved pretty damn fast in it and I came away with a better impression of Iron Monger than the comics ever gave me- it felt like Tony was pretty seriously outclassed.

05-03-2008, 12:19 AM	#20
The Caped Knight Caped Crusader Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gotham City Posts: 25,751	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Bridges owned as Iron Monger . I love his voice in the suit . __________________ 10.25.13

05-03-2008, 06:56 AM	#21
Knightsaber Priss Lone Wolf Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howling at the moon. Posts: 28,128	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? I just thought of this while reloading a few Sims 2 expansions on my PC, but I'm just wondering how long it's going to take until crafty individuals start dubbing over Jeff Bridges lines in the movie as Obadiah with memorable soundbytes from The Big Lebowski. __________________ "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Bilbo Baggins - The Fellowship of the Rings "I know what you would say, and it would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart." Frodo Baggins - Fellowship of the Rings I have changed. Things that I once wanted are now but a distant memory forever cloaked in the shadows of the twilight of the past.

05-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#23
The Guard Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,215	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Pretty thin villain. Bridges did a nice job with little to work with. __________________ Writer and Lyricist of GOTHAM'S KNIGHT: THE BATMAN MUSICAL And if I'm right The future's looking bright A symbol in the skies at night

05-03-2008, 01:53 PM	#24
The_Vision 4815162342 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Island Posts: 2,942	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Jeff did a great job __________________ He is the Painkiller “Being sober on a bus is, like, totally different than being drunk on a bus.” - Ozzy Osbourne

05-17-2008, 12:51 PM	#25
Faded To Deaf Silence is golden. Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,970	Re: The Iron Monger thread....what did you think overall? Good job with Monger, wasn't the best villain, but he showed reasonable threat to a very cool and powerful hero. Would have prefered him in the sequel, taking over the company and forcing Stark on the streets, that would have really raised the level for him.

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