The IRON MAN 3 News & Speculation Thread - - - - Part 13

[DarthSkywalker]

Originally Posted by Son of Coul

Same, love the Lethal Weapon comparisons

Never like such comparisons in reviews. Feels like the writer can't actually describe the film without referencing others.

[Sharkboy]

Originally Posted by Son of Coul

Same, love the Lethal Weapon comparisons

This film deserves every penny and cent from everyone just so that the powers that be can start handing over projects to Shane Black, he works way too little for a guy that talented. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is one of my favourite films of all time.

[Kingdork]

Originally Posted by Son of Coul

Well it's helpful that these reactions are more "Shane Black & RDJ bring wit and gravitas to the film, that feels like a big budget, scrappy 80s action flick in the best possible way" and less "LOL IM3 ROCKED MY BAWLZ 15/10 !!"

I'll trust some of the early reviews on that basis.

That's exactly the movie in a nuttshell!

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

But really, and I mean REALLY, you must prepare yourselves for the twist. I won't spoil it here, but I'm warning the hardcore fans. Be prepared for it. It's... really something! Not quite what you think you already know

[DarthSkywalker]

Originally Posted by Kingdork

That's exactly the movie in a nuttshell!

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

But really, and I mean REALLY, you must prepare yourselves for the twist. I won't spoil it here, but I'm warning the hardcore fans. Be prepared for it. It's... really something! Not quite what you think you already know

Please stop teasing. If you know it, please tell us.

[jaqua99]

i am gunna watch extra close. cause there's got to be more going on with mandarin than that. Even with what the "reveal" is meant to be. I am sure there has got to be more than that.

[protocida]

Originally Posted by SpideyFan866

So wait, if neither Killian nor whomever Kingsley's character really is, aren't The Mandarin, does that mean the REAL, alien tech-super powered rings having Mandarin is still out there?

No.

[DarthDaveBanner]

Is the Mandarin immortal? Are his methods supernatural?

[Sharkboy]

Originally Posted by DarthDaveBanner

Is the Mandarin immortal? Are his methods supernatural?

Hah! Theatricality and deception are powerful agents.

[I_am_iron_man]

I read on IMDB that:

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

LOL...all I can say is Mandarin is a COLLECTOR. That is the best hint I can give.

What does it means?

[Kingdork]

Originally Posted by Sharkboy

Hah! Theatricality and deception are powerful agents.

Wow... Nailed it!

Nicely done, sir!

[ThePhantasm]

Seems like this film was never intended to have Mandarin at all, and then they just threw in a pseudo-Mandarin to please fans.

[J.Howlett]

Originally Posted by ThePhantasm

Seems like this film was never intended to have Mandarin at all, and then they just threw in a pseudo-Mandarin to please fans.

Pretty much.

[ThePowerCosmic]

Guess he won't be showing up in the Masters of Evil. Mandarin never even had a chance.

[Kingdork]

Originally Posted by ThePhantasm

Seems like this film was never intended to have Mandarin at all, and then they just threw in a pseudo-Mandarin to please fans.

No, he really works within the context of the film. It's just not THE Mandarin you'd expect and know. AT ALL.

[DarthSkywalker]

Originally Posted by Kingdork

No, he really works within the context of the film. It's just not THE Mandarin you'd expect and know. AT ALL.

We are expecting it now.

[jaqua99]

idk..I still think there's more to it than what's been seen. I mean, people on IMBD said that there's more to it than "the twist". people who have seen the movie, and said that "the twist", isn't really..idk lol weird. wishful thinking i guess

[DarthDaveBanner]

Originally Posted by Kingdork

No, he really works within the context of the film. It's just not THE Mandarin you'd expect and know. AT ALL.

So Kingsley's character isn't completely pointless?

[jonathancrane]

Now you're going to tell me that Ducard is R'as...

Again, spoilers are somewhat problematic as they are snapshots of a film, robbed of well-needed context.

[Kingdork]

Originally Posted by DarthDaveBanner

So Kingsley's character isn't completely pointless?

He serves a purpose.

[DarthSkywalker]

Originally Posted by Kingdork

He serves a purpose.

Oh, that sounds great. Please stop helping.

[jaqua99]

Originally Posted by DarthSkywalker

Oh, that sounds great. Please stop helping.

its a pretty lame purpous

[jaqua99]

what if

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

the mandarin is playing Killian by "being a pawn of his"?

I mean, based on what fiege said about multiple viewings,

and this person who saw it on imbd said this

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

Actually, that is partly it. The ending or "twist" is much more innovative, as another poster had used, than that.

Killian is not as powerful as he seems or thinks he is. Again, I cannot hint this enough. The Mandarin is smart and a Collector, LOVES to collect.

[Juicy J]

Early reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
As if anyone is shocked. Hats off to you, Marvel

[Tacit Ronin]

Originally Posted by I_am_iron_man

I read on IMDB that:

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

LOL...all I can say is Mandarin is a COLLECTOR. That is the best hint I can give.

What does it means?

Mandarin is Brainiac?

[Sharkboy]

Can't wait for everyone to call that twist "genius" and "revolutionary". Maybe the twist for Thor 2 is that natalie portman's character is a man, and the twist in winter soldier is that Bucky is all in capt's head.