Tony was already at his most douchey in this film, dropping the vomiting was the right decision, imo.

We did see a drunk Tony in the movie though, at his party he was piss drunk...literally...remember the bit he did with "going" in his suit and how it recycles or something.  I agree with seeing or hearing him puke in the opening, not a good way to start out a superhero movie.  Myself I totally expected to see a drunk Iron Man in the second movie, its...dare I say...part of his character.  Not so much not but at one time.

I agree. Only the comic book fans who know Tony's story would've 'appreciated' this opening scene. But the general audience would probably be like "what the f...", some of my friends already had some objections with the drunken Tony at his party scene. So I'm guessing this probably would've gone over a lot worse to them.
 
This is, after all, a superhero movie. Besides, a lot of people were already complaining that Tony was too douchy and too irresponsible in this movie.

It was the right decision to leave this scene out. Also, Paltrow rocks as Pepper!

I didn't like this scene, it's good they left it out. I liked the end of it the we saw in the trailer, they didn't have to cut out Tony's and Pepper's small talk

I thought it was funny and would have loved to've seen that opening, but it goes without saying that it would've gotten a lotta heat. I would love to see the demon in a bottle thing explored through Marvel's movieverse because I think it's a powerful story to see a "super hero" battle something more real than "super villains." Sure, kicking butt is always fun to see, but kicking a bad addiction is somethin' that really gets to a lotta people on more than one level.

"I would love to see the demon in a bottle thing explored through Marvel's movieverse because I think it's a powerful story to see a "super hero" battle something more real than "super villains." Sure, kicking butt is always fun to see, but kicking a bad addiction is somethin' that really gets to a lotta people on more than one level. "

Just want to add something as someone who's not hella into comics like most of you probably are. Not knowing about the Demon in a Bottle story that some of you have reference and only passively knowing about the character alcohol problems, watching this sequence to me looked like nerves more than being drunk.  Granted, Pepper talked about him being hungover twice but with the lead in to the actual opening, he doesn't act drunk that I remember once he lands, which leads further credence to him just being nervous.  Now that's probably not in his character to be nervous, which makes it good that it was dropped, just wanted to throw another opinion out there from someone who's probably more of a mainstream fan and less comic book geek.

i agree with gman im glad it was cut

You know, there's ONE reason I would have liked to have that scene in the opening: Until the moment where you actually can see him puking, his... strange... vomit-noises... you know... They could be the sound of someone being tortured. Viewers would have anticipated to see something like a torture scene and then they see Tony dancing the One-Too-Much. And, in my opinion, it somehow would have matched to the otherwise dry sense of humor of this movie.

  Other alternative takes... 

oh yeah I agree.  Wasted film, save it for the dvd lol. 

It's hard to stress a story based on alcoholism when millions of children under 13 are going to see the film but I'd love to seen it in the movie.

I agree with G-Man. I'm glad that scene was cut. 
 
Oh and also. I thought Robert Downey Jr. gave up drinking? Do actors actually drink beer in movies? Or is it some fake non beer drink.

I wouldn't mind, he doesn't seem douchey after that to me. At least not MORE douchey.
Alcoholism and drug addiction are very interesting when it comes to super heroes.
Would like to see more of that.

I think that opening would've set up the wrong tone for the rest of the movie.  I mean, I know Iron Man is a more comedic superhero movie that most, but it kinda hurts the character if you put him in such a state within the first 2 minutes of the film. 
And I think Stark's drunkness was explored enough in this movie.  It might not have explicitly said that he's an alcoholic, but it questioned whether or not he indulges a bit too much.  People have mentioned the peeing in his suit thing, but also just the fact that he and Rhodey actually come to blows shows just how far he's fallen. 
It's not HUGE drama or the most serious portrayal, but again, Iron Man is a tad more light-hearted than a lot of superhero movies.  

" I thought it was funny and would have loved to've seen that opening, but it goes without saying that it would've gotten a lotta heat. I would love to see the demon in a bottle thing explored through Marvel's movieverse because I think it's a powerful story to see a "super hero" battle something more real than "super villains." Sure, kicking butt is always fun to see, but kicking a bad addiction is somethin' that really gets to a lotta people on more than one level. "

Now it makes sense why she didn't kiss him... 

Still I think that "Go get 'em boss" scene looked cool... take out the puking but leave that!!

I had wondered about the differences between some scenes in the trailer and actual movie, I remember thinking what ever happened to that "you complete me" thing from the trailer after the movie was over. The puking thing would have been to much but I guess without it the helmet toss does not make as much sense so it is probably for the best that it didn't make its way into the movie. 
 
~Jynx

Iron man 2 was actually too slow moving for me. But i still liked it!

Sly Stallone once said, he regretted Rocky V because people don't want to see their heroes humanized. I thought that scene of a super hero as a big mess at the beginning would have changed the tone of the film to a more serious matter of how effective would Favreau deal with alcoholism. Since Marvel has toys to sell, you're not going to see that and the DJ scene said all there was to be said. 
 
I'm content with Iron Man 2...It's just something they left out because of the nature of the film and that's fine.

Wow... how pathetic!

I think from the beginning I would have been looking at him from a distance thinking he is wrong and not the hero and shouldn't have the suit, especially during the meeting with the senator or whatever it was.  I would have been thinking, what a jerk he is, and not how he is right.

I thought it was funny as hell and loved the scene, but I don't think it worked as an opening scene, should have had something before it like a party scene that led up to his being drunk.

Im a fan, i think its a great fast paced  opening, & sums up t who ton stark can be and throws you right into the mix. i think they should have kept it, but everyone has their own thoughts, thats just mine.

" I agree with G-Man. I'm glad that scene was cut.  Oh and also. I thought Robert Downey Jr. gave up drinking? Do actors actually drink beer in movies? Or is it some fake non beer drink. "

Good scene would have good later in the film or whatnot, probably would have gotten tons of flack if it was actually put in the movie, bla bla bla alcohol bla bla bla children bla bla bla bad example

meh...either way the movie wasn't great....i have to watch it again on dvd, maybe its better then i think.

If his alcoholism was dealt with more in the movie this would have fit, otherwise it might have felt like a dropped ball.  The way the one scene was set up in Iron man 2 at the party will be a good lead in just in case they do a demon in the bottle story.  
 
but dear lord have we all been there...and then jumped out of an airplane in an armored suit.

Lol, reminded me of that part in the DVD "Bill Cosby Himself," when he is describing what some people call fun.

Nah, this didn't need to be in a movie.  I liked the "Demon in a Bottle" story, but that's not for the movies.  If there was an Iron Man TV show, there would be room to explore that topic, but it shouldn't be in the movies (more than it already has been).

Might have been a bit much, hope it's on the DVD though

Na because if its on the DVD then fine. 

not the greatest opening i have to say

It didn't need that.

Probably a good thing they changed it.

" not the greatest opening i have to say "

AWESOME.

I was a slow build but I enjoy’d this scene. For us comic book fans who know about the “Enemy In The Bottle” storyline for Tony, this woulda hit home off the bat. But for the masses who didn’t know, it was better to gloss over it and us fans knew that they where eluding to it throughout the film. Thank goodness for Blu-ray extras… 

I was actually looking for this scene when I went to the movies. Quite a disappointing initial five minutes. Still, It wouldn't have ruined the movie for me. The guy is a drunk who runs around playing super hero because he feels guilty about what his playboy nonchalant antics got him into. And he was only a prick in Iron Man 2. He was a douche bag in the first one. Bring on the substance abuse Tony. I love my movies to have an in depth character assassination and resurrection.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO that was awesome, and funny, I laughed a lot WHY GOD?, WHY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!