“The obvious thing to improve upon — well, it’s not even an improvement it’s just something to embrace — which is that he’s now a hero that lives in the real world. That’s unique,” Theroux said of Stark’s earth-shattering revelation at the end of the first film that he was Iron Man, making him the first-ever cinematic super without a secret identity.

It’s not a small distinction. There is a line between Clark Kent and Superman, or say, Bruce Wayne and Batman. You could even argue about both that one identity is the “real” one. There no longer is that line with Tony, which means, well, something big.

I hope this movie would be good such like the first. I heard that War Machine would appear
in the movie. I thing the villain might be the Mandrain.  Tony Stark and the Fantastic Four are the only
heroes that shares their secret identities with the World. All the other  Heroes don't.

Haven't there been two FF movies this decade? Both where there were no secret ideas.  Though, i'd agree that those weren't really "cinematic."

Maybe Mephisto can help out Tony with his identity. - Just kidding!

Seriously I was too surprised with the identity reveal, but I guess the revelation suits Tony's style, and I guess non comic fans liked better that way.

"Haven't there been two FF movies this decade? Both where there were no secret ideas.  Though, i'd agree that those weren't really "cinematic.""

you mean final fantasy movies?

"you mean final fantasy movies?

Ironman FTW! best comic book movie ever!

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If Mandarin is in it I hope they don't ruin him like they did Venom in Spidey 3

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If Mandarin is in it I hope they don't ruin him like they did Venom in Spidey 3

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I'm psyched for this movie!

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If Mandarin is in it I hope they don't ruin him like they did Venom in Spidey 3

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I am really looking forward to Iron Man two I hope that it will be as good as the first one and at the End of number one they showed us the SHIELD was the orgonisation that cept coming up so maby they could bring in the Avengers or somthing

I think that Iron Man was a good movie but at the very end after the credits Tony Stark walked in to his house and Nick Feury was there talking about the avengers, so i hope that the avengers arnt in the next movie. That would sock. Also arnt they planning to make Spider-Man 4?

Well in the dark knight even if the joker didn't know who Bruce was he still got a hold of Rachel and also Commissioner Gordon is still one of his friends which mean he still got friends in peril been the bat, there is no difference.. That only means that registration or not all heroes have love ones or people they put in jeopardy, besides is not like there is a difference, I mean If they kidnap a civilian and this civilian dies the hero will still be feeling terrible..

I like that Tony reveal himself at the end.  Another thing is that Tony, like they said in the movie, is a man who has everything but at the same time has nothing.. All he has is Pepper and that Robbie the War machine dude, the rest are just employees..

You want to get back at Iron Man?  Blow up Stark Enterprises.  Maybe they're just employees but even Stark would feel guilty about it.  One attack and who would want to work there?  There'd have to be some major salary and insurance increases.  Also, forget about his fancy Malibu house.  Target acquired.  I never understood why the Baxter Building hadn't been attacked more often.  But then, Dr. Doom did send the whole friggin' building into space before.

@DareDevil47: Sony has said they are making a Spider-Man 4 & 5.

I just hope some Avengers tie in is in the movie. That would make my day!

There's talk of Tim Robbins playing Tony's dad and him having been involved in the Super Soldier Serum, i.e. Captain America.  There was also the rumors I posted about Hawkeye and Black Widow appearing.  Haven't heard anything to confirm that so far.

i dont think they should be making a second one.  i mean, im going to be buying advanced tickets and seeing it at midnight, regardless.  but they can only go down from here, and i think all marvel's efforts should be going towards the absolute perfection of the avengers movie.  i think this sequel is more a result of box office success (i.e. greed) than necessity.  that formula usually makes for exceptionally bad movies, but hey, gots to get paid. 

Comic Book Movies are not made for comic book fans, so, as G-Man stated some comments above, it'll be a good thing the whole Iron Man goes public thing. Truth be told, i always found the secret identity thing kinda crappy, i mean, if you're a Superhero (powers) it's not that bad being public, or is it? On the contrary, if you're a vigilante (I.E Batman, Punisher, Daredevil "non-powered") I support the secret identity issue.

If you had superpowers and didn't have a public identity a couple things come to mind.  Either your 'villains' would try to go after your family and friends to get to you or the public would be at your doorstep all the time begging and pleading for you to constantly be using your powers to help them.  And of course the government would want to use you for their needs too.

In the end of the newest Hulk movie, didn't Tony Stark appear in the bar where Bruce were? And said that SHIELD had talked  about creating a team (Avengers..)? Could we expect an Avengers movie, then? Correct me if I'm wrong!

"In the end of the newest Hulk movie, didn't Tony Stark appear in the bar where Bruce were? And said that SHIELD had talked  about creating a team (Avengers..)? Could we expect an Avengers movie, then? Correct me if I'm wrong!"

I like Sam Jackson but i do not dig him as Fury.  The FF movies sucked as did Spidey 3 and all of the X-Men movies.  Wolverine looks good I hope that the fact that MArvel did well making Iron Man and the Hulk that the well will not dry out. I love Thor but the idea of a movie scares me. All of the casting rumors soud bad.Like Beyonce as Wonder Woman !!! Ghetto Girl more like it.

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If Mandarin is in it I hope they don't ruin him like they did Venom in Spidey 3

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I appreciate the fact that they are going to keep Tony's alcoholism in the next movie. If they threw that storyline out, it would would make Tony less human, and would be completely disregarding the plot of the comic.