Iron Man Armor Revealed (not the tin version) [SPOILERS]

[Donovan Morningfire]

Wasn't the least bit interested in this film.

However, after seeing the actual armor design (which I'm guessing is more inspired by Ultimate Iron Man) and hearing that the lead is Robert Downey Jr. (whom I generally like acting wise anyways), I may just go check this out in the theater.

Not expecting a spectacular story (never do out of comic book films so I'm greatly pleased when I get it, such as with Spideys 1 & 2 and Batman Begins), but Downey should at least make for some entertaining viewing.

 

[Klaus]

Wasn't the least bit interested in this film.

However, after seeing the actual armor design (which I'm guessing is more inspired by Ultimate Iron Man) and hearing that the lead is Robert Downey Jr. (whom I generally like acting wise anyways), I may just go check this out in the theater.

Not expecting a spectacular story (never do out of comic book films so I'm greatly pleased when I get it, such as with Spideys 1 & 2 and Batman Begins), but Downey should at least make for some entertaining viewing.

That's actually the current Iron Man armor in the comics.

But then again, the current Iron Man in the comics is a fascist control freak.

 

[horacethegrey]

As Klaus said, it's based heavily on artist Adi Granov's design, of which here are examples:

 

[Ranger REG]

Well, it looks nothing like the Adi Granov's "Red X" design.

 

[horacethegrey]

Well, it looks nothing like the Adi Granov's "Red X" design.

ARGH! What the hell?! They came out fine when I posted them!

Well, just type Adi Granov along with Iron Man at any google search and you'll see what I mean.

 

[horacethegrey]

Thought you folks might be interested in these.

First up, some screen captures from an MTV show, with Downey showing off the suit's helmet:

Secondly, a promotional picture of the cast:

 

[Henry]

Secondly, a promotional picture of the cast:

Let me guess - Rhodey, Pepper, Tony Stark, and Obadiah Stane?

EDIT: I just checked IMDB - and looks like I was dead-on. Jeff Bridges is Obadiah Stane? WOW - he looks so different I didn't recognize him!

 

[F5]

Hmm...

On the positive side, the casting is really good. That really looks like Rhodey, Pepper, Tony and Obadiah.

On the negative side, the poses they have them standing in are REALLY CHEESEY. Are they going with a campy angle for the Iron Man movie? Seeing the promo shots of the armor had me pretty stoked for this one. Seeing the promo cast picture is leaving me underwhelmed. I'm thinkin' more Fantastic Four than Spider Man, sadly...

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

I think this movie is nailing the look of the characters, in and out of the costume, better than any other superhero movie so far.

 

[Cthulhudrew]

On the negative side, the poses they have them standing in are REALLY CHEESEY.

Agreed, I can't stand the way Robert Downey, Jr. looks from that angle. He doesn't look tough, or dashing, or- well- like Tony Stark at all. Plus he looks like he's shorter and smaller than Gwyneth- like she could kick the crap out of him. He looks like he should be twirling his moustache and tying Nell Fenwick to the train tracks.

Would have been better to take a shot from slightly above, I think, or even straight on.