CLOSED: TDMMC Comic Book Movie Madness: MCU #16 play-in-round

[Spider-Dan]

Iron Man 2 (2010)



With the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.

Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Justin Theroux, Stan Lee
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow

VERSUS

Iron Man 3 (2013)



When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Director: Shane Black
Writers: Drew Pearce, Shane Black
Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow

[Spider-Dan]

I really liked Iron Man 2, so I don't understand why so many people bash it.  In contrast, I absolutely hated Iron Man 3 (which should really be called "Tony Stark 3" as Iron Man is barely in it).  It's probably my least favorite MCU movie.

Easy choice for me.

[Dave Gray]

I pick Iron Man 3.  I don't love either of these movies, but Iron Man 2 is so scatter shot.  I like Shane Black's style and I feel that at least Iron Man 3 feels like it has some identity.  2 feels like movie-by-committee.  I don't expect either of these films to get too far, either way.

[Brian Fein]

No fair putting 2 iron man's head to head so early. Haha. Tough choice.

[Spider-Dan]

Originally, I wasn't going to put either one of these movies in the bracket, because I didn't want to choose between them (given my strong personal bias).  But when Dave suggested a play-in round, that was the perfect solution.

[Tenshot13]

I really liked Iron Man 2, so I don't understand why so many people bash it.  In contrast, I absolutely hated Iron Man 3 (which should really be called "Tony Stark 3" as Iron Man is barely in it).  It's probably my least favorite MCU movie.

Easy choice for me.

I agree with you 100%

[Brian Fein]

Iron Man 2, in my opinion, is top 5 of all MCU.

OK, maybe top 6 or 7.

Better than most people give it credit for.

And Whiplash >>>>> The stupid Mandarin

[Phishfan]

Iron Man 2 was forgettable for me.

[Spider-Dan]

Iron Man 2 is victorious, 6-4.  I feel personally validated by this result.

It doesn't get easier from here, though: Iron Man 2 will be facing Avengers: Endgame, Captain America: Civil War, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier in the next round.  Out of the frying pan, and into the fire...