Top 5 Superhero Films

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#4:

‘Iron Man’ (2008)

After billionaire playboy arms manufacturer Tony Stark escapes his terrorist kidnappers using a hastily constructed “super-suit”, a change of career and moral focus pits him against former allies and dangerous foes around the world as he tries to protect the innocent and those he loves.

The film that made Robert Downey Jr. the global superstar he was born to be and turned Marvel Studios into the slick movie-making machine it now is, ‘Iron Man’s success is a result of the mad charisma of Downey Jr. and his collaboration with director John Favreau which often resulted in improvised scenes and constant re-writing of the script on the go.

The result is a slick and endlessly humorous and entertaining action/adventure with a simple and effective plot, featuring a strong ensemble cast and visual effects that compliment but never overwhelm the story or characters, oh and the most awesome suit in movie history of course.

Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges among others.