Iron man 3 is my favourite Christmas movie i love the atmosphere and RDJS narration one of the best mcu movies imo.
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KeverNever2025-10-11 13:50
I know this is a hot take but I think this is the best Iron Man movie and an underrated superhero movie. The PTSD storyline is something that I feel wasn’t explored enough before this when it comes to heroes who don’t have powers and experienced being on the brink of death.
James26032025-10-11 14:42
I think without Iron Man 3 Tony’s character arc is a lot less impactful and his recklessness in Age of Ultron is much more reasonable as the actions of a hero (as opposed to mad scientist).
labbla2025-10-11 18:55
People say Ultron ignores Iron Man 3. But the Iron Legion and Ultron are an evolution of his PTSD tinkering. Now he's just more focused with it, for better and worse.
Canazza2025-10-11 15:26
And I say this as someone who generally enjoyed IM3. Even the Trevor twist:
Iron Man 3 has a lot of things wrong with it, but Tony's PTSD story is not one of them.
Effective-Fail-26462025-10-11 18:33
I am interested, what issues do you have with the film?
Effective-Fail-26462025-10-11 17:07
Finally, my kind of people… I have been the epitome of an old man yelling at cloud because of this film and its reception online. I think it’s not as appreciated because it’s a standalone film with somewhat polarizing twist for comics fans and not as packed with the overarching story like Captain America for example.
I love it though. I find the extremis storyline very interesting and it was a powerful decision to show self assured and successful person struggling with mental health. I also think it’s very entertaining, with interesting visuals and funny. My one wish is that they made Maya Hansen the villain.
Edboy7962025-10-11 17:08
Before this, Iron Man had many close calls against people he outsmarted.
Avengers was the only bit before Iron Man 3 where he and the team were outnumbered and faced death in an act of sacrifice to be lost in the cosmos which warranted as much of the PTSD as he had in the 3rd movie.
If you think about it, Tony was just about willing to give his life for the greater good for some time before, but was ready for in Endgame when his arc came to an end where he still outsmarted the antagonist.
Clint and Nat feel like they are already stoic considering their line of work especially Nat having been made a killing machine since childhood, heck even Rhodey having been in the army Would probably have his share of trauma but all of those mentioned would have probably had a better grip on theirs compared to Tony
scarred21122025-10-11 17:30
It made 1.3 **billion** at the box office.
In no way, shape, or form is IM3 an *underrated* film.
KeverNever2025-10-11 18:21
Money wise? Sure. Audience? Not really. People focus so much on the Mandarin twist that it’s not as fondly looked back on as other Marvel films.
Randomae2025-10-11 20:15
Underrated, not underwatched. Words mean things.
scarred21122025-10-11 20:39
Iron Man 3 has a [7.1 rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1300854/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk) on IMDb, and a [7.9 critic/7.8 audience](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man_3) on Rotten Tomatoes. These are all well above-average ratings.
*Numbers* mean things as much as words.
Randomae2025-10-11 20:59
Go ahead and rank all the movies of the first four phases by their rotten tomatoes rating. You will see that Iron Man 3 is ranked 23 out of 31. That is below the midpoint of the first four phases. OP is saying that this movie is underrated, in other words he thinks it belongs in a higher rank than 23.
You don’t do words or number well. You also don’t have great reading comprehension.
weebaz19732025-10-12 10:44
No need to be a prick. Its just make believe movies, Jesus.
Randomae2025-10-12 16:30
You’re right I probably over did it. I guess I was trying to defend OP but that probably wasn’t necessary. Thanks for calling it out.
weebaz19732025-10-12 18:46
Lol no worries chief... I get called out more than most, cheers
Nuvomega2025-10-14 10:01
The Trevor twist took me a long time to get over. I liked the movie but when he walked out of that bathroom I was absolutely floored and disappointed. Ben had done so well in trailers and in the movie up to that point of making really like this villain. I was just really bummed about that. I guess it’s fine now but that scene still annoys me.
rasjahho2025-10-11 13:53
Iron Man 3 is peak
TheAgmis2025-10-11 13:56
It’s at the absolute bottom of my MCU list. Goddamn is it a slog to sit through
VaishakhD2025-10-11 14:09
I respect your shit opinion, Iron man 3 is a solid B tier movie
stableykubrick6672025-10-11 14:09
For real. It’s a slog. It’s not the bottom but it’s def in my bottom 5-7. So much about it is bad, dumb, and poorly justified. My favorite part is when the Mandarin could shoot flames like a Dragon to never use it again.
shieldwolf2025-10-11 14:15
Solid flick and very stand alone-ish which makes it rewatchable. They butchered Rebecca Hall’s part - she was originally the villain but they got cold feet of having a female antagonist - but the PTSD and relationship with the kid is great as is Shane Black’s script.
SpeedBlitzX2025-10-11 14:27
I remember when the trailer for this movie came out and folks were all ecstatic over the "hulk buster" Ironman (the one known as Igor)
Then when Avengers age of ultron dropped i bet that really shook people's minds I bet.
Especially when seeing that trailer for the first time.
TheMurmuring2025-10-11 14:31
Agreed. It's a solid arc in itself, solid ending to the trilogy, funny, and underrated. I think some people dislike it because it shows Tony as flawed, suffering from PTSD, and anxious about being without his suit. I think that just shows Tony is human.
d-o_oI2025-10-12 05:56
I only dislike it because it should've had Tony Leung acting against RDJ.
Iron Man 3 is my most hated in IM movies. Bullshit villain switcheroo make it one of the worst MCU movies.
FictionFantom2025-10-11 14:43
I like this movie too but like, have you never seen any other Christmas movies or something? Aside from the time setting, Iron Man 3 has nothing to do with Christmas, really.
IsamuAlvaDyson2025-10-11 14:56
For people as long as there is some snow on the ground it's a Christmas movie
Buhos_En_Pantelones2025-10-11 17:23
It's a Christmas movie the way Winter Soldier is a 'political thriller' haha
Silent_Anxiety48282025-10-11 14:49
It’s so boring and the villain and plot sucks
baileybrosbedford2025-10-11 14:55
My fave Iron Man movie. Admittedly, I love Shane Black. So KK,BB & Lethal Weapon & The Nice Guys all have very similar narrative threads to IM3. But he's just a great writer/director.
thedrudo2025-10-11 23:03
Agree 100%
JBTriple2025-10-11 15:29
Mark 42 is still one of my favorite Iron Man suits ever.
MalcolmTuckersLuck2025-10-11 15:51
Blows my mind that this isn’t considered top tier MCU.
Wtygrrr2025-10-11 16:03
My favorite Christmas movie is No Way Home.
BravoLeader30002025-10-11 16:09
Thank you! I don't understand the hate it gets AT ALL! I think it's excellent from start to finish.
I have come to enjoy Iron Man 2 more and more over the years, but to me, that is clearly the weakest Iron Man movie. Like, the fact that Whiplash mostly doesn't even try to kill any civilians in the final battle is just bizarre. What would tarnish Stark's legacy more than a slaughter happening at his expo? Instead, the drones simply try to destroy the expo and kill Tony. I have no criticism(s) of IM3 anywhere near this level.
Rambo_IIII2025-10-11 16:10
I agree. It's one of my favorites in the MCU despite the cheese ball villains
THABREEZ4562025-10-11 16:15
This is definitely a Christmas movie idc what anyone says
marzolinotarantola2025-10-11 16:28
The worst Iron Man movie.
WarWifflebat2k252025-10-11 16:33
Hateful Eight definitely my favorite Christmas flick
FireWokWithMe882025-10-11 16:45
I watch this and 2 other Shane Black films around Christmas every year.
GrilledStuffedDragon2025-10-11 16:53
Ironically I find that to be my least favorite mcu film.
Nuvomega2025-10-14 10:06
Saying it’s in the bottom group I can say but putting as the *worst* is all of the MCU? Now that’s a hot take when Black Widow, Brave New World, and Thor Dark World all exist.
phoebeonthephone2025-10-11 16:54
If you like this as a Christmas movie, I highly recommend Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by the same director.
GoatDifferent12942025-10-11 16:56
The movie took chances where and when a lot of people didn’t expect it and it unfortunately backfired. However, over time I think it’s aged quite well.
GothamCityDemon2025-10-11 17:06
I’m always torn between the three movie of which is my favorite haha
ChaoticCaptain1772025-10-11 17:18
Idk, I like iron man 3 but don't love it
Jecht3152025-10-11 17:24
I've always said Iron Man is underappreciated as a MCU movie. I think it gets hate because it doesn't feel like a MCU movie but it is a Shane Black movie. Watch Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and you'll understand what I mean.
Dude_7882025-10-11 19:01
I think thats a good thing rather than having every movie feel the exact same. Every movie should have a different vibe.
Jecht3152025-10-11 19:05
Iron Man 3 feels like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and it doesn't feel like an Iron Man movie because if you think about it, he's not in the suit much. I liked the movie for what it is and what Shane Black was trying to do but I understand why people dislike it.
Buhos_En_Pantelones2025-10-11 17:26
I'm not really a comic reader, so seeing everyone lose their shit about the Mandarin thing was kinda hilarious. I liked it.
MC_Hify2025-10-11 17:58
Mine's Die Hard
Dude_7882025-10-11 19:00
Thats my second favourite
Komaisnotsalty2025-10-11 18:06
I am a comic book gal, going back all the way to the ‘70s. I adore the Iron Man movies but one thing I wished they’d do is remember that Tony Stark is an engineer and mechanic, and a trained fighter who can hold his own.
IM3 delivered that.
labbla2025-10-11 18:53
Iron Man 3 is my favorite Marvel movie.
Accomplished-Try99952025-10-11 18:57
Nop. Worst Iron Man film Of all. The lack os respect for the mandarín Is awful! Shame on that lame director!
SeekerVash2025-10-11 19:16
This isn't remotely a Christmas movie, it has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas.
In fact, I'd say there's a better argument that it's a Valentine's movie than Christmas, because at least Tony expresses love for Pepper.
IamJohnnyHotPants2025-10-11 20:05
I’m with you pal. By far the most underrated MCU movie in my options
InvestigatorLive192025-10-11 21:52
Christmas movie? No chance. You're probably one of the ones that thinks due hard is a Christmas film too
RedGuardian-2025-10-11 22:30
I like hawkeyes vibe too great show
thedrudo2025-10-11 23:02
Iron Man 3 is truly top 3 MCU for me for a handful of reasons. Two big reasons are Shane Black's fingerprints all over it and the Christmas setting.
You don't know how much crap I've heard every time I've mentioned this being a favorite.
For clarity's sake -- my top 5 MCU movies are
1. Homecoming
2. Iron Man 3
3. Civil War
4. Endgame
5. GOTG Vol. 2
lennyukdeejay2025-10-12 00:37
We're in a rare minority, squire.
kiminoVV01_verin32025-10-13 20:19
In reddit sure but based on how much it earned seems like general audience liked it. It is good entertaining movie. I only came to know hatred for this movie after coming to reddit.
No_Disaster73502025-10-12 02:19
The iron man's were by far the worst of the og marvels
Relevant_Session59872025-10-12 04:15
Its a very rewatchable movie honestly.
tellmethatstoryagain2025-10-12 09:33
This is a very, very underrated film. The last act is pure fire. No pun intended.
The wonderful score by Brian Tyler brings it into another level.
Regenitor_2025-10-12 13:31
I remember not liking it as a kid because Tony didn't spend enough time in the suit blowing shit up and smoking bad guys.
As an older man now, this movie rips. One of the best films in the Infinity Saga.
cowpool202025-10-12 15:48
“Christmas movie”, let’s relax for a second here.
NrFive2025-10-12 17:46
It’s basically Kiss Kiss Bang Bang but with a MCU sauce.
Also go watch that movie! (Same director)
SquirrelSorry49972025-10-12 18:56
The villain legit takes this movie from pretty good to my least favourite mcu movie
Spare_Creme_87872025-10-14 21:55
Iron Man 3 has it great moments and scenes. But i think the plots was poorly worked and this movies , at the end, is not so good
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Iron Man 3 has a lot of things wrong with it, but Tony's PTSD story is not one of them.
I love it though. I find the extremis storyline very interesting and it was a powerful decision to show self assured and successful person struggling with mental health. I also think it’s very entertaining, with interesting visuals and funny. My one wish is that they made Maya Hansen the villain.
Avengers was the only bit before Iron Man 3 where he and the team were outnumbered and faced death in an act of sacrifice to be lost in the cosmos which warranted as much of the PTSD as he had in the 3rd movie.
If you think about it, Tony was just about willing to give his life for the greater good for some time before, but was ready for in Endgame when his arc came to an end where he still outsmarted the antagonist.
Clint and Nat feel like they are already stoic considering their line of work especially Nat having been made a killing machine since childhood, heck even Rhodey having been in the army Would probably have his share of trauma but all of those mentioned would have probably had a better grip on theirs compared to Tony
In no way, shape, or form is IM3 an *underrated* film.
*Numbers* mean things as much as words.
You don’t do words or number well. You also don’t have great reading comprehension.
Then when Avengers age of ultron dropped i bet that really shook people's minds I bet.
Especially when seeing that trailer for the first time.
I have come to enjoy Iron Man 2 more and more over the years, but to me, that is clearly the weakest Iron Man movie. Like, the fact that Whiplash mostly doesn't even try to kill any civilians in the final battle is just bizarre. What would tarnish Stark's legacy more than a slaughter happening at his expo? Instead, the drones simply try to destroy the expo and kill Tony. I have no criticism(s) of IM3 anywhere near this level.
Hateful Eight definitely my favorite Christmas flick
IM3 delivered that.
In fact, I'd say there's a better argument that it's a Valentine's movie than Christmas, because at least Tony expresses love for Pepper.
You don't know how much crap I've heard every time I've mentioned this being a favorite.
For clarity's sake -- my top 5 MCU movies are
1. Homecoming
2. Iron Man 3
3. Civil War
4. Endgame
5. GOTG Vol. 2
The wonderful score by Brian Tyler brings it into another level.
As an older man now, this movie rips. One of the best films in the Infinity Saga.
Also go watch that movie! (Same director)