How Jon Favreau's Iron Man Birthed A Cinematic Universe | Video Essay

[@mksongbird]

2006 Jon Favreau: "But the idea of using CGI and relying solely on that to tell your story, those days are past." 2019 Jon Favreau: The Lion King

[@WanderingChin]

The hardest choices require the strongest wills

[@LuisMasterXDRM97]

Welp, Favreau is also using practical effects for The Mandalorian, so, he still stands by that quote

[@Nonamearisto]

What was he supposed to do? Train a bunch of animals to do things they can never be trained to do?

[@kal-el1827]

Was he supposed to find real lions, giraffes, elephants and teach them how to talk and behave?

[@SSC0002]

*That's how mafia works*

[@BlackWave54]

If you watch this after Endgame, then you know how sad it is that the younger fans won't be able to feel what its like to go from Ironman and ten years later to Endgame. And it was worth it

[@brysonturner6019]

Well said.

[@brentfurtado7580]

BlackWave54 honestly it was such an amazing emotional journey

[@rain-nin5309]

I was a kid when Iron Man released, I'm in college now, the journey was so good. I remember how I've rewatched the MCU when Endgame was announced, it felt so nostalgic watching the Phase 1 movies

[@TheAlphatitan]

I watched the original Iron man, but I was like 7 or something so I barely remember.

[@thebige4113]

I was only 4 when Iron Man first came out, and only started watching the MCU (pretty much religiously) in 2018, but I remember seeing a couple of the films over the years. Now I'm a huge Marvel fan and am so disappointed I didn't start watching the MCU earlier

[@gridlo]

I'll add to that: Sam Raimi showed hollywood that a full-blown comic book look can work.

[@kangbarret]

My favorite scene from a superhero movie kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5u1nZ-niqyWjtU

[@Neri_13]

If the MCU iron man has a kid he better name him Yensin I swear if they don't ima be mad he was the one that taught tony how to be human

[@revolutionarycinemaproduct6612]

In all of the mcu since day one theyve always called attention to iron mans right arm. He broke the damn thing in nearly every appearance in the mcu or at least all the biggest and most essential events for iron man and the mcu, not to menton tons and tons of weird moments that call attention to his right arm. I especially love the parallel of him building his first true Iron Man gauntlet and repulsor and putting it on his right hand, only for Iron Man to make the stark-tech guntlet thats also right handed, and then using his right hand to snap thanos and his armies. So cool and unbelievably ompressive. The amount of work effort and dedication this took automatically a classic series of movies that all together create a masterpiece of filmmaking and is an achievement in filmmaking in aa technical way, an emotionally resonant and emotionally satisfying, and of. Course highest grossing movie of all time

[@INCNetski]

Favareu jump started the MCU and revived the Star Wars Franchise. The man has vision for nerd culture.

[@LoganAlbertsChannel]

I really hope that iron man's original theme is used in endgame

[@areasevenpro]

Tony Stark was able to build this franchise in a cave! With a box of scraps!

[@somerandolad]

I'm sorry, but I'm not Tony Stark.

[@lusinebaghyan8864]

And that person was so offended that he starts to help Misterio.

[@ruchirkohli9110]

You Know when you complete the sentence you are addicted to MCU

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

Iron Man in a nutshell is reverse Godfather (Bad to Good, Good to Bad)

[@DeejayVillain]

I understood that reference!!!

[@K-Dot94]

The myth that RDJ just plays himself in these films is totally wrong. He put so much work into his role is unreal and is loved for that reason. Edit: I know the mannerisms and acts are similar. I was simply praising RDJ’s acting and dedication

[@Hero-up8hv]

LeeHamill 04 I see why he thinks he plays himself because irl he has the same amount of wittyness and charm. Many ppl seem to think roberts career was in the dumps because of his acting but he had messed up in the public eye dealing with addiction. Ppl didnt want to deal with the drama. Robert actually saved marvel being it first amazing film in a while which he had plenty of on set descions.

[@EZ-IZZY1995]

I also love that he’s always in the marketing; like the fun song mashups that Jimmy Fallon does or tries to be in interviews. Some other actors won’t do it but I notice that he’s there every time a film with him in it comes out. It shows how much he cares about the character and is willing to promote even though he’s a household name. That kind of humbleness and remembering where he came from is awesome.

[@zingzaber6989]

He does both.

[@RokDocJekyl]

He is reprising his role of Derek Lutz from 1986 "Back to School". His mannerisms and speaking are exactly the same.

[@youngsandwichgaming9071]

LeeHamill 04 it’s totally right

[@sakshamgupta9210]

Wait wait that Iconic line was IMPROVISED?! HOW?! Damn, props to Robert Downey, I didn't know that

[@Rocksteady72a]

My thought exactly. Like, what was the alternative?? (honestly, I want to know. "That was me?" doesn't sound like it'd make it past the first draft.)

[@zingzaber6989]

@@Rocksteady72a I heard that he was supposed to actually read the scripted answer.

[@Rocksteady72a]

@@zingzaber6989 So the movie originally ended with holding the secret identity thing?

[@letsplaypep5454]

@@Rocksteady72a That is correct

[@zingzaber6989]

@@Rocksteady72a Yup

[@LibertyLocalizer]

I'm a little sad you guys didn't do the whole "one marvelous scene" thing.

[@TheXteku]

When he said "there was an idea.." I was expecting it :D

[@WanderingChin]

They must not have got an invitation :(

[@WanderingChin]

@@AlexandeRSciswoR Ooooorrrr, maybe they didn't want to milk it

[@emilymcplugger]

I know! They could have covered Yinsen’s death. Arguably the emotional foundation stone of the MCU (and the first time they made me tear-up ...oh boy, not again!)

[@trevorrogers95]

@@emilymcplugger Yinsen? Do you mean Yondu?

[@berrymanedwards8293]

I'm in Australia, so I literally just watched Endgame - No spoilers cause I'm not a dickhead It is insanely good, a perfect ending to the last 11 years of the MCU Thats all that I'm going to say.

[@Elfaia]

Just watched it too. Can't remember which interview was it but one of the russo bros described the movie in a single word, cathartic, and damn right it is. There are some questionable moments but overall, a very solid 10/10.

[@berrymanedwards8293]

@@Elfaia yeah, that is a perfect word for the movie. Saw it with a bunch of friends tonight, hopefully i can covince my family to see it tomorrow

[@Christ2010Grad]

I have a question- how well handled was Captain Marvel?

[@berrymanedwards8293]

@@TommyTonk yeah i felt the same way, I did see captain marvel. didn't really enjoy it. But from her few minutes in endgame, I found her to be kinda more likeable. I still think she is a bs character, but not much i can do about that

[@Christ2010Grad]

Berryman Edwards I hope the writers and directors take their cues from how she was characterized in Endgame going forward.

[@bluesteele5786]

Oh my god. I never realized that taking out the trash comment was a roast before.

[@Zeriel00]

LOL you must not spent much time around female coworkers then! xDD

[@thisisfyne]

Really?! Hahahaha man this line is absolute gold

[@Anxiou5Panda]

Me and my GF watched Iron Man and she got a little bit confused with the line until I laughed.

[@alphagamer9505]

same kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@yvyrose195]

Me neither. I thought it was literal.

[@DanielFiala]

Loved it, you really do churn out the best butter, boys. It's crazy how Favreau created this whole universe and still hangs out as Happy, Iron Man's assistant/friend/B-Character in the Spider-Man movies.

[@nicsosa369]

i think a number of people have forgotten how significant jon favreau was in birthing the mcu.

[@ScotsDestroyer]

Thank you Jon.

[@ToxicSkull0]

*Spoiler alert* Iron Man is Tony Stark

[@aspect1358]

WTF man, not cool!

[@NetanaChipo]

Broooo come on! How could you spoil this!☹️

[@thepinkbunnyempire1027]

all your fault's for clicking read more.

[@Mike-mb9pr]

What’s next? Peter Parker being Spider-Man?

[@mart4414]

I see what you did there...

[@jarrettbullion1545]

Lol. That John Favreau cgi quote is so funny in retrospect

[@thegooldash2443]

I mean The dude really was like that back then He literally built a fucking robot for that jumanji in space movie

[@darthekul1]

the gooldash zathura where dax Shepard was a spaceman and Kristen Stewart played a statue ,cause she was frozen not her acting

[@pnutz_2]

"next time baby" *curb your enthusiasm theme starts playing*

[@Anxiou5Panda]

Annnndddd... there was no next time for Howard lol.

[@rohanalias9053]

Directed by Robert b weide

[@andrewf1145]

"I am inevitable." "And I... Am. Iron. Man!"

[@captainbeastwinger4940]

Hmm i know what this is from ive seen that movie

[@gentlegamer980]

I was looking for that

[@laurentleplat333]

He was there at the beginning, and now, he gets to see how it end.

[@seankaiteri3513]

What movie is this from? Oh.......

[@leiskorn4139]

:(

[@Christ2010Grad]

Back when this movie came out the idea of a shared universe was unheard and no one, not even I thought it would give us a gigantic universe. I thought it would give us a series of sequels at best. However, when I learned of the post-credits scene with Nick Fury mentioning the Avenger initiative, I knew a shared universe was being planned.

[@hillaryclintonsemails4575]

I was six years old when Iron Man came out, it is so crazy how the movies grew up with me, they aged as I was.

[@trequor]

Yeah but honestly EVERY OTHER did and still does tease out a bigger story to be told in sequels. Almost nobody expected them to follow through with this. I got super hyped when I saw RDJ at the end of the Incredible Hulk, but at most I expected maybe a team up or ONE Avengers movie

[@MattMillerMacLeod]

Not even Speedwagon could have predicted the MCU.

[@frostywasp1743]

I was ten when Iron Man dropped and was a huge fan of the marvel universe, i knew someday we'd get spidey in the mcu but i never would have thought he'd be mentored by Tony Stark.

[@discopotato4047]

I am Iron Man -Tony Stark

[@nikosgorgias7856]

too soon?

[@rightupmyalley617]

"I am inevitable"

[@ARC--5973]

Can we just congratulate Jon Favearu for the genius move of casting himself as a side character that came to be a much more important in the future.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

This is my favourite MCU movie Such a classic

[@chrisaguilera1564]

I remember seeing Iron Man in theaters back in 08 which was the same year as the Dark Knight. I enjoyed both but I saw more growth in the Dark Knight in terms of DC and never conceived the notion that comic book superheroes would dominate like they are now. In fact, the thought of an Avengers film in just four years was just inconceivable. We have come a long way. You took expectations and threw them out the window. If there is one truth in all of this, none of this would be possible without the fans. Yes, they buy the tickets but they also make these movies. Passion for one's art and this is art is embracing what you love and let the creativeness come out. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is made up of people just like you and me that love this as much as we do. Marvel is run with a passion that morphed into a business. Star Wars is run like a business first, not a passion and now they're struggling.

[@TheStuffEnjoyer]

10/10 Vid for making arguments that are umm... *_"Perfectly balanced, as all things should be..."_*

[@halkeye20]

Honestly I don't think Coulson was overused. He was a connecting piece.

[@alphagamer9505]

i fucking love coulson,he is one of my favourites mcu characters

[@tevcon317]

He's only in 5 movies.

[@alphagamer9505]

@@tevcon317 he is also the protagonist of the agents of shield series,thats why is one of my favourites overall

[@tevcon317]

ALPHA GAMER I know that, but hes just a small character in the movies

[@alphagamer9505]

@@tevcon317 i know,but the mcu isnt just the movies,overall he is one of most important characters in the mcu,he is the main reason why wanda,cap,natasha,hawkeye and millions of people didnt die in sokovia,also he was the one that sended the avengers to that hydra base in the beggining of aou

[@torgan]

I love your channel times 3000

[@andrewf1145]

Bruh... Don't be doing that to me.

[@micanikko]

What’d he do?

[@andrewf1145]

Give me the feels 😭

[@Xandarius]

Do you want some cheese burger?

[@SWTobito0702]

😭

[@henry3153]

“Next time baby” 😂

[@BabyBearRudy]

I remember watching an interview with Jon Favreau and he was excited that Iron Man was being compared to The Dark Knight bc it came out around the same time. He even said he just wanted to try his best to make a good movie. Then after the movie came, Marvel immediately decided to make it into a trilogy. Even RDJ says in Tropic Thunder bts that it was going to be a trilogy

[@rosePetrichor]

I really like JARVIS being an AI and not a butler because there are several moments during Tony's development of the armour where you sense how much emotional turmoil he's going through-- is this the right thing to do? Can he do this? This is insane, surely, and he's still struggling with the crisis of self he suffered in the cave. And all he has to talk to during all of this are his robots. Personalities he made for his machines so that he could converse with them. Even the fire-extinguisher robot has a cute AI. You get a sense of just how alone Tony is and feels during all of this. The banter is cute but also sorta sad. And then you think back to Yinsen and his comment about how Tony is a man with everything and nothing...

[@Squantle]

I’m seeing endgame tonight at the midnight release. My hype is unreal Edit: I’m back and it’s really good

[@alexli5235]

Squantle bring a lot of napkin with yourself

[@jessmeyer2077]

Squantle I'm so sorry for you

[@SSC0002]

I had it spoiled by the nice people on the internet. Fun times

[@3inchesisplenty]

I think iron man is a great film,and I’d go as far as to say it’s one of the best in the MCU. It’s a shame that people just see it for its legacy Because Tony has such a satisfying character arch. He goes from a prick who faces no responsibilities,can do whatever he wants and won’t even talk to women unless they’re hot,to the iron man we all know and love. And there’s so many great character moments,like when he’s on his own building a car engine (probably because that’s what he built with his father) listening to emo music,and just kind of looking depressed. You get the sense that that’s the real him and that he parties hard and sleeps with women to make up for his loneliness. It’s like the scientist said (sorry I can’t remember his name) “you’re a man who has everything and nothing”. I could go on and on and on but I’ll leave it there since I doubt anyone’s going to read this

[@jordansweet8054]

I have to agree.Its still rock solid,well done entertainment with a great script and cast. The machine is better and the directors are even better but Iron Man still holds up and is a classic.You're not alone; I even like the third act a good bit.9.5/10

[@J69Nice]

That quote was said by Ho Yinsen

[@deanc5871]

When it comes to directors, Jon Favreau is the godfather of the MCU.

[@dannybenhur6123]

Favreau and Feige changed the cinematic reality...

[@FullFatVideos]

praise be

[@maxmarks3503]

Really just Feige. Favreau made a great Iron Man movie. Feige made a great cinematic universe.

[@3Rayfire]

No reality stone needed here.

[@alteisen99]

started as cautiously using cgi to just cgi-ing almost every fight scene

[@trequor]

@SpiritWolf2K Really? They still use a ton of practical effects. The fight on Titan involved Josh Brolin standing and acting while each actor bounced around on wires kicking his ass. They built a huge set for it too, the backdrop was CGI but the characters are standing on real ground and running across a physical set

[@carso1500]

SpiritWolf2K you also have to compare 2006 cgi to 2019 cgi, the diference is night and day modern cgi sometimes is almost indistinguible from the real thing ir you have the money of course that fortunately this movies have

[@trequor]

@SpiritWolf2K Their suits are only sometimes CGI. And again, they still have stunt doubles on wires and motion trackers to act out what Iron Man/Spiderman are doing when they are CGI.

[@multiplemike]

Please do an analysis of Black Widow, her incredible journey through the MCU and what we might expect from her upcoming solo.

[@lewisjwr]

14:25 that’s why I was pissed that Captain Marvel saved him. I really wanted to see Tony use his genius to get out of that situation one last time

[@agentwash1]

Dark Knight: I've redefined what it is the be a comic book movie Iron man: Hold my martini Oliver Twist.

[@Vorodiah973]

You really have to do a Kevin Feige Video. It would be a great end for the Infinity Saga after watching End Game tomorrow!!

[@elifherwig6177]

Have fun! And bring some tissues.

[@user-gu5wn8ki2i]

I was in the Hall when him and Feige announced the MCU, at SDCC. We were all ridiculously excited. Imagine being the first people to know and then 11 years later, be that satisfied.

[@MrNamesNoMore]

Watched Endgame like 12 hours ago, it is freaking awesome.

[@SETHSUNA_]

Spoilers. . . . . . . . . . Dude! My heart broke when Stark snapped the gauntlet and sacrificed him self :'(

[@alias374]

Agreed.

[@bobsemple9281]

For me it's not in cinemas till Saturday 27th

[@alias374]

@@bobsemple9281 Officially the same here. No idea why they had a prerelease, but Hella nice they did 😂 (Germany 🤷‍♂️)

[@angelinaelchammas2506]

The ending though....😭😭😭😭

[@SpanishDio]

*"I am inevitable."* *"And I... Am. Iron. Man!"*

[@jeremyelkayam]

13 years later, this is still the best Marvel movie. With this film, Downey and Favreau invented the modern blockbuster.

[@inthehole9159]

This channel is very underrated and I hope it gets more traction

[@wbtvwtbwtbwfbabta]

I literally just finished re-watching Iron Man!

[@SourRobo8364]

There were Avengers, when I was a boy. Where they went, only a few know.

[@thisisfyne]

There's a ton of channels out there covering the MCU to no end.. but this video just hit it out of the park. Great summary of what made this a success and kickstarted the whole thing! Favreau + RDJ + Feige created an absolute monster in 2008 and nobody suspected a thing.

[@IsaacWhittakerDakin]

Seeing Endgame on Sunday, to say that I'm hyped is an understatement!

[@seanexomai]

dude stay off comment sections and social media until then

[@IsaacWhittakerDakin]

@@seanexomai yeah I plan to! 😁

[@Comand94]

There are spoilers already in these comments I think, I suggest that you don't read replies to yours either. Have fun! The movie's a blast.

[@jacenrogue]

Dang i don't wanna read the comments i know there are spoilers.

[@theentangledwiggler-man2344]

Actually, so far I've only seen two spoiler comments and both of them had nice big warnings.

[@lx4half751]

Same I was so pissed when someone told me that Batman died

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

"Next time baby" 😂😂😂

[@chandlerbing3636]

😆😆😆😂🤣

[@Dan-vl6fk]

“ it’ll be just as satisfying, if not more so to see him break out of this cave” Captain marvel: Reeeeeaaaaally nooooow...

[@BuddaOnDaRoll]

God I love Tony's character development over the years, best in the MCU imo.

[@aakashanil666]

Ggvxxf

[@jamest9592]

14:21 it will be so satisfying to see im break out of this cave and become iron m- captain marvel: no

[@xero1048]

creator wh yea I was so annoyed when they had carol just Deus ex Machina his ass. There was no point to it, they could have had him and nebula show up to thanos’ home at the same time the earth’s heroes went to take on thanos. Forget the extra few weeks and just have it take place a day or so after infinity war. That would be more interesting to me personally

[@tobleronetube3686]

Anyone else still traumatised after Endgame? I really need someone to talk to about it...

[@AnitaSleap1080z]

Seeing Endgame Sunday night, probably up to 2am while seats were available. I'm so nervous I don't want to see how it ends. I will legitimately cry if the worst happens to Tony. I don't want to see that >.

[@Kvantum]

The score is by Ramin Djawdi, yes, that Ramin Djwadi, Game of Thrones Ramin Djwadi, so yeah, it's pretty kickass. It's his first movie score, and really his second major work after the TV series Prison Break.

[@kingmuizz708]

*"I AM IRON MAN"* - Tony Stark 2019(Endgame)

[@PACIFICBboy]

Why hasn’t Jon Favreau directed more MCU movies?

[@thedudewhomadethisvideo]

because Iron Man 2 was shit

[@Jude74]

David oh. Well that does answer the question. Moving on.

[@rocketrunner8063]

He's busy playing Happy Hogan

[@AJ-ri1jt]

He directed Iron Man 2, which didn't get bad reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes is good- just not for the MCU, though it still beats other MCU movies like Incredible Hulk and The Dark World- and was okay for the time when it was released) and was more financially successful than Iron Man (and all other non-Avengers phase 1 MCU movies), but didn't go as well as hoped. Iron Man 2 suffers from the same things Age of Ultron did- too much focus on building up the franchise, setting up future plots, characters, etc. as opposed to just telling a good movie- supposedly because of meddling from the studio. Anyway, Iron Man 2 didn't reach its potential; as a result, Favreau wasn't asked to do Iron Man 3. He was a good sport about it though- not only does he continue to play Happy Hogan, but he is also credited as Executive Producer for all 4 Avengers movies and Iron Man 3.

[@FinsterDexter]

I seriously cannot wait for your Kevin Feige video... I feel like he is the genius mastermind behind the MCU and it feels like it really is his baby. I'm excited to see what he can do with the newly acquired Fox properties like X-men and Fantastic Four.

[@tobleronetube3686]

You know what, I'm gonna say it. The Dark Knight < Iron Man IMO There's one thing The Dark Knight doesn't have on its side (for me at least). Nostalgia. A shit load of nostalgia.

[@chandlerbing3636]

It's also unfair to compare Dark knight and Ironman, because Dark knight is sequel of Batman Begins, so it got headstart on Ironman with already established characters like Bruce, Alfred, Gordon, Rachel, etc.

[@Crawver]

I was actually having this conversation yesterday with a guy at work, about how the first iron man film was basically the grandfather of the mcu, and how increasingly well it's aged. Funny coincidences. Also I gave you guys some criticism on how you did the add integration on the last video which you replied to. I know it doesn't mean much, but I want to say this was far better, didn't feel slimey. I know the video would have been made already before my comment last time, but I hope they're done like this more.

[@FullFatVideos]

Thanks for watching. As we mentioned, different sponsors require different stipulations - we were able to do what you wanted on this occasion. We've got rules to follow that are bespoke for each opportunity. If we transition into them, thats not an attempt on our part to hoodwink anyone - we always feel that were clear on what paid promotions are, and really thats the most we can ever do, they are what they are.

[@tbeau96]

"It will be just as satisfying, if not more so, to see him break out of this cave and become iron man one last time" I can only imagine your disappointment when this scene came up

[@joeevans5770]

If anyone posts spoilers for Endgame anywhere the Russo Brothers WILL FIND YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AlChestBreachFan7]

BOX OF SCRAPS

[@jimbeaux89]

Definitely my favorite marvel movie. Downey Jr. knocked it out of the park, and I can’t possibly picture IM as anybody else.

[@LeoGuidi]

Just got back from Schaffrillas Studios video. Love you guys

[@rowanmiller7062]

You should definitely do one marvelous scene. I just watched the original one, and at the end, Nando says that if someone has an idea for their favorite scene, they should go ahead and make it and tweet it to him so he can put it on the playlist. I really think you understand this universe better than most people, and would have a great take on what scene really stands out as marvelous to you.

[@blacknerdtalks7921]

Downey really did give birth to the MCU through his iconic portrayal of Tony Stark. And watching Endgame provided a satisfying, Tony has had a satisfying end to his character arc, it's hard to see him go, but I couldn't see his path going any other route but this one. On my channel we go into detail about the changes happening in the MCU after Endgame, and it would be awesome if you could check out my content if you have the chance.

[@drakkenmensch]

_"That could run your heart for 50 lifetimes!"_ _"Yeah. Or something big for 15 minutes."_ The movie smartly sets up the big battle countdown timer in the very first act. Brilliant.

[@bjarkisteinnpetursson9736]

If I could change one thing about Marvel’s music, it would be keeping the original score. The other scores are fine but the original by Ramin Djawadi (the composer of Game of Thrones) is just the best.

[@Free-4554]

That feeling of hearing back in black in the begining of iron man never fails to amuse me

[@VenusHeadTrap2]

You're making me miss Robert Downey already :'(

[@Xpzilla]

YESSS "Driving With The Top Down" IS AMAAAZINGGGG

[@mattgonzalez1053]

Was Full Fat offered to One Marvelous Scene?

[@bennywarren17]

Anyone can do 1

[@FullFatVideos]

nope! shame

[@mattgonzalez1053]

@@FullFatVideos Planning on doing one? I really like your way of doing videos.

[@TKinfinity01]

Unpopular Opinion: Obadia Stane is a great Marvel Villain.

[@siahhumphrey8493]

That juicy content is getting even more juicy, or should I say....milky.

[@FullFatVideos]

yes... milky... good my apprentice, good

[@joshdunne8792]

Iron Man 2008 isn't great because of the villans and action it's great because of the character of Tony Stark/Iron Man and how he interacts with other characters and the journey we see him go through and that's why it's one of my favourite MCU movies

[@kdnladner93]

I think Iron Man is extremely under appreciated because no one gives it the right credit. To me Iron Man is easily a top 10 comic book film. Iron Man is in my top 5 comic book movies of all time and is my second favorite movie in the MCU only behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

[@lessthanpopi]

“...to time travel” have you just spoiled endgame? 😂

[@npc6817]

No, you did

[@lessthanpopi]

NPC watching it for the first time in an hour 🤷‍♂️

[@npc6817]

@@lessthanpopi oh, you made it sound like you already did. Let me know if the ant man does the ass exploding thing.

[@billypathy]

Greatest film in the MCU. Always will be.

[@reddiamond8136]

Not the greatest but definitely one of the best!

[@billypathy]

@@reddiamond8136 I disagree.

[@billypathy]

Indirectly calling me biased isn't respect.

[@billypathy]

Especially when you don't know why I prefer this film.

[@reddiamond8136]

@@billypathy Well, never mind me.

[@sunnymango1473]

Love the MCU Iron Man The Incredible Hulk Iron Man 2 Thor Captain America: The First Avenger The Avengers Iron Man 3 Thor: The Dark World Captain America: The Winter Soldier Guardians Of The Galaxy Avengers: Age Of Ultron Ant-Man Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man And The Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers: Endgame Spider-Man: Far From Home

[@ComradeVenus]

SPOILER ALERT! DONT CLICK READ MORE IF YOU HAVENT SEEN ENDGAME! God it is so sad that iron man died. The thing is, I can't possibly imagine what the future if the mcu would be without iron man or Robert Downey Jr. He is literally the face of Marvel, and I can't imagine another avengers without iron man. Still, this conclusion was sad, but satisfying. 😭

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

I'm always suprised that someone hasn't done an essay of Sarah Finn, Marvels casting director. At least for the main 6, in my opinion she nailed it and I hope she got a raise. I'd love to hear what everyone else thinks.

[@chandlerbing3636]

Nobody has made a video about it, but some youtuber actually mentioned it in his video about MCU

[@benelliott3792]

Iron Man 1: Sets up MCU film and character study structure, revolutionises the superhero movie industry. Iron Man 2: Sets up Thor 1, Cap 1 and Avengers, launching a universe. Iron Man: (Arms Open Wide) You're welcome.

[@ZXTech]

DONT READ THE COMMENTS TO AVOID SPOILERS

[@yvyrose195]

You know what's another thing that us fans thankful dodged the bullet? Tom Cruise was Marvel's original choice for Iron Man before they went with Favreau's choice being Downey.

[@devandevan1403]

Iron mans cgi was pretty groundbreaking

[@barackobama6858]

I’m just not gonna be reading any comments, so I get no endgame spoilers

[@Kevinb1821]

I wonder if people even remember that before 2008, iron man and captain America were not that popular at all as far as super heroes go. I’ve always heard of them as a kid but x men the hulk spider man Batman and super man were all way more popular. I think now iron man and Captain America today are more popular than all them besides maybe Batman but I’d say even more popular than Batman at the moment

[@vickie_g]

I respect RDJ for always bringing his A game to the Iron Man role. No matter how many movies he did, he never checked out of the character all the way to the end.

[@dudetheman3]

Great video! It's amazing to see how far these movies have come and to look back to where it all started.

[@TheAlphatitan]

The fact that Favereu is currently working on Disney’s Star Wars makes me think that in a few years we’re getting a Star Wars cinematic universe. I mean we already kinda are getting one.

[@ThatKnifeKid1]

RDJ started the MCU. Brie Larson will end the MCU

[@ThatKnifeKid1]

@Erik Led facts don't care about your feelings dumpster baby

[@antonissa8345]

I think that Tony REALLY officially became Iron Man when he put on the Mark 3

[@leonardchurch814]

Jon Favreau lasted longer in the MCU than the fucking Robert Downey Jr.

[@speedracer1945]

This film still stands well with time . In fact its one of my favorite MCU film among Winter Soldier and now these last two Avengers films.

[@Excalibur-Sonic]

I like how they still reference the Butler Jarvis in Endgame.

[@dubbingsync]

As far as I’m aware that was the only reference to one of the tv shows... being Agent Carter.

[@jeromemojica2375]

Yoooo I didn't catch Pepper's roast until you pointed it out. Damn that was savage

[@alexmartin4772]

Anyone here in 2020 still watching this discussion about the first iron man movie?

[@softlyytears2043]

its like i sometimes would rather see a new iron man movie more than iron man in an avengers movie. sadly cannot happen.