IRON MAN 2 (2010) | MOVIE REACTION! First Time Watching | MCU | Marvel | Robert Downey Jr

[@TheKristianHarloff]

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[@peteparker22]

I feel like Sam Rockwells performance is so underrated in this. That dance on stage kills me everytime

[@geesterfunk]

The guy is awesome,

[@NerdsEngage]

He's danced in almost all of his films. Definitely a Sam Rockwell staple, and yes underrated performance.

[@PrabodhR]

"These are the Cubans, baby. This is the Cohibas; the Montecristos. This is a kinetic-kill, side-winder vehicle with a secondary cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine RDX burst. It's capable of busting a bunker under the bunker you just busted. If it were any smarter, it'd write a book, a book that would make Ulysses look like it was written in crayon. It would read it to you. This is my Eiffel Tower. This is my Rachmaninoff's Third. My Piéta. It's completely elegant, it's bafflingly beautiful, and it's capable of reducing the population of any standing structure to zero."

[@kaidms]

He's my favorite part of the movie. Hammer is so funny.

[@severinkolakov4361]

Seeing someone else experience the MCU for the first time truly brings me back to the old days and makes me nostalgic about the good times we had with the start of the franchise

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Right?!

[@ryanhill-u3z]

hey can you please wear gloves and do a movie reaction to Austin powers international man of mystery am I okay to request that

[@xtheregulator42x]

any moment in a movie with Scarlett is a "Pause it" moment, god i love her

[@TheKristianHarloff]

FACTS

[@samuelwetz8378]

That is definitely true 🤪

[@sombrashadow0013]

Fun fact: The kid with the toy Iron Man helmet is supposed to be a young Peter Parker. Initially, it wasn't that, but someone made a fan theory saying that, and Kevin Feige(the head of Marvel Studios) liked it so much that they decided to make it canon

[@edboymovies]

One thing to note with each appearance of Tony Stark/Iron Man is each suit he makes is an improvement of the last. For example, the brief case suit here is sensitive to electricity, which is later something Tony uses to cool effect in Avengers against a future team member. And his iterative improvements carry all the way through End Game

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Truth

[@DylanMadd]

@@edboymovies The MCU must have made a choice about this. It’s never ever mentioned or discussed. And yet you’re so right: every film he’s in has upgrades he’s needed in previous action. Commented about this elsewhere in this vid, but the element Tony “creates” (recreates?) is the element found in the tesseract… I thiiink? Which is why Loki’s staff doesn’t work, and how he manages to last so long against other stones. I don’t think Sam is going back through comments so I doubt this is spoilerific. Do you understand Tony’s discovery of the element the same way? Feels like I have to infer all that (since it’s never discussed). Even though it also seems like exactly what’s happening. Thoughts?

[@adarsh4764]

​@@DylanMaddYes, Tony's dad Howard Stark had got the opportunity to work with the Tesseract in the end of First Captain America movie. He discovered about the unlimited energy source which he used to make his theory model for the new element but he couldn't practically make it because of the limited technology during his time, that's why he left that for Tony as a legacy.

[@SammieLovesGwar]

Sam is the best. Ever one needs a Sam as a friend. The whole, "I hate girls like that, AHAHAHA. I want to slap them!" I couldn't stop laughing!

[@damacattack8434]

This was Robert Downey Jr. in prime form.

[@MichaelNewmanII]

Yes, I legit forgot how much fun Tony and Pepper were

[@9letterstudios]

The Billy Madison quote killed me. hahahaha. Btw, I love that I get to watch these kind of as like a little recap and see Sam's genuine reaction. That "watching it for the first time" feel that we'll never get again.

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

I'm also one of those people who wasn't to crazy about Iron Man 2 when it first came out, but now appreciates it.

[@adarsh4764]

Every Marvel character's 2nd MCU movie comparatively bad than the first one except Captain America. Infact I think Captain America The Winter Soldier is the best Non Avengers Marvel movie ever.

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

@@adarsh4764 I'll agree with you on Winter Soldier, but Iron Man 2 was the only one I felt that way about.

[@dasupertramp5855]

Don Cheadle was the first choice for Rhodey. According to Howard, when he found out about the role, he sent his agent to Marvel and told him to do anything necessary to get it. Cheadle got back the role that should've been his from the start. Howard has made various accusations against Downey, none of which make sense. He's said that he got Downey the role. There were actually a couple people responsible for Downey's hiring, Howard being the least of them (if at all). Feige, Favreau, Maisel most of all. Howard has also given the impression that he paid Downey's insurance, but there is absolutely no record of that happening. Downey only had an insurance issue with one film, The Singing Detective , his first after prison & rehab. Every film after that, the production company would hold back 1/2 of his pay until filming wrapped, basically having him self-insure. Downey was in 10 films between 2003 & 2007, including a Disney film. Feige said that the Disney film, The Shaggy Dog, was what resolved Marvel's apprehension about hiring Downey. Howard has also said that Downey took the $ that should've been his. The first Iron Man movie made $585 million on a $140 million budget. The movie grossed more than was expected. Marvel could have paid both. Howard's contract was not mutually binding, and Marvel changed the terms after Favreau rewrote Howard's part to make it smaller. It seems that he wasn't happy (pun) with Howard's performance in IM1. If anything, Downey was caught between Favreau and Howard. It should be noted that,around the same time that he got the news about losing the Marvel role, Howard was kicked off of a Broadway production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. He punched the piano player in the face. He has a history of assaults and difficult behavior on set and off. Marvel should not have hired him in the first place.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Interesting tidbits!!

[@gleekthemonkey4570]

I don’t think you should try to rush these out. This can be a long term project that allows Sam to watch at her own pace. The worst thing would be for her to get superhero fatigue before we even get to phase 4! Lol

[@hunsonjohnter]

YESSS, agreed. I love these videos so so much, but I don’t have time to watch more than 1 or 2 a week. I’ll be watching tons as it doesn’t speed thru everything.

[@iamjoshkoop]

There is no such thing as superhero fatigue, only shot movie fatigue

[@RealCarlosPerez]

I think this movie was disliked because marvel was still creating the formula that is prominent in all their movies now. Going back, it really works with hindsight

[@benjaminwitham8142]

Both Iron man 2 and 3 deserve way more credit then they got back in the day there just as fun as the first film absolutely love the iron man trilogy

[@user-EricWatson55]

Tony literally can't help himself. He's an attention hound. 😂

[@sway6718]

That Billy Madison reference from Harloff: 👌

[@twentyfoursevenshorts]

“FLUSHING 😂 They wished it looked like that” 😂😂😂 as a Queens Native, so true 😂😂😂😂

[@ScreentAlk-1]

Love the reactions Mr. Harloff. I personally really enjoy this film

[@KenDaniel-x4y]

I love Sam’s reactions, please keep her on the channel. Her laugh is contagious.

[@steved1135]

Nice. You're right; when this came out people generally thought it was mediocre. As an old comic book nerd, I loved it.

[@ottollewelyn8581]

Sam is a treasure. I look forward to these reactions so much.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Love hearing that. She is the most genuine person you will ever meet.

[@luvaboy772]

NOBODY could ever make me hate 'Iron Man 2', we get the first appearance of Rhodey as War Machine. That alone makes this movie a MCU favorite.

[@PapaMojo75]

Tony: "Sooo now that Im no longer dying, gimme my company back!"

[@NerdsEngage]

Watching Iron Man 2 at the time we didnt have the full vision. Now knowing where its going it makes it easier to watch.

[@jamesdeziel1468]

First time in a long time KZbin hasnt notified me about this. Loving this rewatch

[@FriedaFuzzypaws-f3h]

I LOVE THIS SERIES WITH HER ❤

[@jayalbright3]

Its the beat seeing someone experience the mcu for the first time! You guys are great. Keep it coming🔥

[@luvaboy772]

People dog pile on 'Iron Man 2', but that Senate hearing scene is hilarious. That's PEAK Tony Stark! 😅😂😂😂

[@davismccardle1]

God what a journey you're in for. It's so amazing. Just do yourself a favor, avoid spoilers AT ALL COSTS. Great reaction!

[@michaelconnor1542]

Favreau and Downey had wanted to do the "Demon in the Bottle" story from the comics for this film. In which Tony deals with being an alcoholic and Rhody becomes Ironman for a time. Studio interference ended up keeping it to a drunken Tony at his party.

[@tristylebabyyy0430]

Love that you’re doing these!!! Seeing her reaction is great. Especially seeing her watch Logan!!!

[@LarryDLaneYT]

Man, there's so much I have forgotten about these movies! Glad for the rewatch.

[@Jefwth1F]

Man, i thought the print on her arm was a tattoo

[@TheKristianHarloff]

haha

[@jimmiedavis763]

Me n my wife wait ever day for ur episode or live show. We watch it all. Love the joke n laughs. Keep going guys n girls lol.

[@alexmaverick6647]

20:48 This moment when the light in the reactor comes on and Tony breathes a sigh of relief wasn’t scripted. The prop light was malfunctioning and Downey improvised the reaction.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Awesome bit of trivia!

[@DylanMadd]

It’s weird there isn’t Iron Man “theme” music.

[@DylanMadd]

38:27 Stark puts the new element/chest piece in and not enough attention is paid to him becoming galactically powered at that point. That’s “tesseract” power now, right? That’s why Loki’s scepter doesn’t work on him… I like that not everything is spelled out, but I do think everything I’m saying could easily be totally wrong.

[@abrahamlopz0177]

It was never confirmed

[@DylanMadd]

@ Do you have any theories or straight up knowledge for what makes Stark able to avoid mind control? It can’t be that Loki simply needed to move the staff to the left or right a little.. can it? That would make Loki lucky everyone else he controlled didn’t have armor on.

[@MovieFanobi]

It must be so much fun, Kristian, watching these again through your friend’s eyes and reactions.

[@jamesdeziel1468]

I know you guys are doing MCU for a while, but would love to see you two visit Snyder’s Watchmen as a pallet cleanser after all these.

[@cardiac19]

I still want my Stark phone!

[@STE9LTH]

All I can say is I wish you had them all available to watch right now, because I dont wanna stop watching these reactions

[@user-EricWatson55]

Sam Rockwell played Guy Fleegman in "Galaxy Quest".

[@rwicks1746]

Great reaction! Two things most MCU fans will not know about this movie. 1. The new element Tony Stark creates is a synthetic version of vibranium. Marvel studios retroactively confirm this in a MCU visual encyclopedia. 2. The little boy that Iron Man saves at the Expo wearing the Iron Man helmet was also retroactively confirm to be Peter Parker. This is later allude to in the third Captain America movie.

[@rwicks1746]

Don't worry about the TV shows right now, you still have a ton of movies to watch and personally I think the reason Iron Man 2 works better rewatching it and out of context of a film release, in now connect to the greater MCU.

[@Dee--]

As I make my lunch this video is uploaded wow today is a great day

[@BiggestDawgEver]

To be fair, in most cases, an MCU "stinker" is usually an above average movie and better than most DC movies. As for the Disney+ series? I think that WandaVision, Falcon & The Winter Soldier, and Hawkeye are the only essential ones. Maybe Ms. Marvel as sell. Loki is great but not needed to understand other movies. The first four shows I listed introduce key characters and plot lines.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Well said

[@callumfadian7050]

I never understood the hate on this one. It's obviously not in the upper echelon of the MCU, but it's a solid, fun sequel that also lays some good groundwork for what's to come. It's also so much fun watching Sam get to experience this all for the first time, it really takes me back

[@HarlanEllisonlives]

Never understood the hate for this movie.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

People are sheep

[@PEEPSnationOfficial]

whats the point of telling her that there are "stinkers"? like just in general why tell give her any preconceived notions about disliking anything? just let her experience each movie with an open mind and make her decision after, if you tell her which ones you or others may not have liked before hand it will just taint her reaction. i love her excitement and optimism

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I didn't say WHAT I thought the stinkers were.

[@tomimdawodu6808]

How about you just hush up and let her enjoy the ride like you said, no one has seen him tell which films were “stinkers” so chill out

[@npiccolo96]

Loved Rockwell in this movie. Film overall got better for me over time.

[@Zach_Bliss]

Most underrated MCU movie!! Top 13 for me🔥

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I enjoy it.

[@tomclark5924]

This is so fun seeing her get to experience this journey for the first time. I can't wait for her Thor reaction. The fact that she's connecting dots and enjoying the interconnectedness means she's really going to appreciate this ride. I can't wait for her to see where this all goes. BTW, I agree the tv shows aren't necessary until we get to WandaVision which, based on her reactions, I think she'll LOVE.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Yeah it is just a matter of the time though. I don't think we will be able to get to all of them.

[@abart5765]

Just commenting for Chief Harloff 🫡

[@zelaznogb]

You didn't mention that the kid with the iron man helmet was confirmed to be Peter Parker.

[@peteparker22]

Hopefully you can time Iron Man 3 in time for Christmas

[@tomimdawodu6808]

Iron Man 2 is such a fun film always a great rewatch

[@Thunderer0872]

Ahh sorry 'Monaco' isn't 'Paris'... its not even France but its own country hanging off the bottom of France. Also yes they still race there even this year, F1 will in 2025, there is a Historic race in March or May where I think they did this between those races for filming. Brad Pitt's F1 racing film was still filming at the end of this season should be out next year for all to see.

[@daviddemeuse5660]

I loved iron man 2 when I saw it and I love it now! Love the reactions the laughs are infectious and it’s great seeing a first reaction from Sam and reminiscing about how we reacted when we first saw all these! Looking forward to this journey with you guys! Cheers! Let’s get a beer

[@nvp8191]

The kid in the iron Man mask is a young Peter Parker AKA Spider-Man.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Source?

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Just read that! Holy moly never knew that!

[@nvp8191]

It was always a fan theory then it was redcon and confirmed in Deadpool and wolverine with the kids helmet being in Tony Stark's office covering a picture of Tony and Peter Parker.

[@DustoMan]

The scene where Stark and Rhode are fighting the drones was storyboarded by animator Genndy Tartakovsky of Samurai Jack fame.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Wow that's awesome

[@parsman9914]

I want my BORD!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Haha

[@jdashy23]

Love these reactions. My girlfriend was just in a ski accident and has broken her spine. This helped take my mind off it a bit. Thank you Kristian

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Man, I LOVE hearing that we can bring you some laughter right now. I hope she is ok!!!!

[@tomdevinney7280]

Compared to a handful of phase 4 & 5 movies, Iron man 2 is really solid actually

[@scottelement]

If someone told me beforehand that there’s some bad movies in a group of 20+ then it sets up an expectation as a viewer & makes me a bit pickier while watching. Sam may be different & you know her much better than I do but it’s just something you may want to consider 😊 Really loving these reactions!

[@RobbieHaskell24]

Sam's laugh is so contagious!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

It really is!

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I like Iron Man 2

[@MrCmad1104]

4:01 Lol My favorite scenes.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

So good

[@jameslevario2254]

I love these reactions with sam!! She's the best on these reactions (no offense to any of the other reactors, i just enjoy the content with sam the most!!)

[@nickgerein9591]

Love this movie very underrated and over hated

[@xFearcampaignx]

Kristian you forgot to tell her that the kid with the Ironman mask is tom Hollands Peter Parker as a kid

[@RobertAlexander-zt1zc]

Enjoying this trip down memory lane with y’all

[@bryananacleto7014]

Iron man 2 has always been one of my favorite marvel movies. Loved it when it 1st came out. Just think it's an easy watch.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Agree

[@BloodKaez]

My wife and I went to see this when it came out and while many people hated the film at the time, we actually thought it was better than the first one. Glad people are coming around on it and Sam enjoying it feels like our feelings on the movie validated. As far as you guys watching the movies, I would probably recommend watching up to No Way Home and then call it. Thor: The Dark World is probably the "worst" of the MCU films.

[@crystall.411]

the irony of the song “Another One Bites the Dust” in this film.

[@MrBlackBono]

lets gooooo i was waiting for this

[@mizaelboligan5431]

I’m loving this MCU was so much better back then

[@hockerhelmut]

I could swear you've seen Iron Man 2 already.. Let's go Sam! Thanks for doing this (:

[@TheKristianHarloff]

You are kidding with the first part yes?

[@MeloGelo97]

Hey guys! Great reaction to a great movie. I completely agree about how in time the reception of this movie grew. This happens with a lot of movies, one movie that comes to mind is Spider-Man 3, I remember at first it had mixed reviews but over the years more and more people started to have it has their favorite from the series.

[@craaig9118]

I was never a fan of ironman 2. But every time it's on TV I can't help but watch it. 🙂

[@TheKristianHarloff]

It gets better for me every time.

[@jwoyshnar]

You need her on every reaction you do

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Every MCU for sure!

[@darthvadersnanps5]

Kristian got Sam doing this til she's 90.

[@jasonsurage8421]

I hope these stay popular and get views. I plan on doing this ride along with you guys.

[@Reefism]

I enjoyed Iron Man 2 as well after watching in the theater!

[@trisF1981]

That suit case suit is epic

[@TheKristianHarloff]

It is!

[@zbennalley]

Rhodey started off as a lighter tone and larger than life character, but as the films continue, he becomes a darker, more complex individual.

[@LewisSutcliffe3D]

This was such a fun watch

[@robmlisanti]

love these reactions!!

[@coolleyhigh]

I absolutely love you guys reactions it makes my week

[@afrancis1582]

Never complain about Sam Rockwell talking too much in this film. That’s the best thing about the movie. He thinks he’s as cool s as Stark, but has zero charisma. Not many actors could pull it off this well.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Totally agree

[@SteveMunguia]

Iron Man 2 was Meh when i first saw it, but it's definitely growing on me with each rewatch

[@tricitymorte1]

This one didn't do great as a standalone sequel. Once we got further into the MCU, a lot of people's minds were changed as they saw that this was an essential part of the journey. Dealing with an existential crisis, faced with own mortality, caused by the very thing keeping him alive. He discovered things about his past that heavily influenced his future actions. It is an important stop on the overall journey. But, I did enjoy it a lot when it first came out.

[@MovieFanobi]

Speaking of Rockwell, curious if she’s seen Galaxy Quest.

[@AlexaOleksa]

14:19 Tony spontaneously deciding to drive the formula 1 car is the most unrealistic thing in this movie 😂 formula 1 seat are moulded to the form of each driver, one just can't sit in others f1 car and expect to have same results

[@killlaaaakamm6]

Been watching your reactions all day these is top tier videos

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Thanks man! I appreciate you watching.

[@crystaldwfan]

Loving her reactions to the mcu! but when lord of rings reaction though 😂but seriously sam and roxy are my favs of this channel!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

They are both great.

[@crystaldwfan]

​@@TheKristianHarloff 💯 percent 👍 😊

[@jameslevario2254]

If Sam hasn't seen the wrestler, please do a reaction to that with her. I think it'll be another warrior type reaction!!

[@willistodd9]

The Terrence Howard situation it was never his role. Don was filming traitor that came out in 2008 the same time iron Man did. They was trying to get him on the set of iron Man 1 but they couldn't do it. So they hired Terrance Howard instead. So the role always belonged to Don. So when it was time to film iron Man. they offered Don the The roll again, in 2013, Terrance Howard goes on Sway in the morning and admits that the road was always met for Don.

[@brandonlewis1321]

I've always dug Iron Man 2. My only criticism of it has always been i thought the final fight with Whiplash should've been longer

[@daimonclarke]

I really liked 2. Did so much lifting and introducing new elements. 3 is rough for me.

[@trembledust6819]

Another great reaction. Keep em up! I liked Iron Man 2 but yea I think 1 was better. It was needed to move the storyline obviously. I'm apparently n the minority in regards to liking Iron Man 3. I thought it was good. And I read the comics. I didn't feel the "twist" was all that bad. Was done well. Take care.

[@TheKristianHarloff]

I am curious to see what Sam thinks of Part 3!

[@trembledust6819]

@@TheKristianHarloff so am I. If she says its a xmas movie I am unsubbing 😁

[@gleekthemonkey4570]

This movie rules. I remember people saying it’s bad because it did too much world building with black widow and Nick fury. Now an MCU movie is criticized if it doesn’t have some guy we recognize come in through a bullshit multiverse portal to set up secret wars.