Iron Man (2008)
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
79Kernel Score — Generally Favorable, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 79 represents solid critical consensus for a $140M tentpole that's already grossed $585M worldwide—Iron Man proved that superhero origin stories could yield both critical approval and box office returns.
Director track record: Jon Favreau
Iron Man (79) sits well above Jon Favreau's own 61.7-point average across 9 other scored films—his best-reviewed work to date, surpassing his previous high of The Jungle Book (77).
Lead track record: Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man (79) sits well above Robert Downey Jr.'s own 59.8-point average across 27 other scored films, though it trails his best-reviewed role in Richard III (86).
Box office
Budget $140M · Box office $585.2M