The 2008 Iron Man movie became incredibly popular with both comic book fans and ordinary movie fans. The charismatic protagonist, expertly performed by Robert Downey Jr., was so much liked by moviegoers that studio bosses without any hesitation launched the production of the next part. The actors and the crew of Iron Man 2 remained almost the same as in the last film, but in terms of quality and content, this picture was very different from its original.
What are its differences from the first part? How did viewers and critics react to them? Who performed the main roles? If you are interested in these questions, then welcome! In this article you can find answers to them.
Plot
Before you talk about the actors of the movie "Iron Man 2" in 2010, you must first consider the plot of this picture.
At the center of the story is Tony Stark - a brilliant engineer, owner of a large corporation and industrial billionaire. Unlike Batman or Spider-Man, who are trying in every possible way to hide from people who they really are, the main character of this picture without any fears immediately admitted that he is the superhero Iron Man. Since all serious actions have no less serious consequences, such a loud statement could not go unnoticed by the government and the press. Despite Stark’s good intentions, America’s ruling elite is extremely concerned that his high-tech suit may fall into the hands of terrorist organizations. Senators require Tony to hand over his designs to the U.S. forces.
But the protagonist is not going to go so easily with the government. In addition, Stark is now worried about a more serious problem: in a mini-reactor, thanks to which his heart can function normally, there is a dangerous substance called "palladium". This element is very toxic, but because the body of Tony gradually begins to die.
But the tests of the beloved billionaire do not end there. A talented physicist from Russia Ivan Vanko is assembling his version of the Iron Man nuclear reactor at home and creating a technological suit with whips that can easily compete with the Iron Man armor. It is not the first year that he has been hatching his plan for revenge on the Stark family, who many years ago broke the life of his father.
The film "Iron Man 2" (2010): actors and roles
A good cast in any film is already 50% of the success of the picture. The actors of the movie "Iron Man 2" in 2010, according to critics and spectators, played wonderful characters from comics. This applies to the already familiar actors, and those who appeared in the film for the first time. Below is all the information about the actors and the roles that they performed.
Main character
Robert Downey Jr. - Tony Stark. Talented technician and engineer, industrial tycoon and former arms dealer. After the tragic events of the first picture, he radically changed his worldview and placed a taboo on the creation of weapons, which is why he conflicts with representatives of the ruling elite. Recently, he is also a superhero Iron Man, whose secret personality is known in all corners of the planet.
Minor Characters
Gwyneth Paltrow - Pepper Potts. The main character's assistant and right hand, which helps him manage Stark Industries and his personal life. In contrast to the sometimes irresponsible slob of Stark, Pepper always takes the tasks with the utmost seriousness.
Don Cheadle - James Rhodes. Unlike other Iron Man 2 actors in 2010 who have already played in the last installment, Don Cheadle is a newcomer. In the previous picture, the role of James Rhodes was played by actor Terrence Howard, but because of disagreements with the studio, he was forced to replace him. Rowdy is Tony Stark's best friend and colonel in the US Armed Forces. Adopting one of the costumes he developed from the protagonist, he became the “Warrior” superhero.
John Favreau - Happy Hogan. Bodyguard and driver Tony Stark.
Scarlett Johansson - Natasha Romanoff. Secret special agent of Russian origin.
Samuel L. Jackson - Nick Fury. Head of a top-secret global organization for global threat prevention.
Clark Gregg - Phil Coulson. Member of the organization run by Fury.
Antagonists
Mickey Rourke - Ivan Vanko. The main villain of the picture, who by all means wants to destroy Stark. Thanks to the brilliant intellect and development of his father, Vanko created himself a high-tech armor and became the super-villain "Whip".
Sam Rockwell - Justin Hammer. Businessman, engineer and competitor Tony Stark, who is trying in every way to annoy him.
Iron Man 2: reviews
Despite the good fees ($ 64,000,000) that exceeded the result of the first part, the second film about Tony Stark was received more coolly by the public. Many still noted the good game of the cast of Iron Man 2 in 2010, but the story itself did not catch them as much as it did with its predecessor.