Plot
Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?
Keywords: 1990s, 2010s, 20th-century, 21st-century, action-hero, actor, air-force-one, air-to-surface-missile, airforce-one, airplane-hijacking
Prepare for heavy metal!
Unleash the power behind the armor.
Even heroes fall.
The Mandarin: Some people call me a terrorist. I consider myself a teacher. America. Ready for another lesson?::The Mandarin: In 1864, in Sand Creek, Colorado, the U.S. Military waited until the friendly Cheyenne Braves had all gone hunting. Waited to attack and slaughter the families left behind. And claim their land.::The Mandarin: Thirty-nine hours ago, the Ali al-Salam Air Base in Kuwait was attacked. I, I, I did that. A quaint military church, filled with wives and children, of course. The soldiers were out on maneuvers. The 'Braves' were away.::The Mandarin: President Ellis, you continue to resist my attempts to educate you, sir. And now, you've missed me again.::The Mandarin: You don't know who I am. You don't know where I am. And you'll NEVER see me coming.
Operator: Stark Secure Server: now transferring to all known receivers.::Tony Stark: Pepper, it's me. I've got a lot of apologies to make and not a lot of time, so... first off. I'm so sorry I put you in harm's way. That was selfish and stupid and it won't happen again. Also, it's Christmas time. The rabbit's too big. Done. Sorry. And I'm sorry in advance because... I can't come home yet.::[pauses]::Tony Stark: I need to find this guy. You gotta stay safe. That's all I know. I just stole a poncho from a wooden Indian.
[from trailer]::Tony Stark: I'm Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, got a great girl, occasionally save the world. So why can't I sleep?
[from trailer]::Tony Stark: [to Pepper] Things are different now, I have to protect the one thing that I can't live without. That's you.
[from trailer]::The Mandarin: Mr Stark, today is the first day of what's left of your life.
[Stark approaches his car, flanked by news reporter. One videographer behind him points his smartphone at him]::Videographer: Hey Mr. Stark. When is somebody going to kill this guy? Just sayin'.::[Stark turns around to face the videographer]::Tony Stark: Is that what you want?::[pauses]::Tony Stark: Here's a little Holiday greeting I've been wanting to send to the Mandarin. I just didn't know how to phrase it until now. My name is Tony Stark and I'm not afraid of you. I know you're a coward, so I decided... that you just died, pal. I'm gonna come get the body. There's no politics here, it's just good old-fashioned revenge. There's no Pentagon. It's just you and me. And on the off-chance you're a man, here's my home address: 10880 Malibu Point, 90265. I'll leave the door unlocked. That's what you wanted, right?::[Stark grabs the smartphone and throws it against a column before entering his car]::Tony Stark: Bill me.
[from trailer]::Aldrich Killian: The whole world's gonna be watching.
[from trailer]::The Mandarin: I'm gonna offer the choice: do you want an empty life, or a meaningful death?
President Ellis: You elected me on a single platform. I will defend this country at all costs. The Mandarin must be stopped!
[from TV spot]::Tony Stark: [suits up] You know, it's moments like these when I realize how much of a superhero I am.::Pepper Potts: Wow!
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