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Iron Man
by
Peter David
THE ORIGINAL HEAVY METAL HERO
Millionaire industrialist Tony Stark’s genius for designing and building high-tech, ultradestructive weapons for America’s armed forces has inspired critics to dub him the modern-day Leonardo da Vinci–as well as “merchant of death,” a moniker he embraces with cool arrogance. But when he’s ambushed and kidnapped in the middle of a war zone, Star...more
Millionaire industrialist Tony Stark’s genius for designing and building high-tech, ultradestructive weapons for America’s armed forces has inspired critics to dub him the modern-day Leonardo da Vinci–as well as “merchant of death,” a moniker he embraces with cool arrogance. But when he’s ambushed and kidnapped in the middle of a war zone, Star...more
Mass Market Paperback, 320 pages
Published
April 4th 2008
by Del Rey
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(Original review http://hill-kleerup.org/blog/2008/06/15/...)
Book adaptations of movies usually are fairly mediocre. Generally based on an earlier version of the script than what shows up on the screen, authors aren’t encouraged to do anything new or interesting beyond what’s provided. The result usually feels rewarmed, missing some of the last-moment elements tossed in by the director and actors, and unable to take advantage of the strengths of the written medium vs the video medium.
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Book adaptations of movies usually are fairly mediocre. Generally based on an earlier version of the script than what shows up on the screen, authors aren’t encouraged to do anything new or interesting beyond what’s provided. The result usually feels rewarmed, missing some of the last-moment elements tossed in by the director and actors, and unable to take advantage of the strengths of the written medium vs the video medium.
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Okay, so obviously this isn't exactly going to be very far away from the movie (which I *adore*, for the record), but I found myself rather charmed by this novelisation! I suppose it's because to an extent I prefer books to movies since they give an insight into deeper thoughts and feelings of characters. Of course these are thoughts and feelings that the actors strive to show in the movies - and they do! Yet there's still something about reading it in WORDS that seems to solidify it within me.
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I was crazy about the movie, I watched it at cinemas like 7 - 8 times before I finally satisfied and settled. It's not just because the perfect comic adaptation or superb acting of Robert Downey Jr, the lack of other summer movies until over one month after Iron Man at Indonesian cinemas might be a good reason too. When I went to cinemas that time, I just have no choice unless to watch Iron Man again and again (the other movies were suck), until The Indredible Hulk and The Dark Knight finally sh...more
Disappointing, given that Peter David (way back in the day) used to be the king of giving oompf! to the gray areas of canon. Sadly this added nothing to the movie, despite a couple of extra included scenes. Looks like I'm going to have to fall back on fanfic for deep character exploration. (And if that isn't a sad commentary on the state of affairs, I don't know what is.)
For those of you who may have followed the begining comic to this story line, you know that it has come very far. The tatly, and owfully sucked! The book was pretty good for nothing more then a beginning to the deleopement of the armor. There is a lot more that could and should have been done before revealing who Ironman is/was in the end. but, too late now.
This book is about a man named Tony Stark who is a billionaire. Stark gets captured by middle eastern men who try to take Stark mechanics. After hard work and determination Stark creates an all powerful suit where he becomes the ALmighty Iron Man. This book is about hero who overcomes the enemy this is a great story about one of the many great heroes.
I was so excited about "watching" the movie again by reading it! I loved the way Peter David wrote Iron Man, and I guess that's why I love this book so much 'cause he really brought out the story and the characters in this book. Since the sequel's coming up, I hope he writes the next one too!!
I've been a sucker for movie novelizations since I was a kid, back before the advent of home video. With a movie novelization and my pretty-good memory, I could "see" a movie again whenever I wanted.
So far this one is a great example of the genre (is it a genre?). I'm about a third of the way through and it's very well done. I'm glad I gave in to the impulse and got it.
ETA: Finished it a few nights ago. It's pretty much "just what it says on the tin....more
So far this one is a great example of the genre (is it a genre?). I'm about a third of the way through and it's very well done. I'm glad I gave in to the impulse and got it.
ETA: Finished it a few nights ago. It's pretty much "just what it says on the tin....more
Gives pretty good insight into what's going on in the characters' heads (especially Tony's) that you really couldn't glean as easily from the movie. There's a few differences between the book and the movie (naturally), but nothing extreme and, if you're like me and saw the movie first, the differences don't really detract from your enjoyment of the book.
So sue me. I love media tie-in novels, especially any one written by Peter David. The man knows his comic books, he knows exactly how to play in someone else’s universe and he knows how to adapt a script to the printed page. In short–he’s the man. (Added bonus–when allowed to play in his own universes, David is equally brilliant). Being excited to see Iron Man and loving Peter David, this one was a no-brainer to go on my reading list.
And once again, David delivers the good. W...more
And once again, David delivers the good. W...more
About as good as the movie, but what more can one expect?
I don't usually read movie novelizations but as I'm going through a serious Iron Man phase at the moment, I figured it couldn't hurt.
It's a pretty decent book. It's put together using the original script so there are some extra/different takes on scenes movie-goers will recognise from the movie. Personally I think there are a fair few scenes that should have been left in the final script.
Anyway, it's worth a read.
It's a pretty decent book. It's put together using the original script so there are some extra/different takes on scenes movie-goers will recognise from the movie. Personally I think there are a fair few scenes that should have been left in the final script.
Anyway, it's worth a read.
Slightly different from the movie (Robert Downey Jr. ad-libbed A LOT). Just as good though I preferred the movie of course. Peter David is one of those authors who does great movie novelizations. It helps that he is very familiar with the comic industry and their characters as he has written several comics and series.
Peter David writing another comic book movie adaptation. it was a fun one. Better than his Spidey 2 and 3 but that might just be because of the awfulness of the original scripts.
good story especially for those not too familiar with the characters/world.
good story especially for those not too familiar with the characters/world.
This book is fantastic! I had never read something so attractive and interesting like this one. Its just as great as the movie. Strongly recommend.
hahah it wasn't all bad
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