With his health crisis settled, Tony teams up with Rhodey (as War Machine) to take down rival manufacturer Justin Hammer, who's joined forces with the vengeful Whiplash to destroy Tony. Nick Fury intervenes and gives Tony scientific research from his father, Howard Stark, which helps Tony develop a new, nonlethal arc reactor. Naturally, Tony starts spinning out of control and pushes Pepper and Rhodey away in the process. government is breathing down his neck because it wants his technology, but more important, the arc reactor in his chest is killing him, meaning he inches closer and closer to death each time he suits up. The Story: Unsurprisingly, becoming Iron Man has made Tony's life way more complicated and dangerous. However, Ross does appear in Captain America: Civil War (For more, check out the Marvel Movie Club entry on The Incredible Hulk here).ĮW Grade for The Incredible Hulk (2008) : C-Ĭast: Downey, Paltrow, Don Cheadle (Rhodey/War Machine), Mickey Rourke (Whiplash), Sam Rockwell (Justin Hammer) A short film released after Thor retcons this film's end-credits scene in which Tony approaches General Ross about the Avengers Initiative. Save an offhand reference in The Avengers about destroying Harlem, the events of this movie are never mentioned again. Key Moment: At the end of the movie, Bruce learns how to control the Hulk.Įffect on the MCU: Barely any. Banner reconnects with the love of his life, Betty (the general's daughter), and in New York he comes face-to-face with the commando Blonsky, who transforms into the powerful Abomination. As Bruce searches for a cure for his ailment, he must also evade capture from General Ross, who wants to exploit the Hulk's powers. ![]() ![]() The accident creates the Hulk, a destructive monster who's unleashed whenever Bruce gets angry. The Story: In an attempt to replicate the Super Soldier Serum from World War II that created Captain America, scientist Bruce Banner accidentally poisons himself with gamma radiation. "Thunderbolt" Ross), Tim Roth (Emil Blonsky/Abomination) (For more, check out our Marvel Movie Club entry on here)Ĭast: Edward Norton (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Liv Tyler (Betty Ross), William Hurt (Gen. Jackson), who invites Tony to join the Avengers Initiative. Key Moment: In the wake of the end battle, Tony holds a press conference where he reveals that he is indeed Iron Man.Įffect on the MCU: Introduces S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Phil Coulson ( Clark Gregg), and leader Nick Fury ( Samuel L. ![]() government and terrorists, has other plans for Tony's new tech, and the two of them come to blows in their dueling suits of armor. ![]() Unfortunately, his business partner, Obadiah Stane, who was selling weapons to both the U.S. Upon returning home, Tony decides to leave the arms business and focus all his energy on perfecting his armor. Installed in his chest, the reactor not only fixes his heart but also powers a suit of armor that helps him escape. His heart is severely damaged in the ambush, so Tony uses the technology he has at hand - which mostly consists of Stark Industries weapons the terrorists acquired - to create a powerful miniature arc reactor. The Story: While in the Middle East, billionaire playboy and weapons manufacturer Tony Stark is kidnapped by terrorists and held captive in a cave. James "Rhodey" Rhodes), Jeff Bridges (Obadiah Stane), Happy Hogan (Favreau) (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts), Terrence Howard (Col.
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