Iron Man 2 is a superhero film directed by Jon Favreau. The story continues the adventures of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who publicly reveals his identity as Iron Man. As he faces pressure from the government to share his technology, Stark grapples with his declining health due to the arc reactor in his chest. Meanwhile, a vengeful Russian inventor, Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke), creates his own weaponized suit, becoming Whiplash. Stark teams up with allies, including Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle), who dons the War Machine armor. The film combines intense action, character development, and humor, exploring themes of legacy, responsibility, and redemption.
