Who I Want To Direct Iron Man 3

Who I Want To Direct Iron Man 3

Ten Directors I Believe Could Take On Iron Man 3

Editorial Opinion
By George88 - Dec 20, 2010 11:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Iron Man

Honorable Mentions:
Matthew Vaughn-I Like His Style And Kick-Ass Was A Great Mix Of Action And Comedy But He Would Be Too Busy With X-Men
Alfonso Cuaron-I Really Like Him As A Director But I Don't Believe He Would Be Able To Deliver Comedy
Guilermo Del Toro-I Would LOVE this guy to direct but he is such a popular director (just like Robert Rodriguez) I doubt he would have time with The Haunted Mansion,(Rumoured) Hellboy 3 and he'd be better off as Dr. Strange director.

10.Edgar Wright
Film Credits:
Shaun Of The Dead
Hot Fuzz
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World

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Has proven he candle handle comedy and is familiar with comic book movies with Scott Pilgrim under his belt but never has handled a big budget movie.

9.Shane Black
Film Credits:
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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Has already collaborated with Downey on the great and hilarious Kiss Kiss Bang Bang but still is a rookie director.

8.Joe Carnahan
Film Credits:
The A-Team
Smokin Aces
Narc

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Has nailed action with A-Team and Smokin Aces but has yet to show he can put comedy into his films.

7.Peter Berg
Film Credits:
Hancock
The Kingdom
Welcome To The Jungle

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Put comedy and action into Hancock yet wasn't the greatest movie so still pretty unproven.

6.Neill Blomkamp
Film Credits:
District 9
Alive In Joburg
Yellow

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Directed the amazing District 9 but yet to show us how he handles other films with bigger budgets.

5.Brad Bird
Film Credits:
The Incredibles
Ratatouille
The Iron Giant

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Incredibles was one of the best animated films ever but Brad Bird has not shown us what he can do with live-action and we'll find out next year when he directs Mission Impossible IV:Ghost Protocol.

4.Duncan Jones
Film Credits:
Moon

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If Sam Rockwell returns for IM3 then expect him to nominate this man for director. Director of the smash hit Moon and the upcoming Source Code, big things are tipped for this guy.

3.JJ Abrams
Film Credits:
Star Trek
Mission Impossible III

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JJ Abrams was the writer of the failed Superman:Flyby and from what I read about that project, I was certainly impressed. Mission Impossible III was one of the best movies I've ever seen and when I headed to see Star Trek (Something I've Never Been A Fan Of) I was impressed and I liked it. Linked to almost every CBM, this guy is one of my favourite directors.

2.Gore Verbinski
Film Credits:
Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy
The Mexican
The Ring

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Having a good relationship with Disney will be a vital factor for this man. He directed the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy which was a great mix of action and comedy at its best. He also directed one of the films I loved, The Mexican and The Ring also got pretty good reviews. I think this guy has what it takes to take over the reigns for Iron Man 3.

1.Guy Ritchie
Film Credits:
Sherlock Holmes
Lock,Stock And Two Smoking Barrels
RocknRolla

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I was never convinced by Guy in any of his movies before Sherlock Holmes. I personally loved Sherlock Holmes with good action, wise cracks and mind bending puzzles. I now totally understand his style and watch all his movies with a new light. Has worked with Downey before and I think this is the man to take on Iron Man 3.

My Personal View:
I personally believe that any of the top 3 would be great for Iron Man 3 but I think who ever takes over should start their own trilogy but still a continuation of Favreau's movies. Use Armor Wars for the first movie, then for the second movie introdce The Mandarin and finish it off with Demon In A Bottle. I loved Iron Man but IM2 just felt like an introduction to The Avengers and it didn't feel like an Iron Man movie. Plus Mickey Rourke had a disgustingly amount of screen time. I think its time to prove Favreau wrong for quitting Iron Man and make a trilogy way better than his would of been.

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Ibz
Ibz - 12/20/2010, 12:45 PM
blomkamp, jones or shane black but like intruder said Intruder said i think Kosinki may be considered since he has connection with disney and is relatively unknown. guy ritchie is fine. shane black maybe in with huge chance as he's worked with downey in the past, and as far as i remember downey gets first pick or say on which director should be chosen right

and check out my tron legacy review, let me know what you thought of the movie http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/ibz/news/?a=26767
JJPhel
JJPhel - 12/20/2010, 1:16 PM
eh I think Peter Berg seems like a pretty good choice, Hancock was good, and that had to do with a superhero, and he's sort of an asshole
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/20/2010, 1:24 PM
I'd go for 10, 6, 4, 3 and 1. Not keen on the rest. Great list though! :)
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 12/20/2010, 2:55 PM
I say give Blomkamp a shot! I think that guy has more amazing stuff up his sleeve!
commanderhulk
commanderhulk - 12/20/2010, 9:38 PM
I would say out of this list, Gore Verbinski and Shane Black would be the best to direct Iron Man 3.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/21/2010, 3:27 AM
I'm easy with any of the above, great stuff George thumbs up!
George88
George88 - 12/21/2010, 4:30 AM
@Earzmundo I dont think Whedon will do IM3 cos he'll be busy with Avengers.

@Intruder Kosinki will probably be considered but I would hate for him to do Iron Man. Tron was a pile of Sh1t!

@Josh Thanks Man!

@LEEE Cheers!

@commanderhulk The only thing with Shane Black is that he is a very rookie director
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 12/21/2010, 12:14 PM
ONe thing you all need to keep in mind is $$$$. Marvel Studios, in it's short lifespan has gained a reputation for being....cheap. So wehn you look at directos like Verbinsky, Berg, Ritchie, etc., willtheir price tag be out of reach for Marvel?

If I had my choice, I'd go with Verbinsky or Ritchie.
PaulRom
PaulRom - 1/16/2011, 10:03 AM
JJ Abrams would be awesome. Nuff said.
And, as much as I love Pixar...I don't think Brad Bird can handle something like Iron Man.
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