Iron Man 3 is a 2013 action film, which is part of phase two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's directed by Dhane Black and stars Robert Downey, Jr., Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ben Kingsley.

The story follows Tony Stark, whose role as Iron Man is starting to take a mental and physical toll on him, particularly after the devastation that took place during the events of The Avengers. While battling his inner turmoil, Tony must deal with the arrival of a new enemy who calls himself the Mandarin, a man who has taken over the airwaves and made terrorist threats.

This is possibly one of the most divisive among the MCU films; people either love it or hate it. I personally find itto be one of the strongest films in the franchise. It's very dark, and it shows the very real, very human side of a superhero struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic event. This film paints a good portrait of a man struggling with PTSD, and it's really no wonder when you consider everything Tony has been through. This makes him more relatable, in my opinion, because he can often come off as a bit of an arrogant jerk.

I also greatly enjoyed the villain(s) in this film. They looked really neat, and Ben Kingsley was wonderful as Mandarin. The twist was one which I didn't see coming, and I appreciated the spontaneity of it. I would recommend this to fans of the MCU, or anyone new looking to enjoy the Iron Man films.

The film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 130 minutes.