Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr. ‘sIron Manis one of the most iconic movie castings of all time , thanks in no small part to the superstar actor ’s science with temporary expedient . The flagship character of the Marvel Cinematic Universe before his retreat / death inAvengers : Endgame , the sheer force-out of personality behind Tony Stark was a huge part of what madethe MCU moviesso successful . Over the geezerhood , Robert Downey Jr. has do to truly personify the theatrical role , injecting spate of his own personality and humor into the script .
Whether he ’s in anAvengerscrossover motion-picture show orthe self - containedIron Mantrilogy , Robert Downey Jr. is always quick with an advertizement - lib that was never on the script . Most of the meter his improvisations are humourous jabs that are simply too honest not to cut in , sometimes causing Marvel Studios to make big modification to the account just to accommodate them . Other times , his improvisations are the upshot of chemistry with his incredible co - whiz , who could always keep up with Downey ’s immediate wit .
Tony Stark becomes the Iron Swordsman , as his desperate new era burns away every advantage , uncover Iron Man ’s purest build .
10"I Am Iron Man."
By far the most famous and impactful of Robert Downey Jr. ’s improvised wrinkle is the closing line of the originalIron Man . During a press conference follow the events of the motion-picture show , Tony Stark front over the various reporters eager to find out word from him , only to reveal " The truth is … I am Iron Man . " It turns out this was never supposed to be part of the admittedly severe handwriting ofIron Man , but both music director John Favreau and MCU president Kevin Feige loved the line too much to cut it in the final edit .
With this prod - of - the - moment change , Robert Downey Jr. forever pass the course of the follow MCU.The bloodline largely did off with underground identities in the series , something the later movie have for the most part stick with , bar a few fundamental exceptions . Not only is this easily the greatest improvise course from Robert Downey Jr. , but it ’s also one ofIron Man ’s salutary quotesin worldwide .
9"Just Getting The Door…"
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Holland and Downey seem to have quite the chemistry on set
Some of the dear ad - libbed lines from Robert Downey Jr. ’s Iron Man amount from his interactions with his protégé , Peter Parker , as diddle by Tom Holland . Holland and Downey seem to have quite the interpersonal chemistry on set , which straightaway make their student - wise man relationship all the more credible . One of their funniest interactions inSpider - Man : Homecomingwas a totally unscripted beat .
After the two talking in a car , Tony Stark appear to lean in for a clinch , something that Peter Parker is eager to reciprocate , even if it is slightly awkward . Clarifying is actions , Tony states " Just getting the door … “,revealing that he was only reaching across the young hero to unlock his threshold for him and see him on his way . This uproarious and believably embarrassing misunderstanding of Tony Stark ’s actions was altogether extemporize by the two performing artist , kept in the final edit of the film due to just how funny it was .
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8"Move The Leg.”
Captain America: Civil War
What make Tony Stark and Peter Parker ’s relationship so adorable is the fact that it seems to mirror Robert Downey Jr. ’s mentorship of Tom Holland as an actor . It ’s impressive enough that the new Tom Holland was able-bodied to keep up with the fabled actor in his earliest MCU appearances , but he was certainly fallible . Luckily , Robert Downey Jr. is skillful enough of a performing artist to turn teachable minute into believable beatniks that are worth keeping in the film .
When Tony Stark and Peter Parker suffer for the first sentence inCaptain America : Civil War , they havea private conversation about hero work , in which Tony Stark sit next to Peter Parker . During the filming of this scene , Tom Holland made a mistake with his blocking , forget to make room for Robert Downey Jr. to sit . Downey was able to sharpen this out while in - role , sounding credible as Tony Stark while still apprize Holland by reprimand " I ’m gon na posture here , so move the leg . "
7"Blueberry?"
The Avengers
Throughout the shoot ofThe Avengersmovies , Robert Downey Jr. became notorious for his power to veil snack on set and munch on them mid - setting . Eventually , the movie maker had no alternative but to allow for the food for thought to remain in the final deletion , reflect Tony Stark ’s seemingly endless appetency throughout the movies . From the cheeseburger inIron Manto the donuts inIron Man 2,Downey had already made sure Tony Stark had a ferocious story with intellectual nourishment going intoThe Avengers .
HIs most audacious mid - scene snack break was on the Helicarrier inThe Avengers , in which he obscure a package of blueberries somewhere within the busy stage set . Robert Downey Jr. was n’t afraid to call attention to his nutrient , offering his co - stars a taste with the simple line " Blueberry?“The end consequence is a uproariously memorable non - sequitur during an otherwise serious discussion , something Tony Stark would become known for .
6"I Love You 3,000.”
Avengers: Endgame
Technically , this ad-lib line was n’t something Robert Downey Jr. himself said at first , but represents a more concerted crusade on his part to personalize the handwriting . When saying goodnight to his daughter , her reciprocating line was in the first place something more generic . Inspired by his own interaction with his real - life tike , Robert Downey Jr. suggested the job should be modify to " I love you 3,000 " , something which he then bring up to Pepper Potts in a joking glee .
It ’s voiceless not to reach it to Robert Downey Jr. for prepare a positively charged shock on the script yet again here . The personality and specificity of " I love you 3,000 " does sound like something a Thomas Kyd would actually say , it is all the more grievous as a chorus prior to Tony Stark ’s untimely death . With this suggestion to the script , Robert Downey Jr. helped produce one ofthe MCU ’s biggest tearjerker minute .
5"Please Be A Secret Door…"
Avengers: Age of Ultron
For all the problemsAvengers : Age of Ultronhad , the simple opening sequence of the Avengers tear through a HYDRA base was an amazing intro . One of the rare moments in which the team easily make together to take down a threat with little government issue , the fit hold each Avenger the opportunity to show off their personality . That goes treble for Tony Stark , who once again gain from some Robert Downey Jr. improvisation when search for a secret doorway in the HYDRA compound .
4"That Man Is Playing Galaga."
Iron Man ’s narration inAvengers : Age of Ultronis far from the farthermost MCU film maker were willing to go in ordination to admit a last - minute joke by Robert Downey Jr. One of the biggest laughs inThe Avengerscame from a sally in the Helicarrier , in which Tony Stark impeach a random S.H.I.E.L.D. employee of dally the slay Namco arcade classicGalagaat his desk . After the gang leave , the tv camera pan over to disclose that he was n’t kidding , as one of the employees fall to his game .
This line was totally ad-lib by Robert Downey Jr. , hold on up the levity throughoutThe Avengers . producer love the joke enough that they were uncoerced to digitally alter footage to admit gameplay ofGalagaon one of the Helicarrier solace , yet another example of Downey ’s ad - libbing altering the net product of the film . oddly enough , Galagais all about defending humanity from alien invaders , mirror the plot ofThe Avengersquite well .
3"Have You Ever Tried Shawarma?"
It ’s one thing to alter subsist footage for the saki of one of Robert Downey Jr. ’s laugh , butThe Avengerswas willing to entirely commute its post - credits scene to literally cater to his unequalled firebrand of humor . The original post - credits panorama ofThe Avengerswas presuppose to be far dissimilar , with Tony Stark make an impactful speech following the Battle of New York . However , Downey opted to throw overboard this soliloquy in favor of ask the quietus of the Avengersif they wanted to assay shawarma , a pleasant-tasting middle eastern dish .
Sure enough , manufacturer were rhapsodic enough about the line to completely re - suppose the post - credits scene of the movie . trim back it snug to the wire ofThe Avengers ' release appointment , the pic added on anotherscene of the Avengers nonplus shawarma . The scene ended up paying off , show off the more human side to the superhero team after such an exhausting battle .
2"Mmm, The Smell Of Stale Beer And Defeat."
The Incredible Hulk
The Avengerswasn’t the only clip that Robert Downey Jr. ’s antics were set aside to run wild on a post - credits conniption . In a rarely - remember post - credits view followingThe Incredible Hulk , Tony Stark visits General Thaddeus " Thunderbolt " Ross to discuss the titulary fury monster . Here , both Robert Downey Jr. and William Hurt were pay small in the manner of pre - write lines , instead given a loose parametric quantity of conversation to quest for in - fictional character .
Downey brilliantly open up the conversation by walk into the hazy bar Ross is drown his sorrows in , comment " Mmm , the spirit of dusty beer and frustration . " He goes on to chasten the general for his attempts to revive the super - soldier program , which was mothball for effective reason , before ultimately expressing interest in The Hulk . Scenes like this truly demonstrate just how phenomenal Robert Downey Jr. ’s acting skill is , able-bodied to carry intact scenes with his wit alone .
1"Adults Are Talking."
Avengers: Infinity War
As expectant asSpider - Man and Iron Man ’s banteris inCaptain America : civic WarandSpider - Man : Homecoming , Avengers : Infinity Waris where the two ’s chumminess in truth gets the chance to talk . Here , Spider - Man draws the ire of Iron Man after he hitches a ride into space on Ebony Maw ’s ship , hoping to help the Avengers with the existential threat of Thanos . This infuriates Tony Stark , who does n’t wish to see Peter killed in the result chaos .
This snarky line altogether comprehend the personality ofIron Manas canalise through Robert Downey Jr. ’s power to think on his feet in a reach aspect
Still angry at him during his conversation with Doctor Strange , Tony Stark snips at Peter Parker when he attempts to butt in , distinguish him to be quiet while the " grownup " talk . This line was another full advert - lib by Robert Downey jr . , who knew how to quick and comically shut down his young impressionable mentee . This snarky line altogether encompasses the personality ofIron Manas channeled through Robert Downey Jr. ’s power to think on his feet in a pass on scene .
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