Synopsis

Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is a billionaire weapons manufacturer who undergoes a change of heart after undergoing capture and torture by terrorists in Afghanistan.

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I was pleasantly surprised by this cerebral film based on a play. Its stage roots are retained in a basic, minimalist approach, with just four characters and few locations. This means the focus is on acting and dialogue, which are expertly handled. The plot is moved along with a core mystery, and I even found myself contemplating the film’s multiple meanings of the word “proof” well after the credits rolled.

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