Allez, Allez! The Liverpool Fan’s Last Stand
Minutes 91-95
The hosts dive into some of Iron Man 3‘s most action-packed minutes, as Trevor Slattery reveals his football allegiances while the Vice President shows his true colors. Meanwhile, Air Force One becomes the site of an intense showdown that pushes the boundaries of both physics and plot logic.
Breaking Down Iron Man 3‘s Air Force One Sequence
Kyle and Rob debate the logistics of several key sequences, particularly questioning how the Iron Patriot armor manages to exit a pressurized aircraft without causing catastrophic damage. They also discuss early appearances by future stars, including Jenna Ortega (star of Netflix’s Wednesday) as the Vice President’s daughter, whose disability provides crucial context for his motivations.
From Liverpool Chants to Presidential Plots
The hosts explore Trevor’s unexpectedly authentic Liverpool football knowledge while questioning the film’s increasingly complex plot mechanics. Rob particularly takes issue with the timing of Savin’s plan aboard Air Force One, noting how the sequence relies heavily on unexplained setups and convenient timing. They also examine how Shane Black’s distaste for Jarvis as an exposition device influenced the AI’s reduced role in this film.
These minutes of Iron Man 3 showcase both the film’s strengths in character moments and its occasional struggles with logical consistency, culminating in a spectacular but questionable mid-air confrontation that leaves audiences wondering about the limits of Extremis healing.
