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The ending was just lazy writing, no doubt. Marvel probably demanded they include him removing the core and shrapnel, and Shane Black (the director/writer) didn't get around to it until the end of the movie.

I hate when major events occur during rushed exposition in movies.

Although I don't see why Banner/Hulk needed to help him out. Their conversation didn't occur until after the events had taken place, so it's not like those events were happening during that time. That and as helpful as Hulk may be at times, he's kind of the last guy you want to go to for help with all the baggage he carries around.

I didn't like how they set it up so Iron Man had to save both the President and his girlfriend. Talk about your cornball, obvious problems. Not only do you set him up to save Potts, but the President as well? Come on! They couldn't set it up so he could save some girl scouts and orphans as well? Then they also include a throwaway scene about how the Vice President is involved because his daughter is missing a leg or whatever? Too many writing, and staging issues in this one.