Iron Man now ranks at the top of the charts in regards to my favorite Marvel films released to date. The adaptation from comic book to feature film was on the money and it was released at such a perfect time to help kick off a summer filled with blockbuster movies. The film started off a bit slow, but it was needed to retell the birth of a new superhero.
I was extremely impressed with the cinematography, in particular the CGI suit worn by Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) in the film. The movements were crisp and clean, and the armored suit was a thing of beauty. The soundtrack was also perfect for the feature, and the Black Sabbath tune stuck out in my head long after I left the theaters.
I can’t say enough about Robert Downey Jr. He is the movie. Without Downey, this film definitely would not have been such a huge success that its been thus far. Downey was flawless. He charismatic demeanor was perfect for the movie, and his development from weapons mogul to superhero was done smoothly and without a hitch. Terrance Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jeff Bridges also play their roles quite well, yet it was Downey who was the glue that made this film stick.
My recommendation? Its a must see in theaters. Don’t wait for it to come out on DVD. Its Stay after the closing credits too! Lets just say, we get a hint of whats to come!
Synopsis:
From Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures comes Iron Man, an action-packed take on the tale of wealthy philanthropist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who develops an invulnerable robotic suit to fight the throes of evil. In addition to being filthy rich, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark is also a genius inventor. When Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a diabolical weapon, he instead uses his intelligence and ingenuity to construct an indestructible suit of armor and escape his captors. Once free, Stark discovers a deadly conspiracy that could destabilize the entire globe, and dons his powerful new suit on a mission to stop the villains and save the world. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as his secretary, Virginia “Pepper” Potts, while Terrence Howard fills the role of Jim “Rhodey” Rhodes, one of Stark’s colleagues, whose military background leads him to help in the formation of the suit. Jon Favreau directs, with Marvel movie veterans Avi Arad and Kevin Feige producing. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
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Can’t wait to see this one! Just need to find someone to watch it with!
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I checked this out on Saturday. Your review is spot on. Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Tony Stark was sheer genius. I’ve been a fan of the character since the 80s when the Armor Wars arc was running. The actor’s personal demons and vices make him a solid choice for the character. Although Tony Stark is not much of a comedian, I feel that Robert Downey Jr.’s new spin on that character area made for a better film. I’ve been a fan of the actor since “Only You” where he acted opposite Marisa Tomei and I am glad to see that his acting can be seen by such a large audience. I hope there is a franchise in the making here. I would love to see a couple more Iron Man movies. The armor wars arc would be great material.
If possible, I would love to see Dr. Strange brought to the silver screen. It might have to be done 100% CGI to get it just right. A Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (the organization that got a mention in IRON MAN) movie would also be nice. Bruce Willis or maybe Kurt Russell would be great casting options. Any characters you hope to see with a movie?
Right on Polaris! I totally agree with your assessments! Nick Fury! The first time I saw the guy and heard S.H.I.E.L.D. I new something was up!!
i love robert downey jr. as iron man! i disagree that the movie started slow…one minute he was trying to take a picture with a soldier doing a peace sign, then booom!
dang, i didn’t stay till the end of the credits! i do believe there will be a sequel, though! woohoo! :)
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Excellent review and I agree with it completely. This was a great superhero movie unlike the garbage that was spiderman 3. They took their time to set up how Tony Stark became iron man. Downey jr. is one of my favorite actors. He was funny and believable in the role. Jeff Bridges and Gwennyth Paltrow were great as well.
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I swear, Iron Man is the best superhero movie ever.
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You should watch this at IMAX. Your butt cheeks will rumble.