Iron Man

 “People looking for a non-stop action flick will probably be disappointed, but for guys who just want to see a well-made flick (like me), it hits the spot.”

My Rating:

8.0/10.0

Aah…At last…it’s finally here. A year of waiting is now terminated and this flick is a hit for me.

“Iron Man” is the story of a billionaire inventor and playboy named Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) who leads a successful life. One day when introducing Iraqi troops to a brand new missile, terrorists ambush them and take Tony Stark hostage. They force him to build a missile for them in a cave deep in the desert near their camp. Instead of building a missile, however, Stark gets a witty idea and decides to make a metal super suit which allows him to destroy the enemy’s camp and on his way home, where his dashing personal secretary Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) waits for him. Obadiah Stane is his assistant in his ongoing technology corporation “Stark Industries.” Back home he hides a dark secret that could mean Stark’s fortune, business and even his life.

I love this film for two reasons: Acting and writing.

Downey is AMAZING. His wit and charm delight the whole audience and his character has a delightful flavor.

Paltrow is very good as well. Sharp and foxy, she serves as a spicy love interest to Stark.

The humor in this film is tremendous and I love how it’s acted. When I was in the theater I was laughing and cheering with the audience as Stark launches his first few attempts to crown his suit successful.

The one thing though is this: Iron Man is kind of like Batman Begins. I’m not saying I don’t like Batman Begins, I’m just saying that some people might be discouraged by how the movie is planned out. Since this is the first installment of the Iron Man trilogy (Yes, it’s a trilogy, you moron), about 80% of the film is dedicated to introducing us to Tony Stark and getting a tedious glimpse at just how he makes his inventions, particularly the suit. The other 20% is real action. And half of that 20% of action is when he actually has his suit on. This disappoints some people mainly for this reason: They want brain candy. Most of the people who see this movie will probably want the same feeling of when they play Grand Theft Auto IV. They want guns, they want explosions and they want noise. This movie includes that, only in a small portion. I’d bet money that the next installment will be more focused on this. Trust me.

Anyway, I liked this movie. People looking for a non-stop action flick will probably be disappointed, but for guys who just want to see a well-made flick (like me), it hits the spot.

This review was added May 15th, 2008

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