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- First reviewMay 12, 2010
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Excellent Sequel, Good movie
PostedMay 12, 2010
Houcritic12
from San Antonio, TX
As the bridge episode of a planned trilogy, IM2 does its job. We see the further development of the Iron Man "family", now inclusive of War Machine, et al. We also get a further glimpse of the Avengers Initiative and what the future holds for the man in red and gold. Robert Downey holds this visual spectacle together throughout the film with his standard skill and flare. Mickey Rourke, however, is the foundation for this film. His brooding villain proves to be a suitable foil for RD's Iron Man, but we just don't get to see enough of him. While entertaining, Rockwell's "Justin Hammer" character was one villain too many. Mickey Rourke's "Whiplash", if developed a bit more, would have been enough of a villain to carry the film. Cheadle's War Machine was okay, but nothing more than a supporting character...as with Paltrow's character. Samuel Jackson and Scarlett Johansson do well with what screen time they're given, but again, you can only show so many people for so long. All in all, the film was entertaining, and will leave you ready for Thor, Captain America, Avengers, and IM3. Can't wait.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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