This movie did an excellent job of staying true to its comic origins: the main focus of the movie was the failing and eventual success of Tony. Whiplash was an excellent villain, War Machine was a strong supporting character who didn't kiss Tony's ass, and Hammer was a fun (yet inept) adversary. My only complaint was Black Widow: with the numerous times characters speak in a foreign language, and she doesn't even speak with a Russian accent. As that is a small complaint, and has nothing to do with the story, pacing, or quality of acting, its forgivable. Go see this movie.