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- First reviewMay 3, 2013
- Last reviewMay 3, 2013
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Overall rating
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5
IM3 TRIES BUT JUST MISSES
PostedMay 3, 2013
Dialogue
2
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
2
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5
Story
2
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5
Camerawork
4
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5
Although I enjoyed both films prior to this one, and admire the different direction the director and script took in this film, even Downey Jr. could not save IM3 for me because style is no substitute for substance.
While I appreciate the visual dynamism effected by the special effects teams, I am beginning to feel that such displays in today's mega films are meant to take the place of strong narrative structures and character developments. Plot and character development in comic books takes many months or years of issues to establish credible heroes and villains: shouldn't films take a few minutes to do the same?
The villain (Pearce) in this film is supposed to be established in one scene where he and his half-hearted accomplice (Hall) are given the short shrift first by playboy Tony Stark, then by Paltrow's Pepper Potts. Where is the development of character and motivation?
I understand it is a film, but I want to buy in for my $10. I prefer not be numb at the end of the film and on the verge of walking out because there has been no catharsis, revelation, or meaning imparted to the viewer. If I am asking too much from the genre, then so be it. If children and adults alike are bedazzled by the film's visuals, maybe we should all be asking for more than shards of iron.
With that being said, Kingsley portraying a druggie was pretty funny--this film would have benefited from more scenes with Kingsley. And Downey Jr. does his level best to imbue the third film with some dignity. But I would have preferred if Paltrow and Hall were less stoic in their roles--they lack the passion and vivacity which would have otherwise gave them some depth of character. What we end up with is a heroine who lacks warmth and passion, and a partial villain who lacks malevolence and spirit.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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