Well written, very well acted by the people over the age of 20. It was equal parts sad, poignant and funny. Did I mention funny? It was a chick flick for sure (soul mate, grand gestures, intertwined story lines - but so well done.
PLUS points - House Porn, Fashion Porn, Makeover montage, Soundtrack, Ryan Gosling's abs, Dirty Dancing homage. funniest fight scene in 5 years, Kevin Bacon not being creepy/skeevy. Marisa Tomei's ability to do the crazy eye thing,
Minus points - Actors under the age of 20 didn't pull it off, the son's hairdo.
I knew nothing about the history of the comic book lore going into this movie - but this movie totally delivered the total popcorn movie experience. The movie pacing was swift, it was very well acted, the villains were evil and our heroes were flawed. The sound and the CGI were amazing and never let you forget there was a human in the suit not just a robot on the screen. The thing I enjoyed most was the fact that the movie didn't try to be neat and have all the pieces fall together perfectly and the people be perfect too. Another big thumb up to the Stan Lee appearance. I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants to not feel like they wasted their money at the theater. Oh and don't leave too early - there is definitely a pay off for staying to watch the credits!