This was not one of Will Smith's greatest movies. Maybe because we expect such higher standards to the likes of Independence Day and MIB. It was a great "first movie" or foundation movie. The sequel should be a blast x10.
This was a great movie with phenomenal actors. There could have been no better choice for Tony Stark than Robert Downey, Jr. With the mix of Gwenyth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and the great Jeff Bridges, this one couldn't go wrong. There was not as much action of Iron Man as I'd liked but I realize it was because it had to set a storyline (which to me is more important than anything in a movie--and the storyline was wonderful). Don't get me wrong, there was PLENTY of Iron Man action. I look forward to a great great series and this was a phenomenal cornerstone. Long live Tony Stark!