I am a huge fan of Dakota Fanning, but I thought this role was WAY over her head and she is not old enough (nor has had enough life experiences) to pull this off. She seriously looked as though she did not belong in it. It made the entire movie unbelievable. Once that happens, the audience is lost.
Iron Man (starring Downey Jr, Paltrow, and Bridges) is easily one of the hottest movies to see this summer. I was impressed with the ease in which Downey Jr was able to play the part of Tony Starck, and the special effects were done so precisely that you never felt like they were being shoved down your throat. Very nicely done. Another great Marvel moment!