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Comic book movie at it's best
PostedMay 2, 2008
HothBoy
from Keller, TX
As with most first movies in a new comic book movie franchise Iron Man is an origin story, and with that usually comes moments of tedium as everything is laid out of the average movie-goer. While this process is repeated for Iron Man it never feels like you are sitting through several segements of set up, and I think the reason for this is the cast and the director.
Jon Favreau has already displayed an apt touch when it comes to directing scenes filled with dialouge, Swingers obviously somes to mind; and when combined with Downey's flippant charm the effect is nothing short of brilliant.
Downey excells as Tony Stark, the man who is smarter then you, richer then you, better at everything then you and yet you still feel for him when he stumbles and even more amazing you root for him to succed. Bridges' is quite simply brillant as Stone. Paltrow knocks her performance out of the park, but the only other cast member who can shaare screen time with Downey and not be completely overshadowed is Terrence Howard. Howard is as near perfect was one could hope for, and the hints laid forth for future movies makes his role all the more enjoyable.
Jon Favreau has already displayed an apt touch when it comes to directing scenes filled with dialouge, Swingers obviously somes to mind; and when combined with Downey's flippant charm the effect is nothing short of brilliant.
Downey excells as Tony Stark, the man who is smarter then you, richer then you, better at everything then you and yet you still feel for him when he stumbles and even more amazing you root for him to succed. Bridges' is quite simply brillant as Stone. Paltrow knocks her performance out of the park, but the only other cast member who can shaare screen time with Downey and not be completely overshadowed is Terrence Howard. Howard is as near perfect was one could hope for, and the hints laid forth for future movies makes his role all the more enjoyable.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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