The Marvel Universe just seems to get better when their comics hit the silver screen. Robert Downey Jr. plays a great Tony Stark while Pepper, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, struggles to give even a mediocre performance. The visual effects are worthy of the Marvel franchise giving each shot of Iron Man the justice he deserves. However, despite the stunning visuals of the iconic Iron Man the movie lacks the emotional and directorial punch that X-Men successfully pioneered. The movie is slightly anti-climactic but worth seeing.