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An intrepid film with a lackluster finish.
PostedMay 4, 2008
Aliosis
from Phoenix, AZ
As all of you know, when Stan Lee began to draw Iron Man for DC comics back in 1924, he wasn't always the altruistic hero he's portrayed to be. In fact, he originally began as an arch nemesis to Batman, meant to match his powers measure for measure. However, as is the custom with so many three-dimensional villains, Iron Man soon learned that there are things worth saving, and that no amount of money can buy the honor he quested for in his lust to defeat the Dark Knight.
This film, like so many titles of recent years, doesn't follow the original story, of course, starting Iron Man out as the superhero we know and love. We find out very quickly that Iron Man's superpowers have largely been preserved, with the exception of his rocket boosters which were deemed "impractical" by writer and producer David Hayter.
Although many people questioned the decision to cast Jeff Bridges as Iron Man, most agree that he puts his best foot forward in a convincing as well as compelling performance. Similarly, Ian McKellan is sinister and strangely sympathetic as Iron Man's nemesis, Magneto, whose apocalyptic motivations shall always remain a mystery.
Although many people questioned the decision to cast Jeff Bridges as Iron Man, most agree that he puts his best foot forward in a convincing as well as compelling performance. Similarly, Ian McKellan is sinister and strangely sympathetic as Iron Man's nemesis, Magneto, whose apocalyptic motivations shall always remain a mystery.
Although the movie flowed relatively well, I felt that the ending was a bit dull and meant largely to leave room for Iron Man 2. Magneto's escape into the mountains just as Iron Man is attempting to harness the Silver Surfer's board to obliterate him couldn't save enough steam to keep me satisfied to the end.
All in all, if you appreciate a good movie and don't mind the inconsistencies, platonic acting, rather shaky special effects and deviated storyline, you should find this movie to be a good time. Meanwhile, I'll be waiting for Elektra 2 to come out later this summer.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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