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Non-stop fun
PostedMay 4, 2008
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This movie was fun, fun, fun! There are moments when the audience cannot contain their laughter, cheering and applause. In spite of the 2+ hour run time it never drags and the deleted scenes alone will probably be worth the cost of the DVD when it comes out. The cast was on target. The acting might have been a little more reserved emotionally than some people would like but that would have broken away from the comic book unless you want to see Tony Stark's cold, dark, angry side. We get to see his more entertaining side and that's not a bad thing.
The movie has an abundance of gadgetry and special effects. The suite is probably the best movie prop (character?) ever. Part of the reason the movie is so long is it spends a lot of time on the development of the suit. What could have been lifeless and boring has been turned into some of the funniest, most entertaining and fascinating moments of the movie. You end up wanting to believe the suit can actually fly.
If you are a fan of the comic, you will be pleased that the movie stays fairly true to the original story. I think Stan Lee had a little more say in this one than some other comic licenses and he makes his usual cameo appearance. Comic fans will also catch several references to things that happened in the comics which are intended to be an inside joke the rest of the audience will completely miss. Some people might fault the movie for having a political message... but they may not understand the comic came out during the Viet Nam war and some politics are inevitable. This may be the only time it is appropriate to introduce Iron Man in keeping with his origins.
There is little that is inappropriate for kids here. Sure, there is some alcohol, and there are some risque references, but I've seen worse on network TV. It's such a small part of the movie it should not be a problem for most people. There is violence and that will be more of a determining factor of whether to take a child to see it or not. Wonderful gadgets, special effects, laughter, villains, a hero, and a definite hit. Comic fan or not, there is plenty in this movie to entertain you. One question... when is the sequel?
The movie has an abundance of gadgetry and special effects. The suite is probably the best movie prop (character?) ever. Part of the reason the movie is so long is it spends a lot of time on the development of the suit. What could have been lifeless and boring has been turned into some of the funniest, most entertaining and fascinating moments of the movie. You end up wanting to believe the suit can actually fly.
If you are a fan of the comic, you will be pleased that the movie stays fairly true to the original story. I think Stan Lee had a little more say in this one than some other comic licenses and he makes his usual cameo appearance. Comic fans will also catch several references to things that happened in the comics which are intended to be an inside joke the rest of the audience will completely miss. Some people might fault the movie for having a political message... but they may not understand the comic came out during the Viet Nam war and some politics are inevitable. This may be the only time it is appropriate to introduce Iron Man in keeping with his origins.
There is little that is inappropriate for kids here. Sure, there is some alcohol, and there are some risque references, but I've seen worse on network TV. It's such a small part of the movie it should not be a problem for most people. There is violence and that will be more of a determining factor of whether to take a child to see it or not. Wonderful gadgets, special effects, laughter, villains, a hero, and a definite hit. Comic fan or not, there is plenty in this movie to entertain you. One question... when is the sequel?
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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